Nov 23, 2024
OHIO University Undergraduate Catalog 2020-21

ART 3530 - Letterpress and Bookmaking


An introduction to handprinting techniques utilizing the letterpress, with emphasis on the design and making of the handmade book.

Requisites: ART Major
Credit Hours: 4
Repeat/Retake Information: May be retaken two times excluding withdrawals, but only last course taken counts.
Lecture/Lab Hours: 2.0 lecture
Grades: Eligible Grades: A-F,WP,WF,WN,FN,AU,I
Learning Outcomes:
  • Create samples of a number of bookbinding approaches.
  • Design a number of handmade/artists’ books.
  • Explore/experiment with various hand-printing techniques.
  • Utilize traditional letterpress techniques for intended purpose.


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