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Dreaming In Script — 2018
1. Orientation
Update: March 11th, 2021
Welcome
A Brief History of Engrosser's Script
Explanation of Materials
The Writing Environment
Introducing the Guidelines
Dip Pen Basics - Exercise Assignment
Laying Groundwork - Reading Assignment
2. Introducing the Principals - Strokes 1, 2, and 3
The Modular Nature of Engrosser's Script
Beginning Pen Manipulation
Principal Shade #1
Principal Shade #2
Principal Shade #3
Principal Shade Review (1-3) and Daily Exercises
3. Finalizing Principals - Strokes 4 & 5
Intermediate Pen Manipulation
Principal Shade #4
Principal Shade #5
Principal Shade Review (4 & 5)
4. Connection Hairlines and The interval
Introducing Connection Hairlines
Introducing 'The Interval'
Connection Hairline #1
Connection Hairline #2
Connection Hairline #3
Connection Hairline #4
5. Minuscule Letter Group #1 (Principles 1-3)
Introducing 'Zanerian Order'
Fundamentals of Letter Assembly
(1.1) Group One, Set One - i, u, n, m
(1.2) Group One, Set Two - w, v, r, x
Advanced Spacing Concepts of Letter Group #1
6. Minuscule Letter Group #2 (Principles 1-5)
(2.1) Group Two, Set One - o, c, e, a
(2.2) Group Two, Set Two - r (crescent), s, x (crescent)
Revisiting Weight Distribution and Shade Placement
7. Minuscule Letter Group #3 - Extracting Principles from Complex Shapes
The Nature of Rotational Symmetry
Identifying Core Characteristics of Tine Movement
Extracting Principals From Complex Shapes
Repurposing Principle Shades Into Combinations
(3.1) Group Three, Set One - t, d, p
(3.2) Group Three, Set Two - Ascenders - l, b, h, k, f
(3.3) Group Three, Set Three - Descenders - j, y, g, q, z
8. Word and Sentence Assembly
Fundamentals of Word Assembly
Word Study - Letterform Group #1
Word Study - Letterform Group #2
Word Study - Letterform Group #3
The Interval While Writing
Spacing and Texture
Selecting Study Materials - Exercise Assignment
9. Majuscules
Fundamentals of Majuscule Letters
The Majuscule Stem
Majuscules - "The Pushed Stem Group" - A, M, N
Majuscules - "The Double Turn Entry Group" - V, W, H, K
Majuscules - "The Cat Eye Group" - I, J
Majuscules - "The Indirect Canopy Group" - P, B, R
Majuscules - "The Floating Crossbar Group" - T & F
Majuscules - "The Indirect Double Turn Group" - X, U, Y, Z
Majuscules - "The Direct Almond Group" - S, L, G
Majuscules - "The Oval Group" - O, Q, C, E, D
Distinguishing Historical Styles
Majuscules Review and Daily Exercises
10. Process Development
Nameplate Design Project Brief
Organizing Project Ideas
Sourcing Inspiration From Historic Specimens
Pencil Script for Rapid Drafting
Lining Paper For Finished Projects
Nameplate Design - First Draft
Revisions and Critique
Inking Your Nameplate Design - Exercise Assignment
Reviewing A Completed Project
11. Script In Application
A Perspective on Historic Variance
Fitting The Box - Exercise Assignment
Body Script and Letter Interactions
Quantity Vs Quality
Numbers in Script
QUIZ: Script Application Techniques
12. Identifying Strengths, Weaknesses, & Paths Towards Competency
A Vision For The Future of Engrosser's Script
Structuring Ongoing Progression
Notes on Freelance Calligraphy
Your Dreaming in Script Certificate
QUIZ: A Final Review
A Perspective on Historic Variance
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