Course Overview
Photography is a crucial element within the creative space, and using software to manipulate and edit imagery is a vital component for websites, advertising, print and much more.
Study this FREE Photoshop and illustrator course and upgrade your knowledge and skills to create your next masterpiece. This course will equip you with a range of technical know-how using the latest industry software.
Upon successfully completing the requirements you'll receive the award of:
- Photoshop and Illustrator Pathway
| Locations | Tauranga |
|---|---|
| Next intake | Nov 2024 View more details |
| Study options |
4 weeks full-time, including holidays (if applicable) Part-time study available |
| Total credits | 20 |
| Indicative Fees | No tuition fees for domestic students View full fees information |
| Eligibility | View entry criteria |
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Career opportunities
Employment opportunities in administration, digital design, media, marketing, teaching, communication in the creative industries sector. You may also choose to undertake further study in graphic design, fashion design digital media, teaching, media, marketing and related disciplines.
Topics you'll cover
Photoshop:
- File management
- Photoshop Raw
- Photo editing
- Image management – adjust image size; brightness; colour
- Layer management – filters and effects; cropping
- Workspace navigation
- Compositing
Illustrator:
- File management
- Workspace navigation
- Tool functionality
- Building/merging shapes
- Object management – building imagery; importing images
- Filters and effects
Course Fees
| Indicative Fees * | No tuition fees for domestic students |
|---|
Please note, fees for our 2025 intakes are yet to be confirmed. Once they are, we will update our website to reflect the new 2025 fee amount.
Your final fee may vary if:
- you have a choice of topics/papers to study
- the qualification excludes GST
- there are extra course materials to purchase
- student levies apply
We’ll let you know if any of these apply to you.
* Important fee information, and hints and tips
Help with fees
Are you Eligible for Free Fees?
There are several ways to take advantage of free study at Toi Ohomai. Find out how on our Fees Free FAQ page.
Student Loans and Allowances
This course does NOT meet the requirements for student loan or allowance applications through StudyLink.
Find out more at studylink.govt.nz
Course Entry Information
Entry criteria
This course is open entry.
Standard Entry Criteria
Admission, entry, selection, and enrolment into programmes will be in accordance with the Academic Regulations and/or, where approved, specific programme regulations.
For courses at levels 1-3, domestic and international students will be required to:
Provide evidence of ability to complete academic requirements.
Other Considerations
This course is taught on Apple Mac computers. Learners must have elementary level computer skills.
English language requirements
Level 3 certificate IELTS General or Academic score of 5 with no band score lower than 5 or completed New Zealand Certificate in English Language Level 3 with an endorsement of either General, Workplace or Academic, or meets a relevant English Proficiency Outcome as outlined by NZQA.
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Course Locations and Intake Information
Part-time (8 weeks): You’ll attend class on Monday and Tuesday, 8.30am – 3.30pm
Full-time (4 weeks): You’ll attend class on Monday – Friday, 9am-2pm, Windermere Campus
| Location | Campus | Start Date | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tauranga | Windermere Campus | 25 Nov 2024 |
Study options
- 4 weeks full-time, including holidays (if applicable)
- Part-time study available
