ART 378 - Bookmaking II

Units: 3
Students will create, examine and analyze book art through experience and research with the materials, equipment, and more advanced processes of bookmaking. Emphasizing self-directed investigation and development of concepts, content, and structures that lead to complete books.

Prerequisites: ART 278.
Repeatability: May be repeated twice for credit for a maximum of 9 units.
Possible Instructional Methods: On-ground.
Grading: A-F grading only.
Course Typically Offered: Spring ONLY

Student Learning Outcomes - Upon successful completion of this course students will be able to:

Investigate, evaluate, and utilize a range of bookmaking techniques and materials in the creation of their books;
Safely handle and maintain the print studio and equipment;
Explain their own work in relation to the history of bookmaking and to contemporary topics, social, political and cultural issues;
Create a portfolio of work demonstrating mastery of technical, formal, conceptual, and material concerns in bookmaking;
Evaluate and critique class projects using correct terminology in oral or written formats.