Career in Calligraphy Takes a New Twist in the Digital Age!
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Science can get along with talent, but art requires genius.
It takes both rain and sunshine to make a rainbow.
Every dew drop and raindrop had a whole heaven within it.
The presentation of different characters or fonts, as we know it, have originated from the unique art form of Calligraphy, which involves writing ‘words' in various creative ways. Whether it is proclamations, invitations, greeting cards or logo designs, Calligraphy adds an interesting twist to the art of writing. Beautifully lettered quotations, wallpapers, and wedding cards look interesting. Perhaps, you have experimented with different fonts while using Microsoft Word or PowerPoint too. All these extremely beautiful writings come out of the nibs of a calligraphist. A career in Calligraphy might be a bit offbeat but it is not off-the-mark when it comes to find relevant job opportunities.
Calligraphy Career Opportunities:
1. Wedding invitation cards are one of the biggest clients of calligraphy services. From the design page with shlokas on it to the wedding ceremony details inside and to the names and addresses on the envelopes, calligraphers can do wonders with their skills. You can work as a freelancer, start your own calligraphy business, or look for a career in calligraphy at print shops, publishing houses, and wedding planners. Besides wedding cards, your calligraphy portfolio can include samples of business cards, birthday cards, party invitation cards and even the name cards to place on the table or seats for guests in an event or party.
2.Logo designs might look small but play a big role in brand image and identity. Calligraphers play a significant role in coming up with logo designs and brand imaging. Hoarding designs, making signboards, graphic designing such as desktop wallpapers, and packaging designs use calligraphy as well.
3. Manuscript design, typeface or font design, illustrations, and fine arts (whether it is pen-based or computer-based) has not lost its sheen with the evolution of digital age. In fact, the art of calligraphy which has existed for centuries now and has a rich heritage of its own has now been dusted by digital media and made glossier than ever.
Calligraphy Education and Training:
Calligraphy is a skill that has to be practiced daily, honed and perfected diligently, with as much passion as music. Like music, you have to learn the techniques, methods, styles, strokes, and scripts but the creativity, the talent, and the passion for the art form has to be innate. If you are in love with motifs, symbols, and images and have a good sense of aesthetics and artistic balance, you are all set to pursue a career in Calligraphy.
Besides several short-term and long-term calligraphy courses being offered online, you can look for related courses offered by private and government institutes such as:
- Indira Gandhi National Centre for Arts (IGNCA), New Delhi
- Calligraphy India, New Delhi
- Achyut Pallav School of Calligraphy, Mumbai
Besides, knowledge about digital media, designing software, and good interpersonal skills can help you in becoming a successful calligrapher too. If you are planning to go abroad, you may go for a foundation certification course in Calligraphy at The University of Sunderland, UK.
If you are interested in a career in Calligraphy and want to know more about it, discuss it with your peers and education experts in the interesting discussion on Calligraphy going on Shiksha forum.
Source: Ruchi Shrimali (Shiksha Team)
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