Print aesthetics Field of study: Scientific Information and Library Science
Programme code: W1-S1BN19.2024

Module name: Print aesthetics
Module code: W1-BN-S1-OPEK04
Programme code: W1-S1BN19.2024
Semester: summer semester 2025/2026
Language of instruction: Polish
Form of verification: course work
ECTS credits: 4
Purpose and description of the content of education:
During the module, students will learn about the development of aesthetics in European culture and art and the construction of the canon of artistic books. Completing the module will allow you to learn about book design styles, the most influential creators of artistic books in Poland and worldwide, book institutions, bibliophile organizations, printing museums, etc. Students will be able to characterize the aesthetic elements of a book and determine their functions in various types of publications. They will learn how to use sources relating to the history of artistic books and well-designed books (media, fairs, competitions, portals, etc.). They will be able to identify and list awards and distinctions for the best-published books and have the ability to interpret Internet resources related to book art.
List of modules that must be completed before starting this module (if necessary): not applicable
Learning outcome of the module Codes of the learning outcomes of the programme to which the learning outcome of the module is related [level of competence: scale 1-5]
Students know the basic concepts and concepts of aesthetics in culture. They can appropriately use concepts relating to aesthetic values. They understand the need for proper preparation for professional work [OPEK04​_1]
 K_W02 [3/5] K_K03 [3/5]
Students know the aesthetics of a book in a specific period of its history, taking into account historical and cultural conditions, and understand the basics of shaping the aesthetic canon. [OPEK04​_2]
 K_W01 [4/5] K_U01 [4/5]
Based on knowledge about the structure of a book in its historical development, students can identify and characterize the aesthetic elements of a book, discuss the role of graphics in illustrations, and determine their functions in traditional and electronic publications. [OPEK04​_3]
 K_W02 [5/5] K_U09 [5/5]
Students know book design styles, can characterize books awarded for artistic value, and determine their functions in the printing universe. They can also use sources relating to the history of artistic and well-designed books. [OPEK04​_4]
 K_W02 [5/5]
Form of teaching Number of hours Methods of conducting classes Assessment of the learning outcomes Learning outcomes
practical classes [OPEK04] 30 Problem-based lecture [b01] 
Working with another teaching tool [d03] 
Individual work with a text [f02]  		course work OPEK04​_1 OPEK04​_2 OPEK04​_3 OPEK04​_4
The student's work, apart from participation in classes, includes in particular:
Name Category Description
Literature reading / analysis of source materials [a02] Preparation for classes
reading the literature indicated in the syllabus; reviewing, organizing, analyzing and selecting source materials to be used in class
Consulting materials complementary to those indicated in the syllabus [a04] Preparation for classes
agreeing on materials complementary to those indicated in the syllabus, supporting the implementation of tasks resulting from or necessary for class participation
Verification / adjustment / discussion of syllabus provisions [b02] Consulting the curriculum and the organization of classes
consulting the content of the syllabus, possibly in the presence of the year tutor or members of the class group, and, if necessary, reassessing the provisions concerning special conditions for class participation, e.g., space and time requirements, technical and other requirements, including conditions for participation in classes outside the walls of the university, classes organized in blocks, organized online, etc.
Studying the literature used in and the materials produced in class [c02] Preparation for verification of learning outcomes
exploring the studied content, inquiring, considering, assimilating, interpreting it, or organizing knowledge obtained from the literature, documentation, instructions, scenarios, etc., used in class as well as from the notes or other materials/artifacts made in class
Implementation of an individual or group assignment necessary for course/phase/examination completion [c03] Preparation for verification of learning outcomes
a set of activities aimed at performing an assigned task, to be executed out of class, as an obligatory phase/element of the verification of the learning outcomes assigned to the course
Analysis of the corrective feedback provided by the academic teacher on the results of the verification of learning outcomes [d01] Consulting the results of the verification of learning outcomes
reading through the academic teacher’s comments, assessments and opinions on the implementation of the task aimed at checking the level of the achieved learning outcomes
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Syllabuses (USOSweb)
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