Garden Design - Introduction
Are you interested in designing your own garden? This short course explores the exciting opportunities and challenges of garden design. You'll develop your creative skills and learn to maximise even the smallest spaces using planting and design techniques. This course is perfect for anyone wanting to transform their outdoor area.
Introduction to UI and UX with Figma
Want to learn how to design user-friendly digital experiences? In this course, you’ll learn how to work as a UX Designer using Figma, a versatile design tool. Figma allows designers and teams to create, prototype and collaborate on various projects, including websites, mobile applications and other digital products and experiences. This course is for anyone interested in UI/UX design and wants to gain practical skills using a leading industry tool.
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.
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.
Seasonal Gardening What and When to Plant
New to gardening? Wondering what to do in your garden throughout the year? Whether you love flowers, vegetables, or shrubs, this workshop series can help you get started or improve your gardening skills. You'll gain practical knowledge to make your garden even better. This course is perfect for beginners and experienced gardeners alike.
Mosaic Beginners
Want to create your own beautiful mosaic artwork? In this 5-week course, you'll learn the essential design skills. This course is perfect for beginners and those with some experience who want to improve their skills. You'll gain hands-on experience, personalised guidance, and the confidence to bring your unique designs to life.
SketchUp for Designers
This course will be delivered online.
Want to bring your design ideas to life in 3D? This course introduces you to Sketch-Up, a free and easy-to-learn 3D modelling software. It's perfect for interior designers, architects, garden designers, set designers and anyone passionate about visualising 3D spaces. You'll gain the skills to create and present your designs with confidence.
Introduction to Graphic Design with Canva
Want to explore your creative side and learn how to design eye-catching graphics? This introductory course will help you develop your skills in creative design and image editing, focusing on the popular platform Canva. Whether you want to create stunning social media posts, design professional marketing materials, or simply express your creativity, this course is for you. You'll gain the skills and confidence to bring your ideas to life.
PhotoShop and Illustrator for Designers
This course will teach you essential skills in image manipulation and production of media incorporating text, shapes and images.
You will learn to use Adobe PhotoShop to edit and manipulate images and save in different formats for use in various media.
You will learn to use Adobe Illustrator to work with shapes and text to make flyers, social media content and other design projects.
This course has a graphic design focus and you will learn to research and plan for a project and present your work. You will gain an OCN level 1 award in Creative and Digital Media.
Interior Design - Intermediate
Following on from Interior Design - Introduction, this shorter course offers the opportunity to work through your own interior design project with the support of your tutor, putting into practice the techniques and knowledge you have gained on the prevous introductory course.
If you do not have a project the tutor will set one adapted to your area of interest.
