Calligraphy and Lettering

~60 min · 15 stations

Start reading — Station 01

Conductor

The Conductor

Welcome aboard the express line to elegant penmanship. We move from the history of marks to the craft of modern design.

What you will learn

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FOUNDATION

Establishes the core vocabulary and essential context you need before going further.

• Identify the historical evolution of written scripts

Station 01: Origins of Written Expression▶

• Select appropriate pens for specific script styles

Station 02: Tools of the Trade▶

• Analyze the structural components of letterforms

Station 03: Anatomy of a Letter▶

CORE CONCEPTS

Unpacks the ideas and principles that the subject is built on.

• Execute consistent foundational strokes for scripts

Station 04: Mastering Basic Strokes▶

• Apply kerning principles to improve word legibility

Station 05: Understanding Letter Spacing▶

• Design decorative elements to enhance letterforms

Station 06: The Art of Flourishing▶

• Differentiate between major historical calligraphy styles

Station 07: Script Styles Overview▶

MECHANICS

Examines how things actually work — the processes, rules, and systems in action.

• Control ink flow through varying pen pressure

Station 08: Pressure and Flow▶

• Organize text blocks within a visual frame

Station 09: Layout and Composition▶

• Apply color theory to enhance visual impact

Station 10: Color and Contrast▶

APPLICATION

Puts knowledge to use through real-world scenarios and practical problems.

• Translate hand-drawn work into digital formats

Station 11: Digital Lettering Workflow▶

• Develop custom lettering for professional branding

Station 12: Brand Identity Lettering▶

• Prepare various materials for ink application

Station 13: Surface Preparation▶

SYNTHESIS

Connects everything together and explores broader implications and open questions.

• Design a comprehensive lettering portfolio piece

Station 14: Final Project Planning▶

• Curate a professional portfolio of lettering work

Station 15: Portfolio Development▶

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