MARCH 8- 14 MID-TERM BREAK   

          

"	3	WED.	Tunnel Books - Sculptural Books & Altered  Book
"	15	MON.	Altered Book & Begin Monoprints
"	17	WED.	Binding Monoprint Books
"	22	MON.	No Class for Easter Break
"	24	WED.	Review Autobiographical /Begin Canvas  Books
"	29	MON.	Working studio Day
"	31	WED.	Review Sculptural/Altered Books / Cont.  Canvas	Senior Comps 4/9
APRIL	5	MON.	Coptic Stitch Bindings
"	7	WED.	Review Canvas, Coptic  Assign: Free  Book
"	12	MON.	Chords

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14

WED.

Chords

 

4/20 through 4/21 Portfolio Reviews - No Class for Reviews

 

"	19	MON.	Review Free Book, Continue Chords
"	21	WED.	No class for reviews
"	26	MON.	Finish Chords

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28

WED

Last Class Day

Student Summer  Exhibition 4/30

               

    Finals Week - Individual Meetings: To Be Determined

* NOTE: Welcome to the Book Arts/Artist's Books Course. You are going to love this class. You are also going to be making something like 15 books! Enjoy it, and make the most of it. Hopefully, your ideas as to what makes a book will change. You will have a new appreciation for the book as visual object. We will use all aspects of the visual arts in making these objects. They will be one-of-a-kind books, and they will mean something special to you.

The study of, and the making of, Artist's Books will aid in developing both your critical and problem solving skills while promoting greater awareness, imagination, interpretation and personal expression. This course should permit you to develop abstract concepts, gain an aesthetic appreciation and to create physical solutions without reliance on preconceived answers. In the creation of your books, you will develop a deeper self-knowledge and a valuable set of tools for use in interpreting the world around you.

This schedule is a tentative one that is quite subject to change based on how things go with the number of things we hope to accomplish in this course. Everyone is expected to arrive on time for class. It is imperative that we get started on time since there is a great deal of material to cover in a relatively limited amount of time. Unexcused missed critiques count as two absences. Any missed class before or after a break counts as two (2) absences. After three (3) absences, each additional absence will decrease your grade by 1/2 letter. You are being allotted enough time to adequately complete each assignment. Each book is to be complete by the assigned critique date. You can change/alter/improve your work after a critique, in fact you are expected to. You are expected to work a MINIMUM of nine (9) hours per week for this course. To complete all that is expected, you will need to put in at least this much time, but if you productively use class time there should be little problem with completing everything required. I would strongly advise you to not miss any classes though, because they will be extremely difficult to make up. There is a great deal planned for the semester. It should be a good semester. Let's hope it proves to be a great one.

Goals and Objectives for this course: (something else I have been told that I have to include).

• Understand various traditional and contemporary approaches to the making of books
• Begin to develop an individual approach to expression in the visual book arts
• Exhibit an ability to make a personal statement visually through the production of visual books
• Actively participate in the critical discourse of visual books in regards to one’s own work, the work of colleagues, and the work of other professional artists. 
• Develop a personal direction and exhibit an ability to work independently
• Understand the basics of papermaking and apply them
• Have a grasp on paper marbling and reproduce certain traditional patterns
• Exhibit outstanding craftspersonship in the production of visual books

And, another section that we have all been instructed that we must include follows. Sorry for the repetition.

You will be expected to attend campus cultural events and vitisting artists' lectures when they occur, and I would like to see you keep a sketchbook with notes about these events alone with drawing studies.

Acacemic Honesty Code: When a students submits any work for academic dredit, she makes an implicit claim that the work is wholly her own, done without assistance of any person or source not explicitly noted, and that the work has not been previously submitted for academic credit in any area.

Course Cancellation Policy: If it is necessary to cancel a class for some unforseen realon I will try to contact you by e-mail. The secretary of the Departkment will also be notified and she will puit anotice on the doors of the studio. If there is not a note from the office the class is not cancelled. In the event that a class is canceled (or that for some reason I cannot be there) you should still work on you own in the studio. You should have a key so it should not be a problem.

College Policy for Students with Disabilities: Any student who is eligible for accommodations to complete the requirements and expectations of this course because of a disability should make her needs known to me and should also contact Iris Giamo, in tghe Disability Resource Office (x4262) or e-mail; igiamo@saintmarys.edu for an appointment to review documentation and arrange for appropriate and legal accommodations. Students who suspect they may have a disability are also encouraged to contact the Disabilities Resource Office.

This is only a tentative schedule that is subject to change based on how things go with you folks. Everyone is expected to arrive on time for class. It is imperative that we get started on time since there is a great deal of material to cover in a relatively limited amount of time. Unexcused, missed critiques count as two absences. Any missed class before or after a break counts as two (2) absences. After three (3) absences, each additional absence will decrease your grade by 1/2 letter. You are being allotted enough time to adequately complete each assignment. Each book is to be complete by the assigned critique date. You can change/alter/improve your work after a critique, in fact you should. You are expected to work a MINIMUM of nine (9) hours per week for this course. To complete all that is expected, you will need to put in at least this much time, but if you productively use class time there should be little problem with completing everything required. I would strongly advise you to not miss any classes though, because they will be extremely difficult to make up. There is a great deal planned for the semester.You will be making at least 15 books during this time. You will be stressed at times but it will be well worth it. It should be a good semester. Let's try to make it a great one.

One last thought. This course is based on production. You are actually making art rather than merely studying that of others. There is no one correct way to produce art works, but many, and you are encouraged to find your own. It is however still a beginning book arts course, and there are certain proceedures then need to be followed. As the semester progresses you will be allowed freedom to be more personally expressive, but for now we are here to learn some of the basics. I am a firm believer that one learns by being self-taught with guidence. You will learn much more about art production from doing rather than trying to imitate. I do hope you will enjoy the process, and I will gaurentee that you will develop a greater appreciation for making books after trying it yourself. Best of luck, and if you ever have any questions do not hesitate to present them.

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