Course Overview

This specialized training course is your comprehensive guide to mastering the art of digital Arabic typeface design from initial concept to final export, using the latest version of the Glyphs 3 software. The content is structured to take the trainee step-by-step through all stages of font creation, starting from understanding the theoretical basics of the Arabic script up to implementing advanced technical treatments.

What You Will Learn

The course focuses on equipping you with the practical skills needed to become a professional font designer, covering the following five key modules:

1. Setup and Structure: Familiarization with the Glyphs 3 interface, setting up the appropriate work environment for Arabic fonts, and adjusting the vertical and technical metrics of the project.
2. Precise Drawing: Learning the techniques for drawing core Arabic characters and pivotal shapes, and how to deduce and generate the various contextual alternates of the letters.
3. Component and Shape Organization: How to use Components to accelerate the building process and ensure consistency, and drawing numerals, punctuation marks, and important composite letters.
4. Mastering Spacing and Kerning: Excelling in the most crucial stages of font quality: **adjusting spacing** between all character shapes, and applying the **Kerning** technique to ensure perfect visual harmony.
5. Export and Readiness: Understanding different font formats (OTF, TTF, WOFF) and how to correctly export the final file from Glyphs 3.

Added Value and Learning Mechanism

Admission Requirements

To gain the maximum benefit from the course, the following are recommended:

• Background: Basic familiarity with a design software environment that handles vector graphics.
• Software: Installation of the **Glyphs 3** software (a trial version is available).
• Work Device: Viewing and application must be done on a **laptop or iPad**; as working with Glyphs requires a larger screen and practical application capabilities.