IS 590 BBO - Advanced Problems in IS - Bookbinding: Hist, Princ, Prac

Campus: Urbana-Champaign

Description:

Variety of newly developed and special topics courses on different aspects of the information sciences intended to augment the existing curriculum, offered as sections of IS 590. Course Information: Additional fees may apply. See Class Schedule. 1 to 4 graduate hours. No professional credit. May be repeated. Class Schedule Information: Class materials fee or field trip fee may be required.

Special Instructions:

All other students need department approval. Email ischool-advising@illinois.edu. ### A hands-on exploration of multiple styles of bookbinding. Students will acquire fundamental technical knowledge by creating a variety of book structures using traditional tools and materials. An appreciation of the history of bindings will be gained through readings and virtual visits to Rare Book and Manuscript Rooms.

Option 1

Course Level: Graduate

Credit: 2

Term(s): Fall , Spring , Summer