Currents: Generative Books
Spring 2020
Taught By: Ilya Yavnoshan
Section: E
CRN: 7660
Credits: 3
Bridging the gap between programming and physical production of printed matter, or more simply digital with analog, Generative Book Making explores producing books with the aid of code. Software, although malleable, is not immediately thought of as living outside of a computer screen. However, the methodology of programming is often already present in art and design books such as iteration. As an example, catalogues and books that focus on collection are iterative in their structure and content. Additionally, coding is often siloed in introductory classes to develop practical skills. This class encourages using programming tools in addition to more commonly used tools within design to aid in the production of printed matter. In part this course is inspired by Cory Arcangel, who has archived his programmed artwork via a series of zines where all of the source code is printed. This course requires students to have an introductory knowledge of code and typography in order to bridge the two sides.
College: Parsons School of Design (PS)
Department: Art, Media & Technology (PSAM)
Campus: New York City (GV)
Course Format: Studio (S)
Max Enrollment: 15
Add/Drop Deadline: February 9, 2020 (Sunday)
Online Withdrawal Deadline: April 12, 2020 (Sunday)
Seats Available: Yes
Status: Open*
*Status information is updated every five minutes. The status of this course may have changed since the last update. Open seats may have restrictions that will prevent some students from registering. Updated: 11:27am 12/6/2019 EST