Online Class: Western Calligraphy
This course provides you with the expert guidance, HD Video tutorials, step-by-step directions, and hands-on activities with feedback so you can learn how to create a wide variety of calligraphy to suit any need or occasion.
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Course Description
Western calligraphy is a great personal hobby. Calligraphy gives you the capability to personalize many items and gifts. This online Western Calligraphy course teaches you how to create beautiful calligraphy--even if you have no artistic experience. This course provides you with the expert guidance, HD Video tutorials, step-by-step directions, and hands-on activities with feedback so you can learn how to create a wide variety of calligraphy to suit any need or occasion. Each letter is broken down into easy-to-learn parts, until the complete letter is mastered.
You do not need drawing experience to do this course. Young and old can learn calligraphy. Once you learn beautiful calligraphy, you will be ready to share your creativity with the world through gifts, bazaars, craft shops, craft shows, home decor, trade shows, and more. You will be able to use your new-found calligraphy skills to draw amazing letters on cards, stationary, bags, memory pages in your scrapbooks, photo albums covers, clothing, walls, wood, frames, lunch bags, and many other surfaces.
Today is the day for you to jump in and learn a new hobby that will enrich your life. Learning at home and at your own pace is what this course is all about. And best of all, Nancy is there for you everyday! So let's get started!
- Completely Online
- Self-Paced
- Printable Lessons
- Full HD Video
- 6 Months to Complete
- 24/7 Availability
- Start Anytime
- PC & Mac Compatible
- Android & iOS Friendly
- Accredited CEUs
Course Lessons
Lesson 1: History of Calligraphy
Calligraphy is the art of producing decorative handwriting or lettering with a pen or brush.
Additional lesson topics: Staedtler Calligraphy Pen Set, Several Pieces; Creative Lettering and Beyond: Inspiring tips, techniques, and ideas for hand lettering your way to beautiful works of art; Learn Calligraphy: The Complete Book of Lettering and Design
115 Total Points
- Lesson 1 Video
- Lesson discussions: Reasons for Taking this Course
- Complete: Assignment 1A
- Complete: Assignment 1B
- Assessment: Exam 1
Lesson 2: Materials and Supplies
Let's take a look at how writing and writing instruments evolved over time, beginning with the cave men and their chiseled stones, to the calligraphy pen we know today.
40 Total Points
- Lesson 2 Video
- Complete: Assignment 2A
- Complete: Assignment 2B
- Assessment: Exam 2
Lesson 3: Getting Started
It is important to remember to pull the pen and not push it.
30 Total Points
- Lesson 3 Video
- Complete: Assignment 3
- Assessment: Exam 3
Lesson 4: Uncial Calligraphy
There are many varieties and ways of doing calligraphy.
30 Total Points
- Lesson 4 Video
- Complete: Assignment 4
- Assessment: Exam 4
Lesson 5: Foundational Hand Calligraphy
Sometimes calligraphy fonts can be so fancy, they are difficult to read. But foundational is clear and precise.
50 Total Points
- Lesson 5 Video
- Complete: Assignment 5A
- Complete: Assignment 5B
- Assessment: Exam 5
Lesson 6: Roman Rustic Calligraphy
Roman Rustic capitals is an ancient Roman calligraphic script.
30 Total Points
- Lesson 6 Video
- Complete: Assignment 6
- Assessment: Exam 6
Lesson 7: Versals Calligraphy
Versals lettering is a serif style, which means it has detailed flemishes on the capital letters and "feet" -- or what we call slab serifs -- on the base of letterforms.
30 Total Points
- Lesson 7 Video
- Complete: Assignment 7
- Assessment: Exam 7
Lesson 8: Batarde Calligraphy
Batarde was a Gothic script used in France, the Burgundian Netherlands, and Germany during the 14th and 15th centuries.
50 Total Points
- Lesson 8 Video
- Complete: Assignment 8A
- Complete: Assignment 8B
- Assessment: Exam 8
Lesson 9: Italic Calligraphy
Italic script is one of the most popular styles used in contemporary Western calligraphy, and is often one of the first scripts learned by beginning calligraphers.
50 Total Points
- Lesson 9 Video
- Complete: Assignment 9A
- Complete: Assignment 9B
- Assessment: Exam 9
Lesson 10: Copperplate Calligraphy
Copperplate is a style of calligraphic writing that uses a pointed steel nib or quill to produce a style of lettering characterized by both thick and thin strokes.
50 Total Points
- Lesson 10 Video
- Complete: Assignment 10A
- Complete: Assignment 10B
- Assessment: Exam 10
Lesson 11: Gothic Calligraphy
Gothic can be simple or quite elaborate.
50 Total Points
- Lesson 11 Video
- Complete: Assignment 11A
- Complete: Assignment 11B
- Assessment: Exam 11
Lesson 12: More and More Calligraphy
In this lesson, you will learn how to write a paragraph.
26 Total Points
- Lesson 12 Video
- Complete: Assignment 12
- Assessment: Exam 12
Lesson 13: Beyond the Alphabet and Chinese Calligraphy
In this lesson, you will learn how to use your pen to draw animals and things in nature.
49 Total Points
- Lesson 13 Video
- Complete: Assignment 13A
- Complete: Assignment 13B
- Assessment: Exam 13
Lesson 14: Flourishes and Decoratives
There is nothing more enjoyable than opening a card or invitation that has been handwritten with calligraphic letters and beautiful flourishes.
47 Total Points
- Lesson 14 Video
- Complete: Assignment 14A
- Complete: Assignment 14B
- Assessment: Exam 14
Lesson 15: Final Fonts and Calligraphy From Around the World
In this lesson, we will touch on some other forms of calligraphy from a few more countries.
26 Total Points
- Lesson 15 Video
- Complete: Assignment 15
- Assessment: Exam 15
Lesson 16: Onward and Upward
There are hundreds of ways to use calligraphy, and here are some other ideas.
Additional lesson topics: Sheaffer Calligraphy Maxi Kit, Several Viewpoint Fountain Pens with Several Nib Grades, Assortment of Ink Cartridges, Tracing Pad
89 Total Points
- Lesson 16 Video
- Lesson discussions: End of Course Poll; Course Comments; Program Evaluation Follow-up Survey (End of Course)
- Complete: Assignment 16A
- Complete: Assignment 16B
- Assessment: Exam 16
- Assessment: The Final Exam
762
Total Course Points
Learning Outcomes
By successfully completing this course, students will be able to:
- Describe the history of calligraphy.
- Determine materials and supplies needed.
- Describe and demonstrate uncial calligraphy.
- Describe and demonstrate foundational hand calligraphy.
- Describe and demonstrate Roman Rustic Calligraphy.
- Describe and demonstrate Versals Calligraphy.
- Describe and demonstrate Batarde Calligraphy.
- Describe and demonstrate Italic Calligraphy.
- Describe and demonstrate Copperplate Calligraphy.
- Describe and demonstrate Gothic Calligraphy.
- Demonstrate mastery of lesson content at levels of 70% or higher.
Additional Course Information
- Document Your Lifelong Learning Achievements
- Earn an Official Certificate Documenting Course Hours and CEUs
- Verify Your Certificate with a Unique Serial Number Online
- View and Share Your Certificate Online or Download/Print as PDF
- Display Your Certificate on Your Resume and Promote Your Achievements Using Social Media
Course Title:
Western Calligraphy
Course Number:
9770438
Lessons Rating:
4.8 / 5 Stars
(1,259 votes)
Languages:
English - United States, Canada and other English speaking countries
Category:
Availability:
This course is online and available in all 50 states including: California, Florida, Georgia, Illinois, New York, Pennsylvania, Ohio, Texas, and Washington.
Last Updated:
April 2022
Course Type:
Self-Paced, Online Class
CEU Value:
1.5 IACET CEUs (Continuing Education Units)
CE Accreditation:
Universal Class, Inc. has been accredited as an Authorized Provider by the International Association for Continuing Education and Training (IACET).
Grading Policy:
Earn a final grade of 70% or higher to receive an online/downloadable CEU Certification documenting CEUs earned.
Assessment Method:
Lesson assignments and review exams
Instructor:
Nancy Fillip
Syllabus:
View Syllabus
Course Fee:
$95.00 U.S. dollars
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Student Testimonials
- "It was a great class. I did learn a lot. Everything I write now is calligraphy. Thank you for the great course." -- Sonia M.
- "I really didn't have an expectation of the material, I only had previously associated calligraphy with beautiful writing. But the course opened my eyes to the history and it was very interesting and presented very clearly." -- Meiissa P.
- "Its been amazing. The exams are quite intense but have enjoyed the practical elements most." -- Billie-rose D.
- "It was fun! The homework was hard." -- Dh H.
- "Enjoyed the class and feel I learned a lot!" -- Theresa S.
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