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Looking to develop your design skills with Adobe’s most popular software applications? The Silver Design Bundle is the perfect starting point. With our expertly crafted curriculum, you’ll be introduced to the basics of Photoshop, Illustrator, and InDesign in just fifteen days.
Design Bundle: Silver
London
or Online
15 days
10am – 4pm
Beginner to
Intermediate
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Overview of the course
Looking to become a skilled graphic designer but don’t know where to start? Look no further than our Silver Design Bundle, which includes comprehensive training for Photoshop, Illustrator, and InDesign at the beginner and intermediate levels.
In this 15-day bundle, you’ll start with the basics of Photoshop, learning how to work with layers, create selections, and edit images like a pro. Then, move on to Illustrator and discover how to create and manipulate vector graphics, logos, and typography. Finally, master InDesign, the industry-standard software for page layout and design, and learn how to create professional-grade brochures, flyers, and magazines.
Our expert instructors will guide you through each software, providing hands-on training that will help you build your skills and confidence. With our Silver Design Bundle, you’ll be on your way to creating stunning designs in no time. Whether you’re new to the world of design or looking to expand your skill set, this bundle is the perfect choice for you. Sign up today and take your first step towards a career in design!
Dates
This bundle is a combination of three beginner and three intermediate level courses. You will need to pick a start date for each course and level below. Each beginner course runs over 2 consecutive days, whereas the intermediate levels are 3 days long.
Beginner Level Dates:
Photoshop
- 30 October, 2023
Illustrator
- 16 October, 2023
- 11 December, 2023
InDesign
- 2 October, 2023
- 13 November, 2023
Intermediate Level Dates:
Photoshop
- 1 November, 2023
Illustrator
- 18 October, 2023
- 13 December, 2023
InDesign
- 4 October, 2023
- 15 November, 2023
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 Beginner
- 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
Photoshop Intermediate
- Correcting Colour Balance, Brightness and Contrast with the Curves Adjustment Layer
- Colour matching with Curves
- Understanding the difference between Vibrance and Saturation
- Using multiple Exposure layers to target dark and light areas separately
- Working non-destructively by using Masks
- Advanced masking techniques and brush options
- Cropping with shapes by creating Clipping Masks
- Clipping Adjustment Layers to content by using Clipping Mask
- Combining images with Double exposure
- Adding adjustable Solid colour, Gradient or Pattern backgrounds layers
- Selecting with Colour Range
- Replacing background
- Understanding the frequency separation technique
- Mastering the healing brush tool
- Softening the edge of the selection with the Feather Mask option
- Using Blending modes for applying texture
- Understanding the difference between a Smart Object and a Raster Object
- Pros and cons of Smart Objects
- Converting layers into Smart Objects
- Rasterising Smart Objects
- Working with Smart Filters
- Using Smart objects to add content to Mockups
- Exploring the Filter Gallery
- Using Gaussian Blur for controlled blurring
- Distort any area of the image with the Liquify Filter
- Manipulating face features with the Face-Aware Liquify
- Cylinder warp mode for applying realistic labels
- Remove objects by using the Content-Aware Fill
- Expanding the background with Content-Aware Scale
- Move object within the image with Content-Aware Move
Auto-Align multiple layers based on content
Revealing the content of underlying layers by using Masks
Using multiple images to extend Depth of Field
- Understanding pixels
- How does bit depth affect image size and quality?
- Changing image size and resolution
- Optimising Preferences
- Working with the Gradient Tool
- Adjusting gradients
- Adding and deleting Colour Stops
- Using gradients on masks to make effects fade
- Mapping the tonal range of an image to the colours of a gradient fill with a Gradient Map
- Creating and editing text
- Adding fonts to Photoshop from Adobe Typekit
- The advantages and disadvantages of Creating Outlines from Text
- Creating Selections from Text
- Understanding file formats
- Optimising the document for the web and print
- Saving and exporting documents to the Creative Cloud
Illustrator Beginner
- 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
Illustrator Intermediate
- Mastering the Curvature tool
- Drawing Paths with the Pen Tool
- Understanding the difference between Path, Anchor point and Handle
- Editing Paths and Anchor Points by using the Direct Selection tool
- Slicing and dividing paths with Scissors and Knife tools
- Setting up custom Width Profiles by using the Width Tool
- Getting access to a wide selection of brushes by using the Brush Library
- Creating multiple random-sized, scattered objects with Scatter brushes
- Applying pattern along a path by using the Pattern Brushes
- Creating custom Pattern Brushes
- Accessing the Graphic Style Libraries
- Creating, deleting and saving new Graphic Styles by using the Graphic Style Panel
- The advantage of using Graphic Style
- Creating and editing patterns from artwork by using the Pattern Mode
- Modifying Pattern elements
- Adding space and resizing the Pattern with the Tile tool
- Tile types
- Adding fill colour
- Fixing Background errors by using the Overlap options
- Saving and exporting Patterns
- Introduction to Gradient styles
- Adjusting the gradient with the Gradient annotator
- Gradient trends
- Creating Free Transform Gradient Points and Lines
- Combining objects by making Compound Path
- Applying a single gradient across multiple objects
- Gradient and transparency
- Turning images into vector artwork by using Image Trace
- Adjusting the results by the Image Trace Options
- Pros and cons of Vector and Raster designs
- Expanding vector shapes
- Deleting shapes and backgrounds by using the Group selection and the Eraser tools
- Turning the image-traced artwork into a pattern
- The importance of using and setting up Colour swatches
- Extracting and creating Colour Swatches from an artwork
- Creating Swatch Groups
- Understanding the difference between Spot and Process Colour Types
- Recolouring artwork with the Recolor feature
- Advanced Recolouring techniques
- Introduction to 3D Effects
- Applying Exclude, Revolve and Inflate 3D effects
- Changing perspective
- Recolouring 3D objects
- Applying materials
- Adding shadows and lights
- Rendering 3D effects with Ray Tracing
- Understanding the Creative Cloud
- Saving and accessing Creative Cloud documents
- Downloading fonts by using your Creative Cloud app
- Generating, exploring and downloading Colour themes
- Creating and working with CC Libraries
- Sharing CC Libraries
- Manipulating letter shapes by using the Pencil tool
- Warp options and presets
- Creating shapes from text by using the Create Outlines feature
- Turning text into 3D shapes
InDesign Beginner
- 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
InDesign Intermediate
- Advanced Parent page techniques
- Creating sections with multiple parent pages
- Breaking parent sections
- Adding page numbering and Text variables
- Defining text variables
- Using the Pen and Pencil tools
- Tool settings for smoother paths
- Creating freehand shapes
- Understanding Bezier curves
- Manipulating shapes with the Direct Selection tool
- Combining and subtracting shapes with the Pathfinder
- Working with advanced table of contents features
- Introduction to Indexes and how to use them
- Formatting Indexes and Footers
- Creating Interactive buttons by using the Buttons and Forms panel
- Adding check boxes, radio buttons, text fields, combo boxes, list boxes and signature fields
- How to create bookmarks and work with destinations
- Creating and designing Page Transition buttons
- Create multiple versions, or states, of an object in a layout by using the Object states and action buttons
- Adding video and audio files
- Using the Media Panel
- Creating Interactive buttons by using the Buttons and Forms panel
- Adding check boxes, radio buttons, text fields, combo boxes, list boxes and signature fields
- How to create bookmarks and work with destinations
- Creating and designing Page Transition buttons
- Create multiple versions, or states, of an object in a layout by using the Object States and action buttons
- Adding video and audio files
- Using the Media Panel
- Checking and fixing document errors by using the Preflight panel
- Specific setup of a print PDF
- Making documents secure with PDF security
- Exporting interactive media to interactive PDF and HTML
- Publishing online
- Limitations and advantages of each file format
- Recommended plugins
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
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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.
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If you’re looking to take your design skills to the next level, Docklands Media’s Silver Design Bundle is the perfect place to start. This comprehensive package includes beginner and intermediate level courses in Adobe Photoshop, Illustrator, and InDesign, which will provide you with a solid foundation in these essential design tools.Read More
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+44 (0) 207 001 7676
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+44 (0) 207 001 7676
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