Printmaking Courses

Artist’s Book Now: Artist’s Book as Image

Course No. PRI 231-331-431  Credits: 3.0

This studio course focuses on boundaries of book form, emphasis on image and concept, and selection of appropriate form (output) to content. Students will be encouraged to view the book as a conceptual space. Deeper development of sequencing and narrative in traditional and nontraditional formats. Forms covered on individual project basis as dictated by idea/concept for appropriate output/manifestation. Considerations include sculptural, installation, digital output, etc. Examples and contemporary developments regarding the evolution of the artist book are examined through texts, through the use of our library’s artist book collection, in discussion, and during critiques. Notes: This course is open to all, and fulfills an introductory, intermediate and advanced level elective course. 3 credits.