Course Overview

Do the "write" thing with ICS
From the Greek word kalligrapho, calligraphy means "person who writes beautifully", and with ICS you can learn to do just that.

This ancient form of writing is one of the most visually stunning, and our course has been designed to take you through the process one step at a time. This will give you the chance to develop your skills slowly - after all, calligraphy is an art form and something that shouldn't be rushed.

The course covers a great range of topics including Types of Scripts, Techniques and Writing Materials, in fact, everything you need to really become proficient in this interesting subject.

What's more, to get you off to a great start we'll provide you with a stunning set of pens, brushes and inks.

Key Topics
Types of Scripts and Writing Materials
The History of Writing, Layout and Colour
Techniques, Decorations and Edges

Pre-requisites
The great news is that you don't need any previous experience to take this course.

Study Time
90 hours approx. For example: 7.5 hours per week to complete in 3 months, or 2 hours per week to complete in 12 months. Study as little or as much as you wish.

Support
Our team of Student Advisors are only a phone call away for all the practical advice you may need - so we really are with you 100%.

Exam Details
The good news is that there are no formal assessments for this course. However there are various self-assessment exercises throughout the course that will help you monitor your progress along the way.

Qualification
ICS Diploma in Calligraphy

What our students say
"The Arts & Design course from ICS was very good and well explained.  I took it to learn more about the subject in general and to get myself back into the way of studying. I'd happily recommend ICS." Luanne Sharman, ICS Graduate.

Key Jobs
The ICS Calligraphy home study course is a flexible and cost effective way of gaining the skills you need to advance in many different career paths.

Free With Course
Small Ink Bottle
Pen Holder
Large Ink Bottle
2 Pen Nibs
Plain Paper Pad
Chronicle Lettering Set
Brush Set
Marbled Paper Pad
Chronicle Wooden Box Set
File and Paper

Further Reading
There is no specific recommended reading for this course, but you may wish to read widely around your subject to enhance your knowledge as you progress.