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Last Updated: 10/07/2026

Code - Course Title	Course Type	Laboratory + Practice	ECTS
GTÜ408 - Bookbinding and Classical Book Arts	VIII. SEMESTER	3 +1	4.0

Language of Instruction	Türkçe
Course Type	Area Elective Courses
Course Instructor(s)	ARAŞ. GÖR. DÜRDANE TAŞOĞLU
Mode of Delivery	This course is conducted solely through face-to-face instruction.
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Prerequisites	There is no prerequisite or co-requisite for this course
Courses Recomended	There are no other courses recommended in connection with this course.
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Aims of the Course

Weeks	Learning Outcomes	Topics	Teaching Methods
Week - 1		History of classical bookbinding art, basic concepts and material knowledge
Week - 2		Structure and parts of classical bookbinding form (miklep, şemse, sertab)
Week - 3		Preparing book signatures, sewing techniques and headband (şiraze) knitting
Week - 4		Preparation of cardboard, paper, and leather to be used in bookbinding
Week - 5		Traditional şemse and corner piece composition design for book cover
Week - 6		Cold press techniques and burnishing (mühre) applications
Week - 7		Midterm Exam (Studio Practice)
Week - 8		Hot press techniques and gold leaf application
Week - 9		/ Motif painting and coloring techniques on leather with a brush
Week - 10		Chain (zencerek) making and assembling the book cover
Week - 11		Use of marbled (ebru) and sized papers in classical bookbinding design (as endpapers)
Week - 12		Repair and conservation basic principles of manuscript bindings
Week - 13		Assembling the original classical bookbinding design project and detailing
Week - 14		End of term project (classical bookbinding) submission and studio critique

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