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3 levels

Unit 1 — Proportion and Structure

Learn how Arabic calligraphy uses measurement systems such as the dot / Nuqtah and grid structure.

1.1

On the Dot

1.2

On the Grid

1.3

Lock It

3 levels

Unit 3 — Baseline Discipline

Learn how Arabic letters sit on different types of baselines and how alignment affects rhythm and control.

3.1

Take a Seat

3.2

Take a Hint

3.3

Hold the Line

3 levels

Unit 1 — Proportion and Structure

Learn how Arabic calligraphy uses measurement systems such as the dot / Nuqtah and grid structure.

1.1

On the Dot

1.2

On the Grid

1.3

Lock It

3 levels

Unit 2 — Pen Angle and Stroke Contrast

Learn how pen angle affects stroke contrast and how different scripts follow different contrast rules.

2.1

No Pressure

2.2

It’s Flat

2.3

No, Break It

3 levels

Unit 4 — Spacing and Rhythm

Learn how spacing controls readability, balance, and the emotional rhythm of Arabic calligraphy.

4.1

I Need Some Space

4.2

On a Break

4.3

Feel the Flow

3 levels

Unit 2 — Pen Angle and Stroke Contrast

Learn how pen angle affects stroke contrast and how different scripts follow different contrast rules.

2.1

No Pressure

2.2

It’s Flat

2.3

No, Break It

Calligraphy

30%

Master the fundamentals of classical letterforms through pen and ink practice.

Typography

10%

Master the fundamentals of classical letterforms through pen and ink practice.

3 levels

Unit 5 — Kerning

Build visual sensitivity to spacing and learn how spacing should respond to letter shapes, not only mathematical distance.

5.1

Awkward Neighbors

5.2

Mind the Gap

5.3

Kern It

3 levels

Unit 7 — Ligatures

Learn how Arabic letters connect, transform, and affect spacing inside words.

7.1

Handle with Care

7.2

Tie It Together

7.3

Between the Lines

3 levels

Unit 6 — Stroke Contrast and Weights

Learn how weight and contrast distribution affect the tone, clarity, and balance of Arabic type.

6.1

Weight Test

6.2

Hold Your Ground

6.3

Even It Out

3 levels

Unit 8 — Type Rhythm and Hierarchy

Learn how rhythm, size, balance, and hierarchy affect Arabic typographic compositions.

8.1

Keep the Beat

8.2

Set the Tone

8.3

Make It Read

Lettering

10%

Master the fundamentals of classical letterforms through pen and ink practice.

3 levels

Unit 9 — Controlling Proportion

Learn how proportion, scale, and balance create stronger expressive Arabic lettering.

9.1

Stretch It Right

9.2

Big Mood

9.3

Shape Control

3 levels

Unit 10 — Expression Through Type

Learn how lettering can communicate emotion through weight, rhythm, slant, and composition.

10.1

Say It Louder

10.2

Formal to Expressive

10.3

Push the Feeling

Build your lettering skills step by step