Benjamin Franklin Scholars Seminar fnar 238/538 –401 ...

Open Book, page 6
fall 2008
schedule
s e m e s t e r o u t l i n e
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9/3
Course introduction, overview of facilities and resources.
We will introduce and discuss your individual projects.
A first draft of your proposal will be due by the weekend (9/7).
9/10
Class discussion of individual projects
Modify and/or refine your proposal as needed.
A second draft of the proposal will be due by the weekend (9/14).
Workshops/presentations (in class, or time tbd): digital labs; design and imaging software
9/17 – 10/8
Class discussion of individual projects
Compilation and presentation of visual material; exploring multiple methods of generating type
and images. Articulation of the formal structure of your book.
Student slide presentations
Workshops/presentations (in class, or time tbd): research tools, internet resources,
printshop, letterpress
Rare Book Collection visit (in class, or time tbd): artists books
10/15
Midterm: first formal critique (visiting faculty)
You will present a work-in-progress model of your book and discuss your project’s concept.
You will write a brief summary of the feedback you received.
You will also respond and suggest how to resolve the issues raised. The response is due by 10/19.
10/22 – 11/12
Class discussion of individual projects
Student slide presentations
Workshops/presentations (in class, or time tbd): bookbinding methods
Wednesday, 10/22, 6pm – ICA Whenever Wednesday Tour: R. Crumb