Intro to Devanagari
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Explore the wonders of Devanagari letterforms. From hand-painted signs to modern printed letters, discover the rich typographic tradition of South Asia as expressed through the Devanagari script.
Students begin by learning about the structure and evolution of the script, and then experiment with making their own Devanagari letterforms through prompts and weekly assignments. Individualized feedback helps students improve the quality of their letters, but also develop their own ability to critically analyze Devanagari forms. The final weeks are devoted to understanding what is involved in making a Devanagari typeface — from initial idea, to Béziers, to an overview of the programming involved. By the end of the course, students will have a holistic overview of the Devanagari script and a foundation for creating their own Devanagari typeface.
Understanding of the construction and proportions of Devanagari letterforms
A visual survey of the past, present, and future of Devanagari letterforms
Creating new styles for Devanagari letterforms through several exercises
Introduction to drawing a Devanagari typeface in a font editor
Creating a brief for a new typeface project
Looking at how the script functions and the rendering of Devanagari in text input tools.
