Millie Whitehead
Art & Design
Millie studied Art & Design with us, with a focus on Fashion and Textiles. She then went on to study at the Royal School of Needlework and was head hunted straight out of university by Alexander McQueen!
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Becky Swallow
Art & Design
Becky Swallow started her career as an Assistant Accountant, but following a car accident and back injury, she was unable to sit at a desk. While in hospital, she was introduced to art therapy and she discovered her love of creativity. Becky went on to study photography and now has her own business, Becky Swallow Photography.
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Richard Gibbens
Art & Design
Richard studied Level 3 Diploma in Art and Design - Foundation Studies (Photography) with us and is now a freelance Photographer, focusing on documentary, landscape, journalistic, theatre, portrait and event photography. Richard often uses photography to support social and environmental causes and to celebrate all kinds of landscape, with a preference for remote places that he can often reach without a car!
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Emilie Mason
Art & Design
Emilie studied the Extended Diploma Art and Design and then progressed to the Foundation Studies Art and Design here with us at Kendal College.
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Digital Arts - Graphics and Illustration for Beginners
This course is ideal for beginners with an interest in digital art, graphic design, illustration and visual storytelling who want to develop their creative skills in a supportive and inspiring environment. Through a series of practical projects, you will explore digital design techniques while building confidence in your artistic abilities.
Delivered over 8 weeks, the course introduces industry-standard creative software, including Adobe Photoshop, Illustrator and InDesign. You will learn how to create digital artwork while experimenting with illustration, character design, typography, poster design, branding, collage techniques and visual storytelling. Creative workshops will encourage you to explore different styles and approaches, helping you develop your own unique visual language.
Throughout the course, you will complete a range of creative projects designed to develop your technical skills, problem-solving abilities and creative thinking. You will research the work of contemporary designers, illustrators and visual artists, using this inspiration to inform and enhance your own work.
You will build a portfolio of digital artwork, documenting your creative journey and showcasing the skills you have developed. A simple PowerPoint presentation will be used to upload, review and receive feedback on your work. The course will also include opportunities for independent study and creative practice outside of class.
Your tutors are experienced creative practitioners with extensive industry and teaching experience. They will guide you through each stage of the course, providing regular feedback, support and advice to help you develop confidence in using digital design software and expressing your ideas visually.
By the end of the course, you will have produced a portfolio of creative digital work and gained the knowledge, skills and confidence to continue your creative practice through personal projects or progression onto further courses and qualifications.
Entry Requirements
There is no formal examination element to this course.
After Your Course
After completing this course, you may wish to progress onto:
Part-Time Courses:
- Photography Next Steps
- Digital Arts Next Steps
Full-Time Courses (3 days a week):
- Art & Design, Level 2
- Art & Design, Level 3
- Art & Design, Foundation Diploma
Fees
£225.00
The current fee information is related to the 2026/27 academic year.
The fee displayed is the course fee. Course fees are charged per course for part-time students. There is the opportunity to pay in instalments if your course has a duration of 15 weeks or over. Please get in touch with Student Services for more information.There may be additional costs associated with this course, including kits, equipment, books, and travel expenses. Financial support may be available to support you with these. See our Student Money pages for more information.
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