Book arts: creative paper engineering

City Lit

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In London

£ 289 VAT inc.

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Description

  • Type

    Course

  • Location

    London

  • Start date

    Different dates available

During the six sessions you will look at and develop the 2D page into 3D pop-up. Exploring folding techniques and simple book structures to create and develop your ideas. With opportunity to practice and produce a number of pop-ups which can be used as models for adaptation and innovation.
What students liked most about this course run in 2015/16:
"Seeing the examples, having clear instructions, making and exploring a varied range of pop-ups and coming away with books, showing off the pop-ups at their best."

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Location

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London
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Keeley Street, Covent Garden, WC2B 4BA

Start date

Different dates availableEnrolment now open

About this course

- Select and use appropriate materials
- Understand the importance of grain direction
- making a range of folded mechanisms - Making folded book structures
- Combining pop-up with the book page.

The bindery is equipped with most tools but you will be expected to provide your own personal handtools. Nothing need be bought before starting the course. A list of equipment and suppliers will be provided at the first lesson. The class has some materials which may be bought. It is expected that you will increasingly provide your own as your experience and individual requirements and preferences develop. Information and advice on materials and larger pieces of equipment will always be available. You should expect to spend up to £25 to provide yourself with the basic handtools and materials...

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Subjects

  • Engineering

Course programme

You will be introduced to various folding techniques and simple book structures such as zig-zag & pamphlet bindings. With opportunity to practise and produce a number of models that will provide you with a good working knowledge of the materials and techniques required to enable you to develop your pop-up skills within the book form.

Through demonstration, practice and discussion you will be taught as a group and individually as required. Handouts will accompany demonstrations. You will be encouraged to investigate the current and historical literature on the subject, and will be informed of publications and events which maybe of interest. The course is structured to manage the work within the class but preparation work on individual ideas may need to be carried out outside course time.

Additional information

Suitable follow on courses include VD291, VD290, VD292, VD299, VD190, and VD262. Your tutor will be able to advise you during the course. General information and advice on courses at City Lit is available from the Student Centre and Library on Monday to Friday from 12:00 – 19:00. See the course guide for term dates and further details

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