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Last Updated: 09/10/2026

Code - Course Title	Course Type	Laboratory + Practice	ECTS
GRA461 - Book Arts	VIII. SEMESTER	2 +2	4.5

Language of Instruction	Türkçe
Course Type	Area Elective Courses
Course Instructor(s)	PROFESÖR FETHİYE GONCA İLBEYİ DEMİR
Mode of Delivery	The mode of delivery of this course is Face to face
Place of Delivery	On Campus
Used Educational Platforms	Face-to-face
Prerequisites	There is no prerequisite or co-requisite for this course.
Courses Recomended	There is no recommended optional programme component for this course.
Recommended Resources	Bir Görsel İletişim Platformu Olarak Kitap, Melike Taşçıoğlu, Dost Kitabevi Yayınları, Eylül 2020; Handmade Books: Inspiring Interpretations of a Timeless Form – Steve Miller,Published: Lark Crafts, 2008; 500 Handmade Books Volume 2 – Julie Chen,Published: Lark, 2013; Masters Book Arts: Book Arts : Major Works by Leading Artists – Eileen Wallace, Published: Lark Books, 2011
Work Placement	N/A
Aims of the Course	This course will be conducted by individually interpreting a designated concept and transforming it into a handmade book, in accordance with my recommendations and explanations regarding the general principles and application methods of the course. The instructional format consists of interpreting the concept through an extraordinary/alternative/experimental/interdisciplinary approach and method of application, and sharing the progress weekly within the studio environment. The application method and objective of this course are for the projects to be converted into a handmade book by the end of the semester.

Weeks	Learning Outcomes	Topics	Teaching Methods
Week - 1	LO-1 LO-2 LO-3 LO-4	Introduction, purpose and way of processing the course and samples.	Lecture Question & Answer Interview
Week - 2	LO-1 LO-2 LO-3 LO-4	Identify the subject and theoretical and applied research on this subject.	Lecture Question & Answer Discussion Brain Storming Practice/Practical Work/Workshop Research and Inquiry
Week - 3	LO-1 LO-2 LO-3 LO-4	Research into sketches	Lecture Question & Answer Interview Practice/Practical Work/Workshop
Week - 4	LO-1 LO-2 LO-3 LO-4	Sketch work	Lecture Interview Practice/Practical Work/Workshop
Week - 5	LO-1 LO-2 LO-3 LO-4	Sketch work	Lecture Interview Practice/Practical Work/Workshop
Week - 6	LO-1 LO-2 LO-3 LO-4	Experimental examples: Different techniques are used separately and together based on the work practices.	Lecture Interview Practice/Practical Work/Workshop
Week - 7	LO-1 LO-2 LO-3 LO-4	Experimental examples: Different techniques are used separately and together based on the work practices.	Lecture Interview Practice/Practical Work/Workshop
Week - 8	LO-1 LO-2 LO-3 LO-4	Investigation and testing of different materials and types of paper	Lecture Interview Practice/Practical Work/Workshop Research and Inquiry
Week - 9	LO-1 LO-2 LO-3 LO-4	Book formatting and sizing studies, modeling studies.	Lecture Interview Practice/Practical Work/Workshop
Week - 10	LO-1 LO-2 LO-3 LO-4	Design applications	Interview Practice/Practical Work/Workshop
Week - 11	LO-1 LO-2 LO-3 LO-4	Design applications	Interview Practice/Practical Work/Workshop
Week - 12	LO-1 LO-2 LO-3 LO-4	Design applications	Interview Practice/Practical Work/Workshop
Week - 13	LO-1 LO-2 LO-3 LO-4	Completed applications to format of handmade books: Blending and binding techniques	Practice/Practical Work/Workshop
Week - 14	LO-1 LO-2 LO-3 LO-4	Discussion and evaluation of applications Presentation	Interview Practice/Practical Work/Workshop Exhibition

Quality Education

Media, Design and Creative Arts

Project Homework Presentation Exhibition

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