Inscape offers courses of a week or less, full-time or part-time, in:
AutoCAD Essentials (Standard 2D features)
How do I register for the course the easy way?
- Download the Registration Form
- call 021 462 6915 and check that there is still a place on the course of your preferred date,
- complete the Registration Form, sign it,
- deposit the course fee into Inscape's bank account using this Bank Deposit form OR
- internet transfer the course fee into Inscape's bank account (see Registration Form) OR
- enter your credit card details on the Registration Form, then
- fax the completed Registration Form and the proof of payment to 021 462 6916 (regardless of your chosen campus of attendance)
- email the completed Registration Form and the proof of payment to shortcourse@inscape.co.za
The comprehensive 5-day AutoCAD course for absolute beginners and experienced CAD users alike.
Because it is a tutorial course, you will quickly become proficient in:
- getting started: drawing setup
- using the interface: menus & icons
- drawing and manipulating objects
- using special tools to simplify modifications
- dimensioning and hatching
- using many useful text features
- making & manipulating symbols (blocks)
- using layers, line types and pens
- producing complete drawings
- simplified plotting techniques
- efficient drawing file management ... and much, much more
By the end of this hands-on course you will be able to produce drawings on AutoCAD.
Pre-requisite
A working knowledge of Windows and drawing field experience.
What do I get?
The course fee includes comprehensive study notes, after-training Help-line and (on the full-day courses) finger lunches.
CPD Credits: Valid for 6 Category 1: Developmental Activities, CPD credits
for each course attended. Reference: CPD SAIA 08-13/7
Successful candidates are awarded the internationally recognised AutoCAD certificate.
When is the course offered?
For course dates, please call 021 462 6915 or email shortcourse@inscape.co.za
How much does the AutoCAD Essentials course cost ?
For course fees, see the registration form. Inscape is VAT exempt
How can I get an AutoCAD competency certificate?
After you have successfully completed the AutoCAD Essentials course,
you may take the AutoCAD Associate Certification exam.
R675 (2pm to 4pm on Friday afternoons on demand)
These courses are offered in Johannesburg, Pretoria, Cape Town and Durban.
See our contacts page for addresses and maps.
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AutoCAD Advanced (2D advanced & 3D)
How do I register for the course the easy way?
- Download the Registration Form.
- call 021 462 6915 and check that there is still a place on the course of your preferred date,
- complete the Registration Form, sign it,
- deposit the course fee into Inscape's bank account using this Bank Deposit form OR
- internet transfer the course fee into Inscape's bank account (see Registration Form) OR
- enter your credit card details on the Registration Form, then
- fax the completed Registration Form and the proof of payment to 021 462 6916 (regardless of your chosen campus of attendance)
- email the completed Registration Form and the proof of payment to shortcourse@inscape.co.za
A comprehensive 5-day hands-on workshop for users who need AutoCAD advanced 2D and basic 3D features.
The 2D part of the course covers:
- building in 'intelligence' (block attributes)
- smart object selection and manipulation
- multiple, smart parallel lines
- Xrefs (objects linked outside the drawing)
- amazing paper space and model space
The 3D part of the course covers:
- entering co-ordinates in the 3rd dimension
- viewing the drawing in 3D space
- shading a perspective projection
- producing wire frame surfaces from lines
- modifying 3D objects in space
- making solids from components (primitives)
- manipulating solid models (Boolean ops)
- modifying 3D objects in space
- ubiquitous model space and paper space
Pre-requisite
AutoCAD level 1 (or equivalent) and four months experience in the use of AutoCAD.
What do I get?
The course fee includes all study material, after-training Help-line and (on daytime courses) finger lunches.
CPD Credits: Valid for 6 Category 1: Developmental Activities, CPD credits
for each course attended. Reference: CPD SAIA 08-13/7
The international AutoCAD certificate is awarded to successful candidates.
When is the course offered?
For course dates, please call 021 462 6915 or email
shortcourse@inscape.co.za
How much does the AutoCAD Advanced course cost ?
For course fees, see the registration form. Inscape is VAT exempt
These courses are offered in Johannesburg, Pretoria, Cape Town and Durban.
See our contacts page for addresses and maps.
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AutoCAD BE (for the Built Environment)
How do I register for the course the easy way?
- Download the Registration Form
- call 021 462 6915 and check that there is still a place on the course of your preferred date,
- complete the Registration Form, sign it,
- deposit the course fee into Inscape's bank account using this Bank Deposit form OR
- internet transfer the course fee into Inscape's bank account (see Registration Form) OR
- enter your credit card details on the Registration Form, then
- fax the completed Registration Form and the proof of payment to 021 462 6916 (regardless of your chosen campus of attendance)
- email the completed Registration Form and the proof of payment to shortcourse@inscape.co.za
The custom written AutoCAD course specially for people in the archi-tectural sector.
It is particularly suited to Interior Decorators and to Architectural Draughtspeople.
By the end of this hands-on course, you should be able to produce architectural drawings using AutoCAD.
Because it is a tutorial course, you will quickly become proficient in:
- getting started: drawing setup and titleblocks
- using the interface: menus & icons
- drawing and manipulating shapes like doors
- using special tools to simplify modifications
- dimensioning and hatching walls
- using many useful text features for notes
- making & manipulating symbols like windows
- using layers, linetypes and pens
- producing complete drawings to scale
- simplified plotting techniques
- efficient drawing file management
and much, much more
Pre-requisite
A working knowledge of Windows and drawing field experience.
What do I get?
The course fee includes a comprehensive study guide.
Successful candidates are awarded the industry recognised Inscape certificate.
When is the course offered?
For course dates, please call 021 462 6915 or email shortcourse@inscape.co.za
How much does the AutoCAD BE course cost ?
For course fees, see the registration form. Inscape is VAT exempt
These courses are offered in Johannesburg, Pretoria, Cape Town and Durban.
See our contacts page for addresses and maps.
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Revit Architecture
How do I register for the course the easy way?
- Download the Registration Form.
- call 021 462 6915 and check that there is still a place on the course of your preferred date,
- complete the Registration Form, sign it,
- deposit the course fee into Inscape's bank account using this Bank Deposit form OR
- internet transfer the course fee into Inscape's bank account (see Registration Form) OR
- enter your credit card details on the Registration Form, then
- fax the completed Registration Form and the proof of payment to 021 462 6916 (regardless of your chosen campus of attendance)
- email the completed Registration Form and the proof of payment to shortcourse@inscape.co.za
What is Revit Architecture?
Autodesk® Revit® Architecture software helps you explore early design concepts and forms, and more accurately maintain your vision through design, documentation, and construction. Make a change, and it's automatically updated across the project. Use the essential building information modeling (BIM) data that Autodesk Revit Architecture software provides to support sustainable design, clash detection, construction planning, and fabrication.
Purpose-built for building information modeling (BIM), Autodesk® Revit® Architecture building design software enables architects and designers to work in a way that mirrors the real world, capture early design thinking, and deliver projects more efficiently.
What will I learn?
The courses are hands-on, tutor-led, result-oriented and cover the Revit Architecture program to a User level of proficiency.
At the end of the course you should know:
- The 2010 Revit User Interface
- Working with Elemants and Families
- Working with templates
- Working with levels
- Building the model
- Working with components
- Working with views
What background should I have?
A working knowledge of Windows and some experience in the field of design and technology.
Is this a practical hands-on course?
There are never more than six students on a course and each has the exclusive use of the computer equipment for the duration of the course.
Are there take-home corse notes?
A comprehensive study guide is provided as an eBook (pdf).
What do I get? The Inscape Certificate is awarded to students who successfully complete the course.
Inscape Design College is highly respected throughout the design industry and the Inscape Certificate is an assurance of a high level of proficiency.
This course is worth 2 SACAP CPD credits
When is the course offered?
For course dates, please call 021 462 6915 or email shortcourse@inscape.co.za
How much does the Autodesk Revit Architecture course cost
For course fees, see the registration form. Inscape is VAT exempt
These courses are offered in Johannesburg, Pretoria, Cape Town and Durban.
See our contacts page for addresses and maps.
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3D Studio Max
(replaces AutodeskVIZ)
How do I register for the course the easy way?
- Download the Registration Form.
- call 021 462 6915 and check that there is still a place on the course of your preferred date,
- complete the Registration Form, sign it,
- deposit the course fee into Inscape's bank account using this Bank Deposit form OR
- internet transfer the course fee into Inscape's bank account (see Registration Form) OR
- enter your credit card details on the Registration Form, then
- fax the completed Registration Form and the proof of payment to 021 462 6916 (regardless of your chosen campus of attendance)
- email the completed Registration Form and the proof of payment to shortcourse@inscape.co.za
What is 3D Studio Max?
3D Studio Max Design helps you explore and develop your design concepts. Building and exploring 3D digital models with3D Studio Max Design reduces conceptual design time and the need for physical models.
3DS Max Designenables you to better communicate your design intent with clients, colleagues, and consultants by offering a range of rendering, animation, and output options including fast, interactive design studies to photorealistic renderings and animations.
3DS Max Design helps you avoid costly errors by allowing you to interactively visualize 3D models and test various combinations of lighting and materials.
What will I learn?
The courses are hands-on, tutor-led, result-oriented and cover the 3DS Max Design program to a User level of proficiency..
At the end of the course you should know:
- The3D Studio Max Design Interface
- Modeling
- Material Editing and Application
- Lighting Techniques
- Animation
During the course students will design an interior space with furniture, produce textures for scene and create an animated fly through.
What background should I have?
A working knowledge of Windows and some experience in the field of design and technology.
Is this a practical hands-on course?
There are never more than six students on a course and each has the exclusive use of the computer equipment for the duration of the course.
Are there take-home corse notes?
A comprehensive study guide is provided, together with information about graphic software.
What do I get? The Inscape Certificate is awarded to students who successfully complete the course.
Inscape Design College is highly respected throughout the design industry and the Inscape Certificate is an assurance of a high level of proficiency.
When is the course offered?
For course dates, please call 021 462 6915 or email shortcourse@inscape.co.za
How much does the Autodesk 3D Studio Max course cost?
For course fees, see the registration form. Inscape is VAT exempt
These courses are offered in Johannesburg, Pretoria, Cape Town and Durban.
See our contacts page for addresses and maps.
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Adobe Dreamweaver
How do I register for the course the easy way?
- Download the Registration Form
- call 021 462 6915 and check that there is still a place on the course of your preferred date,
- complete the Registration Form, sign it,
- deposit the course fee into Inscape's bank account using this Bank Deposit form OR
- internet transfer the course fee into Inscape's bank account (see Registration Form) OR
- enter your credit card details on the Registration Form, then
- fax the completed Registration Form and the proof of payment to 021 462 6916 (regardless of your chosen campus of attendance)
- email the completed Registration Form and the proof of payment to shortcourse@inscape.co.za
What is Dreamweaver? Adobe Dreamweaver is a Web Design tool that allows you to design great web pages without prior knowledge of HTML.
Our courses are hands-on tutor-led courses for computer literate people who are acquainted with the Internet.
These courses are presented over 2 Saturdays or 4 evenings as project-oriented workshops for people who want to know how to produce effective Web Sites efficiently.
Course components are taught through practical exercises, with lots of tips and tricks to ensure that the graduate can immediately start publishing web sites with impact!
The course fee includes lectures, a study guide and web resources to assist with site design.
DREAMWEAVER User Course.
The aim of the User course is to introduce students to the following:
- Web design jargon and terms
- Selecting the correct Hardware & Software
- Getting on the Net (Registering a URL/Domain name)
- How to choose an ISP
- Working with Dreamweaver
- Web design principles (Do's and don'ts)
- Designing for different Browsers,
- Preparing Web Graphics
- Basic Project Management
- Publishing your site.
This course is recommended for students who would like to enter the Web Design arena and have no prior knowledge of Web Design or Dreamweaver.
Do I get a certificate?
During the course, students are given a web site to design and complete using the knowledge that they have acquired during the course. The lecturer will evaluate this project before the certificate may be awarded.
Prerequisites
Students must:
- be computer literate and know how to use the mouse,
- have a basic understanding of the Internet and
- be able to use a popular word processing program (like MS Word)
As this course is taught on a PC, a working knowledge of Windows is a pre-requisite.
Course Outline
At the end of the course you should know:
- The Dreamweaver interface
The range of features offered by Dreamweaver
What makes up a Web Site
How to create basic HTML pages
How to insert DIV tags
How to create CSS (Cascading Style Sheets)
How to work with style sheets
How to create hyperlinks
How to do basic text formatting (HTML & CSS)
How to define a site and it’s necessity
How to place an image
How to link an image
How to create an Image Map (Hot Spots)
How to create rollovers
How to insert a Navigation bar
How to set up a form
How to Insert tables
How to place Flash Shockwave files
The concept of animation/tweening
How much does the course cost?
For course fees, see the registration form. Inscape is VAT exempt
When is the course offered?
For course dates, please call 021 462 6915 or email shortcourse@inscape.co.za
These courses are offered in Johannesburg, Pretoria, Cape Town.
See our contacts page for addresses and maps.
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Adobe Flash
How do I register for the course the easy way?
- Download the Registration Form
- call 021 462 6915 and check that there is still a place on the course of your preferred date,
- complete the Registration Form, sign it,
- deposit the course fee into Inscape's bank account using this Bank Deposit form OR
- internet transfer the course fee into Inscape's bank account (see Registration Form) OR
- enter your credit card details on the Registration Form, then
- fax the completed Registration Form and the proof of payment to 021 462 6916 (regardless of your chosen campus of attendance)
- email the completed Registration Form and the proof of payment to shortcourse@inscape.co.za
What isFlash?
Adobe FLASH is the professional standard authoring tool for producing high-impact Web experiences. Whether you are creating animated logos, Web site navigation controls, long-form animations, entire Flash Web sites, or Web applications, you'll find the power and flexibility of Flash ideal for your own creativity.
The courses are hands-on, tutor-led, result-oriented and cover the FLASH program to a User level of proficiency.
These courses are presented over up to three days as project-oriented workshops. Course components are taught through practical exercises.
The course fee includes lectures and a study guide.
There are never more than six students on a Course and each has the exclusive use of the computer equipment for the duration of the Course.
Do I get a certificate?
During the course, students are given a web site to design and complete using the knowledge that they have acquired during the course. The lecturer will evaluate this project before the certificate may be awarded.
Prerequisites
You must:
- be Windows literate and know how to use the mouse,
- have a basic understanding, and use of the Internet
Course Outline
The courses are hands-on, tutor-led, result-oriented and cover the FLASH program to a User level of proficiency.
At the end of the course you should know:
- How to get started with Flash
- Illustrating in Flash
- Adding and Editing Text
- Creating and Editing Symbols
- Understanding Layers
- Creating Tweened Animation
- Importing Images to the Library
- Creating Buttons
- Adding Sound
- Pre-loading Content
- Frame Actions
- Testing Download Performance
- Using the Publish Command
- During the course, students will be able to design, create and complete a fully functional Flash website, using the knowledge they have acquired during the course.
How much does the course cost?
For course fees, see the registration form. Inscape is VAT exempt
When is the course offered?
For course dates, please call 021 462 6915 or email shortcourse@inscape.co.za
See our contacts page for address and map.
These courses are offered in Johannesburg, Pretoria and Cape Town.
See our contacts page for addresses and maps.
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Adobe Photoshop
How do I register for the course the easy way?
- Download the Registration Form.
- call 021 462 6915 and check that there is still a place on the course of your preferred date,
- complete the Registration Form, sign it,
- deposit the course fee into Inscape's bank account using this Bank Deposit form OR
- internet transfer the course fee into Inscape's bank account (see Registration Form) OR
- enter your credit card details on the Registration Form, then
- fax the completed Registration Form and the proof of payment to 021 462 6916 (regardless of your chosen campus of attendance)
- email the completed Registration Form and the proof of payment to shortcourse@inscape.co.za
What will I learn?
The courses are hands-on, tutor-led, result-oriented and cover the Photoshop program to a User level of proficiency.
The course typically covers:
- Photoshop basics (eg How to create a new document and specify settings)
- Selection tools
- Measurement tool and Info palette
- Guides, Grids and Rulers (eg Change unit of measure)
- Painting tools (eg Paintbrush, Airbrush and options palette, Eye-dropper)
- Brushes (eg Define a custom brush)
- Colour range
- Gradient tool (eg How to edit the transparency of a gradient)
- Layers, Layer mask and Layer effects (eg Background layers and normal layers)
- The History Palette
- Modes (eg Duotone)
- Image (eg Posterize)
- Selections
- Patterns
- Rubber stamp tool (eg Impressionist)
- Masking
- Channels (eg How to create your own new channel)
- Text (eg Editing text once it is on the page)
- Paths
- Resolution and Scanning
- Colour correction
- Image adjustment
- Filters
- Actions (eg Save for web)
What background should I have?
Those with training or experience in the graphics, advertising or printing and publishing fields will benefit significantly more than those without this background.
As this course is taught on a PC, a working knowledge of Windows is a pre-requisite.
Is this a hands-on course?
There are never more than six students on a Course and each has the exclusive use of the computer equipment for the duration of the Course.
Are there take-home course notes?
A comprehensive study guide is provided, together with information about graphic software.
Do I get a certificate?
The Inscape Certificate is awarded to students who successfully complete the Course.
Inscape Design College is highly respected throughout the design industry and the Inscape Certificate is an assurance of a high level of proficiency.
How much does the course cost?
For course fees, see the registration form. Inscape is VAT exempt
When is the course offered?
For course dates, please call 021 462 6915 or email shortcourse@inscape.co.za
These courses are offered in Johannesburg, Pretoria and Cape Town.
See our contacts page for addresses and maps.
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Adobe InDesign
How do I register for the course the easy way?
- Download the Registration Form
- call 021 462 6915 and check that there is still a place on the course of your preferred date,
- complete the Registration Form, sign it,
- deposit the course fee into Inscape's bank account using this Bank Deposit form OR
- internet transfer the course fee into Inscape's bank account (see Registration Form) OR
- enter your credit card details on the Registration Form, then
- fax the completed Registration Form and the proof of payment to 021 462 6916 (regardless of your chosen campus of attendance)
- email the completed Registration Form and the proof of payment to shortcourse@inscape.co.za
What will I learn?
The courses are hands-on, tutor-led, result-oriented and cover the InDesign program to a User level of proficiency.
The course typically covers:
- Create a new document
- View the page
- Rulers and Guides
- Text (eg Entering and editing text; cutting, copying and pasting text; importing and exporting text)
- Text (eg Formatting: Character attributes and Styles
- Smart Text
- Creating graphics and using Snippets
- Manipulating Items (eg cut, copy and paste; grouping and ungrouping, rotating and skewing items)
- Colour (Applying, creating, editing, removing)
- Transparency
- Consistent layouts with object styles
- Formatting with tables
- Working with Lines
- Creating text paths
- Master pages
- Pictures and Runarounds
- Export to PDF
What background should I have?
Those with training or experience in the graphics, advertising or printing and publishing fields will benefit significantly more than those without this background.
As this course is taught on a PC, a working knowledge of Windows is a pre-requisite.
If you need more information, please complete the enquiry form at: gauteng
Is this a hands-on course?
There are never more than six students on a Course and each has the exclusive use of the computer equipment for the duration of the Course.
Are there take-home course notes?
A comprehensive study guide is provided, together with information about graphic software.
Do I get a certificate?
The Inscape Certificate is awarded to students who successfully complete the Course.
Inscape Design College is highly respected throughout the design industry and the Inscape Certificate is an assurance of a high level of proficiency.
How much does the course cost?
For course fees, please see the registration form. Inscape is VAT exempt
When is the course offered?
For course dates, please call 021 462 6915 or email shortcourse@inscape.co.za
See our contacts page for address and map.
These courses are offered in Johannesburg, Pretoria and Cape Town.
See our contacts page for addresses and maps.
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Adobe Illustrator
How do I register for the course the easy way?
- Download the Registration Form
- call 021 462 6915 and check that there is still a place on the course of your preferred date,
- complete the Registration Form, sign it,
- deposit the course fee into Inscape's bank account using this Bank Deposit form OR
- internet transfer the course fee into Inscape's bank account (see Registration Form) OR
- enter your credit card details on the Registration Form, then
- fax the completed Registration Form and the proof of payment to 021 462 6916 (regardless of your chosen campus of attendance)
- email the completed Registration Form and the proof of payment to shortcourse@inscape.co.za
What will I learn?
The courses are hands-on, tutor-led, result-oriented and cover the ILLUSTRATOR program to a User level of proficiency.
The course will typically cover:
- Finding your way around the Illustrator screen (eg Menus, Tools, Palettes, Artboard)
- Basic vector drawing
- Using templates, existing drawings and importing
- Select, Copy, Paste, Group, Duplicate, Delete
- Layers
- Navigating the view area
- Using the Status Bar
- Drawing and manipulating drawn objects (incl. tracing...)
- Clipping masks
- Reshaping and distorting objects
- Colour, Strokes and Fills
- Working with Bitmap images
- Editing and formatting text (eg tabs and indents, columns and rows)Transforming text
- Introduction to web graphics.
What background should I have?
Those with training or experience in the graphics, advertising or printing and publishing fields will benefit significantly more than those without this background.
As this course is taught on a PC, a working knowledge of Windows is a pre-requisite.
If you need more information, please complete the enquiry form at: gauteng
Is this a hands-on course?
There are never more than six students on a Course and each has the exclusive use of the computer equipment for the duration of the Course.
Are there take-home course notes?
A comprehensive study guide is provided, together with information about graphic software.
Do I get a certificate?
The Inscape Certificate is awarded to students who successfully complete the Course.
Inscape Design College is highly respected throughout the design industry and the Inscape
Certificate is an assurance of a high level of proficiency.
How much does the course cost?
For course fees, see the registration form. Inscape is VAT exempt
When is the course offered?
For course dates, please call 021 462 6915 or email shortcourse@inscape.co.za
These courses are offered in Johannesburg, Pretoria and Cape Town.
See our contacts page for addresses and maps.
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