An introduction to using Apple Mac computers and the Mac operating system. Learn how to navigate your way around, save and copy files, work with icons, menus, disks and drives. Organise media and use basic applications. Suitable for Beginners, and those with no experience of using Mac iOS. A great primer course for those wishing to join our digital design courses on Mac computers.
Understand the main diferences between Mac and PC operating systmes.
You will work independently and as part of a group to perform exercises which will help you understand the Apple Macintosh and its many functions and features. The tutor will help you with your personal requirements for using a Mac and advise of the features and functions you would mostly need. The class will be taught via a mix of presentation, active learning exercises, demonstrations, hand-outs, step-by-step instructions, pair working and group discussion. One-to-one tuition will be given to help develop ideas and skills. Manageable project work will sometimes be assigned between classes to help you progress. The classes are informal and allow for question and answer sessions, technical advice and support depending on your needs, and assessment and feedback on your progress. Some use of web-based presentation tools will be encouraged. Learning will be supported by course hand-outs, and the tutor will provide links to online resources.
You will have an interest in Apple Macs and a desire to learn how they work. Perhaps you have received a new machine and are unsure of how to start. This course will be ideal for the beginner in all things Mac! A keen interest in the subject is key to your success and the ability to attend the sessions regularly to get the most out of the course. As part of the course you will be asked to read tutorials, take notes, listen to instructions and discuss related topics, therefore students should have a reasonable level of skill in speaking, reading and writing in English. This course can be taken alongside with any of our digital design, film and photography courses and will help you to gain the confidence you need when working with digital tools for design and publication.
The skills learned on this course will allow you to more confidently do a whole range of other courses. We offer a wide range of courses in Adobe Software skills including Photoshop, Illustrator and InDesign at beginners, intermediate and advanced levels. All courses in Digital Design Film and Photography are taught on Apple Macs. Courses to develop your essential Graphic Design and Illustration skills are also available. Please speak to your tutor, pick up a prospectus, browse our website or call the Digital Media, Film & Photography Department on 0207 450 1869 for more information.