Learn the fundamentals of make-up artistry.This 6 week programme is aimed at those who wish to learn the basic skills for make-up artistry. It will introduce you to basic make-up artistry skills. You will perform a variety of different looks, learn new techniques, using the most up to date equipment and products available. This course is also for those already within the beauty/make-up industry who are looking to update their knowledge and skills. Excellent attendance and successful completion may lead to enrolment on one of our full time beauty therapy courses and further advanced part time courses. What you will...

An improvers course for those with a beginners understanding of Italian.This improvers course will boost your understanding of Italian, and is aimed at those between beginner and intermediate level. What you will experience You will build on your beginners knowledge, and refine basic skills in reading, writing, listening and speaking. By the end of the course, learners should be able to understand and communicate simple information and text.

Explore the benefits of a variety of types of play.This Unit allows you to develop a basic understanding of the benefits of a variety of types of play to children aged 0–12 years. You will learn how children benefit from a range of play experiences through planning, setting up and reviewing play experiences, either in a real or simulated context. You do not require to have a work placement to complete this Unit but may benefit from visiting early education and childcare settings which offer high-quality child-centred play provision. This Unit is a mandatory Unit in the National 5 course...

Learn how to use your camera settings to take high-quality, interesting photographs. Explore the various functions of the Digital SLR, allowing you to maximise the use of your camera and move away from using the automatic settings.Purely Photography is a great part time course for beginners. It will help you to stop using the automatic mode on your camera and make you start using the manual mode where you will have all the control. Over the duration of 10 weeks you will learn about various techniques and settings which includes: the exposure triangle, white balance, properties of light, lighting styles,...

Boost your confidence in art with this beginner’s course! Learn about materials, equipment, techniques, tone, and perspective. Try colour mixing, water, and opaque painting, and create your unique compositions.If you’re a complete beginner, this course aims to boost your artistic skills and understanding of materials and techniques. By the end of the course, you’ll have the confidence to draw and paint a variety of subjects. What you will experience This course is entirely hands-on. A qualified art tutor will guide you through the process, but you’ll have the freedom to work on your own ideas and creations. The tutor will...

An intermediate course for those with some knowledge of Spanish.You have a basic understanding of Spanish, but feel you can’t progress much further without conversation and interaction. This intermediate course is perfect for learners with some knowledge of the language – perhaps those who have completed the beginners level course – that wish to build on their existing vocabulary, spoken and written skills in order to progress to the next level. The course aims to give you the confidence to hold a conversation in Spanish. What you will experience This course is still at a basic level, but is the...

Learn how to take beautiful landscape photographs.Before you grab your camera and get in your car – stop here first! Our landscape photography course is designed to inspire and educate you before you head out on your next photographic adventure. Over the duration of the course you will learn about the essential elements of landscape photography via a detailed, step-by-step guide which will enhance your skills and understanding of the topics covered. What you will experience Main Topics include: Historical and contemporary photographers Environment styles Use of light within the environment Composition; context Logistical planning Selection of appropriate equipment Presentation...

This course covers advanced skills of web design, and is the last in a trio of part-time web design courses.This is the third of three courses, and is designed to equip you with skills to build a website that will allow people to purchase products and services. It will also provide you with a good understanding of e-commerce. What you will experience You will focus on how to build a website that will allow people to purchase products and services, and become very familiar with the practices and processes of e-commerce. On this course you will study: Introduction to relational...

Enhance your skills with this intermediate barbering course using more advanced techniques.This course will enhance basic skills already held in barbering. Introducing more advanced skills and techniques using a range of different tools and equipment. What you will experience Advanced techniques for styling, cutting, and tapering. More direct and advanced clipper and fading techniques. What you will needYou will need to have your own scissors and a cutting comb. All other materials are supplied.

Learn  the basic fundamentals for styling hair.This 6 week programme is aimed at those who wish to learn the basic skills for hair styling. It will focus on the correct way to control and style the hair for special occasions. It will introduce learners to a range of techniques to style the hair to a high standard, understand the science behind styling and the effect it has on the hair structure. Learners will perform a variety of different styles, learn new techniques, using the most up to date equipment and products. Excellent attendance and successful completion may lead to enrolment...