Foundation Creative Imaging

1. Overview

Students are taught by specialist staff who will offer practical advice and instruction together with personal encouragement in discovering individual creative skills.

This course will introduce students to and familiarise them with the creative use of the computer, using Apple Macintosh (iMac OS X) computers and scanning software.

2. What you will study

Students will be introduced to the essential features of commonly used programmes such as Adobe Photoshop CS. This course is ideal for those students with an interest in digital photography, but is not essential. The student will have the opportunity to explore image manipulation, illustration programmes, and multi-media output.

Students will be encouraged to develop their understanding through personalised projects, exploring the potential of their developed skills. It is recommended students have a basic familiarity of Apple Macintosh computers. Students are encouraged to keep a visual diary, which reflects their personal practice, individual interests and the work of other artists. This becomes a personal journal of their development during the course.

3. Entry requirements

It is recommended students have a basic familiarity of Apple Macintosh computers.

All students are required to be at least 16 years of age on the commencement of course.
Successful enrolment will be confirmed by letter.

4. How to apply

Course fee: £295 

To apply for the course you will need to complete a booking form and return it to the Short Course Administrator at Grays School of Art.

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Start date
6 Oct 2011
Course length
Semester 1 & 2 = 16 weeks (40 hours)
Semester 1: 6th Oct 2011 – 24th Nov 2011
Semester 2: 19th Jan 2012 – 8th Mar 2012
Thursdays 7.00pm – 9.30pm
Mode of Attendance
Part-time
Academic school
Gray's School of Art
Teaching locations
Garthdee
Contact Us

Robert Gordon University, Schoolhill, Aberdeen, AB10 1FR, Scotland, UK: a Scottish charity, registration No. SCO13781