Book Arts and Design

London College of Communication - Univ. of the Arts London

Bachelor's degree

In London

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Description

  • Type

    Bachelor's degree

  • Location

    London

  • Duration

    3 Years

This course will allow you to create a dynamic portfolio of work with a strong technical base for future employment. It is designed to develop a creative and innovative approach to 3D graphic arts using the book as the primary medium.

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Location

Start date

London
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Elephant And Castle, SE1 6SB

Start date

On request

About this course

2 A level plus 3 GCSEs (A-C), or equivalent qualifications, or relevant professional experience/experiential learning, or a combination of formal qualifications and experiential learning.

International and EU students - If your first language is not English you should check you have achieved the correct IELTS level in English: IELTS 6.0

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Subjects

  • Design

Course programme

Content

Conventional book design and book art and craft skills covered on this course will help you create an innovative portfolio of work. They will also provide a strong technical base for future employment. The course is vocational and includes work placement opportunities.

Designed within a credit-based framework this broad based programme provides specialist studies to a professional level. Book design applications informed by the history and theory of artists books, fine art, photography, illustration, typography and design, combined with craft skills produces a course that will allow the graduate to create a dynamic portfolio of work with a strong technical base for future employment.

Structure

Year 1

First year units includes:

  • Book Design and Production
  • Illustration
  • Book Structure Design and Bookbinding
  • Photography and Digital Applications
  • Fine Print and Printmaking
  • Cultural Studies

Year 2

Second year units includes:

  • Form and Function
  • Illustration and Digital Applications
  • Advanced Printmaking (including Screen and Letterpress Printing)
  • Artist's Books

A more focused direction is taken in this year, in Advanced 3D Book Design, Content Development and Digital Applications in Book Design.

Year 3

In the third year you will undertake a written project and produce two practical major projects for exhibition.

Additional information

Payment options: Home/EU Fee £3,290 + £100 International Fee £12,250 + £100 Fees given as guidance only and will be subject to review. Some courses charge non-standard rates and additional material/residency costs.
Comments: This course is taught within the Faculty of Design.
Career opportunities: Graduates of this course frequently progress into roles in book design, alternative publishing, 3D product design, illustration and graphics. It will also prepare you for a career as an exhibiting book artist, teaching or postgraduate education.
Contact person: Mike Brunwin

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