Program Overview

Program Overview

The program focuses on the book form as a means of communicating ideas and information. A brief history of book production introduces students to the possibilities and constraints offered by different methods of book production.

Subject Description

This subject focuses on the book form as a means of communicating ideas and information. Students will learn how to make a variety of book structures and develop skills in combining image, text, and physical form to convey ideas and information.

Availability

• Session 2 (60)
• On Campus: Wagga Wagga Campus
• Online: Wagga Wagga Campus

Subject Information

Grading System

HD/FL

Duration

One session

School

School of Communication and Creative Industries

Learning Outcomes

Upon successful completion of this subject, students should:

• be able to differentiate between 'book' as a concept and 'the book' as a structure
• be able to explain how book conventions have evolved over time
• be able to demonstrate the affordances offered by different methods of book production
• be able to make a range of book structures
• be able to combine image, text, and format to convey ideas and information in the book form

Syllabus

This subject will cover the following topics:

• What is a book?
• A brief survey of book history
• Methods of making books: hand-written, printed, and e-books
• Book structures and conventions
• Book genres: illustrated books, picture books, graphic novels, artist's books
• Image and text/form and content

Disclaimer

The information contained in the program description was accurate at the date of publication. The University reserves the right to vary the information at any time without notice.