The Certificate in Book Arts is a comprehensive, high-level structure for teaching content, art and craft production across the whole book. The curriculum includes papermaking, typography, printing, and binding, all of which are informed by the history of the book.

In order to be considered for admission to the certificate program, students must submit the Change of Major/Minor/Certificate webform.

The undergraduate Certificate in Book Arts requires at least 12 credit hours of coursework. 

Course List

Code	Title	Hours
Required Courses
VISC 310	Letterpress	4
VISC 440	Bookmaking	4
Electives		4-7
VISC 410	Digital Letterpress
VISC 414	Publication and Editorial
VISC 435	Book Arts
VISC 450	Typographic Universe
ART 121	Fundamentals of Printmaking
PRNT 300	Special Topics in Printmaking: _____
ADS 560	Topics in Design: _____
ADS 580	Special Problems in Design Coordinator Approval Required
Total Hours		12-15

Questions?

For assistance with enrollment planning, please schedule an appointment with your academic advisor.

For assistance with questions regarding the certificate, course availability, or other questions about the program, please contact Linda Talleur, Program Coordinator, Instructor: ltalleur@ku.edu 

Applicants must formally apply for admission to the undergraduate certificate program using the Change of Major, Minor, Certificate form. 

Our Undergraduate Certificate in Book Arts program affirms the following goals and learning objectives:

To provide undergraduate students with an education that inculcates craft skills required for proficiency in the book arts and develop a sound foundation for the aesthetics and methodology of these arts by:

1. Providing each student with fundamental technical skills in each of the crafts comprised by the book arts.

2. Providing advanced technical skills in each student’s area of professional specialization and instilling in each student a desire to acquire and upgrade skills beyond the formal program.

3. Instilling students with the ability to think, write, and speak critically about their work and its place within contemporary art, book arts and book craft.

4. Encouraging familiarity with critical texts and information resources in areas connected to the book arts and contemporary practices.

5. Preparing students to document and disseminate their work through artist statements, curriculum vitae, photo documentation, website development, social media, and participation in and presentations at conferences, workshops, and national book arts events.

6. Preparing students to apply their creative skills and techniques in the marketplace.

7. Providing and reinforcing an appreciation for the aesthetics of the crafts of letterpress printing, bookbinding, and hand paper-making.