Lockdown has caused all of us to think and reflect on the future. Maybe, for you, that involves taking up a new hobby or progressing yourself further with new skills and knowledge.

Whatever you have in mind, our choice of short courses for adults can help you fulfill it. They’re the perfect way to nurture your creative side and open future possibilities.

All courses are held at our Quarry Hill Campus.

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DRAWING & ILLUSTRATION

Learn how to execute traditional and digital drawing techniques using the latest software. This course covers a range of artistic genres such as illustration, portraits and still life.

You will utilise modern techniques using tablets and digital software, whilst exploring different drawing methods and materials commonly used in traditional art forms.

Benefits:

  • Learn how to use scale, light and proportions in drawing
  • Discover digital and traditional drawing techniques
  • Develop your observational skills
  • Use graphics tablets and software to develop digital drawing skills

Start Dates:

06/10/2021
19/01/2022
20/04/2022

Duration:

10 weeks

Location:

Quarry Hill Campus

Cost:

£200

 


ADOBE SUITE

Get to know the basics of Adobe Creative Suite including Photoshop, Illustrator and Premiere on this introductory course.

You will develop new skills in photo processing and manipulation, graphic design techniques and video editing techniques. You will also explore the endless ways they can be applied across social media, logos, photoshoots and other applications.

Benefits:

  • Use Photoshop for graphic design
  • Learn how to manipulate and process photos
  • Use Illustrator to design graphics and logos
  • Learn how to use Premiere to edit and export videos for social media and other applications

Start Dates:

05/10/2021
18/01/2022
19/04/2022

Duration:

10 weeks

Location:

Quarry Hill Campus

Cost:

£200

 


WATERCOLOUR PAINTING

If you’re a budding watercolour artist or a beginner, this course will develop your skills and take you to the next step.

You will explore your artistic practice individually and as part of a group, developing your style and understanding of painting using observation and research. Basic materials are included in the course fee; your tutor will explain what paints are recommended to buy and more in your first session.

Benefits:

  • Gain experience in mixing colours and using brushes to your advantage
  • Explore tonal and colour values
  • Acquire practice in applying compositional rules
  • Create personal work relating to a given theme
  • Develop a personal approach to watercolour painting

Start Dates:

05/10/2021
19/01/2022
20/04/2022

Duration:

10 weeks

Location:

Quarry Hill Campus

Cost:

£200

 



SINGING

Find your voice with this introductory singing course that will help you develop your vocal style and understand essential singing techniques.

Based in an informal setting, both solo and with a supportive group, you will explore breathing and safety exercises, harmony, pitch, scales and tone, amongst other key skills used in performances from theatre to bands. You will also explore the physical, emotional and social benefits of song and how you can apply these as a singer in performances and more.

Benefits:

  • Develop key breathing techniques
  • Learn how to sing in Key
  • Develop or build on a vocal style in contemporary music, choir, theatre or live performance
  • Explore vocal exercises for your continuing development – scales, pitch, tone
  • Become familiar with using backing tracks
  • Know how to work with a musical director
  • Learn melodies and harmonies in call and response
  • Explore the process leading up to a performance; from the rehearsal to the stage
  • Perform for family and friends on the final day of the course

Start Dates:

05/10/2021
18/01/2022
19/04/2022

Duration:

10 weeks

Location:

Quarry Hill Campus

Cost:

£200

 


ART/HISTORY APPRECIATION

Gain a deeper and richer understanding of the history of art while uncovering meaning and historical contexts to different works.

Ideal for art enthusiasts, this course will equip you with the knowledge to read and understand works of art, investigate the nature of value and beauty, and see the social and political contexts behind various artworks. It will also look at several key moments in art history by exploring key artists and their work through gallery visits and study.

Benefits:

  • Analyse works of art
  • Explore the context of artwork
  • Explore the impact of artistic processes on the viewer
  • View historical and contemporary artworks
  • Read visual language
  • How to judge works of art

Start Dates:

06/10/2021
19/01/2022
20/04/2022

Duration:

10 weeks

Location:

Quarry Hill Campus

Cost:

£200

 


STUDIO/CREATIVE PHOTOGRAPHY

Ideal for photography enthusiasts, industry employees, or people who want to change their career path, this course is a detailed introduction to the limitless world of digital photography and photography in a professional studio.

From learning camera controls to lighting conditions, you will explore a range of key skills that will enable you to express yourself through exciting creative photography and studio shoots.

Benefits:

  • Produce high and low key portrait and fashion images using studio lighting
  • Produce creative experimental photographic work
  • Experience working in a production team in a studio environment
  • Produce of a portfolio of work displaying the above techniques

Start Dates:

06/10/2021
19/01/2022
20/04/2022

Duration:

10 weeks

Location:

Quarry Hill Campus

Cost:

£200

 



CREATIVE MEDIA FOR SMALL BUSINESSES

Exploring how media can promote a business, this course focuses on developing creative content for a brand. Covering all the essential areas of creative media, you will develop skills in graphic design, photography, producing and editing video content, and building a template website.

Ideal for small to medium-sized businesses interested in producing social media content and developing a website, you will also become familiar with a range of creative software to promote and market your business online.

Benefits:

  • Learn how to design logos
  • Understand how to use still and video cameras
  • Learn the fundamentals of video editing
  • Understand fundamental photography techniques
  • Become familiar with photo editing and manipulation
  • Explore web page layout and design

Start Dates:

06/10/2021

Duration:

20 weeks

Location:

Quarry Hill Campus

Cost:

£400

 


INTRODUCTION TO HAIRDRESSING FOR CONTINUITY IN FILM AND TV
This is an introductory course for makeup artists wanting to build on their hair skills, with a focus on cutting for continuity in film and TV.

This is a non-accredited course.

Start Dates:

25/10/2021
04/04/2022

Duration:

1 week (weekdays only)

Location:

Quarry Hill Campus

Cost:

£400 (please note an installment plan is available)

 


INTRODUCTION TO BARBERING FOR CONTINUITY IN FILM AND TV
This is an introductory course for makeup artists wanting to build on their hair skills, with a focus on barbering for continuity in film and TV.

This is a non-accredited course.

Start Dates:

21/02/2022
11/04/2022

Duration:

1 week (please note the April intake will be 4 days)

Location:

Quarry Hill Campus

Cost:

£400 (please note an installment plan is available)

 


What are the benefits of studying a short course?

  • Step out of your comfort zone and expand your skills
  • Refine and develop new skills or knowledge
  • Expand your social circle and meet like-minded people
  • Gain fresh perspectives and experiences
  • Receive help and advice from tutors with experience in relevant careers and industries
  • Be recommended the best progression options
  • Get a taste of the future – could your new pursuit become a rewarding career?
  • Learn on your terms – our courses take place on weekday evenings so that you can fit them around other commitments
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FAQs

How long will I study for?

Each course lasts 10 weeks, apart from the Creative Media for Small Businesses programme which runs for 20 weeks.

Where do courses take place?

All courses are held at our Quarry Hill Campus, which boasts cutting-edge facilities such as digital technology labs and industry-standard studios.

When will my course begin?

We have start dates throughout the year:

  • Week commencing Monday 4 October
  • Week commencing Monday 17 January
  • Week commencing Monday 18 April

Please note: courses do not run during half term (21 October – 1 November)

How much will my course cost?

Most courses are £200. Due to its longer study time, the Creative Media for Small Businesses programme is £400.

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