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Brief: In this exercise you can use any image created elsewhere in the course, to print onto the paper samples you collected earlier. Active Experimentation – You are encouraged to be experimental in these exercises; it doesn’t matter if you make a mess or get things wrong in the images you make. It is importantContinue reading “Exercise 4: Printing”

Begin by reflecting upon the sorts of projects, exercises and assignments you have enjoyed most: Do you enjoy creative freedom of working with your own text and images from scratch, or do you prefer working with text and images that are provided to you? Do you prefer working in a hands-on way, physically manipulating paperContinue reading “Exercise 5: Reflective Practice”

Adrian Pipes’ On Press chapter, from his 2009 production for Graphic Designers manual, provides a thorough overview of the print process, both historically and practically. Exploring paper, the raw materials that make it, recycled, handmade and manufactured paper, and other stocks; various qualities of inks; various printing processes, including emerging technologies; print finishing and binding;Continue reading “Exercise 3: On Press”

Brief: However you plan to work in the production of your book, spend some time now planning your workflow, using the notes above as a guide. Think about how much flexibility you can allow yourself – don’t put yourself under too much pressure. At the same time, be aware of time constraints that may beContinue reading “Exercise 2: Planning Your Work Flow”

Brief: Working with the outlined publishing models, identify the various roles you (and potentially others) will be undertaking for assignment five. For example, you’re likely to be writing your own content, designing your book, editing and reviewing it. You may also be involved in the production, printing and distribution process. Consider each aspect of theContinue reading “Exercise 1: What is your role?”