Calligraphy and Rock n Roll
A course by Ivan Castro , Graphic designer specialized in calligraphy and lettering
Joined February 2014

Make a logo for that band you hate with a clear brush stroke
In this course you will learn techniques of calligraphy with a brush by Ivan Castro. You will make the logo of a group that is not necessarily your favorite, exploring the possibilities and the expressivity of the calligraphic brush to adapt it to the aesthetic language of the musician you choose for your project.
What will you learn in this online course?
15 lessons & 23 downloads
- 100% positive reviews (239)
- 3,473 students
- 15 lessons (2h 1m)
- 23 additional resources (17 files)
- Online and at your own pace
- Available on the app
- Audio: Spanish
- Spanish · English · Portuguese · German · French · Italian · Polish · Dutch · Turkish
- Level: Beginner
- Unlimited access forever
What is this course's project?
Make a logo of a music group that we do not like too much by calligraphy with a brush.
Projects by course students
Who is this online course for?
The course is aimed at people interested in calligraphy as a method of expression and applied to graphic design.

Requirements and materials
It is not necessary to have previous experience in calligraphy. Basic knowledge of typography and digital retouching are appreciated.
Basic materials: Pentel Aquash rechargeable brush, ink for fountain pen, paper. Photoshop, Illustrator, scanner.

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Ivan Castro
A course by Ivan Castro
Ivan Castro's interest in the forms of letters manifests as a child; a passion that has become his work through calligraphy, typography and lettering. On this subject he has recently published the manual The ABC of Lettering , in which he explains the concepts and techniques necessary to master this discipline.
From his studio near Barcelona he works for clients from all over the world, an occupation that is compatible with teaching in schools like Elisava, BAU or Visions and conferences and workshops in different places.
Content
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U1
Introduction, history and materials
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Introduction
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Historic context
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Description of materials
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U2
Development of the formal basic alphabet
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Basic strokes and first exercises
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First letters. Families of the ny the a
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More families of letters, round and diagonal
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Linked writing and alternative forms
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Capital letters
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U3
Variations
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Variations
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Alternative Materials
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Exploration of Expressiveness
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U4
Development of the logo
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Project Statement
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First Proposals
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Development of the Final Logo
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Digitization and cleaning of the logo
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FP
Final project
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Calligraphy and Rock'n'Roll
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Directo al grano. Un maestro en la materia, vale la pena escuchar y aprender de su enfoque sobre la caligrafía.
Excelente curso!
I recommend this course a lot, we can learn from this brush technique that is absolutely great! and the teacher is very eloquent
Excelente curso
me. ha gustado mucho, el profesor es genial y didáctico