ART 3550 - Book Arts and Papermaking

3 Class Hours 3 Laboratory Hours 3 Credit Hours
Prerequisite: ART 2150.
This course introduces the world history, materials, and techniques associated with the book arts and papermaking. Students learn several bookbinding and hand papermaking methods in order to provide a foundation for the development of concept-driven artists’ books that incorporate drawing, painting, printmaking, photography, or graphic design. This course covers Eastern and Western applications, as well as traditional and contemporary approaches. Instruction includes lectures, slide presentation, demonstrations, on- and off-campus museum and gallery visits, and critiques.