ARTS 239 Artists’ Books

In this studio course you will be introduced to the tools and techniques of book construction as well as the conceptual possibilities and concerns of the book as a significant contemporary art form. You will construct a variety of blank book models, learn simple image transfer techniques, engage digital and risographic printing techniques, and produce your own artists’ books. We will reflect on the artistic cultures of publication from mass produced offset runs to DIY zine cultures to one of a kind objects.

Repeatable: N
Formerly 22-2239
Requirements Sophomore Standing or Above (SO)
Minimum Credits 3 Maximum Credits 3