Digital Courses
Digital Portfolio Courses
With the request for Digital Portfolios on the increase it is important to understand that careful consideration and time goes into the planning and preparation of each Digital Portfolio.
Digital Portfolios have a great impact on the success of your applications and often will be the most important part of an application as it is usually the first point of contact and the first time they will see your work, therefore the importance and care that goes into the preparation of this is paramount. Thus building an understanding of the importance of your Digital Portfolio for applications and interviews.
This course is suitable for anyone who is in need of a Digital Portfolio for university applications, professional interviews, pleasure, or for a work presentation. It is perfect for anyone who is either a beginner or who has a limited knowledge of Adobe Photoshop and InDesign. This very much ‘hands on’ course, which will give you quality support for all areas of art, design and architecture.
You will swiftly learn how to use the Adobe tools, techniques and terminology, allowing participants to create and edit digital images with confidence.
1-1 Digital Portfolio Preparation Tutorials
Start up package programme: £1,680
Single session support £168 per 2 hr session.
Prices inclusive of 20% VAT*
London Art Portfolio is very experienced at assisting you in the selection of the artwork for the presentation of your Digital Portfolio.
Each employer or university has their own specifications when requesting Digital Portfolios. If you are applying for Foundation and Degree applications, this could potentially this could be 10 different applications, each with their own Digital Portfolio expectations. London Art Portfolio can support and direct you through this to produce visually stunning Digital Portfolios. We work with you through this process so that you also learn how to digitally organise and prepare yourselves in the future.
You will meet your deadlines!
You will be successful!
London Art Portfolio can offer either a Digital Portfolio Package where we will select, manipulate, organise and finalise your Digital Portfolio, or you can block book 1-1 Tutorials where you can be shown and taught how to create your successful Digital Portfolio.
1 week 5 Day Digital Portfolio Preparation Course
UK & EU: £525
International: £690
Prices inclusive of 20% VAT*
Monday-Friday
Over the duration of this 1 week course, you will cover and understand the essentials of manipulating and presenting your digital artwork using Adobe Photoshop.
You will learn to:
Comprehend image size and resolution
Set up documents and use the Photoshop tools efficiently
Explore a range of tools, that enable you to transform and enhance images
Understand layering and basic masking techniques
Create different image file formats and when to use them.
Design templates for your Digital Portfolio using modular gridding techniques.
Please note that you will need to bring your own laptop with Adobe Photoshop installed (a 30 day trial is available from the Adobe website).
In preparation for the course please gather and collect your own images in organised titled folders, on your laptop and USB ready to start your course.
By the end of the course you will have prepared your own digital portfolio and have a confident and deeper understanding of how you could extend and re-edit your portfolio for various university or work interview application requests.
- Initial introduction to Digital Portfolios
- Adobe Photoshop – image manipulation and enhancements
- Making selections
- Basic masking techniques
- Introduction to modular gridding
- Creation of templates
Daytime
4 Week Digital Portfolio Preparation Course
UK & EU: £1,024
International: £1,192
Prices inclusive of 20% VAT*
Monday-Thursday 9am-12noon
Through this course, you will cover and understand the fundamentals of manipulating and presenting your digital artwork in Adobe Photoshop and InDesign.
You will learn to:
Comprehend image size and resolution
Set up documents and use the Photoshop tools efficiently
Explore a range of tools, that enable you to transform and enhance images
Understand layering and basic masking techniques
Create different image file formats and acknowledge when to use them
Understand the relevance of RGB and CMYK and why they matter
Use Adobe InDesign to design templates for your Digital Portfolio using advanced modular gridding techniques.
Please note that you will need to bring your own laptop with Adobe Photoshop and InDesign installed (a 30 day trial is available from the Adobe website).
In preparation for the course please gather and collect your own images in organised titled folders, on your laptop and USB ready to start your course.
By the end of the course you will have prepared your own digital portfolio and have a confident and deeper understanding of how you could extend and re-edit your portfolio for various university or work interview application requests.
Topics Covered
- Image size and resolution
- Adobe Photoshop – image manipulation
- Making selections within images
- Transforming images: scale, colour, texture
- Enhancing images: brightness, tone, contrast
- Cleaning images: clone tool, healing tool
- Understanding layers
- Basic masking techniques
- Adobe InDesign – introductory layout design and image selection
- Creating your own templates – advanced modular gridding
- Saving files for web, print and future editing
- Exploring various formats for your digital portfolio, i.e. Flickr, Blogger, Carbonmade, PowerPoint, PDF and others
- Titling
Evening
4 Week Digital Portfolio Preparation Classes
Monday & Wednesday evenings – 6:30-9pm
Price: £495 for a 4 week block of 2 evenings per week
The London Art Portfolio Digital Portfolio Classes are an ideal way of building your skills in Adobe Photoshop and layout whilst creating a successful Digital Portfolio for university applications, professional interviews, pleasure, or for a work presentation. These classes are suitable for complete beginners or those that have a limited knowledge of Adobe Photoshop.
Specific bespoke programs can be designed to meet your needs, please enquire. Prior booking is essential in order to guarantee a place in the group. The environment is intimate and friendly whilst receiving quality mentoring and delivery that can meet everyone’s learning needs.
Daytime
6 Week Digital Portfolio Preparation Course
UK & EU: £1,536
International: £1,788
Prices inclusive of 20% VAT*
Monday-Thursday 9am-12noon
Through this course, you will cover and have a strong understanding of how to manipulate and present your digital artwork using Adobe Photoshop and InDesign.
You will learn to:
Comprehend image size and resolution
Set up documents and use the Adobe Photoshop tools efficiently
Explore a range of tools that enable you to transform and enhance images
Develop your knowledge of layers and masking techniques.
Understand different image file formats and when to use them
Acknowledge the relevance of RGB and CMYK and why they matter, along with other useful information regarding your digital work
Use Adobe InDesign to design templates for your Digital Portfolio using advanced modular gridding techniques as well as integrated gridding and grid deconstruction techniques
Please note that you will need to bring your own laptop with Adobe Photoshop and InDesign installed (a 30 day trial is available from the Adobe website).
In preparation for the course please gather and collect your own images in organised titled folders, on your laptop and USB ready to start your course.
By the end of the course you will have prepared your own digital portfolio and have a confident and deeper understanding of how you could extend and re-edit your portfolio for various university or work interview application requests.
Topics Covered
- Image size and resolution
- Adobe Photoshop – image manipulation
- Making selections within images
- Transforming images: scale, colour, texture
- Enhancing images: brightness, tone, contrast
- Cleaning images: clone tool, healing tool
- Understanding layers
- Developing knowledge of masking techniques
- Adobe InDesign – introductory layout design and image selection
- Creating your own templates – advanced modular gridding, integrated gridding and grid deconstruction
- Saving files for web, print and future editing
- Exploring various formats for your digital portfolio, i.e. Flickr, Blogger, Carbonmade, PowerPoint, PDF and others
- Titling
To help guide you through deciding which bespoke personal programme you would like to organise take a look at the following links: