ARTS 258 - Bookbinding and Book Arts I

(3 credits)
Prerequisite: ARTS 125 with a minimum grade of “C-” or ARTS 130 with a minimum grade of “C-” or consent of instructor
This course is designed to introduce students to bookbinding and to gain competence in bookbinding techniques as a means of articulating ideas. Various techniques will be demonstrated, including case binding, adhesive book board binding and Coptic binding. As technical facility is mastered, students will explore imagery and content to create one-of-a-kind artist’s books. Offered annually. (Formerly ARTS 356) Additional fee required.