ONLINE COPPERPLATE VARIATIONS COURSE (L3)

ONLINE COPPERPLATE
VARIATIONS COURSE
(LEVEL 3 — INTERMEDIATE)

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THIS COURSE IN A NUTSHELL
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For intermediate students with existing knowledge of the Copperplate foundational lowercase and simpler capital letters.

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COURSE SUMMARY
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— Guidebook + bibliography included (27 pages)
— Unlimited access
— Level 1 Copperplate skills required.
— Level 3: For intermediate students with existing knowledge of the Copperplate foundational lowercase and simpler capital letters.

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INCLUDED IN THIS COURSE
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— 14h of video recordings
— Visual material list supplied
— Maria Montes personal class notes
— Example of applied works
— Suggested homework
— Homework's feedback for all students
— Addressing an envelope

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COURSE SUMMARY
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— Copperplate capitals intermediate level
— Variations on the alphabet ascenders
— Variations on the alphabet descenders
— Variations on the alphabet ratio
— Ductus variations
— Introduction to ligatures
— Introduction to numbers (lining & old style figures)
— Shading hierarchy
— Defining swashes versus flourishes
— Introduction to swashes
— Finger movement vs. wrist movement vs. arm movement
— 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?
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— Creatives wanting to learn more about Copperplate.
— Professional graphic designers.
— Professional typeface designers with a passion for script alphabets.
— Graphic design students looking to expand their typographic skill set
— Type design students wanted to learn more about connected writing systems.
— Anyone with an interest in letters and visual communication.
— Anyone looking for a mindful, creative and meditative practice.
— Calligraphers looking to refine and up-skill their foundational Copperplate calligraphy knowledge.

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GIFT VOUCHERS
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Purchase this course and email me the person’s details, and I will create a digital voucher for your loved one.

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MEET YOUR INSTRUCTOR
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Maria Montes is an independent lettering designer and illustrator specialised in branding assets and calligraphy education. Originally from Barcelona, she moved to Australia in 2006 where she currently resides.

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 chromatic display font family called Green Fairy.

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TERMS & CONDITIONS
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Cancellations are not allowed, please choose carefully. Bookings can be transferred to a friend in case you are not able to attend.

Once the payment is made, please allow 1 to 5 working days to receive my confirmation email.

All prices are in United State Dollars (USD).