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| Course Code | Course Name | Course Type | Credit Units | Practical Units | Theoretical Units | Course prerequisites |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
ART 313 | ARABIC CALLIGRAPHY | Plan Course | 3 | 6 | 0 |
Course Description
This course offers practical study of the principal styles of Arabic calligraphy. Students analyze letterforms in their different positional forms and practice organizing Arabic letters into aesthetic compositions as sources of ornament and visual expression. The course emphasizes the aesthetic values of Arabic scripts and their role in developing creative ability, while introducing Ruq'ah, Naskh, Kufic, Diwani, and other styles, together with the proper use of calligraphic tools.