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Design Bundle: Beginner
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Looking to jumpstart your design skills? Our Beginner Level Bundle is the perfect place to start! In just 6 days, you’ll receive comprehensive training on the industry’s leading design software – Photoshop, Illustrator and InDesign.
Design Bundle:
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Overview of the course
Looking to start your design journey? Our Beginner Level Bundle is the perfect starting point! This comprehensive 6-day course includes beginner level training for Photoshop, Illustrator, and InDesign. Whether you’re looking to pursue a career in graphic design or just want to improve your skills for personal projects, this bundle will equip you with the fundamental knowledge and skills you need to get started.
In the Photoshop course, you will learn to create and edit images, add effects and filters, and work with layers and masks. The Illustrator course will teach you to create and edit vector graphics, work with typography, and create complex illustrations. And in the InDesign course, you will learn to layout and design documents, work with typography, and prepare files for print and digital publishing.
Our expert instructors will guide you through each software, providing hands-on experience and individualized attention to help you gain confidence in your skills. By the end of the course, you’ll have a solid foundation in design principles and the tools you need to create stunning visual projects. Sign up for our Beginner Level Bundle today and take your first step towards becoming a design pro!
Dates
This bundle is a combination of three beginner level courses. You will need to pick a start date for each one below. Each course runs over 2 consecutive days.
Photoshop
- 27 January, 2025
- 24 March, 2025
- 12 May, 2025
- 7 July, 2025
- 26 August, 2025
- 20 October, 2025
- 8 December, 2025
Illustrator
- 13 January, 2025
- 3 March, 2025
- 28 April, 2025
- 16 June, 2025
- 11 August, 2025
- 29 September, 2025
- 24 November, 2025
InDesign
- 17 February, 2025
- 7 April, 2025
- 2 June, 2025
- 21 July, 2025
- 15 September, 2025
- 3 November, 2025
If the public classroom dates don’t suit your schedule, let us know and we can arrange a private / tailored training course for you where we can customise both the content and the dates of the course.
To find more about our Tailored Training courses, click here
Outline
Here is what you will learn in this bundle in more detail.
Photoshop
- Opening images and setting up blank documents
- Most commonly used blank document presets
- Choosing the right colour mode and raster effect for print and web
- Optimising the workspace
- Shortcuts for navigation
- Essential Photoshop tools and panels
- Resizing and straightening with the Crop tool
- Understanding the “rule of thirds”
- Setting up crop presets for social media and other purposes
- Transforming and rotating the canvas
- Understanding resolution, colour depth and image size
- Creating and deleting layers
- Placing images embedded and linked
- Transforming layers with the Free Transform mode
- Scaling proportionally
- The difference between the Free transform and the Warp options
- Increasing Transparency with the opacity
- Understanding the importance of the Stacking Order
- Changing layer order
- Creating solid colour background layers
- Adding basic effects
- Duplicating layers
- Aligning and Smart guides
- Navigating with shortcuts
- Working with a histogram
- Understanding the difference between brightness and contrast
- Colour correction with Colour balance
- Image sharpening with Levels panel
- Changing the colour of a targeted object with Hue and saturation
- Combining adjustment layers
- The select subject feature
- Creating basic selections by using the object selection and quick selection tools
- Adjusting selections with the Lasso tools
- Perfecting selections in the Select and Mask workspace
- Selecting hair by using the Refine edge brush tool
- Remove unwanted objects with the Spot healing brush tool
- Covering problems by using the Clone stamp tool
- Covering objects and viewing results with the Content-Aware fill
- The purpose of masking
- Removing image background
- Adjusting the mask with a Brush tool
- Brush tool properties and shortcuts
- Refining the mask with the Mask options
- Using the Type tool and text formatting
- Character and Paragraph options
- Aligning text
- Understanding the difference between leading, tracking and kerning
- Different file formats
- Optimising the document for the web and print
- Saving and exporting documents
Illustrator
- Setting up a new document
- Most commonly used blank document presets
- Choosing the right colour mode and raster effect for print and web
- Using Artboards
- Editing Artboards by using the Artboard tool
- Rearranging Artboards
- Moving artwork with the Artboard
- Workspaces
- Shortcuts for zooming and scrolling
- Essential Illustrator tools and panels
- Preferences
- Basic Selection Tools
- Manipulating paths with the Direct Selection Tool
- Expanding selections
- Rounding corners with the corner widgets
- The advantage of grouping objects
- Exploring the Appearance panel
- Adding effects
- Repositioning and resizing shapes
- Duplicating shapes
- The rotation tool and the Radial Repeat effect
- Scaling proportionally
- Corner and Effect scaling preferences
- Aligning and smart guides
- Distributing objects
- How to use the Curvature tool
- Adding/removing anchor points
- Converting anchor points to corners or to smooth
- Shape manipulation techniques
- Free hand drawing in Illustrator
- Pencil Tool and Pencil tool options
- Smooth and Reshape Tools
- Eraser and Scissors Tools
- Paintbrush Tool
- Setting up Pattern Brushes
- Working with Guides, Grids and Rulers
- Introducing layers
- Rearranging Layers by using the Layers Panel
- Locking and hiding objects
- Creating and rearranging Layers
- Turning sketches into vector artwork
- Setting up sketches as templates
- The importance of the Stacking order
- Setting up swatches and colour palettes
- Colour Terminology
- Fill and Stroke options
- Adding and editing Gradients
- Easy recolouring techniques with the Recolour panel
- Adding and formatting text
- Typeface attributes
- Placing text on a path
- Text box options
- Creating scalable Text
- Combining and subtracting shapes by using the Shapebuilder tool
- Creating flat characters
- Shapebuilder Tool shortcuts
- Pathfinder option
- Pros and cons of using the Pathfinder vs. Shapebuilder tools
- Different file formats
- Saving and exporting artwork
- Optimising for print and web
InDesign
- Optimising preferences and workspace
- Understanding the connection between the Window menu and panels
- Toolbar set up
- Testing the Properties panel
- Setting up a new document
- Inserting and deleting pages
- Changing the page order
- Learning quick and easy navigation techniques by using shortcuts
- Creating organised layouts by using guides and grids
- Understanding the difference between Bleed, Slug and Margins
- Using Smart Guides
- How to use the Type tool
- Adding text to Pages
- Generating random text with the Placeholder text feature
- Formatting text by using the Character and Paragraph controls
- Editing text frames with Text Frame options
- Vertical and horizontal justification of text
- Multi-column setup
- Creating Character and Paragraph Styles for consistent type style
- Redefining text styles
- Bullet points and numbering
- Creating frames with the Frame tools
- Placing images into frames
- Fitting content proportionally to the frame
- Understanding the Content-Aware Fit option
- Advantages of using the Auto-Fit option
- Changing fill colour, stroke colour, stroke style, stroke size, corner styles and adding effects by using the Appearance panel
- Setting up Object Styles for consistent frame styles
- Creating image frame grids
- Merging frames by using Compound Path
- Wrap text around image frames by using the Text Wrap options
- Understanding image formats
- The importance of optimal resolution
- Shortcuts
- Colour theory basics
- The purpose of colour modes
- Generate colour themes based on images with the Colour Theme tool
- Creating and deleting Swatches
- Using the Colour Libraries
- Fill colours and gradients
- Editing gradients
- Understanding parent pages
- Adding Page Numbering
- Changing the page number order
- Working with Headers and Footers
- Inserting text variables
- Creating TOC based on paragraphs styles
- Formatting TOC
- Updating TOC
- How to use the Tab palette
- Editing tabs
- Aligning options
- Adding leaders
- Checking and fixing errors by using the Preflight panel
- Packaging and exporting documents
- Publishing the document online
- Accessing files from the Publish Online Dashboard
Work Samples
Here are a few examples of the kind of work you can expect to be able to create after completing this bundle. Click the thumbnails to see explore the details.
Working with Selections
You will learn how to create accurate selections so that you can isolate a subject from the background.
Adjustment Layers
Instead of applying an adjustment to the entire image, you will learn how to do this selectively by using adjustment layers.
Retouching Skin
One of the most common uses of Photoshop is Skin Retouching. You will learn the best practices to ensure your image looks natural.
Working with Layers
Layers allow you to create complex compositions with endless possibilities. You will learn the ins and outs of how layers work.
Advanced Selections
Creating accurate selections mean that you can remove any background. Learn how to create perfect selections around hair and more.
Typography
Text is a crucial element in any design. Learn the foundations of typography and create a professional looking poster.
What's included?
Together with this bundle, you also get the following benefits at no extra cost.
Course Certification
At the end of your training, you will receive a certificate of completion to demonstrate your competence.
Lifetime Support
After your training, you will have access to our technical email and phone support for a lifetime.
Course Notes
As well as the training files you create during the course, you will also be given comprehensive course notes.
Training Videos
You will have free access to our extensive online training video library for seven days.
Free Class Retake
You can come back and attend the same training session for free within 24 months.
Course Recording
During the course, you will be able to record the training sessions so you can refer to it whenever you need to.
As well as the certificate of completion that you will get at the end of your course, you will also have the option to take the official Adobe Certified Professional exam for an additional fee of £100. The ACP is the industry-recognised
certification which proves that you have the in-demand and job-ready skills!
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Offers
We want to provide you with the best possible training experience. That’s why we have a number of offers to make the whole training process more manageable.
Money-Back Guarantee
If you are not truly satisfied with your training course, neither are we. Let us know on the first day of the course and we will go the extra mile to make things right. If you are still not happy, we will refund 100% of your money.
Instalment Plans
We understand that it may not always be very easy to pay for your training upfront. That’s why we offer a payment plan, which allows you to spread the cost of your training over 3, 6 or 12 months with 3%, 5% or 10% interest.
FAQ
Couldn’t find the answer to you question? These might help.
Our address is: 3 Laybourne House, Admirals Way, London, E14 9UH.
We are located only a couple of minutes’ walk from both the Canary Wharf (Jubilee Line) and the South Quay DLR Stations.
We are located only a couple of minutes’ walk from both the Canary Wharf (Jubilee Line) and the South Quay DLR Stations.
The course starts at 10am and runs until 4pm with a lunch break and a couple of short coffee breaks throughout the day.
We usually have between 4-6 students per class. So it is a very small group, which means you get a lot of individual help and attention.
When you decide which course and dates you would like to attend, you simply fill the contact form on this page, or get in touch with us by using the chat button. Upon receiving your request, we will raise an invoice and send it to you for payment.
Once we receive the payment, your place on the course gets confirmed and you receive the joining instructions.
Once we receive the payment, your place on the course gets confirmed and you receive the joining instructions.
Payment needs to be made at least 10 days prior to the first day of your course. Until we receive your payment, your place on the course is not confirmed and if the course gets fully booked, we might ask you to wait until the next available date.
You can pay for your training course via BACS (direct bank transfer), by using any credit or debit card including VISA, Mastercard or AMEX. You can also pay by using PayPal.
We provide the workstations, notepads, light snacks, biscuits, coffee, tea and chocolate (lots of it!) during the course, so you don’t need to bring anything along.
If you feel more comfortable using your own computer, you certainly can. Just make sure you let us know ahead of the course, so we can prepare a workstation for you to connect your laptop.
If you are attending a public scheduled training course with other students, then you would be following a pre-determined outline. This is to ensure that everyone benefits from the training. However, if you would like to use your own files during the course (perhaps you are working on a project that you’d like to use as a case study), check out our Tailored Training page.
Overview:
Instead of travelling to our London studios, you can join the course remotely as an online student. You will be joining a classroom training session which takes place at one of our training centres with real instructors and students without leaving your home or office. You will have the opportunity to interact with your instructors during the live sessions, ask questions, follow demonstrations, hear and see your fellow students just like you would if you were physically here. It’s exactly like being in a classroom, without the cost of travel and accommodation. Plus the cost of the online training is lower than the traditional classroom training courses.
The platform: Our online courses run either on Zoom or Teams. During the training hours, you need to be in front of your computer and follow your instructor’s monitor as the demonstrations take place. You will then practice what you’ve learned on your own computer. Along the way, you will be able to interact with your instructor, ask questions as well as take part in discussions during the training. If you get stuck, your instructor can take control of your mouse and show you the right way of completing a specific task.
Prerequisites: Almost all modern computers nowadays will have sufficient technology for the live training courses. However, to ensure you get the most out of your online training experience, there are a few things to keep in mind. In order to attend one of the InDesign courses as an online student, you need to have a decent broadband connection (a connection that’s good enough for a traditional HD video call will suffice). You will also need a pair of headphones or speakers as well as a microphone. Although not compulsory, you are advised to have a dual-monitor setup. Ideally, you would be following your instructor from one monitor and use the other monitor to practice the tools you are taught. As an alternative, you can use a single monitor and switch between the online session and your software. You will need to have either the full version of the software you are learning or we can send you a link to download a free trial for a limited period.
The platform: Our online courses run either on Zoom or Teams. During the training hours, you need to be in front of your computer and follow your instructor’s monitor as the demonstrations take place. You will then practice what you’ve learned on your own computer. Along the way, you will be able to interact with your instructor, ask questions as well as take part in discussions during the training. If you get stuck, your instructor can take control of your mouse and show you the right way of completing a specific task.
Prerequisites: Almost all modern computers nowadays will have sufficient technology for the live training courses. However, to ensure you get the most out of your online training experience, there are a few things to keep in mind. In order to attend one of the InDesign courses as an online student, you need to have a decent broadband connection (a connection that’s good enough for a traditional HD video call will suffice). You will also need a pair of headphones or speakers as well as a microphone. Although not compulsory, you are advised to have a dual-monitor setup. Ideally, you would be following your instructor from one monitor and use the other monitor to practice the tools you are taught. As an alternative, you can use a single monitor and switch between the online session and your software. You will need to have either the full version of the software you are learning or we can send you a link to download a free trial for a limited period.
Yes – as long as you give us 10 days’ notice, you can postpone your course to another date without any charges. For full details on cancelation and postponing, please refer to our T&Cs.
Still unsure? Use the contact form below to get in touch.
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Docklands Media’s Beginner Level Design Bundle offers an excellent introduction to three of the most essential design tools: Adobe Photoshop, Adobe Illustrator, and Adobe InDesign. This bundle is perfect for those who are just starting in the world of graphic design and want to learn the basics of these programs.Read More
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3 Laybourne House, Admirals Way, London, E14 9UH
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+44 (0) 207 001 7676
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+44 (0) 207 001 7676
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