Desktop Publishing (SEG Award – Level 1 Certificate)

Age

Suitable for adults aged 18+.

Level

Beginners or anyone with some experience who want to refresh or develop their skills further.

Experience or qualifications required

None – this is an introductory course. We have no formal academic entry requirements for our short courses. However, it will be beneficial if you’ve already completed one of our short courses or possess some art experience.

If you'd like to discuss if this course is suitable for you, get in touch with us: shortcourses@aub.ac.uk or 01202 363222.

£839

Deposit

You can choose to secure your place with a deposit of £400 and pay the remainder of your fees in one further instalment of £439. Simply, choose this option when booking your place online. The total balance of your course fee is payable by 1 October 2024. See our T&Cs (below) for further details.

Any additional costs

You'll need to provide basic study materials for this course. This'll incur an additional cost if you need to purchase it for the course. See the 'What to bring to class' section below for full details.

Additional materials and resources will be provided by AUB and is included in your course fee. Your SEG registration fee is also covered by your fee.

• Notebook and pens/pencils

• Basic media and materials handling practice
• Planning and preparation including research methods
• Working to a brief
• Developing skills and creativity using a variety of media, computer applications and techniques
• Starting with Adobe InDesign
• Setting up and arranging documents
• Working with pages
• Navigating InDesign CC
• Working with a workspace
• Working with text
• Paragraph formatting
• Working with graphics
• Layers
• Working with colour, frames, and shapes
• Formatting objects
• Working with styles and tables
• Alternate layouts
• Long document preparation
• Preparing for web and print outputs

At the end of the course you'll:

• Be prepared and confident in taking the next step in your creative journey, including pursuing further academic studies
• Possess improved artistic skills, including both essential and progressive techniques
• Have a sound understanding of the importance of appropriate planning and preparation, including research methods
• Be able to work to a set brief and develop suitable ideas and bodies of work in responsewithin desktop publishing
• Possess an enhanced ability to visually communicate your ideas and develop your visual voice
• Have increased confidence in your own skills and feel inspired
• Have boosted creativity and imagination
• Possess the foundations to continue creating beyond this course
• You can request a certificate to confirm your achievements, providing you've a 100% attendance record. To request a certificate please get in touch with us at shortcourses@aub.ac.uk and confirm your name and the title of course you've completed

Will I be assessed?

Yes, if you complete this 20-week programme and meet the necessary ongoing assessment criteria set by Skills Education Group (SEG) you’ll be awarded an accredited Level 1 Skills Education Group certificate.

The final assessment of work submitted for moderation will be graded by SEG as either pass or fail. Assessment can include practical tasks, assignments, presentations, and portfolio reviews. In the Saturday sessions you’ll meet individually with your tutor to discuss your progress.