​P1A | ORIGAMI, PART 1

​PART 1Introduction to OrigamiPART 2Thick, Scale

In the previous semester students worked in 2-Dimensional space primarily, this assignment transitions from 2D to 3D, from point, line, and plane relationships and compositional theory, to volume, and by the end, time (4D).

Using Pattern, Repetition, and Tessellation by way of Origami, students will fold a 2Dimensional surface in such a way as to create volume, form, and space.

PROJECT OVERVIEW

Tessellation. n. an arrangement of shapes closely fitted together, especially of polygons in a repeated pattern without gaps or overlaps.

Origami in Japanese literally translates from ori meaning folding, and kami meaning paper; it is the art of folding paper, however today new uses, practical and profound uses of this traditional art are being found highly relevant and useful at the frontiers of new materials research, physics, engineering, and even at the molecular level. Some of these applications are being used in space transport and delivery systems and an emerging field known as Thick Origami has arisen. NOTE, this will be Project 2, as a Part 2 to your discovery on this assignment.

Choose from one of the following five tutorials to execute.

Herringbone Tessellation tutorial

Hyperbolic Origami

Paper Lantern

Hilula Tess by Garibi Ilan

Origami Wall

Note: No animal, flower, tree, or other literal forms, geometric patterns only.

It is the student's responsibility to take notes while watching the video in order to procure the materials and tools they will need for their effort. It is HIGHLY recommended students DO NOT EXPECT to execute it once an perfectly, plan to make mistakes and have extra material in order to re-do
the work towards perfection. Perfection is expected.

This assignment will test students' ability to focus, on attention to craft, their attention to details, and ability for self-learning/self-discovery.

​SCHEDULE

FIRST DELIVERABLE

By our third class meeting, see class schedule, students will ... more to come

ACTIVE DISCOVERY, GENERATION, COMPOSITION

to come

​REFERENCES AND INSPIRATION

Reading. You are at a university, a place that houses a universe of thought,
so yes, you should read, a lot, in order to grow, evolve, and challenge your conscious awareness of the world around you, and the many preconceive
and limited notions you presently possess on your journey to becoming professionals.

Reading (for the deep thinkers): Deleuze. The Fold (PDF)

Article. Finding Future Tech in an Ancient Art (NOVA)

Folding Techniques for Designers: From Sheet to Form. Jackson, Paul.
London: Laurence King Pub., 2011. Print.

Watch

NOVA - The Origami Revolution (Preview) (Full Episode)

NOVA - Our Origami World

Between the Folds. Dir. Vanessa Gould. Studio: PBS Indies, 2008.
Available on DVD and streaming video via Amazon, Netflix, etc.

Origami Art, MIT OpenCourseWare - Jason Ku

Akira Yoshizawa

Komatsu

Takashi Hojyo

David Brill

Michael LaFosse

Eric Joisel

Robert Lang (TedTalk: Math and Magic of Origami)

Brian Chan

Satoshi Kamiya / folders

Jason Ku

​FINAL DELIVERABLES (PRESENTATION)

to come.

 

Include your name on a separate Name Plate that can be pinned to the wall next to your board for photo-documentation. Use 1/2" tall "Designer Lettering" ONLY to write your FULL NAME in BLACK INK ONLY. Use light pencil guidelines as necessary for proper control. Also, include the type of paper used in your origami, the course number, semester (SPRING 2020), and instructor's name in 1/8" Designer's Lettering". Plan accordingly. Points will be deducted for missing