WRI 383 - Letterpress Printing:First Impressions

Institution:

Naropa University

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Description:

As writers, the practice of setting movable type and printing texts by hand is an invaluable esthetic and practical resource. This class explores letterpress printing from the writer's point of view, bringing literary considerations to those of typography, bookmaking, visual design and layout. As writers/printers, students investigate the letterpress possibilities for poetry and fiction through the production of broadsides, postcards and a limited-edition chapbook. Open to W&L and W&P students only, others by permission of the department. Materials fee.

Credits:

3.00

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Instructional Type:

Lecture

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Institution Website:

www.naropa.edu

Phone Number:

(303) 444-0202

Regional Accreditation:

North Central Association of Colleges and Schools

Calendar System:

Semester

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