Course Description
This course will focus on the book as an art form and/or letterpress projects for advanced students. Aesthetic development and technical achievement will be stressed.
Additional Requirements for Graduate Students:
Graduate students will present their work in an oral presentation
to the class as well as write a paper on their work. Each
graduate student will research a particular book process and
present this to the class as well for demonstration.
Athena Title
Advanced Book Studio
Semester Course Offered
Not offered on a regular basis.
Grading System
A - F (Traditional)
Course Objectives
Students will: - build upon techniques learned in Introductory Book Arts/Papermaking. - demonstrate a variety of advanced processes - complete a cohesive body of work
Topical Outline
This course will explore more advanced techniques in papermaking and book arts. The student will choose a specific book arts project that can revolve around edition binding, papermaking, paper sculpture, etc. The student initiates the project by submitting a conceptual proposal at the beginning of the semester. 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.
Syllabus
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