CDES 4848 - Directed Studies in Letterpress

Credits: 1-3

Prerequisite(s): CDES 2225 or Art 2683 with “C-” or better and permission of department

Description: Students in this course create advanced, independent studio work in communication design with emphasis on the production of finished work in letterpress printing through an emulation of the traditional Letterpress apprenticeship model in which knowledge is continually passed on to those with less experience. Skills learned in previous courses and through specialized training workshops are used to produce advanced studio work. Students become familiar with type and presses through ongoing maintenance training and activities. Students learn to assist in laboratories, maintain letterpress tools and equipment, handle inks and supplies in an appropriate manner. They demonstrate techniques and assist other students with technical and creative questions.

Note: Variable credit; course may be repeated once for a maximum of six hours of credit.