Artist Books: Draft, Print, Stitch

3 Credits.

In this studio art class students will create three artist books. The first four weeks will investigate the book as a technological and cultural artifact, exploring historically what the book is and does, and as a cognitive aid and engine for ideation. Students will create a blank book that they use for their creative explorations. The second section will use printmaking techniques such as paper lithography, xerox transfers, and relief printmaking combined with quick and ephemeral folding structures to understand both printmaking and bookmaking’s rich history in the dissemination of ideas, democracy, and social change. This section will participate in a class zine exchange. The third section of the course will explore embroidery and weaving to navigate language and mark-making. Students will explore the relationship between poetry, storytelling, and fiber processes to create a narrative textile. Attendance for the first class is mandatory. Course approval will be evaluated following registration in SIS.