9485 - Bookbinding: Unexpected Forms and Design
Course Description
The shape and form a book takes is just as important as the words, images, and ideas inside. Books produced in this course have unexpected elements such as hidden pockets or secret pages, or are the size of a postage stamp. Weekly lectures, research prompts, technical challenges, and assignments build skills and concepts culminating in a refined final book project.
This course will cover technical terms used in bookbinding as we dive into materials and discuss the best approach to brainstorming, planning, budgeting, and executing book-based projects. Traditional stitching and binding techniques, including hard cases, will be demonstrated as well as more playful forms such as instant books, accordion books, flag books, and flutter books.
Learner Outcomes
Following completion of this course, you should be able to:
- Demonstrate familiarity with bookbinding jargon, materials and techniques
- Exhibit proficiency in crafting several book forms
- Create a project plan and budget for book projects
Notes
For RISD Students:
RISD Continuing Education (CE) credit is treated as transfer credit by RISD’s undergraduate degree programs. If approved, satisfactory completion of this Graphic Design course with a ‘C’ or better can count as 3 transfer credits toward non-major studio elective (NMSE) requirements. Complete the Transfer Credit Prior Approval for Major/Non-Major Credit form in etrieve before completing the online course registration.
Students from institutions other than RISD:
Students seeking academic credits are urged to contact their home institution to arrange prior approval before registering. Policies on transfer credit vary by institution and by program, and it is at the discretion of your home institution to determine what credits it will accept and how they might meet individual academic requirements. For additional information about RISD Summer Intensives and Transfer Credit Policies, visit our webpage.