Curriculum subject

Bookbinding. Non-adhesive bindings

Subject
Subject code	NE.33.01
Subject name	Bookbinding. Non-adhesive bindings
Credit points	5 ECTS
Grading method	Distinctive

Curriculum subject
Curriculum	2017 2267
Study year	3
Semester	Fall semester
Subject type	Mandatory

General description
• Technology. Different sewing techniques of a non-adhesive binding. • Longstitch binding (seam through slits cut into the back, seam through the back plate). • Chain stitch binding, (classic seam, seam with diagonals and circles). • Binding sewn on slip leather thongs. • Hinge binding. • Binding design. Technology of a non-adhesive binding will be the basis for the design. • Analysis of the principles of a binding design. • Finding solutions to the problems related to rhythm and form based on the specifics of materials. • Creative assignment. • Practical work. Binding for the chosen book: - Analysis of binding materials and work techniques; - Acquiring the work techniques of a bookbinding; - Applying leather decoration techniques.

Study outcome
Upon completion of the course, students will: • generate creative ideas and be familiar with the principles of creating a binding design; • be able to create a complete binding design that reflects the subject of a book, while understanding the expressiveness and interaction of materials; • have the basic knowledge about the different historical sewing techniques of a non-adhesive binding; • be able to solve the problems related to materials, binding technique and finishing; • be capable of developing a technical solution suitable for the conceptual design and carry it out in practice. • be able to present their works and justify their choices.

Current rounds
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