Ontario College of Art & Design

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PRNT 3B26
The Book as Art: Making Artists' Books
0.50 Credit(s)
Studio
Prerequisite: PRNT 2B20 Book Arts: Bookbinding and a minimum 0.5 credit in 200-level PRNT course and 8.0 credits, including all first-year requirements (5.0 credits).
This course continues the study of the methods and techniques used to produce limited-edition book works. The emphasis is placed on book structures, bindings and the printmaking processes used to create them. Fresh perspectives on past and current technologies assist students in applying those relevant techniques to their own work. Examples and discussion of both traditional and contemporary artists' books are investigated to encourage students to contextualize their work in terms of historical relevance and to provide inspiration for experimentation and innovation. Projects include the creation of unique artists' books.
Anti-requisite: Students who have taken PRNT 2B91 The Book as Art: Making Artists' Books may not take may not take this course for credit
Notes: Please take special note that this course has material fees associated with it.
Course was last updated February 24, 2012 - 2:15 PM