ART 3360 - Letterpress I

Institution:

University of Utah

Subject:

Art

Description:

Using movable type and hand-operated printing presses, students design and print several projects. Through discussion and critique, students learn basic elements of design and typography, and how to integrate other printing processes into letterpress work. At the end of the semester, each student walks away with a class portfolio. The class includes a brief introduction to the history of the book, using examples from the rare book collection. Prerequisites: Full Major status in BFA Studio Art OR "C-" or better in (ART 2201 AND ART 2202 AND ART 2203 AND ART 2204 AND ART 2205 AND ART 2206 AND ART 2207 AND ART 2208)

Credits:

3.00

Credit Hours:

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Instructional Type:

Studio

Notes:

Additional Information:

Historical Version(s):

05/15/2016 - 08/14/2019 

Institution Website:

www.utah.edu

Phone Number:

(801) 581-7200

Regional Accreditation:

Northwest Commission on Colleges and Universities

Calendar System:

Semester

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