Intro to Arabic Type Design
with Dr. Nadine Chahine: Starts October 29, 2024
This introductory course is 24 hours of teaching spread over 5 months. The course is for anyone interested in Arabic type design! Those with previous knowledge will be able to progress more quickly, but the course is structured in such a way that no advance knowledge of either Arabic or type design is required. However, the participants need to have a strong background in design principles and DTP applications. The course is taught in English.
*If you are a business outside of Europe, email us with your business address and website so we can remove VAT from your bill.
Course structure
(classes take place at 4pm UK time)
- Session 1 — Oct 29: Introduction to the Arabic script and calligraphic styles
- Session 2 — Nov 5: Introduction to Arabic typographic styles: Kufi + Glyphs
- Session 3 — Nov 12: Review of Project 1 (structural analysis of one Kufi style)
- Session 4 — Nov 19: Introduction to Arabic typographic styles: Naskh
- Session 5 — Dec 3: Review of Project 2 (structural analysis of one Naskh style)
- Session 6 — Dec 17: Type Design basics
- Session 7 — Jan 14: Review of Project 3 (first draft)
- Session 8 — Jan 28: Review of Project 3 (basic character set)
- Session 9 — Feb 11: Review of Project 3 (expanded set)
- Session 10 — Feb 25: Review of Project 3 (full set)
- Session 11 — March 11: Refinement
- Session 12 — March 25: Refinement
Course materials and projects
Participants will be required to prepare for each session which typically comprises the provided course readings and recommended videos. There will be 3 main projects, though the first two are more analytical in nature. Project 3 will be an opportunity for each participant to design their own new typeface!
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]
*If you are a business outside of Europe, email us with your business address and website so we can remove VAT from your bill.
