ART.-259 Conceptual Book Design

Credits 3 / 6 Contact Hours
Pre-requisite: Placement into RDNG-030 (ACSR-030) or successful completion of RDNG-016 or ACLT-074 with a minimum grade of 3.0.  Pre-requisite: ART.-146  with a minimum grade of 2.5.
The focus of this course is on the development of multi-faceted projects in which the book is explored as an art form; a means of self-expression that encompasses principles of both 2-dimensional and 3-dimensional design and color. Of interest to both fine arts and graphic design students participants will plan design and create a conceptual book that demonstrates the subject matter. Students will be encouraged to use both traditional and nontraditional materials in the creation of the project. Students will use the Art Area computer lab as well as other studios necessary for the final completion of this project. Internet access will be necessary for some aspects of project research and development.

Course Outcomes
●       Achieve creative conceptual development of various book forms.

●       Achieve technical mastery of various book forms.

●       Master basic techniques in a variety of bookbinding methods.

●       Master techniques in folding and construction methods.

●       Explore and apply traditional and nontraditional use of materials in creating book forms.

●       Apply various techniques for creating text and images and incorporating and transferring them into the book form.

●       Create works that demonstrate an exploration of the relationship of form and content through the creative conceptual book as art form and expressive medium.

●       Explore a variety of different forms from traditional codex to complex folded forms for interpretation and application to various projects.

●       Explore and analyze contemporary artist book forms for synthesis in course projects.

●       Explore and analyze historical book forms for their applications in conceptual book design.