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ART 214

Introduction to Book Arts

Catalog2026-2027
Credits3 units
LevelLower Division
Average gradeB+
Standard

Overview

Description

Introduction to foundational book design, content creation, and mixed-media practices. Exploration of book structures, low-tech image-making, and narrative text generation, while discussions of historic and contemporary artists’ books and readings inform creative and technical outcomes. Students should expect to spend time outside of class working in the studio on designated projects.

Units

Laboratory Studio3

Catalog Details

Offering

Offered: Every Fall and Spring

Terms

fall, spring

Core

CO7

Attributes

Standard

Learning Outcomes

  • articulate key moments in the history of book arts and artists’ books, situating contemporary practice within historic contexts.
  • apply foundational bookmaking techniques including structure, binding, sequencing, and layout through interpretation of studio projects.
  • develop individual research presentations, analytical writing, and/or creative projects that analyze contemporary practices in the area of book arts.
  • discuss personal approaches to book arts through critique of themselves and others.