Lettering Techniques

This course presents the procedures and techniques you will use in lettering. It provides the methods used in classifying letters and describes freehand lettering using several lettering tools. This course also identifies the various applications of mechanical, prepared, and computer generated lettering.

This course is part of our Drafting series.

Full illustrations and diagrams included.

Lessons:

- Introduction to Lettering
- Letter Classification
- Lettering Principles
- Use of Basic Strokes with Guidelines and a Grid
- Freehand Lettering Tools and Their Uses
- Pencils
- Techniques of Lettering Using Different Types of Pens
- Techniques of Lettering Using Different Types of Brushes and Felt Tip Markers
- Mechanical, Prepared, and Computer Generated Lettering Techniques
- Use and Application of Mechanical and Prepared Lettering
- Use and Application of Computer Generated Lettering Techniques