13248 (v.3) Information Studies 396 - History of the Book

Area:

Department of Media and Information

Contact Hours:

2.0

Credits:

25.0

Laboratory:

1 x 2 Hours Weekly

Examination of the history of books, print culture and electronic texts from the ancient world today. Both the technical aspects of book production and the relationship between books and culture are covered. The effects on the final text of methods of production and physical form are emphasised along with book design, typography and illustration.

Availability

Year	Location	Period	Internal	Area External	Central External
2003	Bentley Campus	Semester 1			Y
2003	Bentley Campus	Semester 2			Y

- Area External refers to external course/units run by the School or Department, offered online or through Web CT, or offered by research.
- Central External refers to external course/units run through the Curtin Bentley-based Distance Education Area.

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