GED 624 - The Art of the Book

Educators and students are invited to explore and create in this studio course addressing the art of the book. Participants will experiment with forms, structures, materials, and concepts as we investigate the limitless possibilities of the Book.  By surveying the historical need to record and contain knowledge and by examining the work of contemporary book artist students will gain a foundation for their own creative expression of ideas and meaning.  Students will make a working portfolio of paper treatments, book models and altered structures then create their own individual art books.  

The class will be a working model of a 21st century collaborative community supporting the creative process through practice, constructive criticism, reflecting, and refining technique.  The Common Core anchor standards of Craft and Structure and Integration of Knowledge and Ideas will be addressed. No previous bookmaking or art experience required.  Students who have previously taken GED 671 The Art of Bookmaking and/or GED 673 Science, Art and Bookmaking: Making Connections, are welcome in this class. A $50.00 materials fee is required and due at registration.

Credits: 3 cr.