Calligraphy is an artistic and stylized form of writing or lettering. Those who practise calligraphy are called calligraphers. Calligraphers commonly use specific tools such as a pointed nib, a broad-edged nib or a brush to write these letters
Personal Competencies
• You are a creative person
• You pay attention to details
• You have interest in Fine Arts
Entry Pathway
1. Complete 10+2 in any stream
2. Complete a Bachelor's degree in any subject followed by a Master's degree (MA/MSc/MCom/MBA) in the same or related field
3. Complete a certificate course on calligraphy
Please check the duration of the course during enrolment
Where will you study?
Institutions offering basic, advanced level certificate courses in Calligraphy.
1. Indira Gandhi National Centre for Arts (IGNC.A), New Delhi
2. Calligraphy India, New Delhi
3. Achyut Pallav School of Calligraphy, Mumbai, Maharashtra
4. Sri Yogeshwari Institute of Handwriting, Bangaluru, Karnataka
5. Vikrant Karia Institute of Ari, Mumbai, Maharashtra
6. Calligraphy India, New Delhi
7. Santhwana Institute of Counselling and Psychotherapy, Kochi, Kerala
8. Kalabhumi Arts, Dwearka, New Delhi
9. Rajmudra Design Institute (RDA ), Pune, Maharashtra
10. New Learning Horizons, Nagpur, Maharashtra
Calligraphy can be learned through online and distance learning model
Fees
The approx. course fee ranges between INR 2,000- INR 25,000*
*These figures are estimated numbers and will vary from Institute to Institute
Scholarships & Loans
SCHOLARSHIPS
• National Scholarship Portal - Visit http://www.scholarships.gov.in. Under this portal there are Central Government schemes offered by different departments, UGC/AICTE Schemes and State Schemes*
• Visit http://www.buddy4study.com for details on available scholarships. This is a gateway to scholarships starting from Class XI.
• Scholarships are also available in the institutes themselves based on merit.
*(Availability of these scholarships can vary from time to time)
LOANS
• VidyaLakshmi, http://www.vidyalakshmi.co.in, is a portal for students seeking education loan. This portal has been developed under the guidance of the Department of Financial Services, (Ministry of Finance), Ministry of Education, Government of India and Indian Banks Association (IBA). Students can view, track the education loan applications on the website.
• Some states have student credit cards with low interest rates, for instance, West Bengal, Odisha, Bihar, etc.
• All banks give education loans.
Where will you work?
Places of Work: Graphic Design Firms, Educational Institutions, Wedding Planning Companies and Tattoo Studios among others.
Entrepreneurship: You can become a calligraphy instructor or start your own business or take up freelance projects.
Work Environment: It is a desk job. You will not handle a team. Local travel is not a part of the job profile. If you were to work for a company then you will have fixed work hours and irregular hours if you take become a freelancer, Companies usually work 5 to 6 days a week 8 to 9 hours every day.
Opportunities for work exist for differently abled in this field
Expected Growth Path
Junior Graphic Designer → Midweight Designer → Senior Designer → Art Director/Creative Director
Expected Income
The approx. salary of an Calligrapher ranges between INR 20,000-80,000* per month.
*These figures are taken from NCS and are indicative and subject to change.
Experts from the field
Simran Sahni is the founder of The Calligraphy Raven. She teaches calligraphy through workshops, online courses, and printable notes. She has taught more than 500 students to date. Sahni has a Bachelor's in Mechanical Engineering from Rajasthan Technical University, Kota. She started practising calligraphy since she was 15.*
CALLIGRAPHER
NCS Code: NA | AMM011• You are a creative person
• You pay attention to details
• You have interest in Fine Arts
1. Complete 10+2 in any stream
2. Complete a Bachelor's degree in any subject followed by a Master's degree (MA/MSc/MCom/MBA) in the same or related field
3. Complete a certificate course on calligraphy
Please check the duration of the course during enrolment
Institutions offering basic, advanced level certificate courses in Calligraphy.
1. Indira Gandhi National Centre for Arts (IGNC.A), New Delhi
2. Calligraphy India, New Delhi
3. Achyut Pallav School of Calligraphy, Mumbai, Maharashtra
4. Sri Yogeshwari Institute of Handwriting, Bangaluru, Karnataka
5. Vikrant Karia Institute of Ari, Mumbai, Maharashtra
6. Calligraphy India, New Delhi
7. Santhwana Institute of Counselling and Psychotherapy, Kochi, Kerala
8. Kalabhumi Arts, Dwearka, New Delhi
9. Rajmudra Design Institute (RDA ), Pune, Maharashtra
10. New Learning Horizons, Nagpur, Maharashtra
Calligraphy can be learned through online and distance learning model
The approx. course fee ranges between INR 2,000- INR 25,000*
*These figures are estimated numbers and will vary from Institute to Institute
SCHOLARSHIPS
• National Scholarship Portal - Visit http://www.scholarships.gov.in. Under this portal there are Central Government schemes offered by different departments, UGC/AICTE Schemes and State Schemes*
• Visit http://www.buddy4study.com for details on available scholarships. This is a gateway to scholarships starting from Class XI.
• Scholarships are also available in the institutes themselves based on merit.
*(Availability of these scholarships can vary from time to time)
LOANS
• VidyaLakshmi, http://www.vidyalakshmi.co.in, is a portal for students seeking education loan. This portal has been developed under the guidance of the Department of Financial Services, (Ministry of Finance), Ministry of Education, Government of India and Indian Banks Association (IBA). Students can view, track the education loan applications on the website.
• Some states have student credit cards with low interest rates, for instance, West Bengal, Odisha, Bihar, etc.
• All banks give education loans.
Places of Work: Graphic Design Firms, Educational Institutions, Wedding Planning Companies and Tattoo Studios among others.
Entrepreneurship: You can become a calligraphy instructor or start your own business or take up freelance projects.
Work Environment: It is a desk job. You will not handle a team. Local travel is not a part of the job profile. If you were to work for a company then you will have fixed work hours and irregular hours if you take become a freelancer, Companies usually work 5 to 6 days a week 8 to 9 hours every day.
Opportunities for work exist for differently abled in this field
Junior Graphic Designer → Midweight Designer → Senior Designer → Art Director/Creative Director
The approx. salary of an Calligrapher ranges between INR 20,000-80,000* per month.
Source: https://www.glassdoor.co.in/Salaries/character-artist-salary-SRCH_KO0,16.htm
*These figures are taken from NCS and are indicative and subject to change.
Experts from the field
Simran Sahni is the founder of The Calligraphy Raven. She teaches calligraphy through workshops, online courses, and printable notes. She has taught more than 500 students to date. Sahni has a Bachelor's in Mechanical Engineering from Rajasthan Technical University, Kota. She started practising calligraphy since she was 15.*
Source: https://thecalligraphyraven.com/author/simran_sahni/page/2/
*The above information is for training purposes only and will not be used for any commercial gains
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