Christchurch Short Courses

We offer a variety of scheduled day, evening and weekend short courses throughout the year. They are practical, relevant and affordable; and designed to develop new skills for personal or professional development. To view the courses currently being offered, select your area of interest below.

If you can't find the course you are interested in or a suitable time, we do offer customised training. We offer individual and group training; either at your premises or you can take advantage of our facilities at Natcoll. Contact us for more information.

Please note: all courses use Apple Mac computers.

Graphic Design

Bring together text and images using your creativity, for print and digital media by learning how to use software such as InDesign, Photoshop, or Illustrator; or even how to better use your digital camera!

• Illustrator - Introduction
• InDesign - Introduction
• Photoshop - Introduction

Web Design

Learn web programming, design and usability skills with Flash, ActionScript, Dreamweaver or Javascript software; and programming languages XHTML/HTML/CSS or PHP/MySQL.

• Creating Animated Web Banners
• Dreamweaver - Introduction
• Flash - Introduction
• Flash CS4 Animation Techniques
• HTML/XHTML/CSS - Introduction
• Social Networking for Small Business

Animation

Capture the essence of movement and bring a character to life!  Learn how to edit, create and manipulate your images; or produce a 3D animation using Maya, Lightwave, After Effects, Flash or Actionscript.

• 3D Animation & Modelling using Blender - Intro

Digital Film Making

Develop your movie making skills by learning how to shoot, capture and edit digital video including voiceovers and soundtracks; using software such as Final Cut Pro, After Effects, and Shake.

• After Effects - Introduction
• Final Cut Pro - Introduction
• Premier Pro - Introduction

Can't find the training you need? Want something more customised? Contact us to ask about one-on-one or customised training to meet your needs.

Short courses terms and conditions.