Intermediate Arabic Type Design
Starts November 13, 2024
with Nadine Chahine and Mamoun Sakkal
This intermediate course is 24 hours of teaching spread over 6 months. The course is for those who have already taken an introductory course with Nadine or are at beginner level and would like to advance their skills. Participants can continue working on existing projects or start new ones. Participants who have not taken the introductory course will be asked to submit samples of their work. The course is taught in English.
Course structure
(classes take place at 4pm UK time)
- Session 1 — November 13: Recap of basics of Arabic type design
- Session 2 — November 27: Putting on weight
- Session 3 — December 11: Contextual alternates
- Session 4 — January 8: Cursive attachments
- Session 5 — January 22: Refinement of key weight
- Session 6 — February 5: Finalizing key weight
- Session 7 — February 19: Adding Thin weight
- Session 8 — March 5: Refinement of Thin weight
- Session 9 — March 19: Adding Black weight
- Session 10 — April 2: Refinement of Black weight
- Session 11 — April 16: Final refinements
- Session 12 — April 30: Final refinements
Course projects
Participants will develop a family of different weights or related styles.
Capacity
The course is open to a maximum of 12 participants. This ensures that every student gets ample time for feedback.
How will it work?
The course will use the latest software in order to set up a virtual classroom and a resource centre for the course materials. Participants will need to join the weekly sessions via a Zoom link that would be provided. A stable internet connection is required, as well as the latest Glyphs software on a Mac.
Fees and registration
The course fee is £990 + 20% VAT (if applicable) and is non-refundable. Participants are exempt of VAT if registering as an EU business. If you have any questions, please email [email protected]
