Courses

Rawmarsh City Learning Centre offers a wide range of courses to suit all learners. Learning at Rawmarsh City Learning Centre can widen your horizons, build upon your existing skills, introduce you to new friends and build your confidence.

You can gain formal qualifications which may help you to make significant changes in your life or you can learn for fun.

Please feel free to download our prospectus (PDF Format) although all the information is given below for your convenience.

Advanced Digital Photography - CS3

  • What will I study? Advanced techniques such as multiple layers and blending
  • Date: Starts Sept 2007, Jan 2008 or Apr 2008
  • Suitable for: This is an advanced course for learners who have a good knowledge of digital photography and related Photoshop software. Previous experience essential.
  • Length of course: 10 weeks
  • Day: Friday
  • Time: 10.00am to 12noon
  • Cost: £75
  • Accredited: No
  • Where next? Learners may wish to explore level 3 or professional qualifications

3D Computer Animation

  • What will I study? Learners will use advanced software to produce computer animation and animation graphics.
  • Date: Starts Sept 2007, Jan 2008 or Apr 2008
  • Suitable for: Learners who wish to learner the art of 3D animation to make short films or presentations.
  • Length of course: 10 weeks
  • Day: Monday
  • Time: 6.00pm to 8.00pm
  • Cost: £25.00
  • Accredited: No
  • Where next? Learners may wish to explore higher level study or the Digital Creativity course.

Christmas Crafts

  • What will I study? This 3 week course is designed to have fun. You will learn how to create your own table decorations for Christmas.
  • Date: November 2007
  • Suitable for: Anyone over the age of 19 years
  • Length of course: 3 weeks
  • Day: Monday
  • Time: 6.00pm to 8.00pm
  • Cost: £5.00
  • Accredited: No
  • Where next? No specific progression but learners may wish to pursue further craft courses.

Computers for the terrified

  • What will I study? This is an introductory course to help learners gain basic skills and confidence in using computers.
  • Date: Starts Sept 2007, Nov 2007, Jan 2008, Apr 2008, Jun 2008
  • Suitable for: Learners who have no experience of computers and would like to learn the basic skills.
  • Length of course: 6 weeks
  • Day: Tuesday
  • Time: 6.00pm to 8.00pm
  • Cost: FREE
  • Accredited: No
  • Where next? Learners may wish to progress to the taster courses or ECDL.

Computer Maintenance

  • What will I study? This course is designed to teach you the basics of computer maintenance, including increasing memory, changing drive space and installing hardware/software.
  • Date: Starts Sept 2007, Nov 2007, Jan 2008, Apr 2008, Jun 2008
  • Suitable for: Learners who have their own PC who want to learn how to maintain it themselves.
  • Length of course: 4 weeks
  • Day: TBA
  • Time: 6.00pm to 8.00pm
  • Cost: £5
  • Accredited: No
  • Where next? Learners may wish to study subjects such as networking.

Digital Creativity - Digital Cre8tor Apple Award

  • What will I study? This course is designed to explore digital creativity using Apple Mac Technology
  • Date: Starts Sept 2007, Jan 2008 or Apr 2008
  • Suitable for: Learners over 16 years who wish to explore the opportunity to create media projects and creative solutions.
  • Length of course: 10 weeks
  • Day: TBA
  • Time: 6.00pm to 8.00pm
  • Cost: £5.00
  • Accredited: No
  • Where next? Learners may wish to study this technology to a higher level.

Digital Imaging and Manipulation - NCFE Level 1 Certificate

  • What will I study? Learners will learn the basic skills of using digital cameras and image manipulation.
  • Date: Starts Sept 2007, Jan 2008 or Apr 2008
  • Suitable for: Learners who wish to gain basic digital camera skills and achieve a qualification.
  • Length of course: 10 weeks
  • Day: Monday
  • Time: 6.00pm to 8.00pm
  • Cost: £30
  • Accredited: Yes
  • Where next? Learners may wish to study the Level 2 certificate in Digital Photography.

Digital Imaging and Manipulation - NCFE Level 2 Certificate

  • What will I study? Learners will study Digital Photography and the use of digital cameras at an Intermediate Level.
  • Date: Starts Sept 2007, Jan 2008 or Apr 2008
  • Suitable for: Learners should have a knowledge and experience of Digital Photography and cameras.
  • Length of course: 10 weeks
  • Day: Tuesday
  • Time: 6.00pm to 8.00pm
  • Cost: £30
  • Accredited: Yes
  • Where next? Learners may wish to pursue their study to Advanced level.

Digital Photography Workshop

  • What will I study? Learners will study the craft of Digital Photography and image manipulation.
  • Date: Starts Sept 2007 and ongoing
  • Suitable for: Learners should have basic ICT skills and a keen interest in Digital Photography.
  • Length of course: Ongoing, learners may join at anytime
  • Day: Wednesday
  • Time: 6.00pm to 8.00pm
  • Cost: £15
  • Accredited: No
  • Where next? Learners may wish to pursue their study to level 1.

Digital Portraiture

  • What will I study? Learners will study Digital Portraiture and lighting techniques in the photography studio alongside a professional photographer
  • Date: Starts Sept 2007, Jan 2008 or Apr 2008
  • Suitable for: Learners should have basic ICT skills and a keen interest in Digital Photography.
  • Length of course: 8 weeks
  • Day: Friday
  • Time: 1.00pm to 3.00pm
  • Cost: £25.00
  • Accredited: No
  • Where next? Learners may wish to seek employment in a photography field.

Digital Textiles - In stitches

  • What will I study? Learners may join this fun workshop which teaches you how to use digital machines to produce cards, cushion covers and much more.
  • Date: Starts Sep 2007, learners may join at anytime throughout the year
  • Suitable for: Learners who wish to gain skills in sewing using digital machines.
  • Length of course: 4/6 weeks
  • Day: Wednesday
  • Time: 6.00pm to 7.30pm
  • Cost: FREE (small charge for materials)
  • Accredited: No
  • Where next? Learners may wish to pursue other art/craft courses.

European Computer Driving Licence (ECDL)

  • What will I study? This course offers accreditation at level 2. You will study Word, Excel, Access, Concepts of ICT, File Management, Presentations, Information and Communication and Using ICT.
  • Date: Starts Sept 2007, learners may join at anytime throughout the academic year.
  • Suitable for: Anyone who wishes to gain a qualification in ICT and improve general ICT skills to level 2.
  • Length of course: ongoing
  • Day: Wednesday
  • Time: 6.00pm to 8.00pm
  • Cost: FREE
  • Accredited: Yes, British Computer Society (BCS)
  • Where next? Learners can progress to the Advanced ECDL or level 3 ICT qualifications.

Microsoft Certificates (MOS)

  • What will I study? The Microsoft Academy offers level 2 training in Word, Access, Excel and Outlook. Choose all options or the options of your choice.
  • Date: Starts Sept 2007, learners may join at anytime throughout the academic year.
  • Suitable for: Learners who wish to gain a formal qualification. You should have some ICT skills before joining the course.
  • Length of course: ongoing
  • Day: Wednesday
  • Time: 6.00pm to 8.00pm
  • Cost: Please contact the City Learning Centre
  • Accredited: Yes, Microsoft Certificate
  • Where next? Learners may wish to pursue ICT qualifications at level 3

Music Production and Song Writing

  • What will I study? Learners will study the theory of music composition and song construction.
  • Date: Starts Sept 2007, Jan 2008 or Apr 2008
  • Suitable for: Learners who wish to pursue music production or song writing
  • Length of course: 10 weeks
  • Day: Tuesday
  • Time: 6.00pm to 8.00pm
  • Cost: £20
  • Accredited: No
  • Where next? Learners may wish to join the Rock School

Recording Studio

  • What will I study? Musicians will be able to book this space to work with a professional recording engineer.
  • Date: Ongoing throughout the academic year.
  • Suitable for: Musicians and bands who wish to record live performance
  • Length of course: Not specified
  • Day: Tuesday
  • Time: 6.00pm to 8.00pm
  • Cost: Negotiable
  • Accredited: No
  • Where next? Musicians may wish to pursue professional performance

Research Your Family Tree

  • What will I study? Using ICT, learners will have the opportunity to research their own family tree.
  • Date: Starts Sept 2007, learners may join at anytime throughout the academic year.
  • Suitable for: Anyone who is interested in researching their family tree.
  • Length of course: ongoing
  • Day: Wednesday
  • Time: 3.30pm to 5.00pm
  • Cost: FREE
  • Accredited: No
  • Where next? Learners can progress to the range of taster courses, ECDL or Microsoft certificate if they wish.

Taster courses in Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Internet/Email, and Desk Top Publishing

  • What will I study? The course is designed to offer a 5 week course in each of the 5 modules.
  • Date: Starts Sept 2007 and ongoing throughout the academic year. Learners may join the course at anytime.
  • Suitable for: Learners who have little or no experience of using computers.
  • Length of course: 30 weeks in total, 6 weeks per module
  • Day: Wednesday
  • Time: 6.00pm to 8.00pm
  • Cost: FREE
  • Accredited: No
  • Where next? Learners can progress to the ECDL or Microsoft certificate if they wish.

The Rock School - musician workshop

  • What will I study? Learners will learn how to play Electric Guitar, Bass Guitar, Keyboard or Drums.
  • Date: Starts Sept 2007 but learners can join the course anytime throughout the year.
  • Suitable for: Anyone who has a keen interest in learning how to play a musical instrument.
  • Length of Course: Ongoing
  • Day: Tuesday
  • Time: 6.00pm to 7.30pm
  • Cost: £1.00 per week
  • Accredited: No, however learners will be working towards level 3 in the musical grades
  • Where next? Learners may wish to form bands or move on to higher level study.

Web Page Design - NCFE Level 2 Interactive Media

  • What will I study? Learners will be taught to build their own websites using Macromedia Dreamweaver software or iWeb.
  • Date: Starts Sept 2007 , Jan 2008 or Apr 2008
  • Suitable for: Learners who want to build skills in Web Design, learners should have a basic knowledge of ICT before starting the course.
  • Length of course: 10 Weeks
  • Day: Monday
  • Time: 6.00pm to 8.00pm
  • Cost: £30
  • Accredited: NCFE Level 2 Interactive Media
  • Where next? Learners may progress to a level 3 qualification in Web Design or may choose ECDL or the Microsoft Certificate.