AAV 218 - Book Arts

Institution:

The College of New Jersey

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Description:

An introduction to Artist books, designed to bring together students with differing backgrounds who approach this art in their own unique ways. This is a projects-oriented course that involves students in the discussion, critique, planning, and design of books in a range of book-production media. The course introduces terms, formats, book genres, design concepts, and production practices. Examples of projects include wearable books, alternative book structures, Japanese bindings and Japanese design, Coptic binding, tunnel books, and creating books with foldouts. In addition, the final project gives each student the opportunity to plan and execute a book design project that reflects his or her particular interests. Historical and the contemporary book arts practices will be investigated.

Credits:

4.00

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Instructional Type:

Lecture

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Additional Information:

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Institution Website:

www.tcnj.edu

Phone Number:

(609) 771-1855

Regional Accreditation:

Middle States Association of Colleges and Schools

Calendar System:

Semester

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