ARTS 236 - The Art of the Book II

1. Demonstrate an advanced understanding of materials, techniques, processes and aesthetic concerns of book arts as a studio art medium.
2. Demonstrate facility in advanced techniques including hand folding, cutting, and fabrication to complete a number of original art books.
3. Develop and demonstrate advanced knowledge of adhesive and non-adhesives processes with multiple bindery options.
4. Utilize advanced creative thinking and problem solving skills to create art books.
5. Develop and use design principles for critical analysis of art books and work.
6. Research a contemporary book artist and write a critical review of the artist’s work in regards to technique and content.
7. Demonstrate the ability to research, design, and create an edition of books using acquired skills, techniques and processes within the studio art medium.
8. Integrate examples of the history, tradition, and contemporary development of the book arts to develop original solutions.
9. The ability to contextualize expressive craftsmanship through experimental binding structures.
10. Research a contemporary book artist and write a critical review of the artist’s work in regards to technique and content.

• Bindery techniques
• Adhesive construction
• Non-adhesive construction
• Concept and content development
• Troubleshooting and problem solving
• Aesthetics
• Analysis and critique
• Contemporary and historical book arts

 
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