Study Guide

Learning outcomes

The students are able to
- document their work methods and process both visually and textually
- situate their expertise and expression in the professional field
- produce a comprehensive visual portfolio of their work.

Implementation and methods of teaching

Students' own work, discussions and practical exercises

Timing and attendance

80% presence. 



Students must complete make-up assignments for absences. The teacher does not provide replacement assignments for absences - the students are accountable for making up missed absences independently. They must inform the teacher of any absences and propose a plan for covering missed content. For frequent absences, the completion of the course must be renegotiated with the teacher.

Learning environment

Kampus, Zoom-platform

Contents

Book Binding (4 credits)


Students
- know how to describe the role of binding in the structure of a book
- know how to recognise various binding styles and their special characteristics
- know how to use a suitable binding style for each book
- know how to bind a book using their chosen method

In this course, students will learn how to bind a book using a method of their choice, identify different binding components, justify the use of various binding techniques, and understand the importance of binding in the overall structure of a book. As the course progresses, students will also explore additional bookbinding methods and their specific uses.

The course is divided into two parts, which together provide a comprehensive learning experience:
1) Part one (Studio Portfolio 1) includes an orientation day and independent work, during which students prepare for the bookbinding workshop by producing and submitting the required materials.
2) Part two (Studio Portfolio 2) features a workshop where students learn the fundamentals of bookbinding. Initially, students will bind a draft book using a guided technique, followed by binding their own book using a method of their choice.

Assessment criteria

The assessment will be based on the completed book (50%), participation (25%) and reflective skills (25%), and will be graded on a scale of 1-5. 

The emphasis on visual work is 50 percent.

Assessment scale

1-5

Failed (0)

The student has been absent for more than the 80% attendance allowed. Assignments have not been returned.

Assessment criteria: level 1 (assessment scale 1–5)

The student's participation in classes and the returned assignments indicate that the student has mastered the course content. The student has binded a book, but the final result would require further work.

Assessment criteria: level 3 (assessment scale 1–5)

The active participation of the student in the lessons and the assignments they have completed show that they are engaged in their own work and in the content of the lessons. The student has been able to choose book binding methods appropriate to the book project and to complete the work as an entity.

Assessment criteria: level 5 (assessment scale 1–5)

The active participation of the student in the lessons and the assignments they have completed indicate a particular commitment to their own work and to the content of the lessons. The student has been able to choose book binding methods appropriate to the book project and to complete the work as an entity, which is an original and finished work.