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. Prerequisite: any one
of the following: ArtS 230, 241, 242, 257, 263, or 264.