Course Description
Letterpress printing and book arts as they relate to the creative synthesis of text and image in book and broadside form.
Additional Requirements for Graduate Students:
Graduate students will conduct primary source research, writing a
paper on their work and making an oral presentation to the class.
Each graduate student will also lead a related class discussion
utilizing a relevant article, video, or book.
Athena Title
Letterpress
Prerequisite
(ARST 1050 or ARST 1050H) and one 2000-level or above ARST or ARGD or ARID course
Semester Course Offered
Offered fall and spring
Grading System
A - F (Traditional)
Course Objectives
This course is designed to acquaint students with the basic techniques of letterpress printing. A variety of assignments will be given throughout the semester focusing on technical achievement as well as aesthetic concepts. Assessment of overall accomplishments is formulated during intense discussion at studio critiques occurring regularly throughout the semester. Students and instructor interact as a group during these critiques.
Topical Outline
This course will address the different technical approaches in letterpress printing. Assignments will be given which explore these techniques as well as emphasize concepts and ideas within the imagery. Students will work with traditional lead type as well as polymer plates to explore the possibilities within the medium. Trips to the Georgia Museum of Art Print Room and Hargrett Rare Book Room are integrated into the syllabus to provide students the opportunity to view contemporary and historical prints and books.