CDGD 200 - Calligraphy & Letterform Drawing

Institution:

Massachusetts College of Art and Design

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Description:

This course begins with the introduction of broad-edged pen lettering by studying two styles of hand lettering: italic and foundational. Students learn about letter proportion, pen angle, pen scale and letter slope. Midway through the course, hand drawn letters are studied by exploring the Trajan inscription and the development of the Roman alphabet. Letters will be drawn with technical drawing tools in large format, allowing for in-depth design analysis and exploration. Lettering with a broad-edged pen produces unique and interesting letter shapes. Students will be taught calligraphy in three early hands which were practiced from the 9th through the 15th centuries. This course will include a field trip to the Boston Public Library and a private viewing of a portion of its medieval and Renaissance manuscript collection. Familiarity with broad-edged pen lettering will aid the student in quickly advancing through the three lettering styles covered in this class. Prerequisites: None; open to freshmen Type: critique (4hrs) Culturally Diverse Content Enrollment: departmental elective

Credits:

3.00

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Lecture

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Institution Website:

www.massart.edu

Phone Number:

(617) 879-7000

Regional Accreditation:

New England Association of Schools and Colleges

Calendar System:

Semester

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