Arabic Calligraphy and Lettering

Duration: Two weeks, July 4 - 15, 2021

Sessions will run daily from 9 am - 3 pm. 

Price: EGP 3,300

Location: AUC New Cairo

The program will run in a partial face-to-face model of instruction, where students will attend 3 days on campus and 2 days online.

Course description: 

Indulge in the beauty of Arabic script and learn about maintaining its essence in the modern world. This two-week bootcamp will help you build a foundation in the fundamentals of Arabic calligraphy and lettering. Learn the basics of Naskh calligraphy and Diwani script form manipulation. Experiment with a variety of writing tools and work on lettering to create a typographic poster of your favorite Arabic quote. You will also produce a quote using Latin display typeface and then craft its counterpart in Arabic typography. The bootcamp will enhance your knowledge of Arabic script and its beauty, fluidity and versatility.

Who may enroll?

Students aged 18+

Requirements:

Background in design is preferred

Learning outcomes:

• Learn Arabic Calligraphy
• Develop Arabic Lettering skills
• Experiment using typography

What to bring:

• Laptop
• Adobe Illustrator
• Notebook
• Pencils
• Pens
• Brushes
• Fine liners
• Tracing paper

Transportation 

AUC bus service is available for extra fees. Details on the schedule will be shared before the program start date

Accommodation 

Accommodation is offered at AUC Residences in case needed

About the Instructors:

Najla Badran 

A typeface designer, typographer and graphic designer teaching at the American University in Cairo. She holds a BA in Graphic Design from the German University in Cairo (2012). and an MA in Typeface Design from the University of Reading, UK (2014). She is currently pursuing her PhD at the University of Reading, UK. Najla's research interests are on the Arabic script and typography focusing on history and development and maintaining the beauty, fluidity and historical essence of the Arabic script in modern-day design.

Mohamed Hassan

An award-winning master of Arabic calligraphy, who holds a diploma in Arabic Calligraphy from the Arabic Calligraphic Institute in Giza and a diploma in specialization and excellence. He received his calligraphic license (Al Ijazah) from the Sheikh of Egyptian Calligraphers in 2015. Hassan has taught at the Arabic Calligraphic Institute in Giza and has participated in various calligraphic exhibitions in the Middle East and North Africa and Turkey. In 2014, he founded Dar Medad for teaching Arabic calligraphy and design.

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