This course brings together two different, yet complementary, ways of using the written word in art and design. Starting in Istanbul you will look at Calligraphy where the written word becomes more art as you explore the tools, techniques and history of this ancient skill. You will then travel to London and will look to Typography - the way that fonts are used and laid out on a page - as an intrinsic part of Graphic Design.

Course leader
Ken Kirton gained a BA in Graphics at Central St Martins and specialises in typography, identities, publications and workshops. As well as this he runs the printing and publishing house Studio Hato.Studio Hato is a London based design studio occupied by

Target group
This course is suitable for students with no prior knowledge of typography or calligraphy but with an active interest in lettering in all its forms and a desire to learn. It is also suitable for graphic designers who wish to interrogate one aspect of design to inform and broaden their practice.

Course aim
By the end of this course you will have sound grasp of the visual language of typefaces, a good understanding of the basic principles of layout for managing text and should be starting to better understand your own position within contemporary typographic debates. You will also have an in-depth understanding of Turkish typography, its uses and some of the techniques used.

Fee info
GBP 2300: tution only

University of the Arts London
Address: Short Course Office, Granary Building, 1 Granary Square Kings Cross, London
Postal code: N1C 4AA
City: London
Country: United Kingdom
Website: http://www.arts.ac.uk/csm/courses/short-courses/dual-city-summer-courses/
E-mail: dualcitycsm@arts.ac.uk
Phone: +44 (0) 20 7514 7015