Undergraduate Course: Introduction to Artists' Books (LLLA07019)
Course Outline
| School | Edinburgh College of Art |
College | College of Humanities and Social Science |
| Course type | Standard |
Availability | Not available to visiting students |
| Credit level (Normal year taken) | SCQF Level 7 (Year 1 Undergraduate) |
Credits | 10 |
| Home subject area | Lifelong Learning (ECA) |
Other subject area | None |
| Course website |
None |
Taught in Gaelic? | No |
| Course description | THIS IS A FOR-CREDIT COURSE OFFERED BY THE OFFICE OF LIFELONG LEARNING (OLL); ONLY STUDENTS REGISTERED WITH OLL SHOULD BE ENROLLED.
This course will introduce students to the diverse ways artists use the book as a form by considering work from William Blake and Matisse through to Ed Ruscha and on to more contemporary artists such as Tom Philips and Damien Hirst. Practical demonstrations will be given. Students will make books using a range of binding techniques; explore the qualities of paper and other materials then progress to a more resolved personal project. Students may construct blank books or incorporate photographs, drawings, paintings made previously or use a selection ¿found¿ materials. Students will learn a range of basic binding techniques such as pamphlet sewing, Japanese binding, hardbound books, concertina folds and will make sample books. Students will be encouraged to make at least one finished piece to demonstrate their individual choices and visual aesthetic. |
Entry Requirements (not applicable to Visiting Students)
| Pre-requisites |
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Co-requisites | |
| Prohibited Combinations | |
Other requirements | None |
| Additional Costs | None |
Course Delivery Information
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| Delivery period: 2013/14 Lifelong Learning - Session 1, Not available to visiting students (SS1)
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Learn enabled: No |
Quota: 8 |
Web Timetable |
Web Timetable |
| Course Start Date |
25/09/2013 |
| Breakdown of Learning and Teaching activities (Further Info) |
Total Hours:
100
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Supervised Practical/Workshop/Studio Hours 27,
Programme Level Learning and Teaching Hours 2,
Directed Learning and Independent Learning Hours
71 )
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| Additional Notes |
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| Breakdown of Assessment Methods (Further Info) |
Written Exam
0 %,
Coursework
100 %,
Practical Exam
0 %
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| No Exam Information |
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| Delivery period: 2013/14 Lifelong Learning - Session 3, Not available to visiting students (SS1)
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Learn enabled: No |
Quota: 8 |
Web Timetable |
Web Timetable |
| Course Start Date |
01/05/2014 |
| Breakdown of Learning and Teaching activities (Further Info) |
Total Hours:
100
(
Supervised Practical/Workshop/Studio Hours 27,
Programme Level Learning and Teaching Hours 2,
Directed Learning and Independent Learning Hours
71 )
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| Additional Notes |
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| Breakdown of Assessment Methods (Further Info) |
Written Exam
0 %,
Coursework
100 %,
Practical Exam
0 %
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| No Exam Information |
Learning Outcomes
On completion of this course, the student will be able to:
1. RESEARCH
discover the work of artists who have incorporated the book into their work;
2. PRACTICE
use several methods for making books, including Japanese binding, concertina bindings and pamphlet sewing
3. PRESENT
make at least one original finished book using their own images, drawings, and visual ideas
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Assessment Information
This course will be assessed by the submission of a portfolio of visual art works within the discipline studied. This will include a selection of resolved art works, preparatory studies, visual research and evidence of a contextual awareness through a completed sketchbook and/or visual journal. The work must be presented in a clear and professional manner appropriate to the discipline. The submission should include work undertaken within the class as well as directed and independent study out with the class. Typically, this will comprise:
Class Contact hours: 27.5 (work undertaken during the class)
Directed hours: 27.5 (work the tutor has set students to each week in their own time)
Independent Study Hours: 45 (work students set themselves to do, relevant to the discipline studied)
The combined submission will be assessed against the three learning outcomes for this course. These are equally weighted and each will be given a percentage grade. To pass, students must achieve a minimum of 30% in each learning outcome and an overall combined mark of 40% minimum.
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Special Arrangements
| None |
Additional Information
| Academic description |
Not entered |
| Syllabus |
Not entered |
| Transferable skills |
Ability to make effective use of book making techniques
Skills in designing ideas for artists¿ books
Understanding of process for transforming visual ideas
Ability to undertake research and reflective practice and apply these in the context of artists¿ books within visual culture
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| Reading list |
Recommended
Bury, S., 1995. Artists' books: the book as a work of art, 1963-1995. Aldershot: Scolar Press.
Bodman, S., 2005. Creating artists' books. London: A&C Black.
Weitman, W. and Wye, D., 2006. Eye on Europe: prints, books & multiples, 1960 to now. New York: Museum of Modern Art.
Bodman, S., ed., 2011. Artist's book yearbook 2012-2013. Bristol: Impact Press.
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| Study Abroad |
Not entered |
| Study Pattern |
Not entered |
| Keywords | Not entered |
Contacts
| Course organiser | Mr Robbie Bushe
Tel:
Email: r.bushe@ed.ac.uk |
Course secretary | Ms Sherrey Landles
Tel: (0131 6)50 3003
Email: s.landles@ed.ac.uk |
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