Humanities Arts Cultural Stu 0287 - The Photobook: Form and Practice

We are currently living through a golden age of photobooks. Over the past decade, there has been an explosion of renewed interest in the creative and narrative possibilities of the photobook format. We will explore this resurgence by studying examples of notable historical and contemporary works in this medium, paying special attention to the changes in technology that have allowed for the growth of small press and DYI publishing. Along with becoming familiar with the current state of photobook production and discourse, students will create their own books as well. In this course, students will learn editing and sequencing strategies that will aid in translating their photography into the many forms, from 'Zines to full monographs, that the photobook can occupy. Using Adobe InDesign, students will practice basic design and layout principles, hand-produce professional quality maquettes and book dummies, and explore the now widely available options for on-demand printing through services such as Blurb, MagCloud, and many others.

Independent Work Lab fee: $65. Prerequisite: Analogue Photography, Digital Photography. In this course, students can generally expect to spend 10-14 hours weekly on work and preparation outside of class time.