Calligraphic, beautiful and artistic handwritten logotypes are a powerful branding tool. Create a branding logo, first ideating in analog, then creating digitally and applying to a final piece. Open to ages 16 and above. Course descriptionStart by experimenting with ink on paper before vectoring letters in Adobe Illustrator. Learn the elements and techniques of both vector and point structures to create a wordmark with authentic calligraphic flavoring. Logos are created in black and white and applied to a digital branding piece of each student’s choice. / Students will have access to the Adobe Creative Suite throughout the course.Open to students ages 16 and above. Review complete policies, including class cancellation policies, before completing your registration.Class meeting detailsThis online class is synchronous. Students will meet together online on Wednesdays from 6:30 p.m-8:30 p.m. CT using Google Meet for lectures, demonstrations, class discussions, exercises, time to ask questions and share resources, and work time. The instructor will hold office hours for 1 hour after each class meeting to answer questions and provide individualized feedback and guidance.PrerequisitesPrevious drawing experience is helpful, but not required. Previous experience with Adobe Illustrator is required. Example skills include the basic use of the pen tool, anchor points, and handles.Required materialsSupplies for first daypen or pencilnotebook or sketchbookAdditional Supplies needed throughout the coursesketching tools such as markers and pencilscalligraphy tools including pointed and broad nib pen tips, Pilot Parallel pens, Tombow or other brush pens, paintbrushesblack ink for dip pens (like semi or Pelican)eraserwhite-outscissorstape (artist tape or removable tape recommended)white non-bleeding sketch papertracing paperA complete materials list will be discussed at the first class meeting. Students should expect to spend approximately $25 on supplies in addition to course tuition.HardwareA computer capable of running Adobe Creative Cloud software, with internet access, a camera, and microphone for class meetings and to capture and upload work.Class resourcesThis class uses Adobe Creative Cloud and Canvas, MCAD’s learning management system. Please see the link for more information. Class savingsRegister on or before August 10 and save $25.Register for more than one class at a time and receive $25 off each additional class (same-day registrations only).Additional savings. Are you eligible?Questions?Contact MCAD Continuing Education at continuing_education@mcad.edu or call 612.874.3765. Register Title Non-credit Tuition $186.00 Student's Legal First Name Student's Legal Last Name Student Birthdate Month Month Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec Day Day 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 29 30 31 Year Year 1926 1927 1928 1929 1930 1931 1932 1933 1934 1935 1936 1937 1938 1939 1940 1941 1942 1943 1944 1945 1946 1947 1948 1949 1950 1951 1952 1953 1954 1955 1956 1957 1958 1959 1960 1961 1962 1963 1964 1965 1966 1967 1968 1969 1970 1971 1972 1973 1974 1975 1976 1977 1978 1979 1980 1981 1982 1983 1984 1985 1986 1987 1988 1989 1990 1991 1992 1993 1994 1995 1996 1997 1998 1999 2000 2001 2002 2003 2004 2005 2006 2007 2008 2009 2010 2011 2012 2013 2014 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 I agree to the following registration terms and conditions. Date: Wed, Oct 28, 2026 - Wed, Nov 18, 2026 Time: 6:30–8:30 p.m. CT Day(s) of the week: Wednesday Ages: Open to students ages 16 and above. Term: Fall 2026 Instructor: Michelle Webster Location: Online SKU: CSDE 3604 20 FA26 Prerequisites: Previous drawing experience is helpful, but not required. Previous experience with Adobe Illustrator is required. Example skills include the basic use of the pen tool, anchor points, and handles.