Undergraduate Course: Creative Book Works (DESI08061)
Course Outline
| School | Edinburgh College of Art |
College | College of Arts, Humanities and Social Sciences |
| Credit level (Normal year taken) | SCQF Level 8 (Year 2 Undergraduate) |
Availability | Available to all students |
| SCQF Credits | 20 |
ECTS Credits | 10 |
| Summary | This course introduces and fosters skills in designing printed multiples and publishing outcomes independently. The course explores the theory and practice of self-publishing small editions, in doing so examining the history of zines, independent presses and artist's books with a particular focus on their relationship to the broader field of Design. Please note this is not a Creative Writing course, the main focus is the design of the book. |
| Course description |
This course guides students through an investigation of the theory and practice of independent creative publishing. Through developing practical projects students will form a personal creative manifesto for their published works. In producing a written statement students will learn to articulate these ideas to an audience and make clear statements and persuasive arguments about their practice.
In this course students will investigate a variety of unusual book forms, zines and printed materials within Design. They will develop skills in printmaking, digital processes and the production of multiples. Students will then explore the different ways they can independently publish their work, meaning to literally present it to the public. This includes guerrilla publishing, exhibitions, library collections and directly meeting their audience. The course includes a number of visits to collections, for example ECA Artist's Book collection, National Library of Scotland collections and the National Gallery of Scotland collections.
Working initially in groups then independently students will test out their ideas quickly on audiences, and learn about the demands of producing multiple editions whilst forming a clear understanding of their own creative processes. Students are encouraged to play and work experimentally, take risks and not be confined to the existing parameters of publishing or the gallery. Students will learn in community with peers and staff, both collaborating on a book and in the development of personal projects through dialogue about work and exchanging of skills.
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Entry Requirements (not applicable to Visiting Students)
| Pre-requisites |
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Co-requisites | |
| Prohibited Combinations | |
Other requirements | This course is open to ALL STUDENTS and enrolments are managed on a first come first served basis until the course is full. The course will be open to enrolments from Wednesday 11th September at 11.00 am. Please sign up for the course through your own School (they will advise if this is done via your PT, SSO or Teaching Office). We do not currently keep a waiting list. |
| Additional Costs | Materials and print costs estimated at £70. |
Information for Visiting Students
| Pre-requisites | None |
| High Demand Course? |
Yes |
Course Delivery Information
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| Academic year 2019/20, Available to all students (SV1)
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Quota: 20 |
| Course Start |
Semester 2 |
Timetable |
Timetable |
| Learning and Teaching activities (Further Info) |
Total Hours:
200
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Lecture Hours 3,
Seminar/Tutorial Hours 12,
Supervised Practical/Workshop/Studio Hours 22,
Feedback/Feedforward Hours 4,
Formative Assessment Hours 3,
Summative Assessment Hours 2,
Programme Level Learning and Teaching Hours 4,
Directed Learning and Independent Learning Hours
150 )
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| Assessment (Further Info) |
Written Exam
0 %,
Coursework
100 %,
Practical Exam
0 %
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| Additional Information (Assessment) |
Summative assessment
At the end of the course students will present 3 summatively assessed submissions: two book or zine designs and one illustrated written manifesto. Each of the three submissions is worth 33.3% of the overall final course grades.
The two book or zine design submissions should each contain 2 elements:
(1) Preliminary work a sketchbook* which shows evidence and documentation of research themes, storyboarding of ideas as well as material and process development. The work should clearly show the design process through evaluation and critical analysis.*A sketchbook may be in a conventional book form or an alternative. It should be a collated and organized set of research and developed that is clearly labelled
(2) Final resolved work final designs for 2 book or zine designs.
The illustrated written manifesto should take the form of a 500-word illustrated booklet communicating the research themes and ideas behind the 2 book or zine designs.
Relationship between Assessment and Learning Outcomes:
The two book or zine designs will be assessed against Learning Outcomes 1 and 2. The illustrated written manifesto will be assessed against Learning Outcome 3 only. All Learning Outcomes are equally weighted.
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| Feedback |
Verbal feedback will be given regularly throughout the course in the form of individual tutorials and peer review in small groups.
Formative feedback
Written feedback will be given following a submission in Week 6. Students will be required to submit one project (a sketchbook of preliminary work and resolved book or zine design). Written feedback and grades will be provided.
Summative assessment
Summative assessment will assess a portfolio of studio projects against Learning Outcomes 1 and 2.
A written manifesto will be assessed against Learning Outcome 3. Written feedback and grades will be given. |
| No Exam Information |
Learning Outcomes
On completion of this course, the student will be able to:
- Recognise the theoretical and practical contexts for independent creative publishing.
- Playfully challenge the book form in the planning and composition of a set of publications that clearly communicate to an audience.
- Synthesize a body of research, development and resolved works to identify and communicate a personal creative manifesto.
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Reading List
S. Bodman, CREATING ARTIST'S BOOKS, A & C Black Publishers Ltd, 2005
C. Williamson, LOW-TECH PRINT, Laurence King Publishing, 2013
J. New, DRAWING FROM LIFE: THE JOURNAL AS ART, Princeton Architectural Press, 2005
S. Bodman, THE BLUE NOTEBOOK: JOURNAL FOR ARTIST'S BOOKS, Impact Press Publications (Ongoing Periodical)
J. O'Reilly, VAROOM, AOI (Ongoing Periodical)
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Additional Information
| Graduate Attributes and Skills |
On completion of this course students will have the following range of skills:
Research and enquiry:
Be able to think critically
Have a range of approaches to independent research
Be able to join up and make use of knowledge from other fields
Personal and intellectual autonomy:
Be reflective practitioners
Be independent learners
Personal effectiveness:
The ability to plan, organise and manage their time
Communication:
Communicate verbally through presentations and the explanation of ideas.
Communicate in written form both formally and through sketchbooks.
Have interpersonal skills that allow peer review which is sensitive and useful.
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| Keywords | Visual communication,Printmaking,Publication,Narrative,Drawing,Writing |
Contacts
| Course organiser | Ms Lucy Roscoe
Tel: (0131 6)51 5732
Email: L.Roscoe@ed.ac.uk |
Course secretary | Ms Georgia Dodsworth
Tel: (0131 6)51 5712
Email: georgia.dodsworth@ed.ac.uk |
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