Skillset Approved Photo Imaging Training
Get industry-endorsed Digital Skills Training
If you are looking for the best digital skills training but don't know where to start, Skillset can help.
We've awarded Skillset Approved status to six private training companies which offer industry-relevant digital skills training to Photo Imaging professionals.
Whether you're a freelancer or an employer looking for the best training, you can be sure that the courses offered by these providers are industry-relevant, well taught and offer value for money.
The six approved providers are:
- Colour Therapy - London
- Electric Lane - London
- In Focus - Buxton, Derbyshire
(previously Peak Photo Centre) - Photofusion - London
- Symbiosis - Leamington Spa, Warwickshire
- Transmedia - London and Bristol
A short description of each company and full contact details follows:
Colour Therapy
Colour Therapy is a digital workflow training and consultancy company, run by award winning advertising photographers Bob Marchant and Christopher Gonta, who have worked exclusively with digital camera systems for the past eight years.
The majority of courses take place within the company's working studio environment, although training and consultancy can be provided at clients' premises on request. The company studio runs many digital camera systems from DSLRs through to high end digital view cameras, image manipulation/post production systems, colour profiling systems and proofing devices all within a fully colour managed environment.
As photographers, our core business is colour critical advertising and editorial photography and the supply of press ready images for worldwide reproduction.
As consultants, we have worked on several publishing projects with pre press and press houses, building custom colour management solutions to facilitate accurate and predictable image reproduction from photography through to press.
We also work closely with several industry bodies on the production of best practice guidelines and standards which continue to evolve as technology advances (currently members of UpDig , the Chartered Quality Institute Digital Special Interest Group and Professional Publishers Association pic4press and pass4press technical Committees) and are well placed to provide training and consultancy based on the latest protocols of the industry.
Contact: Bob Marchant / Christopher Gonta
Email: hello@colour-therapy.co.uk
Tel: 0207 381 3337
Web: Colour Therapy
Electric Lane
Our mission is to make your images work for you.
Electric Lane offers training and consultancy in digital imaging and graphics workflow. We are industry-based and have wide experience of the image workflow from photography through to pre-press. We encourage productivity, accuracy and practical workable solutions, and we are always up to date with major industry trends.
We focus on the jobs people do, and train photographers, picture researchers, designers, picture libraries, and not for profit organisations - or anyone handling or producing images as part of their work. The content is always tailored to the needs of the participants and topics can include: understanding digital files, quality control, use of metadata, productive scanning, colour correction, colour management, advanced image correction, image library digital workflow, use of images in design and pre-press
Our training is generally company-based, and can be in-house or at outside venues. We work with companies of all sizes and also train individuals. This can be very cost effective when organised with others through your trade association or company.
Electric Lane is involved in standard setting initiatives on metadata and digital quality through BAPLA and Pic4Press.
Contact: Sarah Saunders
Email: sarah@electriclane.co.uk
Tel: 0207 607 1415
Web: Electric Lane
In Focus (previously Peak Photo Centre)
In Focus is an award winning training centre based within the Peak District National Park. In Focus courses are all taught by award winning photographer and digital imaging expert Simon Watkinson ABIPP. Simon has worked in photo imaging for over 25 years and was one of the pioneers of the digital age. Simon provides first class tuition to all digital photographers who feel that they would benefit from professional guidance, whether complete beginner or advanced professional. Simon's teaching style quickly creates a relaxed and fun learning environment, allowing guests to enjoy the learning experience and maximise their potential.
There are a wide range of courses on offer from digital imaging (Lightroom and Photoshop), RAW File Workflow (Lightroom) as well as courses in photographic technique and camera use. Many of the courses based on photographic technique and camera use also incorporate Digital Imaging/RAW File Workflow as part of the overall course. Private Tuition can be arranged in any of the subject areas.
In Focus has a fully equipped digital suite based in a converted 18th century barn at The Spout Farmhouse Studio. The barn houses eight of the latest workstations and groups are kept small to ensure dedicated tuition and a workstation for each learner.
Contact: Simon Watkinson
Email: info@swinfocus.co.uk
Tel: 01298 687477
Web: In Focus
Photofusion
Photofusion is London's largest independent photography resource centre.
We are unique for the breadth of our work and services, providing access to a full range of facilities including contemporary gallery space, darkrooms, studio, digital imaging training, picture library, agency and ongoing photo-art education programme for professional, student and amateur photographers.
Founded in 1984 as the Photo Co-op and situated in the vibrant heart of Brixton, Photofusion has metamorphosed from a small collective of documentary photographers to become a leading resource for photographic artists. In recognition of this role, we receive regular funding from London Arts, and consolidate this grant with income from our commercial activities.
Photofusion aims to promote a ladder of educational opportunity through courses, workshops and seminars. We are moving increasingly into the field of training for disenchanted young people who may have been alienated by formal education, and are working in collaboration with a number of community and arts organisations to help people access arts training and gain skills for the workplace.
Photofusion's position as a leading photography resource necessitates a close relationship with the development of digital media in order to offer artists the best possible facilities for innovative arts production. Photofusion now offers expanded digital and darkroom facilities and improved disability access.
Contact: Paul Ellis
Email: paul@photofusion.org
Tel: 0207 738 5774
Web: Photofusion
Symbiosis
West Midlands based Symbiosis has been a training provider for over 10 years, and are authorised by both Adobe and Apple. All of our trainers are accredited and we deliver training to customers from all over the UK both on-site or at our training facility in Leamington Spa.
Our aim is to provide great training, at a competitive price from an easily accessed location. Our commitment to delivering high quality courses is reflected in our small class size - no more than 8 on a course and the use of accredited course material.
When you are taking time out of your busy schedule for training it should be an effective and enjoyable experience. We believe we have got the right mix, from well equipped, air conditioned training rooms, right down to the in-house catering.
Contact: Anthony Pidgeon
Email: anthony@symbiosis.com
Tel: 01926 436 933
Web: Symbiosis
Transmedia
Transmedia courses combine a relaxed, friendly learning environment with uncompromising training standards.
It's an approach that has led major software manufacturers such as Adobe and Apple to award us Authorised Training Centre status.
We also enjoy an enviable reputation for inspirational trainers who help imaging, print and broadcasting professionals maximise their skills in the tools that win them work and prestige.
Transmedia is an Authorised Training Centre for Adobe, Apple, Extensis, FileMaker, Newtek and Quark Systems and has offices in London and Bristol.
Contact: Arun Aulakh
Email: arun@transmedia.co.uk
Tel: 0208 269 4260
Web: Transmedia