Introduction to Handwriting & its Importance
Introduction to Handwriting & its Importance
Clear, legible handwriting skills are necessary from early childhood to adulthood for a variety of reasons. Be it for boosting grades or sitting for a job exam, good handwriting can help gain confidence and lead a successful life. The brain engages differently when we write something by hand as opposed to typing it on a keyboard or by touching a screen. Studies show that writing improves memory; students retain learning better when working with new ideas through handwriting instead of typing.
For some it is purely an art form, and the neatness and accuracy of the presentation is the main focus. For others, it needs to be a functional tool which allows them to put ideas on to paper, effortlessly and fast. For all of us, there are times when we need handwriting for one purpose or the other. Our handwriting is very personal, a part of our self-image and an expression of our personality, just as the way we dress and present ourselves. We all have a view on how our handwriting appears to others and would sometimes like that image to be different!
Handwriting originates in the brain, when a mental picture of letters and words is formed. The brain then sends this mental picture, in the form of signals, to the arm and hand, through the muscles and nervous system.
When a person writes something, it is their hand that does the writing, but their brain that dictates how to write the letters. Handwriting is communicating through the act of writing information by hand.
They are several basic brain processes involved in handwriting. The proper focusing of the eyes requires integration between the two hemispheres of the brain. Writing neatly and creating the magic of handwriting on paper, is a fine motor activity which requires good hand eye coordination and good fine motor skill. Binocular teaming is the ability of both eyes to work together to provide accurate information to the brain. All forms of writing increase the left brain’s dominance over the right-an alphabet being the most abstract form of writing, enhances left-brain values the most. Cursive handwriting activates the Beta waves in the brain. (i.e. active waves, working waves, creative waves)
SCRIPT ART is a Handwriting Improvement Certified Program of Crossroads, where the focus is to help the individual understand the importance of handwriting as well as the technicalities, as the need for technical assistance for correcting handwriting has become important. Handwriting involves linguistic, cognitive, perceptual and motor components, all of which have to be coordinated into an integrated fashion. We teach you how to improve accuracy in writing i.e. size & shape,formations, right spacing, speed, sitting posture, holding of pen or pencil, creating & joining fonts.
Age Group : 1st Grade and above
On an average 30 hours are required for handwriting improvement. This can also go beyond 30 hours for some children but the results are guaranteed. The classes are taken 6 days a week
What is Calligraphy?
Calligraphy is a visual art related to writing. It is the design and execution of lettering with a broad tip instrument, dip pen, or brush, among other writing instruments. Contemporary calligraphic practice can be defined as, "the art of giving form to signs in an expressive, harmonious, and skillful manner".
Calligraphy is derived from two Greek words – “kalli” meaning beautiful and “graphia” meaning writing.
Calligraphy is the art of the written text. But it is more important than decorative writing. It is an art. Confucius opined that it was one of the ‘six arts’ every gentleman needs to learn to become accomplished.
Handwriting is important for expression of thoughts, feelings, opinions, and so on. For a student, quick and legible handwriting is a pre-requisite. But it is not the same as calligraphy. Calligraphy aims to take handwriting to the next level.
Modern calligraphy ranges from functional inscriptions and designs to fine-art pieces where the letters may or may not be readable.Classical calligraphy differs from typography and non-classical hand-lettering, though a calligrapher may practice both.
Age Group : 9 year and above