OpenFieldBook Typography and Fine Print Book Design Residency
Studio-based design curriculum emphasizing fine letterpress printing, editorial layout grids, binding architecture, and digital typography for scholarly volumes.
Application checklist & requirements
These requirements reflect published university guidelines available at the last review. Review official department guidelines before submission.
- Academic degree / Prerequisites
- Senior secondary diploma with visual arts portfolio submission.
- English language proficiency
- IELTS 6.5.
- Standardized testing (GRE/GMAT)
- Not required.
- Thesis / Research statement
- 12-piece design portfolio, sketchbook samples, and personal statement.
- Recommendation letters
- One art or design instructor reference.
How much will it cost? How much funding is available?
- Financial support / stipend
- Alcuin Society Book Design bursary of CAD $3,500
- Application fee
- CAD $125 university application fee
- Tuition / joining costs
- CAD $5,800 (domestic) / CAD $16,500 (international) per academic year
Dates and verification
- Application deadline
- April 15, 2027
- Last source review
- 2026-10-15
Important verification note
Facts reflect official University of Alberta Press - Scholarly Publishing Institute documentation reviewed 2026-10-15. Admissions, funding allocations, and eligibility thresholds are evaluated by the university.
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