Bookbinding

Bookbinding
Traditional approaches to hand bookbinding.
ART
330
 Hours3.0 Credit, 4.0 Lecture, 0.0 Lab
 PrerequisitesNone
 NoteFee.
 TaughtFall, Winter, Spring
 ProgramsContaining ART 330
Course Outcomes

Non-Traditional Book Structures

Students will discuss and explore the construction of non-traditional book forms, using both traditional and non-traditional bookmaking materials.

Old: Through exposure to many examples of artists' books, students will discuss and identify new ideas of what constitutes a Book and how non-traditional and re-purposed materials may successfully be used to create a book structure.

Expression and Creativity

Students will incorporate self-expression and creativity in their bookbinding projects.

Bookbinding Skills & Techniques

Students will demonstrate proficiency in the use of basic bookbinding techniques, tools and equipment.

Historical Bookbinding Types

Students will be able to identify the historic roots and time periods of various book forms from both western and eastern history.