Mastering Copperplate Calligraphy: Level 3 Course Overview

COPPERPLATE CALLIGRAPHY VARIATIONS COURSE (LEVEL 3):
https://www.mariamontes.online/course...

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THIS COURSE IN A NUTSHELL

This course is for intermediate students with existing knowledge of the Copperplate foundational lowercase (minuscules) and simpler capital letters.

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COURSE OVERVIEW

On classes 1 & 2 we'll focus on variations applied to the lowercase alphabet by adding swashes in the ascenders, descenders, entry and exit strokes. We'll also change the angle of our writing and the pressure on our downstrokes.

On class 3 we'll address an envelope combining lowercase, capitals, numbers and abbreviations.

On classes 4 & 5 we'll learn a new set of capitals adding longer movements and a new set of swashes. Overall, we'll increase pen driving hours gaining confidence and precisions with our strokes!

I cannot wait to see what you come up with at the end of this solid introductory course!

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TABLE OF CONTENTS

This course covers the following topics:

Module 01: Welcome to my course!
Module 02: Materials list
Module 03: Handouts
Module 04: Copperplate lowercase variations (part 1)
Module 05: Copperplate lowercase variations (part 2)
Module 06: Addressing an envelope
Module 07: Writing quotes in Copperplate Calligraphy
Module 08: Copperplate capitals variations (part 1)
Module 09: Copperplate capitals variations (part 2)
Module 10: Additional video resources\

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WHAT WILL YOU LEARN IN THIS COURSE?

You will learn about the followings topics:

— Copperplate capitals intermediate level
— Variations on the alphabet ascenders
— Variations on the alphabet descenders
— Variations on the alphabet ratio and its ductus
— Introduction to ligatures
— Introduction to numbers
— Shading hierarchy
— Defining swashes versus flourishes
— Introduction to swashes
— Finger movement vs. wrist movement vs. arm movement
— Historical context
— Example of applied works
— Variations on where to apply pressure to obtain different look and feels
— Designing a title and incorporating swashes to create a fully customised outcome.

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WHO IS THIS COURSE FOR?

— Professional graphic designers
— Professional typeface designers
— Graphic design students looking to expand their typographic skill set
— Type design students
— Calligraphers looking to refine their skills
— Anyone with an interest in letters and visual communication
— Anyone looking for a mindful, creative and meditative practice

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ABOUT MARIA MONTES

Maria Montes is an independent lettering designer and illustrator specialising in branding assets, calligraphy-and-type education.

Her multidisciplinary practice expands across brand identity, packaging illustration, custom lettering, calligraphy, fashion, art and culture. She has been teaching calligraphy since 2014 including: Copperplate, Italic, Blackletter, Carolingian, Neuland, Roman Capitals and Brush lettering.

Maria studied a Postgraduate Course in Advanced Typography in Barcelona and a Condensed Program in Typeface Design at Type@Cooper in NYC. In 2018 she released her first independent display chromatic font family called Green Fairy.

W—www.mariamontes.net
IG—@iamariamontes
Courses— https://www.mariamontes.online/courses

This video is part of my Level 3 Course called “Copperplate Variations” which you can enrol for here:
https://www.mariamontes.online/course...

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FREE BLANK CALLIGRAPHY GUIDELINES

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COPPERPLATE CALLIGRAPHY MATERIALS

Follow this link to download a PDF file with a visual list of materials I recommend in my Copperplate calligraphy courses. Introduce the coupon code YOUTUBE for a free download!
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BEGINNER STUDENTS

If you are a total beginner, I recommend watching my video introducing my Level 1 Copperplate course:
   • Intro to Copperplate Calligraphy | Co...  

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