These two day, instructor led classes are largely hands on and practical. The instructors are friendly and experts in their field, all are passionate about passing on their creative skills and experience.

Who is eligible?
Any one living in Derby and is currently in work. Job seekers who have actively sought work in the last 4 weeks and are able to start work in the next 2 weeks. Anyone out of work and is due to start work in the next 2 weeks.

Please click here to register your interest.

Please note that each person is only entitled to attend one course.

Graphic design
29-30 March, 1-2 July and 6-7 December
A beginners guide to professional graphic design tools and techniques for non graphic designers.

This course is perfect for anyone who wants to learn how to start producing professional looking designs and layouts. The course covers designing for web and print, including preparing images, graphics and text. 

This is an opportunity to improve your skills and learn to design innovative graphic products. 

Mac for PC users and Introduction to iLife 
29-30 March and 4-5 November
Are you a PC user switching to a Mac and want to find how to use it? Do you want know how to create fantastic media rich content with your Mac? If you have any doubts or questions about Macs this course will provide the answers.

The course is ideal for educators, artists and anyone who wants to use Macs as an inspirational learning tool. It is also ideal for technical support professionals with little Mac experience. 

You will learn how to produce and share media rich digital projects including photo albums and slide shows, movies, and music.

Film making
15-16 April and 14-15 October
Creative Exchange and QUAD present a free 2-day course where you will begin to learn the art and craft of film making from an experienced director.

Taking you from script through to the edit, you will learn about script breakdown, shot selection, efficient shooting for the editing process as well as 'on set' sound recording considerations.

This is an informative course with a large practical element and is great opportunity to get an insight into the professional world of film and TV from one of its leading stars.

This course is ideal for grass roots filmmakers or anyone who requires a directorial insight into film making and broadcast productions. This course is also suitable for anyone wanting to produce video content for their business, for example there website or viral marketing.

Radio presenting
8-9 June and 17-18 January
Have you ever thought of presenting your own radio show? This two day course will instruct you on the general technical skills and know-how involved, whilst encouraging the development of your confidence and personal style.

You will learn how to load and drive a professional radio broadcast play-out system, how to choose and operate recording devices and how to edit raw recorded sound material.

You will have the opportunity to present your own unique radio piece.

Digital photography
17-18 June and 8-9 September
This is a great opportunity to develop your technical, creative and professional photographic skills. 

During this course you will learn how to get the best out of a digital SLR camera, improve your photographic vision and make the best use of natural light.

This course is ideal for anyone who wants to improve the photography.

Web essentials
15-16 July and 24-25 February
Details to follow shortly.

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