Subject 'Bookbinding. French Binding'

Year:   2017/2018    2018/2019    2019/2020    2020/2021    2021/2022    

• 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.

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

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.

2019: 2267  

2018: 2267  

2017: 2267  

2016: 2267  

2015: 2267  

2014: 2267  

2013: 2267