Course Detail
Units:
3.0
Course Components:
Studio
Enrollment Information
Enrollment Requirement:
Prerequisites: Full Major status in BFA Studio Art OR  "C-" or better in (ART 2201 AND ART 2202 AND ART 2203 AND ART 2204 AND ART 2205 AND ART 2206 AND ART 2207 AND ART 2208)
Description
The course explores the basic elements of bookbinding, including design and construction of the traditional book as well as materials and their properties. Students construct and take away a variety of bookbinding models. A brief introduction to the history of the book, using examples from the rare book collection and focusing on historical and contemporary book binding is part of the course.