ARTS 039 - Visual Concepts and Processes: Re-Imagining the Book

Semester Offered: First Semester
Full Course
Credits: 4 credits
Attribute: 4HU

This course will explore and expand upon the book as a textual object of art. Using narrative and non-narrative techniques in relation to concept, content, image, and form, students will design and construct a series of books. Reading, and attendance at special Art Department lectures are required. We will make frequent trips to view the Artists? Book collection in the Clarence Ward Art Library in Oberlin. Techniques such as layout, design, photoshop, and basic binding will be covered. Field trips are required.

Enrollment Limit: 15
Instructor: N. Yannuzzi

Consent of the Instructor Required: Yes
Prerequisites & Notes: This course counts towards the VisPro and traditional media requirements.
This course may also count for the major in (consult the program or department major requirements) :
Creative Writing