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Graphic Design & Adobe Courses

Bring your creative ideas to life digitally

Explore practical graphic design and Adobe courses designed to help you develop creative and technical skills, build your portfolio, and create professional-quality work – whether you’re a beginner or looking to take your design skills further.

Why study graphic design & Adobe at RHACC?

• Located just a 2-minute walk from Richmond station and the high street
• Industry-standard Adobe software and digital tools
• Adult-only college with small class sizes
• Beginner to advanced courses
• Learn Photoshop, Illustrator and digital design techniques
• Welcoming creative community

Explore Our Graphic Design & Adobe Courses Below & Start Creating – Enrol or Apply Online

Graphic Design & Adobe Courses

RHACC graphic design and Adobe courses help you build confidence and develop creative digital skills in a supportive, hands-on learning environment
Adobe Express and Adobe Firefly
Start Date: Monday, 2nd November 2026
End Date: Monday, 14th December 2026
Time: 10am-1:30pm Mon
Duration: 7 weeks
Level: Entry
Cost: £128 / Free
A practical, hands-on course teaching students how to use Adobe Express and integrated AI tools to create professional visual content for social media, branding, marketing, and personal projects.
Adobe Introduction to Animation with After Effects
Start Date: Wednesday, 20th January 2027
Plus 1 alternative start date
End Date: Wednesday, 31st March 2027
Time: 6:30pm-9pm Wed
Duration: 10 weeks
Level: 2
Cost: £152 / Free
Bring your ideas to life with animation, movement, sound and visual effects using Adobe After Effects, the industry-standard software for animation and motion graphics. This practical beginner-friendly course is designed for anyone interested in...
Adobe Premiere Pro – Introduction
Start Date: Monday, 14th September 2026
Plus 2 alternative start dates
End Date: Monday, 2nd November 2026
Time: 6pm-9pm Mon
Duration: 7 weeks
Level: 1
Cost: £196 / Free
Interested in film editing? This introductory course is for you! Whether you're a complete beginner or have some experience, this course will equip you with the skills to confidently edit videos using Adobe Premiere Pro. You'll gain practical skills...
Adobe Premiere Pro Intermediate: Video Editing Project
Start Date: Thursday, 21st January 2027
Plus 1 alternative start date
End Date: Thursday, 25th March 2027
Time: 6:40pm-9pm Thu
Duration: 9 weeks
Level: 2
Cost: £196 / £137
Want to take your video editing skills to the next level? This intermediate course explores the post-production workflow and processes involved in editing a video project in Adobe Premiere Pro. You'll improve your confidence and gain a better...
Advanced Practice – Film and Video
Start Date: Friday, 15th January 2027
End Date: Friday, 21st May 2027
Time: 3:30pm-5:30pm Fri
Duration: 15 weeks
Level: 2
Cost: £224
Are you a self-motivated filmmaker looking to take your skills to the next level? This course offers the opportunity to expand your technique and visual language skills and understanding through thematic exploration and individual projects. You'll...
Advanced Practice in Graphic Design
Start Date: Wednesday, 21st April 2027
End Date: Wednesday, 30th June 2027
Time: 10am-2:30pm Wed
Duration: 10 weeks
Level: 4
Cost: £419 / £293
Are you looking to build a graphic design portfolio for job or course applications? This course is designed to equip you with the practical and theoretical skills needed to thrive in the creative industries. You'll learn how to research, plan and...
AI Essentials
Start Date: Tuesday, 6th October 2026
Plus 2 alternative start dates
End Date: Tuesday, 17th November 2026
Time: 12:30pm-2:30pm Tue
Duration: 6 weeks
Level: Non Accredited
Cost: £112 / £78
This course provides a practical introduction to the world of Artificial Intelligence (AI). You will explore key concepts, tools, and ethical considerations, and gain hands-on experience with popular AI applications such as chatbots and image...
AutoCad for Interior Designers Introduction
Start Date: Monday, 12th October 2026
End Date: Monday, 15th March 2027
Time: 6:30pm-9:30pm Mon
Duration: 16 weeks
Level: 1
Cost: £363 / Free
Want to create professional, to-scale drawings for interior design? This introductory AutoCAD course teaches you the essential 2D drawing techniques used in architecture and interior design. You'll learn how to use AutoCAD to produce original...
Certificate in AI Programming with Python-Level 3
Start Date: Tuesday, 12th January 2027
End Date: Tuesday, 20th July 2027
Time: 10am-3:30pm Tue
Duration: 24 weeks
Level: 3
Cost: £1793 / Free
**This course remains for applications. This Level 3 qualification provides learners with the skills and knowledge to develop AI solutions using Python. It covers Python programming fundamentals, essential libraries for AI, version control, and the...
Creative and Digital Media – Access to HE
Start Date: Thursday, 1st October 2026
End Date: Friday, 9th July 2027
Time: 10am-5:30pm Thu, 10am-5:30pm Fri
Duration: 33 weeks
Level: 3
Cost: £3755 / Free
Are you passionate about creative media and looking to take the next step? This course develops your practical and theoretical skills in the exciting world of Creative and Digital Media. With the UK creative sector booming, job opportunities are...
Creative and Digital Media Skills – Taster
Start Date: Thursday, 17th September 2026
Plus 2 alternative start dates
Time: 10am-12pm Thu
Duration: 1 day
Level: Entry
Cost: £26 / £18
Would you like to explore a career in Creative and Digital Media? This taster session is the perfect place to start! We'll introduce you to the exciting world of creative media, covering courses and career pathways. You'll get hands-on experience...
Creative Film Week (Intensive)
Start Date: Monday, 20th July 2026
Plus 1 alternative start date
Time: 10am-5pm Mon, 10am-5pm Tue, 10am-5pm Wed, 10am-5pm Thu, 10am-5pm Fri
Duration: 5 days
Level: 2
Cost: £300
Develop your filmmaking skills in an intensive, hands-on, and creative environment. This course introduces the essential techniques used in professional film production, from developing compelling story ideas and visual narratives to filming and...