ART 183 - Book Arts I

Institution:

Westmoreland County Community College

Subject:

Art

Description:

This course is an introduction to the materials and techniques used in creating artist's books. Lectures and demonstrations will include hand papermaking, sheet formation, paper grain and applications for book arts. Paper will be used in creating signature binding, book design, new and alternative book forms, and container construction. In addition to lectures and discussions, students will actively learn historical and contemporary binding methods. Well conceived and crafted books will be assigned to correspond with each section. Students will analyze and discuss work in progress within a group critique. Each student will produce unique books as well as small editions. Books will employ handmade paper and construction will include mock up, title, colophon page, and will be signed. The popularity of recycled materials in the field of contemporary book arts will be explored.

Credits:

3.00

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Instructional Type:

Lecture

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Institution Website:

www.westmoreland.edu

Phone Number:

(724) 925-4000

Regional Accreditation:

Middle States Association of Colleges and Schools

Calendar System:

Semester

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