ARTS 364T(S) Artists' Books

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 1/2 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.

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