Mac OS X

In this module, you will learn a number of basic skills that will provide a good foundation for using Mac OS X in your everyday work.

Photoshop - industry standard imaging

Level 1: work with tools and features to edit images using Adobe® Photoshop® CS4. Save images in the web, print, and PDF formats as well as working with multiple layers and selections.

Level 2: advanced tools and features available in Adobe® Photoshop® CS4 to enhance your ability to create accurate masks and image effects, retouch images, automate repetitive tasks and create special effects. Use the video tools available in Adobe Photoshop to edit video files.

Illustrator - industry standard drawing

Level 1: create logos and other illustrations from first principles using lines, curves and geometric shapes.

Level 2: create complex, robust illustrations that go beyond those you created using the tools you acquired at Level 1. Also learn how to prepare Illustrator files for printed media and for the web without errors or colour mismatches.

QuarkXPress - industry standard publishing

Level 1: use QuarkXPress® to lay out professional quality single and multiple-page documents that include text and graphics, and are designed for professional printing and publication.

Level 2: build on your existing skills to learn some of the more advanced features of QuarkXPress®, as well as learn techniques that will allow you to improve your workflow.

Acrobat

Level 1: use Adobe Acrobat 9.0 to make your information more portable, accessible, and useful to meet the needs of your target audience.

OCR Level 3 Certification e-Image Production

Create artwork using all the above packages that will be put forward to OCR for external assessment. Success will result in a Level 3 certificate.