Nanyang Technological University - Beauty, Form & Function: An Exploration of Symmetry
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- This course explores the Beauty, Form and Function of Symmetry in common objects, then progresses to investigate tiling and tessellation, with the extension of these concepts to the atomic structure of crystals
- To amplify these ideas, you will undertake field-exercises and be introduced to specialists -botanists, artists, geomancers, historians, scientists and engineers - that work with symmetry, and who will provide their personal insights into its 'magic' and impact on their disciplines
Beauty, Form & Function: An Exploration of Symmetry at Coursera Curriculum
Concepts in Symmetry I
On Demand Briefing: Concepts in Symmetry
Lecture I-1: A World of Symmetry
Lecture I-2: Symmetry of Common Objects
Dr. Nigel Taylor, Director Singapore Botanic Gardens. Designing gardens & observing botanical symmetry.
Mr. Victor Lim,Tile Restorer & Conservator. See his special process for restoring them to their former glory.
Professor Peer M Sathikh, School of Art, Design & Media. See links between performance art & Islamic design.
Dr Gul Inanc, School of Art, Design & Media. An historical perspective of the origins of Islamic designs.
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Concepts in Symmetry II
Lecture I-3: Symmetry in Botany
Lecture I-4: Point Symmetry
Tutorial I-1: A Guide to Field Exercise 1 & Learning Log
Book Review Part I
Book Review Part II
Software Review
Concepts in Symmetry III
Lecture I-5: Tiling and The Asymmetric Unit
Lecture I-6: The Asymmetric Unit in Action
Lecture I-7: Chirality
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Concepts in Symmetry IV
Lecture I-8: Formalisation of Point Symmetry
Tutorial I-2: Focus Group on Field Exercise 1
Tutorial I-3: A Guide to Field Exercise 2
Graded Quiz #1
Plane and Space Symmetry I
Briefing: Plane and Space Symmetry
Lecture II-1: Escher and Graphic Design
Lecture II-2: Escher and the 2D Bravais Lattices
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Plane and Space Symmetry II
Lecture II-3: General and Special Positions
Lecture II-4: Using the Plane Group Tables
Tutorial II-1: Focus Group on Field Exercise 2
Plane and Space Symmetry III
Lecture II-5: Islamic Tilings and Nets
Lecture II-6: The Platonic Solids
Lecture II-7: Space Symmetry Operators
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Plane and Space Symmetry IV
Lecture II-8: The 3D Bravais Lattices
Lecture II-9: Atom Location and the Space Group Tables
Tutorial II-2: Focus Group on Field Exercise 2
On Demand Conclusion
Graded Quiz #2
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