18 courses with the subject BOOK, 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.
BOOK 233Bookbinding Methods1.5
45.0 hours 200 level undergraduate course A workshop class familiarizing the student with the characteristics and handling qualities of materials used in various book structures. Structures covered include pamphlet binding, multi-signature books, clamshell boxes, portfolios, accordion structures, and oriental binding. Emphasis is placed upon both the use of conservationally sound materials and the use of these structures as vehicles for the student’s creative expression. Prerequisites Requires completion of 30 credits. This course may be completed 2 times for credit.
90.0 hours 300 level undergraduate course An opportunity to explore the integration of type and relief image in unique and editioned book structures. Hands-on experience in dealing with composition (metal) type and computer typesetting is on an intermediate level. Relief printing, photopolymer plates, color reduction printing, and related traditional and contemporary methods of multiple image making are pursued. Special emphasis on development of a personal visual language. This course may be completed 2 times for credit.
45.0 hours 200 level undergraduate course Historical book forms serve as models and as a departure point for innovative new work. Among the new structures presented are accordion bindings and variations, pop-ups, carousel books, tunnel books, and box structures. Students are encouraged to explore new applications and to experiment by combining images and text with book structures. Prior bookbinding experience is suggested. May serve as a follow-up course for FAPR 233. Priority enrollment to Printmaking majors and Book Arts minors. Priority enrollment to Printmaking majors and minors. This course may be completed 2 times credit.
45.0 hours 300 level undergraduate course An opportunity to explore further the integration of type and image making in unique and editioned book structures. Continued hands-on experience in dealing with composition (metal) type and computer typesetting on an advanced level. Relief printing, photopolymer plates, color reduction printing, and related traditional and contemporary methods of multiple image making may be pursued. Special emphasis on development of a personal visual language. Students will be expected to design a personal book project rather than fulfill assignments. They will also investigate contemporary book arts publishers and publications, thus fitting their own work into a
undefined hours 400 level undergraduate course Independent Study offers a matriculated student the opportunity to initiate individual research or advanced projects that are beyond the limits of the standard curriculum. This course is repeatable for credit. This course requires permission by the offering program office. This course may not be audited. This course cannot be taken pass/fail.
undefined hours 500 level graduate course This course focuses on the development and production of a printed book or portfolio of work. Through the in-depth development of a single project, students explore every aspect of production, from developing conceptual content, page design, and binding possibilities, to the preparation of digital files and handmade images to bring into prepress production and ultimately printed. Prerequisites Undergrad students must complete 36 credits to register this, course. Active graduate students are permitted to register this course. Requires completion of 36 credits This course may be completed 2 times for credit.
45.0 hours 600 level graduate course This course focuses on developing a sensitivity to language and verbal constructs in relation to text, image and structure. The expansion of the student’s creative writing within the context of artists’ books and the narrative is explored in both written and visual means. This course is not repeatable for credit.
45.0 hours 600 level graduate course The history of the book occurs in unison with the research of contemporary artists books in order for students to gain a thorough understanding of the historical precedence of the medium; and gain knowledge in which to position their own work within a historical, cultural, and contemporary context. This course will alternate between the history of the book one week, and then contemporary artist books which incorporate or respond to the historical materials covered in the preceding class, the following week. The class will make site visits to prominent collections to view and study pertinent examples. Students will be also be expected to write and analyze in a critical manner the materials covered while examining how they relate to their own art making practices and realizations.Hands-on study of rare books and manuscripts form antiquity to the present, with discussions dealing with their structural, historical, and artistic significance. The class meets at the Library Company of Philadelphia, with field trips to local special collections. Open to graduate Book Arts majors only. This course is not repeatable for credit.
90.0 hours 600 level graduate course Bookbinding I is a hands on introduction to the materials, tools and techniques used in bookbinding. Students create basic book structures and develop their hand skills - emphasis is placed on craftsmanship and conservation techniques. This comprehensive foundation course prepares students for intermediate courses and further explorations of the medium. Open to graduate Book Arts majors only. This course is not repeatable for credit.
90.0 hours 600 level graduate course Building upon skills acquired in Bookbinding I, students complete a series of projects based on contemporary and historical models that serve as departure points for innovative bindings. Both nonadhesive and adhesive structures incorporating various board attachments, sewing styles and endbands will be explored, as well as enclosures. This intermediate course prepares students for advanced courses that focus on refining skills and techniques. Prerequisites BOOK*620 Open to graduate Book Arts majors only. This course is not repeatable for credit.
undefined hours 600 level graduate course A supervised practicum, working with practicing artists, with non-profit arts organizations, in print shops, and in book and paper conservation laboratories. Students gain knowledge of the field and hands-on experience in a variety of professional settings. One goal of the internship is to assist them in testing and expanding their professional skills and knowledge and help them make informed career decisions. This course requires permission by the offering program office. Pass/fail grading only.
45.0 hours 700 level graduate course Professional practices and issues related to the fields of printmaking and book arts and publication arts are explored through discussions, lectures, workshops and field trips. Students will complete their professional development requirements: resume, cover letters, grant applications, residency applications, gallery packet and conduct a public professional presentation of work. Open to graduate Book Arts majors only. This course is not repeatable for credit.
45.0 hours 700 level graduate course This advanced course focuses on investigating the book structure, advanced bindings and techniques in relation to individual thesis work preparation. Individual attention to developing creative solutions to support and develop book content begins in order to facilitate ideas for thesis - emphasis is placed on conceptual development of structure, content and form to prepare students for thesis work. Prerequisites BOOK*620 and BOOK*624 Open to graduate Book Arts majors only. This course is not repeatable for credit.
45.0 hours 700 level graduate course This final bookbinding course is structured as a workshop in order for students to investigate and develop structure and content that support thesis work. Discussion of issues central to book arts, contemporary art and studio practice transpire, as well as critiques and individual instruction. Prerequisites BOOK*722 Open to graduate Book Arts majors only. This course is not repeatable for credit.
22.5 hours 700 level graduate course In this seminar students will develop a series of papers in preparation for their written thesis, a researched critical paper that informs and elaborates on his or her thesis exhibition and studio practice. The intent of the thesis is to locate the student’s practice within the landscape of contemporary art practice and in relation to its history and traditions. Prerequisites FINA*750 or MSEM*656 Open to graduate Book Arts majors only. This course is not repeatable for credit.
45.0 hours 700 level graduate course In this seminar students will develop a written thesis, a researched critical paper that informs and elaborates on his or her thesis exhibition and studio practice. The intent of the thesis is to locate the student’s practice within the landscape of contemporary art practice and in relation to its history and traditions. Prerequisites BOOK*788 Open to graduate Book Arts majors only. This course is not repeatable for credit.
undefined hours 700 level graduate course This course will be comprised of studio seminar coursework preparing students for developing a cohesive body of work based on skills and knowledge acquired thus far in the program. Guest critics will be invited over the course of the semester. The MFA candidate develops an individual course of study and defines the projects, in preparation for the required Thesis Exhibition during the final semester Tutorial and critic based. This course is not repeatable for credit.
180.0 hours 700 level graduate course This course covers the planning, implementation and execution of a mature body of work to be prepared for Thesis Exhibition at the end of the semester. This course is structured as independent meetings and the scheduling is by arrangement in association with each student’s thesis committee. Prerequisites BOOK*795 Open to graduate Book Arts majors only. This course is not repeatable for credit.
