Memphis College of Art’s nationally known Papermaking studio emphasizes personal exploration and focus, while preparing students to express themselves and transfer ideas. Through experimentation and investigation of processes, students transform the traditional handmade sheet into contemporary and conceptual form.
PP 150 Papermaking 1.
Hand papermaking in the Western tradition
is introduced. Various sheet formation techniques, as well
as the design and use of a watermark image, pulp painting,
embedding, and embossing are explored. Hand papermaking skills
are emphasized along with their application to the development
of personal themes in each student’s work.
Prerequisite:
None
PP 170 Book Arts 1.
The book as a vessel
for artistic expression is investigated. Various areas of
bookbinding, printmaking, and alternative photo/image transfer
process are covered. Accordion, concertina, Japanese, French
door, dos a dos, and album bindings and structures are explored.
Prerequisite: FD 120
PP 250 Intermediate Papermaking Workshop
1.
Hand papermaking techniques for creating three-dimensional
works and combining handmade paper with other media are investigated.
Contemporary ideas are executed as students develop their own
personal focus. Pulp casting, relief sheet casting, mold making
and vacuum table techniques are explored.
Prerequisite: PP 150
PP 270 Intermediate Book Arts 1.
A variety
of advanced and alternative structures in bindings are explored.
Emphasis is on individual projects and a successful integration
of printed image and text. Letterpress printing techniques
are explored and incorporated into specific projects.
Prerequisite:
PP 150, PP 170
PP 350 Intermediate Papermaking Workshop 2.
Continuation of PP 250.
Prerequisite: PP 250
PP 370 Intermediate Book Arts 2.
Continuation of PP 270.
Prerequisite: PP 270
PP 450 Advanced Papermaking Workshop 1.
Advanced
papermaking techniques are used to develop individual projects.
Three-dimensional works, as well as installation-based works
incorporating other media are encouraged. Focus is placed on
developing and creating a cohesive body of work.
Prerequisite:
PP 350
PP 455 Advanced Papermaking Workshop 2.
Continuation of PP 450
Prerequisite: PP 450
PP 470 Integration: Book & Paper.
The areas
of print, papermaking and book are investigated in this senior
level course. Letterpress, papermaking and printmaking are incorporated
to develop projects to be editioned. Collaboration with other
media not mentioned is encouraged as well.
Prerequisite: Senior
standing or permission of instructor