Term 1- Traditional Calligraphy (Italic hand) This course will introduce students to the traditional forms of Italic script. The course will cover basics of script analysis (Italic hand), exploration of different inks, pens and papers. Term 2 - Traditional Calligraphy (Beautiful Italic) This course will introduce students to the various changes of the structure of Italic script, as well as to variations that can be made to the script to produce a wide range of effects. You will also learn to correct spelling mistakes neatly Term 3 - Traditional Calligraphy (Italic variations) Building on an understanding of the structure of the Italic script this course will introduce students to the various changes, or variations that can be made to the script to produce a wide range of effects.Term 1 - Traditional Calligraphy (Italic hand) Beginning with analysis of 14th Century scribes Bembo this workshop will focus on understanding the origins of the script and its purpose. Students will analyse the structure of the script, its key characteristics and how it was written. We will also study skeleton letterforms. There will be exploration of different inks, pens and papers, as well as advice on how to choose the best materials for your own work. Students will be encouraged to understand the connection between Italic letterforms and their own handwriting. At the end of this workshop you will produce a finished example of italic script in form of alphabet or a small panel. Term 2 - Traditional Calligraphy (Beautiful Italic) This course will start with an introduction to formal Italic writing before moving on to making changes, focusing on weight, form, direction, colour, structure and texture. We will be using different tools, but will also explore line weight, letters and line spacing, rotation, setting a rhythm, concentric compositions and depth & density. The emphasis will be on creating the maximum amount of differences between the variations yet retaining
Name: Lettering & Calligraphy - Italic variations Qualification title: Non regulated Community Learning provision, Crafts, Creative Arts and Design Qualification type: Assessment For the course you need the below tools and materials: Layout Paper (A3), Tracing Paper (A3) & good quality smooth hot pressed paper (like Fabriano Artistico or Saunders Waterford); Eraser, Gridded Ruler 50cm, 0.3 Automatic Pencil; Protractor; Gridded Ruler; Pen Holder; Square cut nibs - Mitchell/Rexel/Brause/Manuscript in various sizes; 0.3 Automatic Pencil; Coloured Pencils (at least 5 colours); 2 x HB Pencils; Notebook to take notes during the course; Water Container. Some materials will be available for purchase during the course. Awarding Generic award - no awarding body Created 20160725 10:23:55 Updated 20160725 10:23:55
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Richmond Adult Community College
Further Education
info@racc.ac.uk
020 8891 5907
http://www.racc.ac.uk
Parkshot Town: Richmond County:Surrey
Title: Non regulated Community Learning provision, Crafts, Creative Arts and Design Qualification: Non regulated Community Learning provision, Crafts, Creative Arts and Design Classification: Arts, Media and Publishing