A 251 - Pages in Time: Art of The Book

Institution:

Alverno College

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Description:

Prereq. FA 110; HUM 150; CM 112 or IN 130 - The student explores the physical nature of books through analysis and application of technology, compositional structure, typography, and production and distribution methods. She applies her personal stories and media experience to collaboratively generate a text for the course. She expands her active reading skills by visiting book exhibitions and collections, and she investigates the social and cultural contexts of creativity that influence the development of contemporary artist's books. Research and class discussions include such topics as the invention of paper and movable type, the do-it-yourself (DIY) publishing movement, and the electronic book.

Credits:

4.00

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Instructional Type:

Lecture

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Institution Website:

www.alverno.edu

Phone Number:

(414) 382-6000

Regional Accreditation:

North Central Association of Colleges and Schools

Calendar System:

Semester

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