Curriculum subject

Bookbinding. French Binding

Subject
Subject code	NE.33.02
Subject name	Bookbinding. French Binding
Credit points	5 ECTS
Grading method	Distinctive

Curriculum subject
Curriculum	2013 2267
Study year	4
Semester	Fall semester
Subject type	Mandatory

General description
• Overview about different principles of a binding design. • Classic binding design (decoration techniques of flat surfaces: intarsia, cliché, gilding, and veining). • Design based on book content (abstract or pictorial images, capturing the book's atmosphere, freely chosen decoration technique). • Lettering composition as the basis for a binding design (book's title or author's monogram in an original design and in the freely chosen decoration technique). • Practical work. Full leather binding and a case. - Applying the techniques of processing textblocks and backs characteristic to the French binding. - Decorating textblock edges, sewing headbands. - Tooling titles with a gold foil. - Applying leather decoration techniques based on the design. - Making a case. • Documenting a work process and presenting the works.

Aim
The objective is to combine the acquisition of a binding design and technology of classical binding within the practical work.

Study outcome
Upon completion of the course, students will: • have the knowledge about different principles of a binding design and the skills to apply the knowledge in designing a unique binding; • analyse the fundamental suitability of the design elements and chosen literary art; • comprehend the principles of using a font in a binding design; • comprehend the technology and work techniques of a classical binding and be able to apply them in practice; • have the basic knowledge about the binding materials and decoration techniques and their application possibilities; • be able to present their works and justify their choices.

Current rounds
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