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PhotoShop and Illustrator for Designers

at Richmond and Hillcroft Adult and Community College, Richmond · college

Level 1Stepping stonesAward10 weeksPart time£314

What the college says

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.

What you need to get on

To be eligible for this course you must be 19 or over on 31st August prior to the course start date. You will need to have enough English to understand instructions with some technical vocabulary. You will need to provide material that demonstrates techniques learned. You will need to communicate clearly with the tutor and participate in classroom discussions. Due to the intensity of this qualification-based course, you must have some prior experience in using graphic design software. You wil

How you are assessed

Entry level and Level 1 study, English and maths retakes, and supported programmes.

What this level means

A first step that builds towards Level 2.

Is it open to 16 to 18 year olds?

The provider describes this as being for learners aged 19 and over.

Where it runs

Start dates

  • 28 September 2026 · Richmond
  • 18 January 2027 · Richmond

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