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Designed for creative individuals who wish to qualify for the UK’s recognised standard in vocational graphic design. Core subjects are:
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® CS2.
Level 2: Advanced tools and features available in Adobe® Photoshop® CS2 to enhance your ability to create accurate masks and image effects, retouch images and automate repetitive tasks.
Illustrator - industry standard drawing
Level 1: draw and manipulate simple shapes to create logos. You'll also combine text and graphics to create advertisements.
Level 2: create complex illustrations, print documents without errors or colour mismatches and prepare illustrations for the web
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
Use Adobe Acrobat® to convert documents to PDF, and will customize those PDF documents for interactive online use as well as for commercial printing.
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.
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Programs covered
Course duration
6 weeks full-time or 120 hours flexi-study
Course details
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“I thoroughly enjoyed studying the Advanced Computer Art course at Cambridge Design Academy.
The course was a great first step into the world of graphic design, giving me the knowledge and understanding of the essential programs used within the industry. The flexibility of the course meant I could fit my work and social life around studying in a friendly and helpful environment.
I would like to thank Cambridge Design Academy for the great learning experience and qualification that I have gained.”
S. Martin
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