Calligraphy - Intermediate - Sydney Course

We offer training in face to face and/or online learning formats.

• Please see scheduled class for delivery format.
• Online classes delivered via livestream video over Zoom.

This course is for calligraphy students who have completed a Calligraphy Introductory course and wish to learn more and improve their skills.

You will be able to extend your calligraphic knowledge by working on projects and scripts of your own choice. This Intermediate Calligraphy course is also suited to you if you have not done calligraphy for some time and are looking for a refresher course.

As well as a revision of pen skills, this calligraphy course explores advanced script writing techniques, nib and line relationships and layout/design. Our expert tutor will help you formulate ideas for your calligraphy project.

Macquarie Community College operates from a range of venues across Northern and Western Sydney. We have campuses in Blacktown, Carlingford, Chatswood, Epping, Mt Druitt, Richmond, and Ryde. Enrol now!

Course Outline

This course involves a combination of demonstration and practical work.

• Discussion of possible projects, scripts and relevant historical background;
• Revision of pen skills;
• Advanced script writing techniques;
• Formulation of ideas for projects;
• Script writing practice;
• Creation of a variety of relevant layouts and designs;
• Nib and line relationship exploration and interlinear spacing;
• Decoration of letterforms, use of colour and flourishing, where applicable;
• Completion of a calligraphy project of your own choice.

Course Outcome

• By the end of the course you will be able to apply more advanced techniques to a calligraphy script and use them, together with a suitable layout design, to produce a finished product.

What to Bring

• Basic calligraphic equipment. Any extra equipment needed for particular projects will be discussed during the term.

Prerequisite: Essential

• This level is for students who have completed an introductory course in calligraphy. It is also suitable for students who have not done calligraphy for some time and are looking for a refresher course.

Important Information

Please note: You will need access to the internet and a smartphone, tablet, computer or laptop in order to participate in the livestream video classes.

Delivery Mode

• We offer training in face to face and/or online learning formats.
• To check the delivery mode of the course you are interested in please view the class timetable.

Classroom based: experienced and engaging trainers will take you through the course material face to face.

Classroom based learning for this course includes:

• Scheduled class times and sessions
• Interaction with your trainer and other students

Please note: Government COVID-19 regulations and recommendations, including appropriate social distancing measures, hand washing and other hygiene protocols will be in place at all times and may result in course delivery changes.

Remote learning: experienced and engaging trainers will take you through the course material via interactive livestream video classes online.

Remote learning for this course includes:

• Scheduled class times and sessions
• Livestream video classes online
• Interaction with your trainer and other students during livestream video sessions

Please note: You will need access to the internet and a smartphone, tablet, computer or laptop in order to participate in the livestream video classes.

Macquarie Community College operates from a range of venues across Northern and Western Sydney. We have campuses in Blacktown, Carlingford, Chatswood, Epping, Mt Druitt, Richmond, and Ryde. Enrol now!