LETTERING

ll.Basic Graphic
Introduction in Industrial Arts 1

JESSICA D. AUSTRIA
 OBJECTIVES
At the end of this lesson, the students are expected to:

A. define the Meaning of B. explain the C. differentiate the

Lettering Importance of Lettering Methods of Lettering
 Lettering
It is the process of forming letters, numerals, and
other characters use in technical drawing.
ORIGIN AND
DEVELOPMENT
OF LETTERS
Ancient egyptian hieroglyphics a
pictorgraphic system of communcating
information in terms of visual symbolic
Hieroglyphs are an ancient writing
style used by the ancient Egyptians to
record their history, achievements,
stories, and sacred texts. They are a
pictographic form of writing, meaning
that they are made up of small pictures
representing sounds. The word
hieroglyph comes from ancient Greek
meaning ‘sacred writing’.
 THREE METHODS OF LETTERING

Freehand Mechanical Modern

Lettering Lettering Drawing
 FREEHAND
LETTERING
Hand lettering, or just lettering, is
the art of drawing letters in any
style.
MECHANICAL
LETTERING
It is done with the aid of
tools, such as lettering guides,
templates, etc.
 Modern
Drawing
It is a type of lettering that was
done with computer-aided
software.
 S O F L E T T E R S
P AR T
na l a nd v e rt ical
· Stem - h ori zo
parts
- d ia g on a l p ar ts
· Sw a sh
e -c urv e p a rts
· Lob
 STYLE OF LETTERS

Gothic letters- these are letters that are simple, legible and with information
strokes.
Roman letters- these are letters that composed of thick and thin element.
Types: classic old roman - curved serif
Modern/ new roman straight serif
Italic letters- these are letters that are drawn in slanting 67. 5 - 75.5 degrees
inclination.
Text letters- these are letters that are most artistic.
Thank
you