11 courses with the subject BKRT, each shown exactly as we captured it from the college's catalog, with every element we hold. Where the wording looks broken, that is our reading of the catalog, not the college's text.
3 sem. hrs. Offered annually, fall semester. An introduction to the principles of calligraphy through the study of three hands: Roman, CO UR S E S 119
3 sem. hrs. Offered every semester. This course introduces students to traditional bookbinding techniques by familiarizing them with the tools, materials and techniques of the craft. Students are expected to produce a set of book models that are clean, structurally sound, and consistent with the class demonstration. Lab/Tool kit fee: $75.
3 sem. hrs. Offered every semester. Introduction to letterpress printing. Demonstrations, readings, and assignments on the mechanics of handsetting and printing from metal type. Traditional and artistically innovative approaches to using this medium will be covered. Each student will create her or his own individual projects: postcards, broadsides, book, etc. Lab/materials fee: $75.
3 sem. hrs. Students will learn the basic techniques, materials, processes, and concepts used in the Papermaking Studio. Technique will be taught as a method of investigation, a material exploration of ideas. Projects will focus on using papermaking as an image making tool and sculptural material. Projects engaging micro-industry, environmental, and community building models will also be considered. Students will gain skills in harvesting and beating a variety of fibers, sheet forming, watermaking, pulp painting, and high-shrinkage techniques. The second half of the course will be an opportunity for students to learn and practice the craft of paper engineering to create complex folded book structures. Projects will address hand skills and incorporate digital fabrication techniques using our resources on-campus, with applications ranging from pop-ups to product design and packaging. Students will study the descriptive techniques offered by leaders in the Book Arts field including MacArthur Fellows like Timothy D. Barrett, papermaker, historian and Director of the University of Iowa’s Center for the Book, and Claire Van Vilet, book artist and proprietor of Janus Press. Additional fee; $50 BKRT 127/ART 127. Introduction to Print and Graphic Design 3 sem. hrs. Offered alternate years. Fundamental principles of graphic design and visual communication. Content to include current techniques and tools, including digital processes along with historical processes and hands-on work.
3 sem. hrs. Offered as needed. As a continuation of Hand Bookbinding I we will discuss topics related to craftsmanship. While learning more complex structures we will learn experimental image-making techniques with contemporary letterpress printing. The students will create a series of editioned books.
3 sem. hrs. Offered as needed. Surveys the development of the codex, from its beginnings as a parchment manuscript to a printed book on paper. Broad themes such as patronage, manufacture, usage and reception are considered, as well as the evolution of writing, papermaking and bookbinding.
2-4 sem. hrs. Offered as needed. May be repeated for credit. In-depth study of a selected topic in the book arts. Topics may include paper making, marbling, calligraphy, publication, etc. Materials fee may be required. Past topics have included: Inspiration and the Medieval Binding, and Introduction to Box Making.
2-4 sem. hrs. Offered every semester. May be repeated for credit. Graded: S/U. Individually arranged participation in the work of an institution devoted to the book arts. May be repeated for credit.
1-3 sem. hrs. May be repeated for credit. In-depth study of an area of special interest. Topic determined jointly by a faculty member and student(s) in consultation. Meets weekly for one hour.
1-3 sem. hrs. Offered as needed. May be repeated for credit. These courses are available for students who have demonstrated an ability to work without close supervision. Student(s) and faculty members develop the course together on a relevant topic.
3 sem. hrs. Each student will produce an edition of letterpress printed books with text and images. Image- making using linoleum blocks, pressure printing, and polymer plates will be taught, as well as simple bookbinding techniques. Lab/materials fee: $75.
Source: Wells College's catalog, linked per course · table learning_unit · CourseShelf publish 61
