Ontario College of Art & Design
100 McCaul Street
Toronto, ON M5T 1W1 CANADA
Tel: 416.977.6000 Fax: 416.977.6006
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PRNT 2B91
The Book as Art:
Making Artists’ Books
0.5 credit
Studio
This course introduces visual artists to the various methods and techniques used to produce unique limited-edition book works. Printmaking processes are incorporated to create dynamic and expressive artists’ books. The emphasis is on book structures and the printing processes to create them. Fresh perspectives on old and newer technologies direct students in applying historically relevant techniques to their own work. Traditional and contemporary artists’ books are investigated through examples and discussion. Projects include the creation of several unique artists’ books, gaining rudimentary bookbinding skills as well as an awareness of contemporary artists’ book works.
Thanh Phu - Taggers Book 2004
PRNT 2B20
Book Arts: Bookbinding
0.5 credit
Studio
This course explores the traditional and contemporary concepts of the book as an art object and information vehicle. The instructor will demonstrate alternative book structures and bookbinding methods including sewing, case binding and the construction of boxes, slip cases and book containers. Students will produce several working book models and an independently selected project to complete this course.
Jaclyn Pouw 2005 - bookbinding non-adhesive
PRNT 3B22
From Paper to Book
0.5 credit
Studio
This course explores the possibilities of making books from scratch. Students will first make paper from rags and linters, then print, draw and otherwise make their mark on the newly formed sheets. Finally, these pages will be bound into a book format. Books can be more than just paper between boards. Contemporary and traditional books will be examined as the class explores the nature of the book. Students will be challenged to stretch the book’s form and structure as they learn how the traditional forms of the book have evolved and how artists today are redefining this age-old structure.
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Esther Kalaba 2005 - handmade paper box and dress - Once Upon a Time