Introduction to Adobe

Introduction to Adobe

Course Code: HAC01  |

FREE (£20 Deposit)
  • 2 Day Course, 10am – 5pm
  • Completion Certificate
  • Post Course Support
  • On Demand Videos

Overview

This two-day course introduces Adobe’s three core design tools: Photoshop for images, Illustrator for graphics and InDesign for layouts. You’ll learn the role of each program and how they work together.

You’ll practise editing images in Photoshop, drawing scalable artwork in Illustrator, and creating professional layouts in InDesign. By the end you’ll have completed a small cross-app project such as a poster or brochure, showing how the tools combine in a design workflow.

This course is ideal for beginners wanting to explore creative software.

In-Person or Live Online

Flexible delivery options

Adobe Certified Trainers

Expert qualified trainers

On-Demand Videos

Access videos anytime

Post-Course Support

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Contents

  • Photoshop Files and formats
  • Image input and output
  • Photoshop Palette management and Screen real estate
  • Colour theory
  • Photoshop navigation shortcuts
  • Photoshop Selections
  • Correcting an Image
  • Working with Photoshop Layers
  • Masks and Channels
  • The InDesign Environment
  • Managing and Formatting Text
  • Typography
  • Colour Management
  • Preflight and Packaging
  • Core Illustrator Concepts
  • Creating Illustrator Documents
  • Drawing in Illustrator
  • Colours in Illustrator
  • Text copy in Illustrator
  • Creating Acrobat PDF Files

Outcomes

Completing this Adobe course will enable you to do the following and more:

  • Understand differences between image file types and when to use them
  • Understand the concepts of non-destructive image editing
  • Create single and multi-page InDesign documents
  • Understand professional design considerations
  • Create effective page layouts
  • Prepare documents for commercial print
  • Understand core concepts of vector graphics
  • Create professional design elements
  • Export designs for web and print

Requirements

This course is fully funded for Hackney residents with UK/EU citizenship who were aged 19 or over on 31 August 2025, and who have the right to live and study in the UK. A Hackney address is required.

The workshop runs over 2 days (one day a week for 2 weeks). A £20 refundable deposit is required to secure your place. The deposit is returned on completion of the course. Learners must attend both sessions and complete enrolment and GLA funding paperwork.

Booking

Places are booked on a first come first served basis. We are operating a stand by / waiting list in case courses are fully booked. No prior knowledge of Adobe Creative Cloud applications is required: only basic PC or Mac skills. If English is not your first language you should have a good level of English in order to participate.

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Our learning guarantee

Small Class Sizes

Maximum 6 students

Completion Certificate

Verifiable digital credentials

Flexible Booking

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Contact

If you have any questions about our introductory level Adobe course please send us a message using our contact page and we will reply to you as soon as possible – or call us on 0203 3974567.
 
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