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Affinity – creative work with graphics, photos and photomontage

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Training process

Training needs analysis

If you have specific requirements regarding the training programme, we will carry out a training needs analysis for you. This will guide us on which aspects of the programme should receive greater emphasis, so that the training programme meets your specific needs.

What will you gain?

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Confident interface workflow - You will quickly find the key Affinity tools, organize your workspace, and use keyboard shortcuts effectively, so your everyday editing and design work becomes much faster.

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Reliable file handling - You will learn how to open images correctly, work with RAW files, place embedded assets, save your progress safely, and export finished projects to the right formats.

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Precise object cutouts - You will master selection tools, edge refinement, and background removal, so you can isolate subjects cleanly and prepare elements for editing, layout work, or photomontage.

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Effective photo retouching - You will learn how to remove unwanted details, fix backgrounds, and use clone and stamp tools, so you can improve photos naturally without leaving obvious signs of editing.

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Smarter layer control - You will understand blending, masks, filter layers, and styles, which will help you build flexible projects that are easy to adjust without damaging earlier work.

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Stronger text layout skills - You will create text blocks, format paragraphs, and work with special fonts, so you can design clear visual compositions with typography that looks polished and intentional.

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Eye-catching photomontages - You will combine cutouts, retouching, layers, and text into one cohesive composition, allowing you to create polished photomontages for web, advertising, or print projects.

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Output ready for delivery - You will use filters and effects such as sharpening, blur, noise, and lighting, then export your work correctly and prepare files for print production or online publishing.

Training programme

1. Affinity – introduction

  • interface,
  • workspace,
  • keyboard shortcuts.

2. Working on a document

  • opening photos,
  • RAW files,
  • embedding files,
  • saving work,
  • export to other formats.

3. Cutting out objects

  • selection,
  • marking,
  • selection correction,
  • background removal.

4. Retouching

  • removing details,
  • background correction,
  • stamp,
  • cloning.

5. Working with layers

  • blending,
  • filter layers,
  • layer masks,
  • styles.

6. Working with texts

  • blocks,
  • paragraph formatting,
  • special fonts.

7. Creating photomontages

8. Filters and effects

  • sharpening,
  • blurring,
  • noise,
  • lighting.

9. Export and print of works

10. Training summary

What are the prerequisites for participating in the training?

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Basic computer skills - You should be comfortable using a computer, keyboard, and mouse, opening applications, and working with system windows so you can focus on the Affinity exercises.

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File management basics - You should know how to save, find, and organize files and folders, because during the training you will work with images, project files, and exported materials.

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Basic image knowledge - It will help if you understand basic image terms such as file format, resolution, and background, because this will make the practical tasks easier to follow.

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Readiness for practice - You should be ready to complete hands-on tasks step by step, because the training focuses on practical editing, retouching, layer work, and project export.