Recovering the value of books, both in the context of student education and teacher training, is a relevant concern in some sectors of education. On the assumption that reading is a powerful exercise, enhancing critical thinking, we insist on the importance of this object, which has assumed different forms and registers.
In the proposed session, the idea that the word “book” immediately makes us invoke its body will be highlighted; the cover will be invoked – if at all – by addition. On the other hand, we retain the authorship of the body, but neglect the authorship of the cover. And yet, the cover often provides us with the first impression of the book, which can lead us towards its body or away from it. Let us then focus on the “cover that embraces the book”, under the guidance of an author and researcher in the field, Ana Boavida (FCTUC).
This training, co-organized by CEIS20, has integrated researcher Helena Damião (Group 5 – Educational Policies and Organizations and Educational Dynamics) on its Organizing Committee.
Training Entity CCPFC/ENT-AP-0496/21
SHORT-TERM TRAINING ACTION PLAN
Recipients
Teachers from different teaching levels and subjects. Higher Education Students, Educators and Trainers in general.
Contents
1. The book cover is already a book
2. Enriching reading through visibility
3. Covers as stories
4. The design process on the covers
Goals
1. Reflect on the importance of the book cover
2. Articulate notions of literary and visual education
3. Expand knowledge about the book as an object
Trainer
Ana Boavida. Professor at the University of Coimbra (Department of Computer Engineering of the Faculty of Science and Technology).
Mixed Regime
In-person – Location: FPCE-UC Library
E-Learning – Access data subsequently sent to registrants
Enrollment
https://forms.gle/4z4VwXqwJW7jCeNF9
Date
December 6, 2023
No. of hours
3 hours - 5pm to 8pm
Organizing entities
Association of Teachers of Latin and Greek (APLG) | Faculty of Psychology and Educational Sciences of the University of Coimbra | Center for Interdisciplinary Studies (CEIS20) at the University of Coimbra
Organizing team
Margarida Umbelino, Maria Helena Damião, Célia Mafalda Oliveira, Manuela Vilar, Maria José Ayuso, Isaltina Martins, Adriana Moreira, Maria Cortez, Ana Maria Machado.
Bibliographic reference
Boavida, A. (2019). Cover theme: book covers and graphic design in Portugal 1940-1970. University of Coimbra [PhD thesis: https://estudogeral.uc.pt/handle/10316/85292?locale=pt ]
Biographical note from the trainer/lecturer
She is a graphic designer and professor at the University of Coimbra (UC) in the Department of Computer Engineering of the Faculty of Science and Technology. She teaches Bachelor's and Master's degrees in Design and Multimedia. She is a full member of the UC Informatics and Systems Center (CISUC), a senior designer and researcher at the Computational Design and Visualization Laboratory (CDV Lab). She researches in the areas of Graphic Design, Design Theory, Typography, Illustration and Information Visualization. He is also interested in the practice of design, creativity and design education. She developed projects in the areas of Visual Identity, Exhibition Design and Editorial in countries such as Portugal, the United Kingdom and the USA. He has received several international awards, including several Red Dot Design Awards, American Institute Graphic Arts – AIGA 50 Books/50 Covers, Award for Excellence in Typography and Illustration by the North American magazine Communication Arts, Directors and Art Directors – D&AD Awards, European Design Awards , between others. Her work has been featured in national and international design exhibitions, magazines and textbooks.