Intro to Italic Calligraphy (Level 1)

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What is included in this course?

Here is a short summary of all the content that you will find inside this course.

Intro to Italic Calligraphy (Level 1)

Materials List

Handouts

Class 1   Intro to Italic Lowercase (Part 1)

Class 2 | Italic Calligraphy Lowercase (Part 2)

Class 3 | Intro to Italic Capitals (Part 1)

Class 4 | Italic Calligraphy Capitals (Part 2)

Additional Video Resources

This Course In A Nutshell

Learn the foundations of Italic Calligraphy with this solid introductory course for total beginner and intermediate students.

Course Overview

On class 1 & 2 we focus on the Italic lowercase alphabet, exploring ascender variations and learning the alphabet divided by group shapes. We'll learn about the proportions and ratio, as well as the cursive ductus.

On class 3 & 4 we’ll learn about capitals following the old style proportions and variations with a constant width. We’ll see examples of The Humanistic Cursive and the Italian Cancelleresca styles.

Overall, we’ll invest in pen driving hours and learning to see. Looking forward to seeing what you come up with at the end of the course!

Table Of Contents

This course covers the following topics:

• Module 01: Intro to Italic calligraphy
• Module 02: Materials list
• Module 03: Handouts
• Module 04: Intro to Italic lowercase (part 1)
• Module 05: Intro to Italic lowercase (part 2)
• Module 06: Intro to Italic Capitals (part 1)
• Module 07: Intro to Italic Capitals (part 2)
• Module 08: Additional video resources

What Will You Learn In This Course?

• The Italic Hand minuscules (a-z)
• Ascender variations
• g, d, q variations
• Introduction to ligatures
• The Italic Hand capitals (A-Z old style proportions)
• The Italic Hand capitals (A-Z constant width)
• Working with colour
• Creating gradients
• Writing longer texts

Who Is This Course For?

• Professional graphic designers
• Professional typeface designers
• Graphic design students looking to expand their typographic skill set
• Calligraphers looking to refine their skills
• Anyone with an interest in letters and visual communication
• Anyone looking for a mindful, creative and meditative practice
• Type design students looking for deepening their knowledge on letter construction and ductus.
  

Maria Montes | Calligrapher, Brand & Lettering Designer

Maria Montes is an independent lettering designer and illustrator specialised in branding assets and calligraphy education.

Her multidisciplinary practice expands across brand identity, packaging illustration, custom lettering, calligraphy, fashion, art and culture. She has been teaching calligraphy independently since 2014 including: Copperplate, Italic, Blackletter, Carolingian, Neuland, Roman Capitals and Brush lettering.

Maria studied a Postgraduate Course in Advanced Typography in Barcelona and a Condensed Program in Typeface Design at Type@Cooper in NYC. In 2018 she released her first independent display chromatic font family called Green Fairy.