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 (IGNCA), New Delhi
2. Calligraphy India, New Delhi
3. Achyut Pallav School of Calligraphy, Mumbai
4. Sri Yogeshwari Institute of Handwriting - Bangalore
5. Vikrant Karia Institute of Art- Mumba
6. Calligraphy India - New Delhi (offers 3 months Calligraphy teacher training course )
7. Santhwana Institute of Counselling and Psychotherapy, Kochi
8. Kalabhumi Arts, Dwarka
9. Rajmudra Design Institute (RDA ), Pune
10. New Learning Horizons, Nagpur Calligraphy can be learned through online and distance learning mode.
Fees
The approx course fee ranges between INR 2,000- INR 25,000*
*(The above mentioned figures are approximate numbers. This 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 made available in institutes 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), Department of Higher Education (Ministry of Human Resource Development) and Indian Banks Association (IBA)
• 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 take 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.
Source: https://www.glassdoor.co.in/Salaries/character-artist-salary-SRCH_KO0,16.htm
*The figures 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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