When & Where

Quick Facts

  • Availability Late starts accepted
  • Tutor Lorenzo Andreani
  • Course Code W23CRSA05A
  • Suitable For 19 year olds and up are permitted on this course

What you will learn

A course tailored for artists and designers seeking to hone their craft. Across five engaging lessons for a total of 15 hours, you'll delve into the indispensable tools and techniques of Adobe Photoshop and Illustrator, perfectly suited for creative minds. In Adobe Photoshop, grasp the fundamentals of image editing, retouching, and composition alongside essential graphic design principles. Seamlessly transition to Adobe Illustrator to explore vector graphics, illustration, and foundational design concepts. Whether you're a seasoned artist or designer looking to expand your digital skill set or an aspiring creative venturing into this exciting realm for the first time, Stage 1 offers an ideal entry point. Unleash your creativity and unlock the full potential of Adobe Photoshop and Illustrator in this dynamic exploration of digital graphic design. Join us and discover why this course is a must for artists and designers alike.

Learning Outcomes

By the end of this course, you will be able to:

  • Understand how to use basic tools in Photoshop and Illustrator.
  • Creating and editing documents.
  • Understanding of how to apply and use your new skills to your creative work.

Class format and activities

Classes will be delivered in C22 a digital classroom at the Waterloo site, typical activities will include: Whole group teaching, Practical exercises, Demonstrations, 1-1 Support and guidance.

Entry requirements

None – Beginners welcome no previous knowledge is required.

What you need to know before you enrol

To get the most from this course excellent attendance and punctuality are required from all students.

What you need

Pen and notebook.

What you can do next

Stage 2: Advanced Adobe Photoshop and Illustrator Techniques for Artist, Designers and Makers.