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3.00 Credits
Restricted to students in the Honors Program working on their Honors degree. Prerequisites: (Member of the Honors College AND Full Major status in BALLE) OR Department Consent.
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2.00 Credits
This studio course introduces students to the basic elements and principles of typography, form and space. Students will gain an understanding of typography as an integral part of design and develop basic typesetting skills. Prerequisites: Emphasis or Certificate in Book Arts
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3.00 Credits
In this course, students produce a variety of handmade papers from plant fibers including cotton, abaca, flax, and hemp. Students perform the entire papermaking process: from harvesting and cooking plant material, pulping fibers in a Hollander Beater, to pulling sheets using a traditional mould and deckle and pressing and drying the finished sheets. The class will also make Kozo paper in the Japanese style, which differs significantly from Western papermaking techniques. The class include introductions to lamination, pigmentation, pulp painting, sculptural methods, and other handmade paper processes, as well as a visit to the Rare Books Collection to see handmade paper in books ranging from incunabula to contemporary artists' books. Students work collaboratively to produce editions of paper, some of which is used in independent art projects incorporating additional media. Prerequisites: Minor status in Book Arts.
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3.00 Credits
Using movable type, linoleum blocks, pressure print matrices, collagraphs, photoengraving, and photopolymer plates, students design and print several editions on hand-operated letterpresses. Through discussion and critique, students learn basic elements of design and typography with the option of integrating other printing processes into letterpress work. Typically, students participate in a class print exchange. The class also views letterpress work from the Marriott Library's Rare Books Collection. Prerequisites: Minor status in Book Arts.
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3.00 Credits
This course explores the basic elements of bookbinding, including structure, materials, tools, and techniques. Students construct a variety of book forms and enclosures, and complete creative final projects that integrate skills learned during the semester with original concept and design. Modern and historical structures from Eastern and Western traditions are considered within the context of the history of the book. In this introductory class, discussion, critique, readings, and lectures support hands-on learning. Prerequisites: Minor status in Book Arts.
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3.00 Credits
This studio course explores the principles and practices of book planning, design, and production. The meaning of visible language is investigated through typography, design, and layout. Students publish a variety of book and book-related projects through varied means of production, utilizing both digital and analog technologies. Meets with BART 4080. Prerequisites: Full Minor status in Book Arts
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3.00 Credits
Students who have completed Bookbinding I and/or Letterpress I will build on foundational skills through completion of a student-directed, semester-length project. Intermediate concepts and skills in binding and letterpress as well as other modes of printing are closely examined through demonstrations, lectures, presentations, discussions, and critiques. The class also provides the opportunity to hone design, writing, and image-making skills and techniques through shorter projects and in-class exercises. Prerequisites: 'C-' or better in BART 3360 AND BART 3365
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3.00 Credits
This class provides the opportunity to become immersed in letterpress printing. Students work with the instructor to design their syllabus. Using the Rare Books collections as a resource, students research individual interests and produce work inspired by master binders' and book artists' standards, formats, techniques, approach, and concepts. Instructor provides instruction in particular methods according to students' needs. Students are held to very rigorous standards of craftsmanship and project development. Prerequisites: Minor status in Book Arts.
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3.00 Credits
This class provides the opportunity to become immersed in bookbinding. Students work with the instructor to design their program of study. Using the Rare Books collections as a resource, students research individual interests and produce work inspired by master binders' and book artists' standards, formats techniques, approach, and concepts. Instructor provides instruction in particular methods according to students' needs. Students are held to very rigorous standards of craftsmanship and project development. Prerequisites: Minor status in Book Arts.
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3.00 Credits
This course provides bookbinding skills in various traditional and modern forms and presents numerous additional book forms as exemplars. Students cultivate individual projects around these models, based on each project's needs. The appropriate format for individuals' ideas is identified, adapted, customized, applied, and produced. The course covers content development, book design, integration of various media, low-tech image making processes, and the functionality of various bookmaking materials. Prerequisites: Full or Intermediate Major or Minor status in BFA Studio Art OR Full Major status in BFA Graphic Design.
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