Humanities Arts Cultural Stu 0244 - The Photobook

We are currently living through a new golden age of photobooks. The last few years have seen an explosion of renewed interest in the artistic and narrative possibilities of this form. We will explore this resurgence within the context of the history of photography and photobooks, paying special attention to the changes in technology that have allowed for the growth of small press/DYI publishing and studying examples of notable works that have recently emerged. Students will create their own books as well, and will learn strategies which will help translate the photograph into a variety of formats, ranging from zines to full monographs. Students will learn to edit and sequence their images; they will study basic design principles and create book layouts using Adobe InDesign; they will hand-produce books and will explore available options for on-demand printing using services such as MagCloud and Blurb.

Independent Work Lab fee: $65. In this course, students will spend an additional 6-8 hours weekly on work and preparation outside of class time.