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AD1FOL Fold School Workshop - Folding of Large Objects 4.0 credits

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Headings with content from the Course syllabus AD1FOL (Spring 2009–) are denoted with an asterisk ( )

Content and learning outcomes

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

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Recommended prerequisites

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Equipment

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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

P, F

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

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Opportunity to raise an approved grade via renewed examination

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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.

Further information

Course room in Canvas

Registered students find further information about the implementation of the course in the course room in Canvas. A link to the course room can be found under the tab Studies in the Personal menu at the start of the course.

Offered by

Main field of study

Architecture

Education cycle

First cycle

Add-on studies

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