ARTS 110 Book Arts
This course explores the media of book arts. Students will learn the fundamentals of bench skills to construct a variety of books, beginning with basic structures and progressing to more complex bindings. Students will use the book as a platform to explore meaning, narrative and personal content using a range of mixed media and processes.
ARTS 110Book Arts
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I. General Information
II. Course Specification
Credit Hours Narrative
3 Credits
Semester Contact Hours Lecture
45
Semester Contact Hours Lab
30
III. Catalog Course Description
This course explores the media of book arts. Students will learn the fundamentals of bench skills to construct a variety of books, beginning with basic structures and progressing to more complex bindings. Students will use the book as a platform to explore meaning, narrative and personal content using a range of mixed media and processes.
IV. Student Learning Outcomes
Upon completion of this course, a student will be able to:
- Understand and describe the principles of basic bookmaking (vocabulary, bench skills, construction, layout, binding, etc…).
- Use low-tech art processes to decorate paper and construct imagery.
- Identify and describe a variety of contemporary book artists and the history of bookmaking.
- Consider the totality of the book as art object consideringallits aspects (cover, interior, design, media, narrative, etc...).
- Develop durable skills including, creativity, detail oriented, problem-solving, multitasking, writing
- Enter the workforce as an entrepreneur creating handmade books for sale.
V. Topical Outline (Course Content)
VI. Delivery Methodologies
Assessment Strategy Narrative
Course work will be based on attendance, participation, an artist presentation and final project.
Specific Course Activity Assignment or Assessment Requirements
This class will include presentations, critiques, demonstrations and exchanges.