3D Modelling and Rendering with Enscape 3D
This course will be delivered online.
Real-time rendering with Enscape allows you to digitally stage space in an almost photo-realistic environment. Learning this software which is a plugin to 3D modelling programs such as Sketchup enables you to visualize materials, furniture, fixtures and equipment Layouts in real time prior to installation.
3D Modelling Level 1 Award (OCNLR)
This is a Level 1 qualification and aims to develop introductory skills in the practices of 3D design and Modelling
This course provides an introduction to 3D modelling by covering key terms, planning techniques, production and presentation of 3D models.
The course is aimed at individual seeking employment and wishing to enhance their understanding, freelancers needing to produce basic 3D models for their own business/service or for those wishing to go into higher study.
Abstract Painting - All Levels
This course is designed for you to explore the power of line, colour and texture to develop your own abstract painting.
Be prepared to step out of your comfort zone, be challenged, be bold, and have fun!
Accounting - AAT Level 2 Foundation Certificate
This course is intended for someone who is about to launch a new career in accounts (or who has recently done so). This course covers basic bookkeeping and accounting, plus it introduces computerised bookkeeping principles, and some basic costing principles.
Accounting and Finance - Introduction
This course is for anyone who is interested in an introduction to small business acountancy.
It will introduce you to basic accounting principles, practices and terminology.
It can also be an introduction to accredited accountancy and book keeping courses.
You need to be willing to complete homework outside of the course to fully benefit from the course.
Acoustic Guitar Blues and Beyond Workshop
Your course will provide you with the skills, techniques and musical understanding to accompany songs, solo and expand in traditional blues forms and more contemporary styles, giving you a lot of one-to-one attention. This group can accommodate a wide range of levels and abilities and is very supportive of your learning while also presenting a wide range of challenges.
Acoustic Guitar Taster (Hillcroft Campus, Surbiton)
Have you always wanted to play guitar? Join us at Hillcroft in Surbiton to explore our new Tuesday music courses. This free taster will provide an opportunity to play some tunes in a creative and relaxed environment. The tasters are aimed at guitarists at all levels of beginner, post beginner and intermediate.
Acting and Performing Skills for Budding Actors
Is acting something you've always wanted to do, but never found the time for? Come and learn the fine art of self-discovery and reflection on life, through drama games and play. This course is designed to awaken your performance spirit, show you what's involved in being an actor and immerse you in a learning community of like-minded souls.
Adobe Illustrator - Saturday Intensive
This intensive introductory course is designed for those keen to grasp the basics of Adobe's industry-standard vector graphics software Illustrator CC. You will learn how to use Illustrator?s powerful brushes and other tools and effects to create the distinctive flat colour artwork used in comic strips and other illustrative graphics, graphs etc.
Adobe InDesign - Saturday Intensive
This intensive introductory course is designed for those keen to grasp the basics of Adobe's industry-standard page layout software Adobe InDesign. You will learn how to import images and combine them with edited text to produce single page publications such as posters or multi-page documents such as brochures or magazines.
Adobe Introduction to Animation with After Effects
This After Effects Course will give beginners new to After Effects CC the confidence to begin creating amazing motion graphics in a professional environment and produce smooth animation and special effects.
This course gives an introduction to the exciting world of motion graphics,
while emphasising its connection to the creative thought process.
Students will learn an introductory overview of After effects and some of the principles of good animation.
Adobe Photoshop - Saturday Intensive
Your course will explore the power and versatility of Adobe Photoshop CC in a series of practical exercises designed to build your knowledge and develop confidence in your creative ability to use this industry-standard image manipulation program for design purposes.
Adobe Premiere Pro - Introduction
An introductory course aimed at anyone interested in film editing.
Adult Social Care - Introduction (Hillcroft Campus, Surbiton)
This two day course is suitable for those who are undecided about a career in Adult Care and want to find out more about the work and what is involved in caring for adults either in residential or domiciliary care.
Advanced French Conversation
A wide range of topic areas will be covered at this level, including items of current interest, which will extend learners' vocabulary and use of some high frequency idiom. For example, discussing and debating current affairs, culture, history, arts, gastronomy, regional differences, traditions, cinema etc in a relaxed and interactive environment. Students will be asked to research their topics of interest and to give short interactive presentations to the class.
Advanced Scriptwriting Workshop
Ancient Greek Language and Civilisation
Aimed at complete beginners, this course will introduce you to the language and culture of Ancient Greece. You will learn to read Ancient Greek characters; using excerpts from famous authors and philosophers, you will discover the civilisation of Ancient Greece and its lasting influence on the modern world. You will also discuss the many Greek roots in the English vocabulary.
Android App Development - Introduction
This course will help you get started on creating your first working application: Android's version of 'Hello, world'. You'll learn the basics of Android programming, built in audio and video support, add graphics using 2D and 3D OpenGL, network with Web pages and store data with a SQLite database. Learn how to publish your application to the Android Market.
Animation - Adobe Animate for Beginners
This course provides an immersive introduction to 2D animation in Adobe Animate, a versatile and accessible animation software used by professional animators to create cartoons for films, TV shows, adverts, video games, streaming and social media content. You will learn the fundamentals of animation and how to apply them in Adobe Animate. By the end of the course, you will have a solid foundation in the basic tools and processes of creating animations in Adobe Animate.
Approaches to Counselling - CBT
This short course will introduce you to the key concepts and some of the therapeutic methods used in Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT). In order, to better understand how the different theories have been applied and have developed, this course will briefly cover the historical development of the relevant theories whilst allowing you opportunities to consider how some of the basic concepts can be applied for your own wellbeing.
Approaches to Counselling - Existential Therapy
This short course will introduce you to the key concepts and methods of Existential therapy and provide you with an overview of the insights of Existential philosophy. The course will also explore themes which continue to inform Existential approaches to therapy.
Approaches to Counselling - Jungian Theory (Hillcroft Campus, Surbiton)
Step into the fascinating world of symbols, dreams and archetypes as we explore Carl Jung's theory model in a very interactive, deeply experiential and highly thought-provoking way. Jung himself has been quoted with stating 'I am not what happened to me, I am what I choose to become' and this full-day workshop will give you an opportunity to delve deeper into that philosophical approach that puts the person at the centre of their autonomous and independent decisions.
Approaches to Counselling - Person-Centred
This short, introductory course introduces the underlying theory and concepts of the Humanistic, Person-Centred Approach to counselling. The course will be of particular interest to those interested in exploring the field of counselling or those who work with people in a volunteer capacity.
Approaches to Counselling - Psychodynamic
The Psychodynamic model works on the basis that our past informs our present, especially when it comes to our relationships with others. This short, introductory course aims at providing you with the basic underlying concepts of this model, as postulated by Sigmund Freud and is particularly beneficial to those interested in the field of counselling, education, as well as those working with people in a volunteer capacity.
Approaches to Counselling - Transactional Analysis Therapy
This introductory course to Transactional Analysis (TA) is for those interested in understanding human behaviour, communication and relationships.
You will examine the theory of TA, including the structure of personality; interpersonal transactions; the psychological games we play; and life scripts. You will have the opportunity to apply the theory to your own behaviour and the behaviour of others in your group.
The course will be particularly useful to you if you work in the helping professions, or in management or teaching. It will also be helpful to you if you are...
