AD1FOL Fold School Workshop - Folding of Large Objects 4.0 credits
This course has been discontinued.
Last planned examination: Spring 2022
Decision to discontinue this course:
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Course contents
The course konsist of a workshop, where focus lies on producing three-dimensional objects through folding and on investigating how they can function in different spacial contexts. Several materials are examined, as sheet aluminium, corrugated cardboard and paper. The work will result in an exhibition of the objects that have been produced during the course. The working processes will be documented through drawings and photographs.
Intended learning outcomes
The objective of the course is to investigate how three-dimensional structures can be created through various methods of folding. On completing the course, the student shall be able to understand and to use folding techniques to create three-dimensional structures or objects within design, within industry and within architecture.
Literature and preparations
Specific prerequisites
Recommended prerequisites
Equipment
Literature
To be announced at the introduction to the course.
Examination and completion
If the course is discontinued, students may request to be examined during the following two academic years.
Grading scale
Examination
- MOM1 - 80% Participation on Workshop, 2.0 credits, grading scale: P, F
- MOM2 - Assignments, 2.0 credits, grading scale: P, F
Based on recommendation from KTH’s coordinator for disabilities, the examiner will decide how to adapt an examination for students with documented disability.
The examiner may apply another examination format when re-examining individual students.
Other requirements for final grade
To obtain the grade passed, 80% presence during the workshop and accepted assignments is required.
Opportunity to complete the requirements via supplementary examination
Opportunity to raise an approved grade via renewed examination
Examiner
Ethical approach
- All members of a group are responsible for the group's work.
- In any assessment, every student shall honestly disclose any help received and sources used.
- In an oral assessment, every student shall be able to present and answer questions about the entire assignment and solution.