Calligraphy Diploma Course

COURSE INFORMATION

Certified Course
Accredited Course
10 Modules
8 Videos
Study Group Access

ACCREDITATIONS

QLSCPD
Calligraphy Diploma Course
Buy Lifetime Access
US$160.35
Single Course Purchase
Subscribe & Save with Grow With CoE
US$32.83 per month (billed annually)
Includes access to this course and 11 additional courses of your choice from our entire library. Grow subscribers enjoy 80% discount + 10% off printed materials + 12 free audio courses per year.
Stories from the CoE Community
What Will You Learn?

In our tech-overloaded lives, more and more people are realising the benefit of picking up a pen again. There's joy in creating something beautiful from the trained movement of the hand. Stylish, sometimes majestic, letters using the art form that's calligraphy are particularly special. The Calligraphy Diploma Course will guide you, step-by-step, through the tools to use, the strokes to practice, and the scripts to produce. This will give you a well-rounded proficiency in this beautiful art form.

The Calligraphy Diploma Course begins by stepping into the past - looking at the roots of calligraphy and its purpose across the globe. This introduction includes a definition of calligraphy, specifically in terms of how it is used in the West. You'll explore the differences between both modern and classical calligraphy. You’re also supplied with a glossary of terms that you will come across during the rest of the course and throughout your career as a calligrapher.

Pens, ink and paper are the staples of any calligrapher’s toolkit. However, understanding why writers and artists use particular pens or prefer certain nibs is important. You’ll learn about the different types of tools calligraphers use. This includes the ink used in different kinds of pens, and how to clean your nibs after they have been used.

With the foundations laid, you’ll move on to how to get started. Beginning with the basics, you’ll learn what you need to make your first strokes. You'll discover the best way to hold the pen and why it is necessary to grip it in such a manner. There are also tips for left-handed calligraphers, and solutions to the typical problems that newcomers face.

From these beginnings, the Calligraphy Diploma Course introduces you to modern calligraphy. This is a type of writing/art that is based on traditional calligraphy. It's a good introduction to getting a feel for the letters and forms that you'll focus on as you move on to more classic styles.

Foundational hand is an important style to have as part of your calligraphy repertoire. You’ll learn the basics of the construction of the letters in this style - moving from the easiest lettering to the most complex.

Based on the classical Latin alphabet, you’ll learn how to produce traditional Roman capital letterforms. You'll also see how to group different letters together. The origins of this script are outlined, along with why it is considered to be so important to a calligraphy skillset.

Building on your capabilities, the Calligraphy Diploma Course highlights the main characteristics of Italic script. It then guides you in implementing those characteristics letter by letter. You’ll also learn where Italic calligraphy originated and how its influence remains with us in contemporary writing.

You’ll learn a little about where Gothic script came from and why it came into being. From there, you’ll get a feel for the kinds of strokes that are needed to produce this lettering effectively. As you'll see, a ‘shape by shape’, rather than ‘letter by letter’, approach is needed.

Finishing with a flourish, the Calligraphy Diploma Course guides you through the basics of creating embellishments to plain script. These are known as flourishes. You’ll follow practical guidelines on the types of pen and nibs to use, as well as getting some ideas of where and how to add flourishes to your work.

But it doesn’t end there. There are certainly explanations of the art, history, and practical application of calligraphy. But this course also explains how to take your new skill from being an engaging hobby to a lucrative side or sole business.

You’ll learn the essentials for setting up your own business from a practical and legal standpoint. You'll also get help on figuring out the questions you need to ask yourself before you embark on this venture. You’ll discover how to go about finding clients and the best way to present your work to them.

By the end of this course you will:

  • Be skilled in four of the most important classical calligraphy scripts. These are Foundational Hand, Roman Script (Capitals), Italic Script, and Gothic Script.
  • Have learned the background to each script and how they originated.
  • Have the foundational skills for modern calligraphy and brush hand.
  • Understand the tools needed for beautiful calligraphic writing.
  • Be capable of confidently creating the thick and thin strokes of the letter.
  • Know the common problems that beset new calligraphers and have solutions to overcome them.
  • Be able to create gorgeous flourishes to enhance your writing and work.
  • Know what is needed to set up in business as a calligraphy artist.

Course Syllabus

What will I learn on the course?

Certified Course
Accredited Course
  • Introduction
  • Part 1: Definition of Calligraphy
  • Part 2: Calligraphy Across the World
  • Part 3: Classical Calligraphy vs ‘Modern Calligraphy’
  • Test Your Knowledge
  • Key Learning Points Exercise
  • Module 1 Assessment
  • Part 1: Important Items in Your Tool Kit
  • Part 2: Different Types of Pens
  • Part 3: A Number of Nibs
  • Part 4: Basic Inks
  • Test Your Knowledge
  • Key Learning Points Exercise
  • Module 2 Assessment
  • Part 1: Lights, Pen, Action!
  • Part 2: Practice Strokes
  • Part 3: Stock Your Library
  • Part 4: Tips for Left-Handed Calligraphers
  • Test Your Knowledge
  • Key Learning Points Exercise
  • Module 3 Assessment
  • Part 1: Faux Calligraphy
  • Part 2: Brush Lettering
  • Test Your Knowledge
  • Key Learning Points Exercise
  • Module 4 Assessment
  • Part 1: An Overview of Foundational Hand
  • Part 2: Ascending and Descending Letters
  • Part 3: Letters with Diagonal Lines
  • Part 4: The Most Difficult Letters
  • Test Your Knowledge
  • Key Learning Points Exercise
  • Module 5 Assessment
  • Part 1: An Overview of Roman Script
  • Part 2: Writing the Roman Alphabet
  • Part 3: Constructing the Letters
  • Test Your Knowledge
  • Key Learning Points Exercise
  • Module 6 Assessment
  • Part 1: An Overview of Italic Script
  • Part 2: Creating Italic Lettering
  • Test Your Knowledge
  • Key Learning Points Exercise
  • Module 7 Assessment
  • Part 1: Overview of Gothic Script
  • Part 2: Letters Using Vertical Lines
  • Part 3: Curved Letters
  • Test Your Knowledge
  • Key Learning Points Exercise
  • Module 8 Assessment
  • Part 1: Getting Started with Flourishing
  • Part 2: Techniques and Tips
  • Test Your Knowledge
  • Key Learning Points Exercise
  • Module 9 Assessment
  • Part 1: Business Considerations
  • Part 2: Creating Your Work
  • Part 3: How Much to Charge
  • Part 4: Finding Clients
  • Conclusion
  • Test Your Knowledge
  • Key Learning Points Exercise
  • Module 10 Assessment
Who Would Benefit from This Course?

Designed for the complete beginner and those whose wish to learn more about this art form, the Calligraphy Diploma Course is accessible to everyone. You will particularly enjoy the course if you find yourself wishing to cast off your tech-driven life (even if just for a little while) and fall in love with handcrafted, personalised artwork that may even become your next profession. Get away from the digital screen and get lost in the moment with calligraphy.

Calligraphy Diploma Course
Accreditations

The Calligraphy Diploma Course will take you up to 150 hours to complete, working from home. There is no time limit for completing this course, it can be studied in your own time at your own pace. This is a Level 3 course and will give you 150 CPD (Continued Professional Development) points.

Upon completion of your course assessments, you receive 2 certificates. A certificate from the Centre of Excellence and a CPD certificate displaying the number of CPD points earned from the course.

This course is endorsed by the Quality Licence Scheme. Therefore, upon successful completion of this course, learners can also receive a certificate of achievement from Quality Licence Scheme and a Learner Unit Summary, which lists the details of all the units the learner has completed as part of the course. (This certificate is optional and costs an additional £25).

The Quality Licence Scheme is part of the Skills and Education Group, a charitable organisation that unites education and skills-orientated organisations that share similar values and objectives. With more than 100 years of collective experience, the Skills and Education Group’s strategic partnerships create opportunities to inform, influence and represent the wider education and skills sector.

The Skills and Education Group also includes two nationally recognised awarding organisations; Skills and Education Group Awards and Skills and Education Group Access. Through their awarding organisations they have developed a reputation for providing high-quality qualifications and assessments for the education and skills sector. They are committed to helping employers, organisations and learners cultivate the relevant skills for learning, skills for employment, and skills for life.

Their knowledge and experience of working within the awarding sector enables them to work with training providers, through the Quality Licence Scheme, to help them develop high-quality courses and/or training programmes for the non-regulated market.

Grow with CoE Subscribe and save!
Grow with CoE Memberships Grow with CoE Memberships Grow with CoE Memberships
Get 12 courses with a HUGE 80% discount!
(Just US$32.83 per month - billed annually)
Grow members loved these great courses!
3K

Card Making Business Diploma Course

Diploma Course

Hobby & Craft Courses
19K

Digital Photography Diploma Course

Diploma Course

Hobby & Craft Courses
3K

Feng Shui Diploma Course

Diploma Course

Hobby & Craft Courses
3K

Jewellery Making Business Diploma Course

Diploma Course

Hobby & Craft Courses
6K

Wedding Planner Business Diploma Course

Diploma Course

Business, Marketing & PR Courses
1K

Symbology Diploma Course

Diploma Course

Psychic & Supernatural
2K

Cake Making Business Diploma Course

Diploma Course

Hobby & Craft Courses

0 / 7

A State of the Art
e-Learning Experience

We provide a state of the art online learning platform, accessible from anywhere, learning available 24/7.

  • Access Your Personalised Course Library

    View your courses in your online course library.

  • On-the-go Learning

    Learn on your mobile, tablet, laptop or via audio.

  • Join our thriving online community

    Over 1 million learners.

  • Lifetime access

    Learn in your own time at your own pace.

A State of the Art Learning Experience
Trustpilot
Don’t just take our word for it!
We have over 5,000 5-star
reviews on Trust Pilot!
Stop wasting time, effort, and money on mediocre courses. At Centre of Excellence, we provide the highest quality of courses to help you learn more effectively. Our goal is to ensure that you are always satisfied with your purchase. That's why we offer a 14 day money back guarantee for every course you buy with us. You have nothing to lose!
Trustpilot
The best quality online course provider…

The best quality online courses at the very best price. Really well done, the courses are easy to understand and you make the subjects really interesting. Staff are helpful and supportive. You are truly the centre of excellence!

Navid
Trustpilot
The CoE Learning Experience

What's not to love about learning with the CoE

The course modules are in-depth & easy to read/understand. Prior to carrying out the assessment you are able to consolidate your learning by completing the test your knowledge & bullet pointing the learning objectives. Further to this, once you have completed each assessment you receive feedback, and you receive feedback once you complete the course.

Any issues you may encounter, the team at COE are on hand and respond quickly & efficiently - double bonus, you have lifetime access to all the courses you complete, great to revisit & brush up on your knowledge & they have online support through their Facebook group.

Annie
Trustpilot
I really enjoyed this course

I really enjoyed this course. It was a lot more in depth and informative than I thought it would be.

I will definitely use the new knowledge and skills within my work.

Amy
Trustpilot
Excellent credited courses for everyone!

Desc: I have done over 15 courses with CoE already and I can only recommend them. Friendly customer support, great topics, very alternative and unique courses you'll hardly find anywhere else. Also a huge selection of different interests, there is something for everyone. Great discount codes running at all times! What started as a way to cope with COVID has become a true passion for me. Thank you CoE!

Katrin
Celebrating Your Success
Here at Centre of Excellence we are supremely proud to be at the heart of a vibrant community of hard-working students. The determination and enthusiasm of our students never ceases to impress us and there is nothing better than seeing our graduates go on to succeed in further education, work, business or just life in general!
Best Business Award
Best Business Award
This award is aimed at those that have gone
Shining Star Award
Shining Star Award
This award recognises those that have gone
Outstanding Therapist
Outstanding Therapist
Are you helping your clients to make positi
Entrepreneur Award
Entrepreneur Award
Drive, ambition and a mindset for success a
Achievement Award
Achievement Award
Have you gone on to really push the boundar
Contribution Award
Contribution Award
Have you helped to make a big difference to
Learner Of The Year
Learner Of The Year
Have you really pushed the boundaries with

Frequently Asked Questions

Below you’ll find the answers to the questions that we get asked the most regarding Centre of Excellence

There is no time limit for completing your course it can be studied in your own time at your own pace.

All of our courses vary in length but most of our courses will take you between 50 - 250 hours to complete. The length of this course can be found in the Accreditations section above.

Once purchased your course is located in your Learning Centre on our website. Please log in using the same email address that you used when you purchased your course.

You can purchase a printed copy of your course materials at the checkout or from within your Learning Centre at any time after purchasing your course.

This week's Top Sellers

Related News

Fairy Tales & Their Origins

Fairy Tales & Their Origins

Once upon a time, there existed a world where the historical and the fantastical blended seamlessly. This is the world of fairy tales.... Read More

Beekeeper Career Guide: Training, Hours, and Daily Work

Beekeeper Career Guide: Training, Hours, and Daily Work

Have you ever wondered about the life of a beekeeper? Perhaps you're considering a career amidst nature, surrounded by the gentle buzz... Read More

12 Powerful Gods and Goddesses in Celtic Mythology

12 Powerful Gods and Goddesses in Celtic Mythology

Celtic mythology offers a fascinating universe brimming with powerful deities, heroic exploits, and timeless tales of magic and might.... Read More

8 Essential Oils for Period Cramps

8 Essential Oils for Period Cramps

Period pain can be a real nuisance. It sneaks up once a month, bringing discomfort that ranges from mild annoyance to severe cramps th... Read More

Calligraphy Diploma Course
US$160.35
Calligraphy Diploma Course
Calligraphy Diploma Course
Trustpilot
Certified Course
Accredited Course
8K Users Enrolled
US$160.35