La geografía del trazo: de la exploración paleográfica histórica a la creatividad caligráfica from edX

Este curso refuerza el vínculo entre paleografía y caligrafía a través del concepto de exploración geográfica en la que en cada semana se aborda la enseñanza y el aprendizaje de diversos tipos de escritura aplicados a ámbitos que hicieron del manuscrito un elemento imprescindible de gobierno, administración, gestión y expresión. Toda esta dimensión histórica documental sirve de base para abordar procesos de creatividad caligráfica y de innovación en el diseño escriturario a partir de las influencias del pasado.

What you'll learn

Herramientas y métodos de identificación, análisis y transcripción de textos manuscritos.
Comprensión del contexto histórico en el que la administración y las instituciones históricas generaron documentos.
Identificación de los tipos de letra empleados en cada situación histórica: características y morfología.
Competencias en el uso de instrumentos de escritura.

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Learning objectives

Herramientas y métodos de identificación, análisis y transcripción de textos manuscritos.
Comprensión del contexto histórico en el que la administración y las instituciones históricas generaron documentos.

Identificación de los tipos de letra empleados en cada situación histórica: características y morfología.
Competencias en el uso de instrumentos de escritura.

Herramientas y métodos de identificación, análisis y transcripción de textos manuscritos.
Comprensión del contexto histórico en el que la administración y las instituciones históricas generaron documentos.
Identificación de los tipos de letra empleados en cada situación histórica: características y morfología.
Competencias en el uso de instrumentos de escritura.

Syllabus

Semana 1: Geografía del trazo: la cartografía y la escritura

Introducción y presentación del curso. Estudio de portulanos, cartas náuticas, planos y mapas en su relación con la caligrafía y el diseño gráfico. Identificación de letras específicas. G. Mercator y las escuelas cartográficas modernas. Conversatorios.

Semana 2: Oficinas en guerra: escritura y ejército

Principales tipologías documentales en la Historia de la administración militar. Visitas a archivos militares. Formación caligráfica en el ejército. Patrimonio documental de la Defensa. Conversatorios.

Semana 3: Todo por escrito: la administración judicial y la práctica manuscrita

Instituciones de justicia en la Historia de España. Funciones, estructuras, órganos y niveles de la impartición de justicia. Producción documental y principales tipologías. La escritura de procesos. Conversatorios.

Semana 4: Asuntos económicos y escritura del negocio

Instituciones públicas y empresa privada en la Historia de España. La escritura a mano en el gobierno económico. Letras específicas de la gestión económica. Conversatorios.

Semana 5: Expresividad y legibilidad: la creatividad caligráfica

Trazos libres pero inspirados. Estímulos visuales y creatividad caligráfica. Modelos históricos escriturarios y aplicaciones actuales. Escribir bien y mal. Procesos de comunicación de inspiración manuscrita en entornos publicitarios. Escrituras expuestas y rotulación.

Semana 6: Letras conocen letras: un ecosistema del trazo (epigrafía, paleografía, caligrafía, tipografía, grafología…)

Ecosistema gráfico final. Características formales y materiales. Del trazo al grafo. Grafemas, Multigrafismo, Poligrafismo y mezcla gráfica en la documentación histórica. Alógrafos y variantes. Visión holística de la escritura. Signos y firmas. Casos prácticos. Conversatorios.

Good to know

Know what's good

, what to watch for

, and possible dealbreakers

Evalúa la escritura manuscrita y caligrafía en diversos contextos históricos: gobierno, administración, gestión y expresión

Ofrece una perspectiva histórica sobre los documentos administrativos y judiciales, proporcionando un contexto claro para su análisis

Desarrolla habilidades en el uso de instrumentos de escritura, fomentando la creatividad caligráfica y la innovación en el diseño escriturario

Examina la conexión entre diferentes sistemas de escritura, como epigrafía, paleografía, caligrafía y tipografía

Requiere conocimientos previos en paleografía o caligrafía para aprovechar plenamente el contenido

Es impartido por instructores reconocidos en el campo, lo que garantiza conocimientos e información precisos

Activities

Be better prepared before your course. Deepen your understanding during and after it. Supplement your coursework and achieve mastery of the topics covered in La geografía del trazo: de la exploración paleográfica histórica a la creatividad caligráfica with these activities:

Creación: Caligrafía creativa basada en modelos históricos

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Desarrolla tu expresividad caligráfica y amplía tu comprensión de los usos creativos de la escritura manuscrita.

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Investiga diferentes modelos históricos de caligrafía.
Experimenta con diferentes instrumentos de escritura y técnicas caligráficas.
Crea una pieza caligráfica original inspirada en los modelos históricos estudiados.

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Career center

Learners who complete La geografía del trazo: de la exploración paleográfica histórica a la creatividad caligráfica will develop knowledge and skills that may be useful to these careers:

Paleographer

Paleographers study ancient and medieval handwriting. They use their knowledge to read and transcribe historical documents. Paleographers may work in a variety of settings, including libraries, archives, and museums. Regardless of their setting, paleographers play an important role in preserving and understanding the past. This course will provide you with the skills you need to become a paleographer. You will learn how to read and transcribe historical documents, and you will learn about the history of writing and the evolution of scripts and alphabets.

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Historian

Historians study the past. They may work in a variety of settings, including academia, museums, and archives. Regardless of their setting, historians help us to understand the past and its impact on the present. This course may help build a foundation for success in this role by teaching you how to read and transcribe historical documents. This is an important skill, as historians rely on primary sources to conduct their research.

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Calligrapher

A Calligrapher uses beautiful handwriting to create works of art. Often called upon for weddings, corporate events, or other special occasions, a calligrapher must be able to write in a variety of styles. This course will help you master a number of these styles, giving you the flexibility you need to pursue a range of projects.

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Forensic Document Examiner

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Archivist

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Museum curator

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Librarian

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Lawyer

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Cartographer

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Journalist

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Genealogist

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Writer

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Editor

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Teacher

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Cryptographer

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