Graphic Design Training in Christchurch

Adobe Marketo Engage is a powerful platform for marketing automation and CRM integration that enables organisations to design, automate, and measure personalised marketing campaigns across channels. This course equips participants with the knowledge and hands-on skills to build intelligent workflows, segment audiences, leverage AI-driven personalisation, and analyse campaign performance effectively.

This instructor-led, live training (online or onsite) is aimed at beginner-level to intermediate-level participants who wish to strengthen their competencies in using Adobe Marketo Engage to plan, execute, and optimise omnichannel marketing campaigns for academic and commercial purposes.

By the end of this training, participants will be able to:

• Navigate the Marketo Engage interface and understand its core automation functions.
• Design and implement lead nurturing workflows and dynamic content campaigns.
• Segment and manage audiences using smart lists and AI-driven insights.
• Integrate CRM systems for seamless data synchronisation and tracking.
• Analyse performance metrics and apply optimisation techniques based on campaign data.
• Develop an end-to-end automated marketing project relevant to higher education.

Format of the Course

• Theoretical presentation with real-world examples.
• Hands-on demonstrations in a controlled lab environment.
• Interactive exercises and a practical workshop project.
• Final evaluation through presentation of a functional automated campaign.

Course Customisation Options

• To request a customised training for this course, please contact us to arrange.

Adobe Creative Cloud is a comprehensive suite of industry-standard tools for creative professionals, enabling high-quality design, multimedia production, and collaboration. This course provides faculty members with hands-on experience using Adobe's core applications to design academic and institutional materials, enhancing creativity, innovation, and communication in the teaching–learning process.

This instructor-led, live training (online or on-site) is aimed at beginner-level to intermediate-level participants who wish to develop digital competencies in graphic design, multimedia editing, and academic content creation using Adobe Creative Cloud tools.

By the end of this training, participants will be able to:

• Navigate the Adobe Creative Cloud ecosystem and manage files through the cloud.
• Design and edit professional visual materials using Photoshop, Illustrator, and InDesign.
• Create engaging video and motion graphics content with Premiere Pro and After Effects.
• Produce and secure PDF documents using Adobe Acrobat Pro DC.
• Leverage Adobe Express and Firefly for generative AI design and digital marketing assets.
• Integrate Adobe tools to develop institutional and academic multimedia projects.

Course Format

• Project-based learning with hands-on exercises.
• Guided demonstrations using official Adobe software.
• Practical assignments, partial evaluations, and a final integrative project.

Course Customisation Options

• To request a customised training for this course, please contact us to arrange.

Adobe Hyvä is a modern frontend framework for Magento 2 that replaces the Luma stack with a performance-focused, developer-friendly architecture.

This instructor-led, live training (online or on-site) is designed for intermediate to advanced-level Magento developers who wish to implement and customise Hyvä Themes in Adobe Commerce (Magento 2) projects.

By the end of this training, participants will be able to:

• Understand the architecture and benefits of Hyvä Themes.
• Install and configure a Hyvä-based Magento 2 store.
• Customise templates, styles, and layout using Alpine.js and Tailwind CSS.
• Integrate third-party modules and ensure compatibility with Hyvä.
• Optimise performance and user experience with Hyvä's lean frontend stack.

Format of the Course

• Interactive lecture and discussion
• Hands-on exercises and labs
• Live development environment implementation

Course Customisation Options

• To request a customised training for this course, please contact us to arrange.

Adobe Express is a user-friendly, cloud-based design tool that enables individuals and teams to quickly create high-quality graphics, videos, and branded content without advanced design experience.

This instructor-led, live training (online or on-site) is aimed at beginner-level users who wish to create visually appealing marketing assets, presentations, and social media content using Adobe Express.

By the end of this training, participants will be able to:

• Navigate the Adobe Express interface and use templates effectively.
• Create social media graphics, flyers, presentations, and short videos.
• Apply branding elements such as colours, logos, and fonts consistently.
• Collaborate and publish designs using Adobe Express's cloud features.

Format of the Course

• Interactive lecture and discussion.
• Plenty of exercises and practice.
• Hands-on implementation in a live-lab environment.

Course Customisation Options

• To request a customised training for this course, please contact us to arrange.

This instructor-led, live training in Christchurch (online or on-site) is aimed at beginner-level to intermediate-level professionals who wish to optimise their document workflows using Adobe Acrobat and AI-powered tools.

By the end of this training, participants will be able to:

• Create and edit PDF documents from various sources.
• Modify PDF content, including text, images, and formatting.
• Use annotation and markup tools for document review.
• Implement security features to protect PDF documents.
• Leverage AI-powered tools to automate PDF-related tasks.

This instructor-led, live training in Christchurch (online or on-site) is designed for beginner to intermediate-level graphic designers and animators who wish to learn how to create stunning animations, interactive media, and engaging web content using Adobe Animate.

By the end of this training, participants will be able to:

• Navigate the Adobe Animate interface and tools.
• Create and edit animations using keyframes, motion tweens, and shape tweens.
• Design interactive animations and applications using ActionScript and JavaScript.
• Incorporate audio and video elements into projects.
• Export animations for web, video, and mobile platforms.

This instructor-led, live training in Christchurch (available online or on-site) is designed for beginner-level content developers who wish to gain a foundational understanding of Adobe After Effects, Adobe Premiere Pro, Adobe Illustrator, Adobe Animate and Adobe Character Animator.

By the end of this training, participants will be able to:

• Understand the core functions of each software tool within the Adobe Creative Suite.
• Apply tools and techniques in Adobe After Effects for motion graphics, Adobe Premiere Pro for video editing, Adobe Illustrator for graphic design, Adobe Animate for animations, and Adobe Character Animator for character animation.
• Enhance creative design and production capabilities, enabling faster and more efficient development of high-quality digital content.

This instructor-led, live training in Christchurch (online or on-site) is designed for beginner and intermediate photographers who wish to unlock the full potential of Darktable for their image editing and management needs. This course outline offers a comprehensive overview of the Darktable software, beginning with the fundamentals and advancing to more sophisticated editing techniques.

By the end of this training, participants will be able to:

• Set up a development environment with Darktable.
• Import, organise, and manage their photo collections.
• Edit and enhance images using Darktable's features.
• Perform advanced colour correction and manipulation.
• Apply non-destructive editing techniques.
• Debug common issues in Darktable.

This instructor-led, live training in Christchurch (online or onsite) is designed for anyone wishing to take better pictures using mobile devices.

By the end of this training, participants will be able to:

• Understand the tools and settings used for mobile photography.
• Learn tips and tricks to take better mobile photographs.
• Master mobile photography basics and lighting techniques.

This instructor-led, live training in Christchurch (online or on-site) is designed for engineers and drafters at all levels—from beginner to advanced—who wish to use GD&T to create precise, standardised 2D drawings for engineering projects.

By the end of this training, participants will be able to:

• Understand and apply GD&T symbols and concepts to 2D drawings.
• Create clear, standardised technical drawings using GD&T principles.
• Interpret and implement feedback based on GD&T annotations.
• Collaborate effectively with teams using standardised GD&T notations.

What you will learn during the training:

• Principles of creating computer graphics and desktop publishing
• Methods for defining and working with colour
• Differences between vector and bitmap graphics
• Techniques for customising colour photos and graphics
• Principles of retouching and creating photomontages
• Creating your own illustrations and graphics
• Adapting graphic material composition and printing to specific needs
• Designing logos and logotypes
• Creating engaging charts and tables
• Designing business cards and letterheads
• Creating labels, diplomas, and invitations
• Preparing leaflets
• Text formatting techniques
• Using spot colours
• Principles of print preparation
• Digital printing, offset printing, and screen printing

Sample topics covered in the classes:

• My poster
• Portrait design
• Expansive layouts
• My catalog
• My face
• Billboard design
• My logo

This course explores the Dreamweaver tool, addressing key challenges in page creation, template usage, efficient table and layer construction, graphic insertion, designing visually appealing menus, and deploying content to a server environment.

During the training, participants will learn:

• How to operate the program efficiently
• Printing issues and technologies
• Photo adjustments and retouching
• Colour adjustment techniques
• Red-eye removal
• Brightness and contrast adjustments
• Image resizing
• Enhancing sharpness
• Combining multiple photos into a single image
• Restoring old or damaged photographs
• Creating sepia effects
• Extracting objects from their backgrounds
• Image composition, colour models, fundamental concepts and file formats
• Working with layers and masks
• Tool selection and vector path creation
• Styles and effects
• Text manipulation
• Adjusting colour in photos and graphics
• Using adjustment layers
• Automation features
• Document history management
• Retouching and photo montages
• Saving your work

This instructor-led, live training in Christchurch (available online or on-site) is designed for beginner to intermediate-level developers and UI/UX designers who wish to utilise Adobe LiveCycle Designer to build interactive and dynamic PDF forms.

By the end of this training, participants will be able to:

• Create and edit PDF forms using a variety of elements and properties.
• Incorporate scripts and logic into PDF forms using JavaScript.
• Validate and secure PDF forms effectively.
• Integrate PDF forms with external data sources and web services.
• Deploy and distribute PDF forms successfully.

This instructor-led, live training (available online or on-site) is designed for beginner to intermediate-level photo enthusiasts and graphic designers who wish to use Adobe Photoshop Elements to edit and enhance their photos.

By the end of this training, participants will be able to:

• Edit and enhance their photos using a variety of tools and functions.
• Organise and manage their photo collections effectively with the built-in organiser.
• Create and share photo projects such as slideshows, collages, and calendars.
• Apply artistic effects and filters to their photos.
• Perform both basic and advanced photo retouching techniques.

For most of us, Adobe Acrobat Reader is simply a program used to view PDF files.

However, this application also enables you to create PDF documents tailored to your specific needs, serving as a replacement for documents originally created in popular programs such as Microsoft Office, Word, Excel, and PowerPoint, by converting them into the PDF format.

The "Creating PDF Documents" training course is designed for individuals who wish to master the intricacies and best practices of composing professional PDF documents.

Course Format

• Practical exercises led by an instructor following a theoretical lecture.
• Participants will work on standalone computers.

Adobe After Effects Essentials is a two-day training course covering all the essential skills required to get up and running with Adobe After Effects. Throughout the course, you'll learn how to work with layers, understand keyframing, control animations, manage transparency, and gain a deeper understanding of rendering and output. By the end of the course, you'll be able to confidently edit your video content using After Effects while applying best practice techniques.

The Adobe After Effects Essentials course covers all the fundamental skills needed for the post-production of professional-quality video content.

This instructor-led, live training in Christchurch (available online or on-site) is tailored for marketers and analysts who want to leverage Adobe Analytics to analyse and optimise their organisation's website performance.

By the end of this training, participants will be able to:

• Understand the value of web analytics.
• Generate reports that deliver actionable business insights.
• Collect and segment data effectively.
• Configure and apply relevant metrics.
• Analyse visitor behaviour.
• Create and manage campaigns to enhance website or marketing initiative performance.

Audience

Experienced graphic and media designers who are already comfortable with core Adobe tools and want to strengthen advanced workflows, corporate report design, infographic creation, branding systems, and AI-assisted production.

Format of Training

• Instructor-led sessions with structured explanations
• Demonstrations followed by guided hands-on exercises
• Practical work based on real corporate design scenarios
• Individual and group feedback during exercises and project work
   

Course Objectives
By the end of this training course, participants will be able to:

1. Use advanced Adobe Creative Cloud features to work more efficiently across tools
2. Apply AI-powered capabilities in Photoshop, Illustrator, and InDesign to accelerate design tasks
3. Create high-quality visual assets for corporate reports and presentations
4. Design professional infographics aligned with brand and communication standards
5. Build consistent branding and layout systems across multiple deliverables
6. Automate report layouts and publishing workflows using InDesign
7. Apply AI responsibly while maintaining visual consistency and brand control
    

This instructor-led, live training in Christchurch (available online or on-site) is designed for graphic designers and illustrators who wish to leverage the advanced tools in Adobe Illustrator to produce professional, high-quality vector artwork, illustrations, and graphic designs.

By the end of this training, participants will be able to:

• Gain a deeper understanding of the new and advanced features in Adobe Illustrator.
• Discover tips and tricks for effectively using advanced Illustrator tools.
• Convert hand-drawn sketches into digital images.
• Create professional-grade graphics, logos, and animated GIFs.
• Transform, blend, and distort text and images.
• Automate workflows to streamline repetitive tasks.

This instructor-led, live training in Christchurch (online or on-site) is aimed at advanced-level creative professionals who wish to use Adobe Creative Cloud to produce advanced branded graphics, professional video content, motion assets, and integrated digital media deliverables.

By the end of this training, participants will be able to: create advanced visual assets, edit and finish professional video, build motion graphics, and streamline workflows across Adobe applications.

This instructor-led, live training in Christchurch (online or on-site) is tailored for intermediate-level creative professionals who wish to use Adobe Creative Cloud to create workplace-ready graphics, video content, and digital media assets.

By the end of this training, participants will be able to: create branded assets, edit professional video, produce basic motion graphics, and work more efficiently across Adobe applications.

This instructor-led, live training in Christchurch (online or onsite) is aimed at web designers who wish to design an application using Adobe XD.

By the end of this training, participants will be able to:

• Set up Adobe XD to begin designing an application.
• Develop quick wireframes.
• Create prototypes that include micro-interactions.
• Incorporate UX designs into a CV.

This training delivers practical insights into building an interactive eLearning platform. Beyond mastering core concepts, participants will explore best practices for creating and publishing Captivate projects. Throughout the course, you will learn:

• Recording demonstrations
• Editing demonstrations
• Working with objects on the Timeline
• Working with images
• Publishing your projects
• Adding audio
• Recording a simulation
• Adding animation
• Creating a slideshow
• Transferring results to a Learning Management System
• Updating projects
• Creating a standalone viewer with MenuBuilder

This course is ideal for those looking to begin their graphic design journey using Affinity Designer, one of the most popular and versatile vector graphics applications available. If you're new to computer graphics and seeking a solid foundation, this course will guide you step by step through mastering the essential features and tools needed to create professional-quality designs.

Throughout the course:

You'll learn how to navigate the Affinity Designer interface with confidence, enabling you to utilise its full range of features effectively.

You'll become proficient in the fundamental drawing and editing tools, empowering you to create your own illustrations and graphics.

You'll gain a clear understanding of how to work with layers, as well as how to incorporate colour and typography into your designs.

You'll master the essentials of exporting your work in various formats, ready for print or online publication.

Upon completion, you'll be equipped to produce simple graphics, logos, posters, and other visual materials using Affinity Designer. The course will provide a strong foundation to support your ongoing development as a graphic designer.

This course is designed for individuals who work with text and graphics and wish to expand their skills to create presentations, books, brochures, and other interactive elements suitable for a range of devices: computers, laptops, tablets, smartphones, and mobile phones.

This instructor-led, live training in Christchurch (online or onsite) is aimed at beginner-level to intermediate-level graphic designers, marketing professionals, and publishing specialists who wish to use Adobe InDesign to create professional-quality books, brochures, posters, and marketing materials.

By the end of this training, participants will be able to:

• Navigate the Adobe InDesign interface efficiently.
• Set up projects with the correct dimensions and layouts.
• Work with text, images, and graphics to create compelling designs.
• Utilise styles, templates, and colour palettes for consistency and efficiency.
• Prepare files for professional printing or digital publishing.

During the training, participants will learn to:

• use a vector graphics program.
• create simple objects.
• create advanced curves.
• design a logo.
• trace elements created on paper or from photographs.
• produce leaflets.
• design advertising posters.
• open and modify vector documents and PDFs, including EPS files.

We invite you to join a course dedicated to image editing using Adobe Photoshop.

This course is designed for those who wish to master the art of working with colour, learn how to prepare images for display, and develop skills in editing, retouching, collage creation, and using the RAW format.

We will demonstrate how to fine-tune your photos to bring out their best qualities, and explore all the essential tools available in a professional photo editor.

You'll gain new knowledge illustrated through dozens of practical examples and reinforce it through exercises guided by an experienced instructor. Additionally, you will have access to prepared learning materials. Benefit from expert insights to save time and avoid unnecessary trial and error.

In this instructor-led, live training, participants will learn how to use Adobe Photoshop's photo-enhancement features as they work through a series of hands-on exercises designed to improve the quality of a set of sample photographs.

By the end of this training, participants will be able to:

• Apply Photoshop's photo enhancement tools to alter the quality of a photograph
• Adjust sharpness and blur to highlight the key features of a photograph
• Modify colouring and facial expressions in photographs
• Prepare photographs for printing or development

Audience

• Photography beginners and enthusiasts

Course Format

• A blend of lecture, discussion, exercises and extensive hands-on practice

This course provides comprehensive knowledge on working with Adobe Premiere Pro, covering fundamental installation techniques, end-to-end project development, and the effective use of its tools.

What You Will Learn

Basic Tools and Features
Participants will become familiar with Canva's core tools: adding and formatting text, and working with images and graphics – the foundation for clear and appealing designs.

Creating Your First Project
In a hands-on session, participants will create their first project, learning how to select templates, adjust colours and fonts, and personalise designs with their own elements.

Advanced Design Techniques
Participants will explore advanced features to create professional and unique projects, including gradients, infographics, diagrams, and photo editing (filters, cropping, colour correction).

AI in Canva
Participants will learn to leverage AI tools for automating tasks, generating graphics and text, and streamlining the design process, boosting both efficiency and quality.

By the conclusion of this training, participants will be able to:

In this instructor-led, live training in Christchurch, participants will learn how to create web-based, data-driven visualisations that run responsively across multiple devices.

• Use D3 to create interactive graphics, information dashboards, infographics and maps.
• Control HTML with jQuery-like selections.
• Transform the DOM by selecting elements and binding them to data.
• Export SVG for use in print publications.

What you will learn during the training:

• the principles of creating computer graphics and desktop publishing
• methods for defining and working with colour
• the differences between vector and bitmap graphics
• ways to customise colour photographs and graphics
• the principles of retouching and creating photomontages
• how to create your own illustrations and graphics
• how to adapt graphic material composition and printing to specific needs
• how to design logos and logotypes
• how to create engaging charts and tables
• how to design business cards and letterheads
• how to create labels, diplomas and invitations
• how to prepare leaflets, banners and billboards for print
• how to format text
• how to create style sheets and format styles
• the use of additional colours
• the principles of preparing publications for print
• an introduction to digital printing, offset printing and solvent-based processes

This instructor-led, live training in Christchurch (online or on-site) is aimed at beginner-level users who wish to learn the essential tools and techniques of image editing using GIMP.

By the end of this training, participants will be able to:

• Navigate GIMP's interface and toolbox efficiently.
• Edit and manipulate images using various tools such as cropping, scaling, and painting.
• Work with layers, selections, and transparency to create complex compositions.
• Enhance photographs and prepare images for the web.
• Customise GIMP with plugins and scripting for enhanced functionality.

This instructor-led, live training in Christchurch (available online or on-site) is designed for anyone aspiring to become a graphic designer.

By the end of this training, participants will be able to:

• Grasp fundamental design theory and apply practical design techniques.
• Use Adobe Creative Cloud applications effectively, including Photoshop, Illustrator, and InDesign.
• Explore alternatives to Adobe Creative Cloud.
• Stay informed about the latest design trends.

This course explains how to use InDesign to create documents with a well-designed, professional appearance, including paragraph and character styles, layout features, and customised text and graphics. Gradually, more advanced InDesign techniques will be covered to enhance the look and functionality of your documents.

This course offers a hands-on introduction to Inkscape, an open-source vector graphics application widely used to create professional-quality visuals such as logos, icons, infographics, diagrams, and marketing materials.

Through guided, practical sessions, participants will master the core features and tools of Inkscape—including shapes, paths, layers, colour, and typography—while completing exercises tailored to workplace design needs. The training also covers best practices for file organisation, collaboration, and exporting artwork for both digital and print use.

This instructor-led, live training in Christchurch (online or on-site) is aimed at web designers who wish to create mobile interfaces with Adobe Illustrator and Adobe After Effects.

By the end of this training, participants will be able to:

• Implement UI/UX designs for a responsive mobile application.
• Prepare and animate designs in Adobe Illustrator.
• Create reusable components.
• Incorporate advanced animations with Adobe After Effects.

Scalable Vector Graphics (SVG) is an XML-based graphics format used to create 2D vector images.

In this instructor-led, live training, participants will learn the fundamentals of SVG as they step through the creation of their first SVG project.

By the end of this training, participants will be able to:

• Understand the basics of vector graphics and SVG
• Learn how to create, modify, use, and optimise SVG
• Learn how to use SVG with HTML & CSS
• Learn how to perform basic animations with SVG
• Create their own SVG animation

Audience

• Developers and Programmers
• Graphic Designers
• HTML & CSS developers interested in learning more about SVG

Format of the course

• Part lecture, part discussion, with exercises and extensive hands-on practice

Adobe graphic programs are a set of tools for creating, editing, and manipulating graphics, multimedia, and documents. Adobe Systems is well known for developing numerous professional applications dedicated to graphic design, multimedia, photo editing, web design, and more. Below are some of the main graphic programs developed by Adobe: Adobe Photoshop This is one of the most popular programs for editing raster graphics. It allows users to manipulate images, create graphics, retouch photos, correct colours, and perform many other advanced operations. Adobe Illustrator Focusing on vector graphics, Illustrator enables the creation of logos, illustrations, vector-based designs, typographic projects, and other elements that can be scaled without loss of quality.