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Embark on an exhilarating creative journey that explores the expressive world of typography, lettering and calligraphy with a master of her craft.

Four - day interactive course curated by Karen Alejandra Gallego.

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Duration:

20 hours; 4 days, 5 hours of engaging learning each day
The course ends with a day of interactive assignment guided by your mentor.

Karen Alejandra Gallego

renowned illustrative calligraphist

About your Mentor

Karen Allejandra Gallego is an accomplished Illustrator and Art Director, well renowned for her expertise in brand building and creative concepts, as well as her mastery of illustration in lettering and calligraphy tools.

Karen has been a jury member and a speaker on many international panels and award shows around the world.

Course Highlights

  • Match the design of a professional with that of a learner for a dynamic and interactive experience.

  • What are the differences between Typography, Lettering, and Calligraphy?

  • The love and passion for letters, illustration and design as a means of visual communication.

  • Psychology and the Power of Letters: Typography, Lettering and Illustration at play.

  • Ornaments & Ligatures: Learning and understanding the intricate details of each letter.

  • Tips and Tools: Emphasizing the value of working with one's own hands, as well as the beautiful digital treatment.

  • Workshop: Results are achieved through a blend of experience and professionalism, leading to strategic identification in proposals for visual, narrative, and aesthetic development. Generate a new visual identity with personality and individuality for each learner.

Who is this course for?

Whether you're a beginner exploring the world of hand lettering or an experienced design, art, or illustration professional seeking to enhance your creative toolkit, this course is tailored for you. No prior experience is necessary.

Here are the eligibility requirements for our course:
Completed grade 12 or any higher level.

Essential Tools and Materials

Technical Requirements:

  • Laptop with Windows 10 or macOS 10.12 Sierra (or later).

  • Adobe Photoshop CC and Adobe Illustrator (available for purchase or as a seven-day trial on the Adobe website).

  • Graphic tablet with Procreate for digital exploration.

    Material needed:

    To fully immerse yourself in this course, you'll require:

  • A sketchbook

  • Pencils & Pens, Eraser

  • Ruler

  • Markers

  • A Camera to capture your work. A good quality phone camera will do as well.

Course Outcome

  • By enrolling in this course, you will acquire a comprehensive grasp of typography, lettering, and calligraphy, enabling you to excel in visual communication and creative design.
  • It will empower you with an edge over competitors and help accelerate your career graph with skills learnt from a distinguished professional in the field.
  • Don't miss this opportunity to walk alongside, learn from and create with an exceptionally talented guru!

Course Accreditation

Certificate course accredited by KHDA on request.

Course Location

On location:
Colors Art Institute 901 Control Tower MotorCity, Dubai

Enrollment Information

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You will be contacted within a maximum of two business days.