A Distance Learning Course of 15 Lessons

This course offers you an opportunity to learn the fundamental principles of the beautiful art of calligraphy writing. In calligraphy elegant penmanship with decoration and design is of primary importance.

The calligraphy course is written so that even the most inexperienced person can understand it easily. It enables anyone to start from the very beginning and progress through to proficient penmanship with the help and guidance of your personal College Tutor.

Getting Started

Foundational Hand I - Starting Minuscules

Foundational Hand II - Continuing Minuscules

Foundational Hand III - Numerals and Skeletal Capitals

Foundational Hand IV - Majuscules

Layout

Gothic Hand I - Minuscules

Gothic Hand II - Majuscules

Gothic Hand III - Variations & Layout

Uncial Hand I - Uncial Alphabet

Uncial Hand II - Project in Uncial

Borders & Decoration

Illumination

Invitations and Posters

Greeting Cards

Qualification 1: Calligraphy Diploma

Calligraphy Diploma issued by Stonebridge Associated Colleges, entitling you to use the letters SAC Dip after your name.

With this course you will have unlimited access to your own personal tutor who specialises in their field of study. It is your personal tutor's role to ensure that you receive constructive feedback and to deal with any queries you may have. You are more than welcome to telephone, fax or email your personal tutor. You will also have access to a dedicated and friendly team of administrators and course advisors who offer sound and professional guidance and advice when you need it. This ensures that you will never feel neglected and that you will always succeed!

There is no experience or previous qualifications required for enrolment on this course. It is available to all students, of all academic backgrounds.

This is only an approximate figure and is dependant upon how much time you can dedicate to your studies and how well you grasp the learning concepts in the course material. Furthermore, at the end of each lesson there is a question paper that needs to be completed and returned to your tutor. You should allow at least 1 - 2 hours of study to complete each question paper.

The approximate amount of time required to complete the course is: 225 hrs.

Assessment Method

After each lesson there will be a question paper, which needs to be completed and submitted to your personal tutor for marking. This method of continual assessment ensures that your personal tutor can consistently monitor your progress and provide you with assistance throughout the duration of the course.

What's Included

All study materials
Study Guide
Full Tutor and Admin support