Continuing Education

Introduction to Letterpress


 

    Introduction to Letterpress

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    This ten-week course covers the fine art of letterpress printing. Projects introduce students to the basics of letterpress printing for the Vandercook proof press including hand typesetting, typography, composition, locking up, printing, and distribution.

    Students also create a multi-color reduction linoleum block project, which covers registration, printing, and color separation techniques. The Otis Lab Press is a fully functioning studio with four Vandercook proof presses and over 200 typefaces.

    Established in 1984 by Sheila de Brettville as part of the Communication Arts Department, the Lab Press has a rich history of small edition book publishing. Students actively participate and produce award-winning books that have become a permanent part of university rare book collections throughout Southern California.

    Prerequisite: none

    First class materials: TBD

    Course Details
    Course Code: XGRD5105
    Meetings: 10
    Credit Hours: 1
    Lab: $35
    Section 1 Graphic Design
    Instructor: Gerald Lange
    Meeting Day(s): Thursday
    Meeting Time(s): 7 p.m. - 10 p.m.
    Meeting Date(s): September 16, 2010 - November 18, 2010
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    Class Size: 10
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    Location: Goldsmith Campus
    Registration
    Credit: Registration #: Fee: List
    Non-Credit 35112 $385 add
    Certificate 35113 $419 add
    Credit 35114 $1075 add
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Important Dates

Monday, April 5, 2010
Summer Registration begins
Early Bird Registration Discount period begins

Tuesday, May 4, 2010
Spring Classes end

Sunday, May 16, 2010
Continuing Education Open House
All Art and Design Programs
Goldsmith Campus in Westchester
1:00 - 3:00pm
Early Bird Discount Ends May 16, 2010
(NOTE: No phone registration)

Saturday, June 5, 2010
Summer Classes begin
Classes start Saturday through Thursday
June 5 - June 10

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