Undergraduate Certificate in Book Arts
The Undergraduate Certificate in Book Arts requires 12-13 credit hours. The specific requirements are as follows:
Cornerstone Courses (6 credit hours):
Code | Title | Hours |
---|---|---|
VISC 310 | Letterpress | 3 |
VISC 440 | Bookmaking | 3 |
Total Hours | 6 |
Studio, Cultural & Historical Electives: (6-7 credit hours from the following options)
Code | Title | Hours |
---|---|---|
VISC 410 | Digital Letterpress | 3 |
VISC 414 | Publication and Editorial | 4 |
VISC 435 | Book Arts | 3 |
PHTO/VISC 360 | The Photobook | 3 |
ART 121 | Fundamentals of Printmaking | 3 |
PRNT 200+ (Any PRNT course at the 200+ level) | 3 | |
PRNT 300 | Special Topics in Printmaking: _____ (Papermaking) | 3 |
ADS 560 | Topics in Design: _____ (Hamilton Wood Type Workshop) | 3 |
ADS 580 | Special Problems in Design (Coordinator Approval Required) | 1-6 |
ADS 532 | Study Abroad: _____ (Typography & Printmaking in Italy) | 3 |
ADS 533 | Study Abroad Documentation (Typography & Printmaking in Italy Documentation) | 3 |
ENGL 520/HIST 500 | History of the Book | 3 |
HA 510 | Medieval Manuscripts and Early Printed Books | 3 |
Important Notes:
VISC 310 and VISC 440 are specifically required for the Book Arts Certificate, but are not prerequisite to courses which are options for the Studio, Cultural & Historical Electives requirement.
In order to officially earn the Certificate in Book Arts, students must email ltalleur@ku.edu and akingsbury@ku.edu to officially declare the certificate. This may be done at any point up until the time of a student's graduation.
Helpful Contacts:
Linda Talleur, Program Coordinator, Instructor: ltalleur@ku.edu
Addison Kingsbury, Academic Advisor: akingsbury@ku.edu