Phase 1: Laying Foundations
Modules 1-4

What You’ll Learn

Basic Letterform Drawing
Secret Weapon Software
Type Design Fundamentals
Historical Origins and Application 1. Mastering Basic Letterform Drawing Techniques:

• Understanding Letterform Anatomy through Calligraphy: Learn the fundamental structures and elements of letterforms by practicing calligraphy.
• Iterative Design Process through Sketching: Develop rapid sketching techniques to efficiently iterate and refine design concepts.

 2. Introduction to Glyphs:

• Navigating the Glyphs Interface: Familiarize yourself with the Glyphs software interface and its essential tools.
• Basic Techniques for Drawing and Manipulating Letterforms: Build the foundational skills needed to create and adjust letterforms within Glyphs.

3. Refining Type Design Fundamentals:

• Principles of Letter Spacing: Understand the key principles of letter spacing and how to use proofing sheets to evaluate and adjust spacing.
• Building Typographic Consistency: Develop consistency in your type designs through the use of shared components and recursive motifs.

4. Understanding the Origins of the Alphabet:

• History of Writing Systems: Gain insights into the evolution of writing systems and their transformation into printing.
• Applying Historical Learnings to Contemporary Type Design: Learn how historical knowledge influences modern type design practices.