Claimable under SkillsFuture Credit
Fees: $520,00
Note: Course fee not inclusive of application fee and GST.
Course details
Beginners with little to no experience in digital creative software should take on this Short Course to learn the fundamentals of Affinity, a free professional design app that combines vector, pixel and layout tools in one platform.
Through step-by-step instruction and guided practice, you will learn the essential tools, workflows, and concepts needed to navigate the software effectively.
Skills are reinforced through short, hands-on creative projects that encourage experimentation and practical application. By the end of the course, you will:
- Design and export a small set of finished assets, including at least one poster, one postcard and a one-page flyer.
- Produce one simple mock-up image (for example, a T-shirt, postcard or flyer in context).
- Complete a personal mini project such as a basic brand set (logo, postcard, flyer + mock-up) or a short zine/poster series using mixed vector and pixel techniques.
This course is ideal for anyone who wants a clear, supportive introduction to digital creativity without the overwhelm of separate, more complex software.
About the trainer
Stephanie Hew
Stephanie Hew is a passionate illustrator known for her whimsical art, which reflects her playful personality and love for animals. She uses a variety of mediums, but her current favourite tool is her iPad and the app Procreate. Stephanie has been creating digital art for over two decades and she happily shares her knowledge with her students.
Application information
Access to LASALLE’s Mac computer lab with Affinity installed on all student stations is provided. Participants must register for their own free Canva account to sign in to Affinity on first use (Canva Pro is not required; AI features are optional and not needed for this course).
You are recommended to bring a personal USB thumb drive or external hard drive to copy your working files to if you wish to bring your work home.
Beginners who want to try digital art using Affinity, a free professional design app that combines vector, pixel, and layout tools in one platform. This course will be conducted in a Mac computer lab at LASALLE with Affinity pre-installed on all machines.
Participants must be at minimum age 16 and must be comfortable with basic desktop computing using a Mac.
For clarity on the application process, payment matters, available subsidies, certification, and our cancellation and refund policy, please refer to our FAQs page.
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