Photoshop Essentials
Want to bring your photos to life? This course introduces you to digital image editing using Adobe Photoshop. Through tutorials and projects, you'll learn how to retouch photos and manipulate images. Many of our creative computing courses offer a free Adobe Creative Cloud license for your home computer. Ask your tutor or email rbs@rhacc.ac.uk for details.
Adobe Photoshop - Saturday Intensive
Want to unlock your creative potential with Photoshop? This intensive Saturday course will help you explore the power of Adobe Photoshop CC through hands-on exercises. You'll build your knowledge and confidence in using this industry-standard program for design. This course is perfect for beginners and those looking to enhance their digital design skills.
Adobe InDesign - Saturday Intensive
Keen to learn Adobe InDesign? This intensive introductory course is perfect for grasping the basics of this industry-standard page layout software. You'll learn to use both text and images to create visual products like brochures, posters, and magazines. This course will give you the skills and confidence to design professional-looking documents.
Adobe Illustrator - Saturday Intensive
Want to create stunning graphics for your business, design projects or personal artwork? Adobe Illustrator is the industry-standard software for creating vector-based illustrations, logos and typography. This two-day intensive course will introduce you to the fundamentals of Illustrator, giving you the skills and confidence to bring your creative ideas to life. Whether you're interested in branding, interior design or simply expressing your artistic vision, this course is for you.
Prepare for Work in Graphic Design
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 create graphic design work to a brief, building a portfolio that showcases your abilities. This course is perfect for anyone looking to take their first steps into the world of graphic design.
FL3 Digital Marketing and Social Media - Access to HE
This course will develop your skills and knowledge in Digital Marketing and Social Media; a field that continues to grow year upon year and is relied upon by businesses around the world.
Access courses are designed to prepare you for university, and the the completion of this Level 3 diploma will give you the qualification required to do so. The course can also be used to support your entry into employment or into an apprenticeship within this field.
Many students progress onto their chosen field of study at university including pathways such as Digital Marketing, Marketing, Advertising, PR, Media and Communications, International Business and some progress into employment within Digital Marketing / Social Media or into an apprenticeship related to their course of study.
In 2023, access learners received offers from a range of universities, including from Sheffield, Bournemouth, St Mary s, Winchester, Nottingham Trent, Greenwich, Anglia Ruskin, Ravensbourne, Kingston, Westminster and Portsmouth.
FL3 Creative and Digital Media - Access to HE
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 plentiful in areas like photography, graphic design, film, media production and more. This Access to HE course prepares you for university, employment, or an apprenticeship in the creative industries.
Creative Web design with Wordpress
Want to build your own website but don't know where to start? This course gives you the practical and creative skills to build a website for a business or a personal portfolio. You'll learn to use Adobe Photoshop and WordPress, two powerful and widely used tools. This course is perfect for anyone looking to enhance their digital skills and create a professional online presence.
Graphic Design Essentials - Level 2 Award
This course may be delivered online - please see the course information box to confirm.
Are you looking to develop your graphic design skills? This Level 2 qualification introduces you to the world of graphic design, helping you understand its role and application. You'll learn how to research ideas and plan projects to meet graphic design briefs. This course is perfect for individuals seeking employment, freelancers needing design skills, or those planning to pursue higher education in the field.
Creative and Digital Media Skills - Taster
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 with Adobe Creative Cloud and complete a basic creative media project. This taster is designed for carers looking to develop new skills and explore potential career options.