18 Courses

Our advanced Adobe Photoshop course has been developed especially for Photoshop users who want to harness the full potential of the programme. You will learn advanced techniques for replacing colour, professional image retouching methods and complex blending techniques for integrating textures. You will also discover power user keyboard shortcuts and the advantages of different techniques for masking complex objects, plus much more.

Designed with the experienced user in mind, this one day course offers those already familiar with Illustrator the chance to explore more of its complex creative options, and increase their productivity and output. Creating 3D type and shapes, advanced use of colour and bespoke brushes are just some of the advanced techniques you will learn for creating professional print and web-ready artwork.

Apple Final Cut Pro X is a revolutionary video editing application that makes it possible for beginners and seasoned professionals to achieve stunning results. This one day workshop introduces students to the primary feature set and functionality of Final Cut Pro X. Students will learn to perform a range of editing functions while familiarising themselves with the user interface.

This HTML course will provide you with an easy to follow, hands-on introduction to HTML and CSS, the basic coding languages which drive the internet. Participants will learn how to create an attractive and well-structured web page using basic HTML and CSS. This workshop is highly recommended for anyone wishing to learn how to create websites and also for people who already use applications such as Dreamweaver or WordPress and need more control over their web output.

This beginner's WordPress course will enable you to create your own website using the world's favourite content management system. The user friendly web based software enables you to quickly and easily get your website up and running. This one day course will teach you how to write, edit and manage your WordPress site and also to use image, audio and video content. Whether you are seeking to learn WordPress for your own personal posts or for business and marketing purposes this course will get you up and running right away.

Adobe Dreamweaver is an industry leading web design and HTML editor software. First-time Dreamweaver users may feel overwhelmed by the amount of options, panels and menus across the interface, but our Dreamweaver course will quickly familiarise you with the layout giving you access to advanced controls over CSS elements, and the ability to view how a webpage will look when displayed on different size device screens. Our one day Adobe Dreamweaver course will enable you to build and manage professional, well designed and standards compliant websites using the software. HTML and CSS concepts are covered.

Adobe After Effects is recognised as an essential tool for motion graphics and visual effects. Our introductory Adobe After Effects course is designed for those new to post-production techniques, and would like to get the most from this immensely powerful application. Whether you are a motion graphics designer, a web designer, rich media artist or broadcast video editor, this course covers all the techniques you need to successfully start using, or significantly improve your command over, Adobe After Effects.

This is an incredibly practical programme which has been developed to enable participants to improve their memory skills. The session focuses on specific techniques that can be used to improve retention of information. It also introduces the principles of mind-mapping By the end of this programme participants will be able to: Explain how our brain processes and stores information Describe the difference between short-term and long-term memory Use specific techniques to improve retention Explain the principles of mind mapping Be able to use mind maps to plan and order information Each participant, no matter how poor they believe their memory to be, will by the close of the session have learnt techniques that enable them to memorise 53 items in a prescriptive order - a massive boost to their confidence in their memory skills. 1 An introduction to the brain's functions Introductory brain-training How the brain works Left / right brain function Short-term and long-term memory Barriers to a good memory 2 Memory techniques Tips and techniques for improving memory Basic word association Chaining and linking Touchstone techniques Use of mnemonics Memory hooks Remembering names 3 Maximising memory Minimising barriers The importance of sleep and diet Supplements which may affect memory 4 Mind-mapping Purpose and principles Creating a mind map Use of colour to delight the eye and tickle the brain How to use the output from a map