760-237 The Book as Art Object

Formerly available as 760-237 Visual Arts: Myth and Narrative. Students who have completed Visual Arts: Myth and Narrative are not eligible to enrol in this subject.

25 points of first year visual media or equivalent.

This subject provides an exploration of visual narrative through a close study of theory and practice in visual media as it relates to the artist book. Each student will make one traditional artist book and one experimental artist book. The relationship between text and image will be fully explored through lectures, practical demonstrations and gallery visits. Students can work in both two and three dimensions.

• apply analytical, cognitive and practical skills to the planning and successful completion of two artists books;

• think creatively and independently, and engage in constructive, critical discourse;

• research the role of myth and narrative from historical, cultural, and contemporary perspectives;

• express complex concepts and undertake intellectual investigations through visual imagery;

• participate in informed discussion relative to the philosophy and methodologies inherent in the discipline.

A 10-minute oral/visual presentation equivalent to 1000 words 20% (due in week four). A scholarly essay/exhibition review equivalent to 1000 words 20%(due in week nine) and a folio of bound books and sketchbook equivalent to 2000 words 60% (due at the end of semester). A hurdle requirement of a minimum of 80% attendance required.

A subject reader will be available from the Bookroom at the beginning of semester.