Book Arts (Visual Arts)

Structure

The pathway will allow you to develop a project from proposal to final exhibition. You will be asked to research the content, materials and technical skills, then produce written and practical work exploring your subject in relationship to contemporary practice. You should be well grounded in relevant aspects of Book Arts and be able to define and debate your study proposal. This programme of work is supported, negotiated and supervised throughout the course by specialist academic staff in workshops, individual tutorials, seminars and lectures. Staff and student-led seminars promote debate and work-in-progress sessions allow for supportive critique.

Content

Camberwell was the first college in the UK to provide specialist postgraduate study in the emerging field of Book Arts, and to attract students from all over the world. Fuelled by advances in electronic information media and online publishing, the book has been freed from the traditional role as a container of information. Led by a teaching team of experienced educators and artists you will be encouraged to explore the concept of the book through analysis of its form and function and its changing nature with reference to historical context and the books relationship to current art practice.

Course Highlights

These include opportunities to participate at book fairs and visit special collections such as those at the Tate and the National Art Library at the Victoria & Albert Museum. A public exhibition at the end of the final unit gives you the possibility to explore the expanded book in a display or installation.

Dedication: Part-time.