Paper Engineering 101 and Designing for Children [2 unit(s) – ]

The class will focus on the many overlooked aspects of paper and how it can be used as a three-dimensional material. We will review the disciplines of pop-ops, origami, paper craft, as well as visual design. Using these methods as a starting point, students will then build prototypes exploring new ways to tell stories, inform, interact, play with, engage, and challenge a younger audience. Most classes are hands–on; the rest are dedicated to critique (including from children), analysis, and refinement, both technical and conceptual. We will discuss how projects can be mass produced and distributed. Students will build three prototypes during the semester. From these, each student will select a favorite to fully develop as the final.

ITPG-GT.2187.1 () | Instructor: Sam Ida | Thur 3:20pm to 5:50pm | Meeting Pattern: 7-Second Half | Start Date