3–26 October 2022
Classes
Qassim Haider offers two workshops this fall, focusing on ‘Glyphs 3 and Arabic Type Design’. See below for details.
Workshop 1: Introduction to Arabic Type Design & Font Production
4 sessions on 3, 5, 10 and 12 Oct 2022
7:00-8:30 pm each (Cairo time)
- To Reflect upon the beauty of Arabic calligraphy, typography and type-design.
- To be introduced to the techniques of combining Arabic calligraphy, typography and type-design with art and design.
- Define the usages of Arabic Calligraphy / Arabic Type-Design as a contemporary art form.
- Briefly look at the development of calligraphy throughout history, and propose methods to develop it.
- Explore closely the main forms and rules behind creating a successful typographical work such as: fonts, logos
- Exercise a real-life experiment to form a successful calligraphic/typographical work such as: calligraphy, fonts, logos and lettering for any product.
Where?
Online
Who?
Qassim Haider
For Whom?
Max 10 participants
How Much?
BHD 60 or USD 165
Language
Arabic
Prerequisites
A Mac with Zoom, Glyphs & Adobe Illustrator and a good internet connection.
Registration
Please send an e-mail with your short cv & portfolio (max 5 pages) to design at qtypography period com.
Workshop 2: Introduction to OpenType Programming for Type Designers
4 sessions on 17, 19, 24 and 26 Oct 2022
7:00-8:30 pm each (Cairo time)
Where?
Online
Who?
Qassim Haider
For Whom?
Max 10 participants
How Much?
BHD 60 or USD 165
Language
Arabic
Prerequisites
A Mac with Zoom, Glyphs and a good internet connection.
Registration
Please send an e-mail with your short cv & portfolio (max 5 pages) to design at qtypography period com.
