ART 265 : Artists’ Books
The creation of artists' books is approached through a number of fine art media. The book format as a structure for communication and art making is the primary focus. Various methods such as collage, montage, drawing, photocopy imaging, computer imaging, and printmaking are implemented. Personal anecdotes, sociopolitical perspectives, and other sources for image making are explored. Artists' books are original works of art that can be held, and therefore provide a different experience for the viewer. One lectur hour and one lab hour per week.
Course Outcomes
Through project work, students will be able to demonstrate their ability to:
1. Analyze the relationship between book structure and conceptual meaning in artists’ books.
2. Demonstrate iterative development and refinement of form, composition, and materials in the creative process.
3. Integrate personal, cultural, or sociopolitical content into a cohesive artists’ book concept.
4. Produce structurally distinct artists’ book forms that demonstrate experimentation with format, sequencing, and viewer interaction.
5. Evaluate artists’ books using appropriate visual art terminology and addressing concept, structure, media and craftsmanship in critique settings.