ARTISTS' BOOKS

Prerequisites & course information

Requisites: ( ART 306 , 316 , 326 , 336 , 346 , or 376 ) or declared in an Art graduate program Course Designation: Core GenEd - Humanities & Arts Grad 50% - Counts toward 50% graduate coursework requirement Repeatable for Credit: No Last Taught: Fall 2026 Learning Outcomes: 1. Design and create artist's books using various techniques and materials, with particular emphasis on contemporary folded book structures and boxes. Audience: Both Grad & Undergrad 2. Demonstrate proficiency in accessible mark making techniques and integrate various media such as printmaking, drawing, painting, photography, digital media, and collage into the artist's book projects. Audience: Both Grad & Undergrad 3. Demonstrate the ability to critically analyze their own work and the work of peers through class discussions and critiques. Audience: Both Grad & Undergrad 4. Develop and execute a fully realized artist book project, including submission of a written proposal, timeline, and participation in multiple critiques throughout the semester including scholarly and technical research. Audience: Graduate Learning Outcomes: 1. Design and create artist's books using various techniques and materials, with particular emphasis on contemporary folded book structures and boxes. Audience: Both Grad & Undergrad 2. Demonstrate proficiency in accessible mark making techniques and integrate various media such as printmaking, drawing, painting, photography, digital media, and collage into the artist's book projects. Audience: Both Grad & Undergrad 3. Demonstrate the ability to critically analyze their own work and the work of peers through class discussions and critiques. Audience: Both Grad & Undergrad 4. Develop and execute a fully realized artist book project, including submission of a written proposal, timeline, and participation in multiple critiques throughout the semester including scholarly and technical research. Audience: Graduate