ART 2303 - Introduction To Letterpress

Common Course Number: ARTS 23053
Credit Hours: 3
Contact Hours: 2 Lecture, 4 Studio
Offered: Irregular

Introduces the planning, design and printing of limited edition publications, such as cards, broadsides, posters and books using handset movable type and hand-operated printing presses. Covers basic elements of design and typography as it relates to actual hands-on printing, and how this technology is incorporated into contemporary design communication. Integrates other printing processes into letterpress work.