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Adobe Creative Cloud Design Introduction Masterclass 5 Days - Cardiff
Key Course Details:
Level:
Introduction Bundle
Duration:
5
Days - 10am to 5pm
Price:
£995 + vat
Take a huge step to getting your work noticed on the web or in print. Join us as we show you how to take command of the key design tools in the Creative Cloud. Learn how to make your work stand out as you dive in and learn the programs at the cutting edge of the design industry.
Our masterclass will help you get to grips with the Creative Cloud tools used by design professionals across the world. From creating and retouching images all the way up to designing magazine-style pages for the web and for print, this course is ideal if you wish to learn how professionals use Photoshop, InDesign and Illustrator to create, manipulate, and publish modern designs.
Take a huge step to getting your work noticed on the web or in print. Join us as we show you how to take command of the key design tools in the Creative Cloud. Learn how to make your work stand out as you dive in and learn the programs at the cutting edge of the design industry.
Our masterclass will help you get to grips with the Creative Cloud tools used by design professionals across the world. From creating and retouching images all the way up to designing magazine-style pages for the web and for print, this course is ideal if you wish to learn how professionals use Photoshop, InDesign and Illustrator to create, manipulate, and publish modern designs.
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Creative Cloud Design Masterclass 5 Days
Course Details
This 5-day Masterclass course consists of a comprehensive introduction to some key Creative Cloud design programs. Here is some of what you will use these Creative Cloud programs to do:
- Adobe Photoshop CC: paint, retouch, and enhance images, and work with layers and layer selections
- Adobe InDesign CC: create and deliver eye-catching documents for the web and for print
- Adobe Illustrator CC: design illustrations, logos, and advertisements, using type and graphics for the web and for print
- Adobe Bridge: view and manage all creative assets
The course pays special attention to keyboard shortcuts, automating workflows, and special-effects techniques, all of which will help you produce professional results in less time.
Upon successful completion of this course, you will be able to:
- Create a logo using simple shapes, custom paths, and with special effects
- Create an advertisement and import body type
- Design documents and save them as Acrobat PDF files
- Paint, retouch, and enhance images
- Work with layers and selections
- Use colours, swatches, and gradients
- Manage transparency and use tables
- Prepare for hand-off to a service provider
- Manage the Photoshop, Illustrator, and InDesign environments
- Manage your creative assets in Adobe Bridge
Our goal is to give you a comprehensive understanding of each of the Creative Cloud programs covered, and the way in which they interact with each other.
This course can be taken in a single 5-day block or split into a 2-day block of InDesign, then a separate 2-day block of Photoshop, and then a final 1-day block of Illustrator, each taken on different dates.
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InDesign Photoshop IllustratorCourse Target Audience and delegate prerequisites:
This course is intended for designers, pre-press professionals, architects, production managers, marketing staff, small business owners, web designers, and anyone else who wishes to master the Creative Cloud.
You will need basic PC or Mac skills, including a solid understanding of a computer's operating system (Windows or Mac OS). You will also need to know how to launch a program, create and save files, and copy files from CDs and other media.
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Full Course Outline
The following is a general outline. The range of topics covered during your training is dependent upon student level, time available and preferences of your course booking.
Exploring Photoshop- Explore the Adobe Photoshop Environment
- Customize the Adobe Photoshop Workspace with Presets
- Customize Menus
- Explore Adobe Bridge
- Work with Adobe Photoshop File Properties
- Paint an Object
- Retouch an Image
- Create a Gradient
- Create a Pattern
- Create a Vector Object
- Apply Metadata and Keywords
- Output to Print
- Adjust the Tonal Range of an Image
- Use the Exposure Dialog Box
- Work with Filters
- Create and Use Layers
- Create and Use Smart Objects
- Create Layer Styles
- Work with Multiple Layers
- Create and Modify Selection
- Introduction to Adobe InDesign
- Customize Your Workspace
- Set General Preferences
- Manage Document Presets
- Create a New Document
- Alter a Document's Layout
- Create the Structure of a Document
- Develop Master Pages
- Manage Text and Graphic Placement
- Develop Layers
- Add Text
- Edit Text
- Spell Check Text
- Thread Text
- Change Text Threads
- Format Characters
- Format Paragraphs
- Manage Styles
- Utilize Colour
- Utilize Swatches
- Apply Fills, Gradients, and Strokes
- Apply Transparency
- Apply Transparency Flattener Presets
- Utilizing Tables
- Create a Table
- Modify a Table
- Format a Table
Preparing for Handoff to a Service Provider- Check Documents for Problems
- Print a Document
- Package Files
- Preview Output
- Prepare PDF Files for Web Distribution
- Manage PDF Presets
- Export PDF Files for Printing
- Choose New Document Settings
- Create a Custom Workspace
- Draw Basic Shapes with the Shape Tools
- Draw Paths with the Pencil Tool
- Format Objects
- Manipulate Objects
- Insert Type
- Draw Paths with the Pen Tool
- Modify Existing Shapes to Create New Shapes
- Duplicate Objects
- Apply Graphic Styles
- Apply Gradients to Type
- Create Type on a Path
- Apply an Envelope to Type
- Import a Graphic
- Align Objects
- Apply Spot Colours
- Wrap Text
- Export a File
- Import Body Type
- Format Type with Styles
- Fix Spelling Errors
- Find and Replace Text
- Insert Typographic Characters
- Explore the Adobe Bridge Environment
- Apply Metadata and Keywords to Assets in Adobe Bridge
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Location Details
This course is provided at the Cardiff training centre located at:
Brunel House
2 Fitzalan Road
Cardiff
CF24 0UY
The Cardiff training centre is located in Brunel House which is only 3 minutes on foot from Cardiff Queen Street train station. Trains to/from Cardiff Central station run every 10 minutes. Directly opposite the building is a convenient NCP car park.
Daily course times run between 10am and 5pm with an hour break for lunch and both mid morning and mid-afternoon refreshment breaks.
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Design Masterclass ID + PS + IL 5 Days - Upcoming Cardiff Course Dates
08 Aug - 12 Aug £995 + vat 29 Aug - 02 Sep £995 + vat 17 Oct - 21 Oct £995 + vat 12 Dec - 16 Dec £995 + vat -
Client Reviews
"I felt the training that was delievered was very tailored to the group of attendees. I feel this is something that could be used every day going forward. "
Lynsey Brogan, Howden, Design Combo - 5 Day Masterclass
"Thoroughly enjoyed each day and got plenty to put into practice."
Tracy Gibson, Wates Construction Limited, Design Combo - 5 Day Masterclass
"Enjoyed all 5 days and learned a great deal!"
Dave Winkett, halfords, Design Combo - 5 Day Masterclass
"Very enjoyable, clearly instructed, and I look forward to using Cinema 4D a lot more in my work. Thanks!"
Clare Evans, FlashDynamix, Maxon Cinema 4D - 4 Day Masterclass
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William McPhail, Sothebys, Illustrator - 2 Day Introduction
"Really great course content taught in a friendly informal environment. The instructor was patient and knowledgeable so I'm really happy with the course."
Callum Aldcroft, Asda, After Effects - 2 Day Introduction
"An amazing course! I feel I have learned so much and cant wait to put it in practice.. and I love the 6 months after care."
Rizwana Matadar, Illustrator - 2 Day Advanced
"Very well delivered and tailored correctly to our more advanced needs"
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£995 + vat
Next Dates:
08 Aug - 12 Aug
29 Aug - 02 Sep
17 Oct - 21 Oct
12 Dec - 16 Dec
Over 15 years of providing certified Adobe Design Combo training courses UK wide
5/5 Stars
I felt very comfortable and at ease and learnt a lot, Alan was a great instructor and had a great personality.
11/05/2022
5/5 Stars
I found the 3 days training with Alan extremely useful and pleasant. Alan is an excellent communicator and very patient, I didn't always get things first time. He set clear expectations for what we were going to cover and zoomed in and out of different topics, making sure we mastered a few key concepts well while still giving us a flavour for all the possibilities. We covered the basics of Photoshop, Illustrator and InDesign in a short time.
08/04/2022
5/5 Stars
Sofia was extremely helpful, knowledgeable and friendly and I have learned a lot. The computer was sometimes a bit slow but fine for the most part.
21/01/2022
5/5 Stars
As the training took place on our premises I have not commented on facilities, lunch and it equipment. Our instructor Sophia was very knowledgeable and passionate about the training. She was able to alter the training to take into account what we wanted to achieve.
09/07/2021
5/5 Stars
Fantastic training, Alan was very helpful
28/04/2021
5/5 Stars
Paul was extremely knowledgeable about the Adobe software. He presented the material and adobe functions in such a way that made it understandable, approachable, and exciting all at the same time. I would highly recommend Paul Southern as in instructor for any/all Adobe training programs.
19/02/2020
4/5 Stars
Very good experience and certainly a good way to learn the basics. Only criticism would be that to save on time and to get the most of the course, i felt that we focused a lot on "what not to do" areas instead of just showing us the areas we needed to focus on for our specific requirements.
19/02/2020
5/5 Stars
Very good with adapting to my level - good space and friendly instructor :-)
24/01/2020
5/5 Stars
Really enjoyed the course, I felt I gained so much in the 3 days of training. There was a lot to take in but Alan did it in easy to understand sections. Overall really impressed/
17/04/2019
5/5 Stars
Alan was an excellent trainer, easy to listen too and very knowledgeable
05/04/2019
5/5 Stars
Alan was brilliant.
16/11/2018
Whats Included:
Your choice of Windows or Mac 
Certified hands-on training 
Small class size (max 4-8) 
6 months post course support 
Quality reference manual 
Authorised Course Certificate 
Lunch and refreshments
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the course times?
For all courses in the London Centre the normal session timings are 10am to 5pm with an hour break for lunch. In addition to the hour lunch break there are also two fifteen minute coffee breaks mid morning and mid afternoon.
Daily times are:
09.45 - Registration
10.00 - Course start
13.00 - Lunch
14.00 - Afternoon starts
17.00 - Course ends
Do you offer discounts
or promotions?
We offer a range of regular discounts available for self funding individuals, charities and education along with period special offers. See our promotions page for full details.
What is provided with this course?
During the course we provide all computers for your use with choice of Windows or Mac, lunch and refreshments along with pads & pens. After the course you will receive the authorised Certificate, quality reference manual and 6 months direct post course support.
Does this course give
a qualification?
Although this course does not provide an actual qualification each delegate is provided with an official Certificate for completion of the course level.
Can you invoice my company?
In short yes we can provide 30 day invoice terms to any UK Limited company with the provision of your official purchase order and/or completing the invoice request for your booking online.
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