Academy Class Reviews

I would've liked to have an initial summary of the content of the Course and perhaps some instructions in written to follow the actions more easily.

As a complete beginner to InDesign I found the vast amount of information squeezed into 2 days quite challenging. Technically, it was 1 day of learning as the second day we were asked to design a leaflet. I found it difficult to keep up as I had to observe the teacher's screen, follow the instructions on my computer and try to write down notes simultaneously. The pace was too fast and would have been better if the course was held over a minimum of 3 days. The instructor provided some very useful industry tips but I don't believe it's very good value for money overall.

A lot of practical application which is good to experience it, but i think more theory around the different methods and examples / Templates would have been useful. Also i would suggest having a printed manual or book that can be used to highlight sections that are relevant post event. In previous courses, at a lower cost, books have been handed out about the subject. I would recommend this approach as it would be helpful as a takeaway. The instructor was very knowledgeable about the topics covered and you had confidence in him. However at times discussions were off topic and it was a little frustrating when you are here to learn. Lovely guy though.

The course was very helpful but quite intense as there was quite a lot of material to cover in just 3 days. I was expecting to allow more time to complete each task. The tutor was very knowledgeable and was trying his best to answer all our questions.

I DID STRUGGLE TO KEEP UP WITH SOME OF THE TASKS. BUT I FEEL I RECEIVED A GOOD OVERALL LESSON

I would have liked to have had a pre-read before the course to assist with learning throughout the week. This would have meant that I could have made less notes and had time to try the skills that were being taught as the week goes on. And a list if what was going to be on the exam at the start of the week would have been use full so I could revise throughout the week and not just cram everything into one evening before the exam.

A pre-read would have been very helpful to get to know some of the basic details of photoshop. Also a handout on how to complete some of the techniques taught to aid in revision before the exam on the last day. A plan of how the week is planned out would have also been useful to know what subjects would be covered day to day.

Too early to answer most questions, guessing . .

difficult to complete all in one week.

I found it having students in the room and online very disruptive. Lots of IT issues.