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KHATTOGRAPHY: CONTEMPORARY ARABIC TYPOGRAPHY
Workshop leader: Huda Smitshuijzen AbiFares
Maximum number of participants: 12
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Introduction
  This workshop will introduce participants to the historical developments of Arabic typography. It will encourage participants to explore the use of Arabic type in contemporary graphic design through concise exercises and experiments. The participants will be able to develop their own visual expression using Arabic icons, images, color and typography to create relevant and contextually sensitive work that reflects the intricacies of local/Arabian visual culture.
  N.B. PARTICIPANTS SHOULD HAVE A BASIC KNOWLEDGE OF PHOTOSHOP AND ILLUSTRATOR

Schedule

Date
Time
Session
Saturday 31 May 2008
10.00 - 13.00
1
14.00 - 17.00
2

Fees

Tashkeel Members
Non members
Full Course
270 AED
330 AED
* Full course fee must be paid on registration

Materials
  Participants should bring an old magazine; all other required materials will be provided by Tashkeel.

Registration
Contact Tashkeel Administration on tashkeel.studio@gmail.com or call Tashkeel on 04-3363313 to register for the workshop.
*To secure a seat in the workshop full payment must be made to Tashkeel Administration.