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 Not Yet Open for Registration Registration opens July 27. 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.