Tech Colloquium IV
Student
Review of Colloquium IV
TECH COLLOQUIUM IV (Fall
2005, dates pending): The Center for Electronic and Digital Publishing (CEDP)
plans a two-day seminar on “Visual Media and the Art of the Book,” which will
examine various publishing technologies--ranging from a traditional letterpress
project, featuring guest-artist/papermaker/book artist John Risseeuw
(Arizona State University), to high-tech demonstrations of digital processes in
the Class of ’41 Studio for Student Communication in Daniel Hall. Professor Risseeuw is recognized as a master of the art of
printmaking in both old and new media and is acclaimed for his international,
national, and regional exhibitions. This two-day colloquium is meant to foster
creative exchange between faculty and students in the departments of Art and
English and other constituencies. CEDP Director Wayne Chapman and MAPC
Professor Teddy Fishman are the English faculty who will organize activities at
the Class of ’41 Studio. One highlight of “Visual Media and the Art of the
Book” is a collaborative project between book artist John Risseeuw
and Professor Fishman. Another highlight will be a workshop on the art of the Vandercook letterpress in Clemson’s Print Studio, which
Professor Sydney Cross directs in Freeman Hall. Other presentations and
demonstrations include projects related to the industry of Clemson University
Digital Press such as the renovation of its website, electronic and digital
production of its journals, programming, and other technology issues. This venue that will attract participants from across the Clemson
community. And it will particularly appeal to the constituent
departments of