Monoprinting ideas from direct drawing and painting on plexiglass and metal plate is also explored. Handwork on the metal plate includes drawn drypoint, etching, and tonal processes. Emphasis is placed on the understanding of the qualities of these methods and development of personal ideas through their combination. The course offers students an opportunity to explore the integration of type and relief image in unique and editioned book structures. Wood engraving, photopolymer relief, color reduction printing, and related traditional and contemporary methods of multiple image making processes will be pursued.
Special emphasis is placed on development of a personal visual language.
An emphasis will be placed on personal imagery. Students may choose to collaborate on projects or work independently. Some of the structures covered include pamphlet binding, multi-signature books, clamshell boxes, portfolios, accordion structures, and oriental binding. Emphasis will be placed upon both the use of archivally sound materials and the use of these structures as vehicles for the students's creative expression. Students are made familiar with the traditional binding techniques, and are encouraged to explore new applications and to experiment by combining images and text into unique book structures.