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Adobe Photoshop, Illustrator and InDesign - Beginner/Mixed Level

Course Description

This course is about learning all the basics of how to use Adobe Illustrator and Photoshop, two of the main programs used by graphic designers for print. Gain experience with the software and learn how they can be integrated into your projects whilst you explore a variety of design techniques and concepts. The course is taught on Apple Macs but skills learnt can be applied to Windows PCs.

Location: Camden

Course Requirements

You need no previous experience of the software to attend this course. It will be an advantage if you have some computer experience. The course will be taught on Macs and part of the teaching will be to help you better understand and navigate MACOSX. You will also need to complete an individual learning plan.

Course Content

The course will cover the fundamentals of Photoshop and Illustrator with a focus on drawing and painting in the applications. We will use Photoshop to explore the painting and drawing tools and techniques to create illustrations. We will use Illustrator to create vector drawings through tracing and exploring colour and pattern. We will also cover how the applications work together and saving and exporting work to different file formats.

Teaching and Learning Methods

You will learn through, practical activities, group exercises and peer assessment, listening and analysis, demonstration and discussion, use of supporting online materials, individual practice, use of ILT and continuous assessment. There is no homework associated with the sessions but please do discuss extension activities with your tutor.

Assessment

You will be continually assessed through your practical activities and will receive feedback in a variety of ways such as peer assessment, verbal and written feedback from your teacher. This is a non-accredited course but a certificate of completion can be provided by the College on request.

Next Steps and Progression

Once you have completed the course, you may choose to enrol on a further term in this subject or another subject. Advice and Guidance for all further study is available from the Curriculum Manager by request.

Additional Information

For more information, please contact the Learner Services Team via Live Chat or on 020 7255 4700 or email LearnerServices@wmcollege.ac.uk.

Additional Learning Support

Teachers are supported to ensure their materials are inclusive to meet all learners needs. Provision of assistive equipment is available and access support can be provided through reasonable adjustments, subject to an assessment by the ALS team and/or the Disability Officer. Digital Learning support is available in the Learning Centre at our Camden site. Careers advice and guidance is also available to all learners.

Additional Costs

WM College is able to provide financial support with course fees and you may be eligible based on prior qualifications, if you are on a low income or on benefits. For more information and to find out if you are eligible, go to the Fees & Finance page on our website or contact the Learner Services team via Live Chat or on 020 7255 4700.
CAMDEN
44 Crowndale Road
NW1 1TR
Tel: 020 7255 4700
Email: learnerservices@wmcollege.ac.uk
KENTISH TOWN
7 Leighton Place
NW5 2QL
Tel: 020 7241 8572
Email: learnerservices@wmcollege.ac.uk