UNI205 Folding Techniques Analysis and DesignIstinye UniversityDegree Programs Public Relations and AdvertisingGeneral Information For StudentsDiploma SupplementErasmus Policy StatementNational Qualifications
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Bachelor TR-NQF-HE: Level 6 QF-EHEA: First Cycle EQF-LLL: Level 6

Course Introduction and Application Information

Course Code: UNI205
Course Name: Folding Techniques Analysis and Design
Semester: Fall
Spring
Course Credits:
ECTS
5
Language of instruction: Turkish
Course Condition:
Does the Course Require Work Experience?: No
Type of course: University Elective
Course Level:
Bachelor TR-NQF-HE:6. Master`s Degree QF-EHEA:First Cycle EQF-LLL:6. Master`s Degree
Mode of Delivery: E-Learning
Course Coordinator: Doç. Dr. BİLGE YARAREL DOĞAN
Course Lecturer(s): Lecturer Burcu Şansan
Course Assistants:

Course Objective and Content

Course Objectives: Introducing folding methods in accordance with the architectural discipline, providing the development of aesthetic perspective with applications.
To be a pioneer in creating products that will make a difference in their professional projects by being inspired by folding techniques.
Course Content: General information about the history and architectural uses of origami; teaching basic folding principles and origami language; the use of origami in designs, technological products, engineering; creating various textures with superficial pile folds, making mobile, scalable, geometric, 3D models and developing them with product applications.

Learning Outcomes

The students who have succeeded in this course;
1) They can develop their own models by knowing the main folding methods used
2) They can make intermediate to advanced models by understanding and following origami symbols.
3) To support the emergence of value-added products.
4) Volume reduction / pop-up / reveal designs
5) They can be inspired by the folding methods in the designs and provide support for their individual creativity.
6) Gains knowledge about the relationship between mathematics and origami. Gains perspective at the level of research institutions and universities using origami.

Course Flow Plan

Week Subject Related Preparation
1) "Information about the history, technological development, current situation and future of origami. International Paper Sizes Practicing origami symbols by explaining basic folding methods. A look at origami-inspired structures, buildings, sculptures"
2) Introduction to Basic Folds Zigzag folds, straight, angled, circular and their applications
3) "Repeated Folds Pleated folds, making individual pleat patterns, Creating looped pleats"
4) V-folds, multiple V-folds
5) Fixed tunnel and mobile tunnels (pipe)
6) What is parabolic and its folds, applications of parabolic architecture today
6) What is parabolic and its folds, applications of parabolic architecture today
7) "Shaded pleats and creasing Texture surface by cutting in pleat folds, creating shading (scissors, utility knife)"
8) Freeform bowl/box, twisted box/form
9) "Platonic bodies What are Platonic Bodies? Cube, regular tetrahedron, connected cube"
10) Modular structure and equilateral triangle mold
11) Book form with pop-up folding
12) "Creating wall / ceiling / vertical decorative classical and free axis pyramid. Material (compass, ruler, glue, non-thin magazine pages)"
13) Miura folding usage areas and applications are studies.
14) "curvilinear surfaces Free crease forms and crumpling"

Sources

Course Notes / Textbooks: • Mathematical Methods for Geometric Origami - Robet J. Lang
• Complete Pleats - P. Jackson
• Origami Boxes- Tomoko Fuse
• Zen Origami - Sinayskaya
• The Geometry of Origami -- Erik Demaine
References: • Mathematical Methods for Geometric Origami - Robet J. Lang
• Complete Pleats - P. Jackson
• Origami Boxes- Tomoko Fuse
• Zen Origami - Sinayskaya
• The Geometry of Origami -- Erik Demaine

Course - Program Learning Outcome Relationship

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Program Outcomes
1) They have all the knowledge, skills and competencies required by the profession, with relation to the fields of Public Relations and Advertising and they have the structural features required by the profession.
2) They have knowledge about fields of brand management, marketing communication, corporate communication and advertising strategy development. They have the ability to create, plan and manage a public relations campaign.
3) They have knowledge and skills about changing and evolving communication methods and technologies.
4) Thay have the ability to manage communication between relevant stakeholders and the target group. They develop and implement proper communication strategies and methods according to the communication characteristics of different stakeholders.
5) By acting on the principle of lifelong learning, they constantly develop themselves not only from in terms of professional knowledge, but also from a culturally and follow the national and international agenda.
6) They combine different communication areas in a holistic and strategic way.
7) They use written and verbal communication skills effectively.
8) They develop and implement strategies by thinking creatively and critically.
9) They have management skills.
10) They use research capability effectively.
11) They have an ethical business understanding and social responsibility.
12) They have capable of analytical thinking and problem solving.
13) They have teamwork skills.
14) They follow developments in their field by using a foreign language at a general level of European Language Portfolio B1 and and communicate with their colleagues.
15) They use information and communication technologies together with computer software at the advanced level of European Computer Driving License required by the field.

Course - Learning Outcome Relationship

No Effect 1 Lowest 2 Average 3 Highest
       
Program Outcomes Level of Contribution
1) They have all the knowledge, skills and competencies required by the profession, with relation to the fields of Public Relations and Advertising and they have the structural features required by the profession.
2) They have knowledge about fields of brand management, marketing communication, corporate communication and advertising strategy development. They have the ability to create, plan and manage a public relations campaign.
3) They have knowledge and skills about changing and evolving communication methods and technologies.
4) Thay have the ability to manage communication between relevant stakeholders and the target group. They develop and implement proper communication strategies and methods according to the communication characteristics of different stakeholders.
5) By acting on the principle of lifelong learning, they constantly develop themselves not only from in terms of professional knowledge, but also from a culturally and follow the national and international agenda.
6) They combine different communication areas in a holistic and strategic way.
7) They use written and verbal communication skills effectively.
8) They develop and implement strategies by thinking creatively and critically.
9) They have management skills.
10) They use research capability effectively.
11) They have an ethical business understanding and social responsibility.
12) They have capable of analytical thinking and problem solving.
13) They have teamwork skills.
14) They follow developments in their field by using a foreign language at a general level of European Language Portfolio B1 and and communicate with their colleagues.
15) They use information and communication technologies together with computer software at the advanced level of European Computer Driving License required by the field.

Assessment & Grading

Semester Requirements Number of Activities Level of Contribution
Midterms 1 % 40
Final 1 % 60
total % 100
PERCENTAGE OF SEMESTER WORK % 40
PERCENTAGE OF FINAL WORK % 60
total % 100

Workload and ECTS Credit Calculation

Activities Number of Activities Workload
Course Hours 13 39
Midterms 1 3
Final 1 3
Total Workload 45