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Adobe Suite — Level 1 Award — January Start

Fashion, Art and Design

Course ID: 175350

Course Year: 24/25

Course Details

  • One day per week, daytime classes starting in January
  • 50 hours of classroom lectures, workshops, and practical activities
  • Comprehensive introduction to Adobe Creative Suite
  • Designed for beginners with no prior experience
  • Hands-on experience with live creative project briefs

What to expect from the course

Welcome to the Adobe Suite Day Course for Adults, starting this January. This course is specifically designed for beginners who have no prior experience with Adobe software. Over the course of 50 hours, you will engage in classroom lectures, hands-on workshops, and practical activities, gaining a comprehensive introduction to the Adobe Creative Suite. You will learn about the Adobe ecosystem, file management, and get an overview of the tools within the software. Throughout the course, you will work on live creative project briefs, providing you with real-world experience and practical skills.

Instruction and Independent Working

This course combines structured instruction with opportunities for independent working. You will receive guidance from experienced instructors during classroom lectures and workshops, and have the chance to apply what you've learned to live project briefs. Our specialists will be on hand to assist with any technical or creative challenges, ensuring you gain the confidence and skills needed to use Adobe software effectively.


Qualifications

Upon completion of this course, you will receive the UAL Award in Art, Design and Media Level 1.

Why study with us?

Expert Instructors: Learn from experienced professionals in the creative industry who are passionate about teaching.

Software Access: Have access to Adobe Creative Cloud packages and Office 365 for the duration of the course.

Hands-On Experience: Gain practical experience through live creative project briefs and real-world applications.

Comprehensive Support: Enjoy a supportive learning environment with resources to help you succeed in your studies and future career.


Student Benefits

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Academy Bakery

The Academy Bakery is located on the Duke Street campus, producing a range of first class baked goods daily. These include artisan breads, patisserie and biscuits, as well as special occasion/novelty cakes by award-winning master-bakers. Students are offered a range of discounts throughout the year.

The Academy Bakery
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Academy Hair and Beauty Salons

Duke Street is also home to The Academy Hair and Beauty salons. They offer generous student discounts on a wide range of hair and beauty treatments, at a fraction of high-street prices. These include styling, cutting, perming, highlights, facials, manicures, electrolysis and traditional and homeopathic massage.

The Academy Salons
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Academy Restaurant

Duke Street campus is also home to the College’s Academy Restaurant. Often referred to by it’s customers as Liverpool’s hidden gem, the restaurant serves top class cuisine, at highly competitive prices. Food is expertly prepared by professional chef/tutors and young chefs in training and offers students a range of discounts at different times of the year.

The Academy Restaurant
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Microsoft Office 365 - Free

When you become a student of the College you’ll receive full access to Microsoft Office 365. This allows you to install the software on your own computer and other devices at home, completely free of charge.

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Onsite Sports Facilities/Fitness Suite

The college has excellent sports and fitness facilities at its Roscoe Street campus. Students pay a one-off membership fee for all year round usage of weekly supervised gym sessions, as well as access to a number of sporting clubs and events.


Career pathways

After completing this course, you can progress to further study at Level 2 in areas such as Graphic Design, Digital Art and Design, or General Art and Design.

We're here to help...

Contact us to discuss your application or find out more:

 : 0151 252 3000
 : enquiry@liv-coll.ac.uk

Entry Requirements

Have a keen interest in learning Adobe Creative Suite.

Be committed to attending daytime classes.

No prior experience with Adobe software is required.

Fees

If you are 16-18 years old at the start of your course, studying at The City of Liverpool College is free. If you are aged between 19-23 and don’t already hold a qualification equivalent to 5 GCSEs at grade 4 (C) or above, and you need to study at Entry or Level 1 to progress to Level 2, you won't have to pay any fees for this course.

Aged 19 or over and unemployed or earning less than £33,958.60 a year? You may also qualify to join this course for free. To find out more, contact our admissions team on 0151 252 3000 or at applications@liv-coll.ac.uk.

Fee for24/25 is 504.00
In future years this fee may be subject to change.


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