Humanities Arts Cultural Stu 0257 - Photobook and Beyond

The last few years have seen an explosion of renewed interest in the artistic and narrative possibilities of this form. As technology has changed and allowed for the growth of small press/DIY publishing, so too has the definition of what a "book" is. In this class, we will explore the history of photobooks. Students will create their own "books" - hand-produced or printed on demand, physical or conceptual - and will learn strategies which will help translate the photograph into a variety of formats, ranging from zines to full monographs to installations and exhibitions. Students will learn to edit and sequence their images; they will study basic design principles and create book layouts using Adobe InDesign.

Independent Work Lab Fee: $65. Prerequisites: Introduction to Media Arts, Art History or Photographic History course or its equivalent in studio arts. In this course, students are expected to spend 8 hours weekly on work and preparation outside of class time.