Ontario College of Art & Design

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COURSE DESCRIPTION

PRNT 2B26
Nano Publishing: Independent Publications
0.50 Credit(s)
Studio
Prerequisite: 3.0 credits of first-year studio and 1.0 credit of Liberal Studies (including the Writing course with a passing grade of 60%).
This hands-on course examines the nature, history and politics of independent publication with an emphasis on active community engagement, distribution models, and strategies for working outside of frameworks offered by mainstream media conglomerates and retailers. Using a variety of studio techniques including letterpress, silkscreen, digital printing, and book arts, Art and Design students make zines and artists’ multiples, organize a public exhibition of their work, participate in local book related initiatives, and establish consignment relationships with local galleries and shops.
Notes: Please take special note that this course has material fees associated with it.
Course was last updated March 14, 2012 - 11:29 AM