[Oa] Preparing OA learning course

[Alisher]

Hello all,

I begin to prepare the learning course "Origamic Architecture. Basics" (it's draft title). The question is what theoretical topics and hands-on labs are required?

I've composed the following course outline (originally in Russian):

Module 1: Introduction
- What the OA is?
- Why "pop-up"?
- History of OA
- Masters and their works

Module 2: Tools
- knives  (X-ACTO, OLFA, etc)
- special cutting mats (and alternatives)
- rulers
- bone folders
- pen
- eraser
- tweezers
- stylus pen
*how to choose
*where to buy

Module 3: Materials
- paper
- cardboard
- auxiliary materials

Module 4: Theory
- 0, 90, 180, 360!
- How to calculate?
- Where to draw the pattern? (front/back)
- Mirror or not?
- Basic rules of the OA

Module 5: Modeling simple patterns in 3D Card Maker
- interface
- techniques
- files
- more complicated patterns: draft-modeling

Module 6: Simple models, 90
- geometric (model #90.1: ???)
- straight lines only (model #90.2: ???)
- symmetric (model #90.3: ???)
- curved shapes (model #90.4: ???)

Module 7: Simple models, 180
- model #180.1: ???
- model #180.2: ???
- ...

Module 8: Simple 3D Objects
- "Solid" objects (Horned Sphere)
- "Coreless" objects (Sphere)

Module 9: Let's dive deeper: 3D + 180
- how to attach model to the base: classic method (hidden threads)
- how to attach model to the base: "petals"
- how to attach model to the base: integrated base

Additional info, links, feedback
- designing covers
- tips and tricks
- mixed styles
- ru_pop_up
- where to find inspiration? (links to good galleries)
- flickr (?)
- Amazon (books)
- questions
- discussion


What do you think? I'm waiting for your advices, gurus! :)


-- 
Virtually yours,
Alisher