Introduction to Italic Calligraphy
A course by user121780 surname121780 , Graphic Designer and Typography Artist
Joined May 2014
Learn to express yourself in italic letters by exploring shapes and variations
Learn to express yourself in italic letters by exploring shapes and variations
Joined May 2014
The word "cursive" comes from the Latin curro, meaning "to run." This can be explained by the agility necessary to obtain this style of writing. In theory, the round calligraphic letters were achieved with more care, although paradoxically, some of the most elaborate letters (which therefore required more care and attention) are the inclined ones. Designer and typographer Belén La Rivera is a specialist in calligraphy, a discipline that has helped her not only gain agility in her strokes, but also add personality to her letters and fill her messages with expressiveness.
In this online course, Belén shows you the structure of the italic, or chancellery, letters, both in their formal version and in italics, so that you can experiment with different variations within the style later.
What will you learn in this online course?
21 lessons & 13 downloads
- 98% positive reviews (129)
- 2,264 students
- 21 lessons (4h 13m)
- 13 additional resources (7 files)
- Online and at your own pace
- Available on the app
- Audio: Spanish
- Spanish · English · Portuguese · German · Italian · French · Polish · Dutch
- Level: Beginner
- Unlimited access forever
What is this course's project?
Develop the design of a poster with a phrase that's meaningful to you, taking advantage of the versatility of the calligraphic style with italics.
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Who is this online course for?
Curious people who may not know anything about calligraphy but want to learn, as well as anyone with some notions of calligraphy who wants to review the foundations.
Requirements and materials
No knowledge of calligraphy is required, you can learn the basics in this course.
In terms of materials, you need a clipped pen (either a refillable Parallel Pen or a fountain nib and ink pen), white double letter or A3 practice paper, and heavy quality paper for the final poster. You also need a soft pencil, a ruler, a square, scissors, and adhesive tape.
Reviews
A course by user121780 surname121780
Belén La Rivera is a Chilean graphic designer and lover of good music and drawn letters.
She has been specializing in typography for branding for five years, and four years in calligraphy. She has worked in agencies in Chile and New York using the written word as a communication engine to express a message.
She has collaborated with the Department of Typographic Studies DET UC and Deutsch Inc NY, and her work has been exhibited at the Type Directors Club, the Society of Scribes, and the Tipos Latinos Biennial. She also edited the book El diseño que pasa inadvertido.
Content
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U1
Introducción
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Presentación
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Influencias
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¿Qué haremos en este curso?
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U2
Modo preparación: conceptos básicos
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Un poco de historia
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Conceptos caligráficos y tipográficos
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Presentación de las herramientas
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U3
Let's know the italics
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Cómo hacer guías caligráficas
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Familiarización con las herramientas
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Construcción de minúsculas I (primera parte)
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Construcción de minúsculas I (segunda parte)
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Construcción de minúsculas II
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Mayúsculas con pluma (primera parte)
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Mayúsculas con pluma (segunda parte parte)
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Exploremos las itálicas
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Juguemos con las mayúsculas (primera parte)
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Juguemos con las mayúsculas (segunda parte)
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U4
Mi afiche caligráfico
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Selección de frase y su concepto gráfico
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Bocetos para la composición de la frase
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Preparación del papel y las herramientas para la pieza final
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Desarrollo de la pieza final
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Digitalización, Retoque y paso a otros formato
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FP
Final project
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Introducción a la caligrafía itálica
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displayname9084466
Good introductory course to chancery calligraphy (italic cursive).
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displayname1000348
Great
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displayname712352
Excellent course, very well explained
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displayname617275
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displayname13058972
very good course, just missing a lowercase and uppercase alphabet model which would make it easier to repeat the exercises
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