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


Area:

Department of Media and Information

Credits:

25.0

Contact Hours:

2.0
 
** The tuition pattern below provides details of the types of classes and their duration. This is to be used as a guide only. For more precise information please check your unit outline. **
 

Laboratory:

1 x 2 Hours Weekly
 

Syllabus:

Examination of the history of books, print culture and electronic texts from the ancient world today. Covers both the technical aspects of book production and the relationship between books and culture. The effects on the final text of methods of production and physical form are emphasised along with book design, typography and illustration.
 
** To ensure that the most up-to-date information about unit references, texts and outcomes appears, they will be provided in your unit outline prior to commencement. **
 

Field of Education:

91301 Librarianship and Information Management

HECS Band (if applicable):

1

Extent to which this unit or thesis
utilises online information:

Fully Online

Result Type:

Grade/Mark

Availability

Year Location Period Internal Area External Central External
2004 Bentley Campus Semester 1     Y
2004 Bentley Campus Semester 2 Y   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