Uncial Calligraphy for Beginners

Round Letters Ductus

A course by Joaquín Seguí , Graphic Designer Specializing in Calligraphy

99% positive reviews (140)

2,491 students

Audio: Spanish

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About the video: Round Letters Ductus

Overview

“First I will explain how to read a calligraphic model and then I will draw part of the alphabet, explaining what needs to be taken into account in general and pointing out some particularities in some letters. In this lesson we will see the group of round letters (CDEGOQT).”

In this video lesson Joaquín Seguí addresses the topic: Round Letters Ductus, which is part of the Domestika online course: Uncial Calligraphy for Beginners. Learn to design modern letters that are full of personality.

Partial transcription of the video

“Unit III Ductus of round letters In this lesson we will begin to draw letters, But first, there are a couple of things we should know. Let's read our lyrics and we will know what form they have from this calligraphic model. The last concept they should learn is that of ductus. The ductus in the world of calligraphy It is the order, form and direction of the strokes. So, it is practically how to draw a letter. In a calligraphic model we will always find our letters marked with numbers which means which line is made first and which line is next, and the direction they follow. The first thing ...”

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Course summary for: Uncial Calligraphy for Beginners

Level: Beginner
99% positive reviews (140)
2491 students
4 units
18 lessons (3h 13m)
8 downloads

Category
Calligraphy & Typography
Software
Adobe Illustrator, Adobe Photoshop
Areas
Calligraphy

Joaquín Seguí

A course by Joaquín Seguí

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Graphic Designer Specializing in Calligraphy

Originally from Argentina, Joaquín Seguí is a graphic designer specialized in calligraphy. He began working with calligraphy more than a decade ago and hasn't stopped developing and studying letters since. He uses calligraphy applied mainly to graphic design, editorial design, and advertising and divides his time between calligraphy and abstract art-oriented projects: two things he always felt were closely related

Joaquín has worked with clients such as Nike, Johnnie Walker, Hyatt, Dior, and Tiffany & Co., among others. He is also a teacher and has taught calligraphy at the university level and through various workshops.