Correspondence Courses

YEAR ONE This introductory course places emphasis on "eye training", enabling the student to correctly identify, assess and interpret all the movements within a sample of handwriting. These interpretations are then put together into an accurate report. Each lesson consists of a set of notes and an assignment to be completed and returned for marking. A variety of worksheets and handwriting samples will be provided as appropriate.

Lessons: Introduction and brief history. First impressions. Copybook styles The symbolism of space - slant The symbolism of space - size and zones Pressure Regularity Degree of connection Forms of connection I Forms of connection II Width and narrowness, fullness and leanness Assessing speed Symbolism of space revisited: Overall layout and margins Spacing of lines, words and letters Form standard, originality Tension, left and right tendencies Rhythm and Harmony Self esteem, personal pronoun, signature, capitals A miscellany of strokes Dominant, secondary and miscellaneous movements Compiling sections of the report Examination requirements - The final report