Certificate in Book Arts


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The Certificate in Book Arts is a comprehensive, high-level structure for teaching content, art and craft production across the whole book. The curriculum includes papermaking, typography, printing, and binding, all of which are informed by the history of the book.

Students who are interested in pursuing either the Undergraduate or Graduate Certificate in Book Arts should email program coordinator (Linda Talleur, ltalleur@ku.edu) and Director of Student Academic Services & Success (Jordan Wade, jordanwade@ku.edu) for more information on how to officially declare the certificate program and get it added to their student record.

The undergraduate Certificate in Book Arts requires at least 12 credit hours of coursework. Please see the course catalog for specific program requirements.

The Graduate Certificate in Book Arts requires at least 12 credit hours of coursework. Please see the course catalog for specific program requirements.

Important Notes:

While VISC 710 and VISC 740 are specifically required for the certificate, they are not prerequisite for enrollment in course options for the Studio, Cultural & Historical Electives component of the certificate.

In order to officially earn the Certificate in Book Arts, students must email Linda Talleur (program coordinator, ltalleur@ku.edu) to declare the certificate.

Applicants must meet all admissions requirements for certificate-seeking graduate admission as defined by the University's policy on Admission to Graduate Study.

The Certificate in Book Arts is a comprehensive, high-level structure for teaching content, art and craft production across the whole book. The curriculum includes papermaking, typography, printing, and binding, all of which are informed by the history of the book.

Students who are interested in pursuing either the Undergraduate or Graduate Certificate in Book Arts should email program coordinator (Linda Talleur, ltalleur@ku.edu) and Director of Student Academic Services & Success (Jordan Wade, jordanwade@ku.edu) for more information on how to officially declare the certificate program and get it added to their student record.

The undergraduate Certificate in Book Arts requires at least 12 credit hours of coursework. Please see the course catalog for specific program requirements.

The Graduate Certificate in Book Arts requires at least 12 credit hours of coursework. Please see the course catalog for specific program requirements.

Important Notes:

While VISC 710 and VISC 740 are specifically required for the certificate, they are not prerequisite for enrollment in course options for the Studio, Cultural & Historical Electives component of the certificate.

In order to officially earn the Certificate in Book Arts, students must email Linda Talleur (program coordinator, ltalleur@ku.edu) to declare the certificate.

Applicants must meet all admissions requirements for certificate-seeking graduate admission as defined by the University's policy on Admission to Graduate Study.