Letterpress Design

Catalog description

This course will explore the art and technique of Letterpress Printing in the 21st Century. Emphasis will be placed on typography and typesetting using lead and wood type. The history of letterpress printing; its demise and rebirth in modern times, as well as wood block and linoleum block printing will be covered. Hands-on methods of combining both types of design and hand set typographic layouts in various mediums and sizes integrated. All aspects of the letterpress printing process will be covered: setting type correctly, tying forms, press make-ready and maintenance, printing, ink mixing, paper, some book binding and finishing. Students will also explore digital design for letterpress printing using the Box Car Base. This course may be offered off campus. This course may be retaken up to two times with advanced course work. **Fee: There is a lab fee to cover personal equipment and supplies**