Digital Courses are held in the Katapult Digital Studio at QUAD. Find out more about QUAD's programme of Digital Courses and Resources by contacting:

Darius Powell, Digital Resources Officer Tel: 01332 285426 or Email: dariusp@derbyquad.co.uk

Click here to read our Digital Studio blog. 

Upcoming Courses

GRAPHICS 

Creative Images with Adobe Photoshop Elements (PC)

Tutor: Mark Williams
23rd January - 6th February 2012 
6:15pm - 8:45pm (3 Mondays)
£105/£80 (Concession)

NB: Please note this is a course for Adobe Photoshop Elements and not Adobe Photoshop CS3 - CS5.5. Please see Adobe Photoshop Basics if you are interested in Adobe Photoshop CS3+.

This 3-week course is aimed at the home user, who wants to explore the creative possibilities available using Photoshop Elements, the entry-level image editing software from Adobe. Each week you will explore the range of tools available including selection tools, colour adjustments, text, layers and more.

Click here for more information on Photoshop Elements.

Cl ick here to book your place, or contact the QUAD Box Office on 01332 290 606.

Adobe Photoshop Basics (Mac/PC)

Tutor: Mark Williams
7th March - 28th March 2012 
6:15pm - 8:45pm (4 Wednesdays)
£160/£128 (Concession)

This course is ideal for anyone who is interested in learning the basics of Adobe Photoshop. The 4-week course will be a combination of demonstrations, tutorials and project briefs including: creating selections, layers, masking, transforming images, adjustments, photo retouching and text.

NB: Please note this is a course for Adobe Photoshop CS3 - CS5.5 and not Adobe Photoshop Elements. Please see Creative Images with Adobe Photoshop Elements (PC) if you are interested in Adobe Photoshop Elements.

Click here to download a course outline.

Click here to book your place, or contact the QUAD Box Office on 01332 290 606.

PHOTOGRAPHY 

DSLR PHOTOGRAPHY: Level 1

Tutor: Jon Legge
12th January - 9th February 2012 (5 Thursdays)
or 1st March - 29th March 2012 (5 Thursdays)

6:15pm - 8:45pm

£160/£128 (Concession)

A 5-week course aimed at people who have recently purchased, are going to purchase, or want to learn more about, their digital SLR camera. It is suitable for people who have only used the 'Program' mode and are uncertain about the other camera functions. Designed to demystify the features and characteristics of these cameras in an interesting and accessible way, the course will feature talks, 'hands-on' workshops, demonstrations and group activities.

By the end of the course participants will have the confidence to use their camera in more creative way, and have a basic understanding of light, composition and colour.

Camera Availability
Bring your own DSLR camera (if you have one) with charged battery and instruction book. A small amount of cameras are available for the course, please email dariusp@derbyquad.co.uk to book.

Level 2 DSLR Photography Coming April 2012.

Click here to download a course outline.

Click here to book your place or contact the QUAD Box Office on 01332 290 606.

Digital Photography Skills - Street Photography

Tutor: Jon Legge
29th January 2012
10:30am - 4:30pm (1 Sunday)

£70/£55 (Concession)

Take to the streets of Derby to complete a series of Photography challenges aimed to improve your photography skills and get the best out of your camera. It is recommended that you bring your own camera to receive tailored advice from your tutor.

Click here to download a course outline.

Click here to book your place or contact the QUAD Box Office on 01332 290 606.

Digital Photography Skills - Night Photography

Tutor: Jon Legge 21st & 28th February 2012
6:15am - 8:45pm (2 Tuesdays)
£70/£55 (Concession)

Over two evenings learn about the challenges of Night time Photography, exploring the camera settings and techniques to produce stunning images. It is recommended that you bring your own camera to receive tailored advice from your tutor.

Click here to download a course outline.

Click here to book your place or contact the QUAD Box Office on 01332 290 606.

FILM, VIDEO & MOVING IMAGE

Home Movies with Premiere Elements (PC)

Tutor: Darius Powell
11th January - 25th January 2012
6:15pm - 8:45pm (3 Wednesdays)
£105/£80 (Concession)

This 3-week course is aimed at the home user, who wants to learn how to edit video using Premiere Elements, the entry-level video editing software from Adobe. Each week you will explore the range of tools available to edit together your videos complete with titles, effects, photos and audio. Exporting to different outlets will also be covered including DVD, digital files, YouTube and Facebook.

Apologies for any inconvenience, this course has been cancelled. 

Short Film Direction

Tutor: James Sharpe
6th March - 3rd April 2012
6:15pm - 8:45pm (6 Tuesdays)
£160/£128 (Concession)

Experienced film maker, James Sharpe, will provide you with key skills, tools and advice to advance in independent film making. You learn how best to implement affordable film making equipment to create better short films. Please note the outcome of course is not to create a short film but to learn the practical skills and theory in order to do so.

Click here to download a course outline.

Click here to book your place, or contact the QUAD Box Office on 01332 290 606.

Get Creative with Stop Motion Animation

Tutor: Angela Terris
3rd March 2012
10:30am - 4:30pm (1 Saturday)
£60/£50 (Concession)

A one-off fun session exploring the art of Stop Motion Animation. Throughout the day you will learn the techniques behind a range of animation styles and create your own short examples. The day promises to be a fun and expressive with video examples and practical excerises exploring pixilation, 2D Cut-out, basic 3D & hand-drawn animation.

Software used will be I Can Animate, available on both Mac & PC. An information sheet of all tools used will be provided to get you started at home.

Click here to download a course outline.

Click here to book your place, or contact th QUAD Box Office on 01332 290 606.

WEB & NEW MEDIA

Word Press in a Day

Tutor: Angela Terris
4th February 2012
10:30am - 4:30pm (1 Saturday)
£80/£65 (Concession)

Find out what Wordpress do for you!
This one day course is a hands on experience aimed to build your confidence with creating websites or blogs with Wordpress. Please bring along any images, text or logos you will like to include. Having an e-mail account accessible online would be useful, but not essential.

Click here to book your place, or contact the QUAD Box Office on 01332 290 606.

Web Design Basics with Wix.com (Mac/PC)

Tutor: Mark Williams
5th March - 26th March 2012
6:15pm - 8:45pm (4 Mondays)
£140/£112 (Concession)

This 4-week course will give the absolute beginner an introduction to basic web site design and the back-end requirements including domain names, web servers, optimisation for search engines and website hosting. You will learn basic concepts of building web pages from scratch including preparing images, effective design and usability. The course will include how you can utilise free software including Wix.com to build yourself an online presence.
Please bring an idea to develop as a website including any images, text, logos and media you may wish to include.

Click here to download a course outline.

Click here to book your place, or contact the QUAD Box Office on 01332 290 606.

Intro to Mac: Using iLife

Tutor: Robbie Newman
22nd & 29th February 2012 (2 Wednesdays)
6:15pm - 8:45pm £80/£60 (Concession)

An introduction to the basics of the iLife suite on OS X. Areas covered will include image editing and management with iPhoto, basic editing with iMovie HD and audio recording/production in Garage Band. Ideal for new Mac users looking to get the most out of the free software included.

Click here to book your place, or contact the QUAD Box Office on 01332 290 606.

TRADITIONAL ARTS & CRAFTS

Contemporary Jewellery

25th February 10:30am - 4:30pm

Tutor: Jeni Smith
Learn how to make unique jewellery for yourself, family and friends or to sell. On this one day Contemporary Jewellery making course you will:

Learn the foundation techniques required to make earrings, bracelets and necklaces, be taught about different types of beads and components and how to use them, discover the different tools involved and when / how to use them, learn where to buy beads and what you need to get started.

Click here to download a course outline.

Course fees: £55.00 full price / £40.00 concessions

Click here to book online, or contact the QUAD Box Office on 01332 290 606.

Drawing Skills, Art & Film Theory

More details coming soon, please email dariusp@derbyquad.co.uk to be the first to hear about these courses.

CREATIVE WRITING

Creative Writing: From Idea to Publication

16th January - 5th March 2012, Mondays 6:30pm - 9:00pm

Another chance to catch this very popular course.

This eight week course is back by popular demand, it will give you all the tools you need to discover your writing talent, explore what makes a great story and all the information you need to get your story out there with an agent and a publisher. With a variety of practical exercises and helpful advice, this course is ideal for anyone just getting interested in writing or experienced scribes looking for a refresher course.

Course fees: £100 (£80 Concessions)

This course has now SOLD OUT 

Creative Writing: Starting A Novel - And Finishing It

26th January - 15th March 2012, Thursdays 6:30pm - 9:00pm

This eight-week course looks in detail at the process of writing a novel, from first developing the idea, through planning and plotting, all the way to completing the manuscript. An ideal course for those wanting to get into writing novels, whether you have an idea already or if you're just looking to start a book.

Course fees: £100 (£80 Concessions)

Click here to book online, or contact the QUAD Box Office on 01332 290 606.