Course content

Calligraphy 1

Code:

100338

Abbreviation:

UAD709

Higher education institution:

Arts Academy

ECTS credits:

3.0

Load:

15(L) + 15(E) + 5(S)

Issuing teachers:

Lecturer Nikša Vukša

Course contractors:

Lecturer Nikša Vukša (L, E, S)

Course description:

Mastering basic calligraphy techniques, and if needed, their application to other media (web, newspapers, etc.). The Calligraphy course is designed to support the Typeface Design I and II courses.

Mandatory literature:

Frank Blokland (1990): Kalligraferen

Herman Zapf (1970): Manuale Typographicum

Edward Johnston (1973): Writing & Illuminating & Lettering

George Bickham (1968): Universal penman

Gerrit Noordzij (2005): The Stroke, theory of writing

Gerrit Noordzij (2000): Letterletter

Recommended literature:

Alexander Nesbit (1950): The history and technique of Lettering

Oscar Ogg (1948): The 26 letters

Oscar Ogg (1953): Three classis of Italian calligraphy

Learning outcomes:

1. Complementary, parallel questioning of letter design and drawing of letters from calligraphic writing itself.

2. The adaptation of two basic calligraphy techniques through a series of interconnected exercises.

3. Through digitization or some other preparation, the ability to apply calligraphic elements to a particular medium.

Course in study programme:

Code	Name of study	Level of study	Semester	Required/Elective
50	Typography	graduate	1	required
51	Graphic Design	graduate	1	elective
52	Interacitive Media	graduate	1	elective

* the course is not taught in that semester

Legend

S - Seminar

E - Exercises

L - Lectures