Photoshop Certificate Level 2

This course is meant for those students who have already some knowledge of Photoshop (natural progression from our Level 1 Photoshop course). Students having at least basic skills in using a digital camera would be beneficial but not essential. The main emphasis of the course will be on the use of Photoshop. Occasionally, you will be supporting your development with exploring links to other software such as Illustrator or similar. You will apply your skills in graphic style projects. You will collect a portfolio of evidence in order to complete a qualification. There is an enterprise unit attached to this qualification which involves finding, planning and completing own projects and looking at general issues in digital imaging industry.

You will cover these areas
• Expand your use of Photoshop (main subject area)
• Get to know Illustrator or other supporting software basics
• Use a digital camera to aid your projects
• Improve application of visual language on the computer
• Complete small projects connected to combining all your skills
• Look at enterprise issues connected to digital imaging in practice eg. Sustainability, ethical issues , financial cost etc.
• Final project to be displayed in college exhibition

• You will also need at least basic Photoshop skills (ideally Level 1 Photoshop) and good level of general computing skills.
• Illustrator skills are welcome but not essential
• Having your own digital camera and the knowledge of basic camera settings would be beneficial but not essential
• You will need a file and wallets to keep a portfolio of evidence and produce a final piece of artwork at the end of the course.
• Interview with tutors necessary

This an NCFE Level 2 course and all students are required to collect a portfolio of evidence throughout the year which covers 4 units of the qualification –
• Unit 01 Use materials and resources to develop techniques
• Unit 02 Develop and adapt ideas creatively
• Unit 03 Create, present and evaluate final craft item(s)
• Unit 04 Understand and explore enterprise skills

Written and oral feedback will be given by the tutor throughout the year.

A memory stick would be useful for all students to bring to classes.

Aggie Topping on 01204 4482783 (administrator) Hana Hipps on hana.hipps@boltoncc.ac.uk

You need to speak to one of our tutors before you can enrol on to this course therefore, please use the 'apply' button on this screen to register your interest. Once we have your details we will send you a text with a link to book a telephone interview. Please be aware that when a tutor calls you our number will appear as unknown/with-held/private.

Tuition Fee: £362.00
Other fees: £61.50
You can opt to pay these fees in monthly instalments. You can set this up during the enrolment.
Courses fees are subject to change.

Assessment

All learners will complete an individual learning plan which will be discussed with their tutor throughout the course.

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Although every care has been taken to ensure that the information contained within this document is accurate, there may be changes to this programme and provision. We will endeavour to keep prospective and current students updated where appropriate and when the information becomes available.