Free Level 2 Art and Design Course in Liverpool. Classes run at The City of Liverpool College - Duke Street, part-time during the day. This free art and design course for adults is designed for beginners with no prior experience of Adobe software. Over 50 hours, you'll work through classroom sessions, hands-on workshops, and practical activities covering the Adobe Creative Suite. The course runs for one year at a manageable pace, making it well suited to anyone fitting study around other commitments.
Who this course is for
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.
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.
What you will learn
You'll explore the Adobe ecosystem and understand how its tools work together.
You'll manage files effectively within Adobe software.
You'll get hands-on with key tools across the Adobe Creative Suite.
You'll apply practical skills through workshops and project-based activities.
You'll develop a working knowledge of digital design principles.
How you will learn
You'll learn through classroom lectures, hands-on workshops, and practical activities. Sessions are daytime and part-time, spread across the year. Learning is activity-based, giving you direct practice with Adobe software throughout the course.
What you will need to bring
The centre will provide most materials. The City of Liverpool College - Duke Street will confirm anything else you need before you start.
Where next
Jobs you could do
Graphic design assistant: support visual content creation for businesses
Digital marketing assistant: create and edit assets for online campaigns
Social media content creator: produce images and graphics for brands
Print and production assistant: prepare artwork for print materials
Junior web designer: contribute to visual elements of websites
Creative studio assistant: support designers in a professional studio setting
What you could study next
Level 3 Art and Design Diploma: deepen your creative and technical skills and prepare for higher education or professional roles.
Access to HE Diploma (Art and Design): a Level 3 route recognised by UK universities, suited to those aiming for a degree in a creative subject.
Level 3 Graphic Design qualification: a more specialist route if you want to focus on digital and print design professionally.
