Book Making

Harvard Summer School

VISU S-35

Section 1

CRN 35796

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This course focuses on the making of an artists' book and the ongoing possibilities within this form. Working with the Fine Arts Library and Straus Center for Conservation, students are introduced to diverse artist's book-making techniques and conceptual approaches. The course covers digital imaging techniques including Photoshop and InDesign, digital printing and scanning, and physical bookmaking, while focusing closely on students' projects with regular work-in-progress presentations and crit presentations. Students work individually and in groups to develop skills in media literacy and communication.

Instructor Info

Jessica Sarah Rinland, MFA

Teacher, Elías Querejeta Zine Eskola, Associate of the Department of Art, Film, and Visual Studies, Harvard University and Teacher, Elías Querejeta Zine Eskola


Meeting Info

MW 3:15pm - 6:15pm (6/24 - 8/9)

Participation Option: On Campus

Deadlines

Last day to register: June 20, 2024

Prerequisites

Students should have a laptop that can download software (Adobe Suite) and they need to have basic software and computer hardware knowledge. Students should also have a hard drive of 500GB minimum capacity. If students do not have this equipment, they should be in touch with the instructor.

Notes

Harvard College students: This course is eligible for degree credit, but see important policy information.

Syllabus

All Sections of this Course

CRN Section # Participation Option(s) Instructor Section Status Meets Term Dates
35796 1 On Campus Jessica Rinland Field not found in response. MW 3:15pm - 6:15pm
Jun 24 to Aug 9