Workshop
Modular Arabic typeface (Part 2)
6 Dec 2014 – 15 Dec 2014
Address
- Al Khalil Road
- Dubai
Dubai - United Arab Emirates
In the second part of Modular Arabic Typeface Workshop participants will build on the modular alphabet created in the first workshop and develop a full typeface with all the contextual variants of each letter.
About
Using the same basic modules they will extend the full alphabet while respecting the rules of relation and proportion between the modules set in Modular Arabic Typeface part 1. The course will start by looking at how to interpret the original modular alphabet digitally followed by sketching out the full character set, continuing to develop the typeface on Glyphs.
Day 1
. Short presentation and discussion about the difference between writing, lettering and type with examples of modular typefaces.
. Explore the different ways to interpret the handmade alphabet digitally
Day 2
. Introduction to Glyphs
. Importing the alphabets into Glyphs
. Sketching the full character set manually
Day 3
. Critique session of sketches
. Digitizing the sketches
Day 4
. Working on modular spacing, texture and evenness of the typeface
Day 5
. Designing a specimen sheet/poster putting the typeface to use.
SCHEDULE
Session 1 Saturday 06 December
Session 2 Sunday 07 December
Session 3 Monday 08 December
Session 4 Sunday 14 December
Session 5 Monday 15 December
Each session will be scheduled as follows:
Part one 09.00 – 13.00
Lunch 12.00 – 13.00
Part two 13.00 – 15.00
FEES: FULL COURSE FEES MUST BE PAID ON REGISTRATION
Tashkeel members: TBC
Non-members: TBC
MATERIALS:
Tashkeel will supply basic materials and all tools required for workshop exercises. Participants must purchase any additional materials used.
Whilst every care will be taken to ensure that this workshop is conducted in a safe manner and environment, Tashkeel cannot be held responsible for any accidents and injuries that may be caused as a result of participation in this workshop.
