ARTS 364T Artists' Books (Not offered 2006-2007; to be offered 2007-2008)
This course will investigate the processes and ideas associated with the making
of artists' books, works that are fine art objects primarily using visual images
and/or text. For example, individual projects could include literary text/visual
image combinations, visual diaries, three-dimensional pop-up books, solely
visual narratives, autobiographies, animated "flip" books, or sculptural books.
Limited-editioned as well as one-of-a-kind work will be encouraged. Media options include etching, lithography, relief printing, hand painting, drawing, some
photo processes and bookbinding techniques (from boxes to hard binding). As a
tutorial, this course is designed to meet individual needs, stress student participation and responsibility for learning, and to examine differing points of view. Students will meet in groups of two for discussion and critique of individual projects in the tutorial format: i.e., students are expected to give a half-hour presentation weekly regarding their projects and selected readings, and to respond to
criticism and questions by the peer student and the instructor. Students will also
meet once a week as a group for demonstrations, slide presentations, meetings
with visiting artists, and discussion of readings.
Evaluation will be based on student participation and conceptual and technical
quality of the work. There will be one required field trip during the semester. Lab
fee.
Prerequisites: any one of the following: ArtS 230, 241, 242, 257, 263, or 264.