BA (Honours) Book Arts

Content

Develop a creative and innovative approach to the art and craft of designing and making books, both as functional artifacts and art pieces. This is the only course of it's kind in Europe. It provides specialist studies in: fine print design, fine binding, historical and contemporary western design, oriental and Islamic design, explorations in form and function, the book as art, private press and the artist book.

You will acquire skills in printmaking and fine print, craft bookbinding, drawing and illustration, photography and creative book practice. Core studies include computer-aided design (CAD), cultural studies and personal and professional studies. Concentrate on book art structures and fine print editions, with a choice of special electives in: advanced printmaking, design bookbinding, artists' books, historical and oriental structures, computer graphics.

Assessment

You will be assessed on practical project work, written assignments and personal and professional development.

Suitability/Prerequisites

For entry to Year One you must have completed at least one year of a BFA degree, GPA 3.0 of higher. For entry to Year Two you must have completed at least two years of a relevant BFA degree.

Location

Elephant & Castle campus, central London. See locations.

Fees

£3,100 per Term

Study Periods Available

Year 1- Fall; Spring; Summer; Fall and Spring; Spring and Summer; Fall, Spring and Summer. Year 2 - Fall; Spring; Fall and Spring; Fall, Spring and Summer

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