Courses and training - Vicky Morris

Oct 2005 – Dec 2005 Using Photoshop Elements 3 & Digital Cameras
In school sessions learning digital imaging skills
Sheffield West City Learning Centre - 16 participants

Sept – Dec 2004 Graphic design, illustration and visual communication
I teach portfolio and project development, and computer skills within the broad discipline of graphic design and visual communication for students on this 1 year course.
Sheffield College Graphics National Diploma students

Dec 2004 – Feb 2005 Digital imaging skills
In school sessions learning digital imaging skills
All Saints School 25 students (14/15 years)

Dec 2004 – Feb 2005 After school sessions in web and digital editing
Students come to sessions on Thursdays after school to learn digital skills and invent their own projects
SSC Learning Centre Students, Newfield School (14/16 years)

Dec 2004 In tensive 3 day course in creative web and image editing for artists
The Art House Doncaster employed me to plan and deliver 3 days training to artists going on to work in schools through themselves and Creative Partnerships national wide
SSC Learning Centre 12 artists from variety of disciplines

Sept – Dec 2004 8 week OCN level 3 in Photoshop skills and photography
A course using digital cameras, location work and found objects and imagery. The students create a portfolio of work while qualifying for an OCN level 3.
Site Gallery & AWAAZ Iranian and Korean women 30+

Feb 2003 – Nov 04 Introduction to web design using Dreamweaver & Photoshop
A 3 yearly 6 or 12 week OCN evening course covering everything needed to design & upload a website including, site construction, organisation, tips, design & graphic optimisation, uploading, GIF animation as well as a basis understanding of how html works.
Sheffield Site Gallery Adult courses for the public / 5 courses delivered

Sept 2004 - May 2004 Designing and presenting a key stage 4 art programme, for schools, in the area of digital imaging. I created a 6 week programme for an area of Key Stage 4 art, in partnership with Sheffield Arts Education. My involvement includes presenting the possibilities to school teachers and offer support and opinion within this area, ongoing into spring 2005. Partnership with Sheffield Arts Education

Sept – Dec 2004 Getting the most from digital imaging
A 10 week evening course covering the most useful aspects of image editing using Photoshop Elements
SSC Learning Centre Adult courses for the public

May – July 2004 10 week OCN level 3 in Photography
A course using SLR and digital cameras, in location and studio work. The students created a portfolio of work by darkroom printing from their own B&W photos and through digital editing session.
Site Gallery & Roshni Asian women of 18+

April-May 2004 Creating and editing animations made using different techniques
A 3 week course that involved hands-on animation making using story boards, claymation, set making, shadow drama animation and editing with music in Director software.
Site Gallery Young Women’s Housing Project

Nov-Dec 2003 Intro to using digital cameras and image manipulation using Photoshop Elements
1 day training sessions introducing digital camera use and some of the main features of image editing software Photoshop Elements. The aim of the course was for librarians to gain some knowledge of this software in order to assist the public at local libraries
SSCLC Librarian training - Sheffield libraries [x2 groups over 2 days]

Sept 2003 Level 1 Foundation B&W photography & digital imaging
Delivering the photographic aspects of level 1 foundation, and taking the students through the principles of SLR photography, film processing and printing. Also using Photoshop for creative digital projects that tie in with other aspects of the course.
Sheffield College Loxley Level 1 foundation students

Sept/Oct 2003 Using digital cameras and image editing software, Photoshop Elements
This is a 10 week course of which I have designed a criteria for participants to work thought to ensure a good range of transferable knowledge in photographic digital editing, using Photoshop elements
SS City Learning Centre Adult courses for the public

May-June 2003 Intro to using digital cameras and image manipulation using Paint Shop Pro
Short 4 week evening course introducing digital cameras and some of the main features of image editing software, using Paint Shop Pro
SSCLC Adults from local community

May 2003 Intro to using digital cameras and image manipulation using Photoshop Elements
1 day training sessions introducing digital camera use and some of the main features of image editing software Photoshop Elements. The aim of the course was for librarians to gain some knowledge of this software in order to assist the public at local libraries
SSCLC Librarian training - Sheffield libraries [x2 groups over 2 days]

April 2003 Intro to using digital cameras and image manipulation using Paint Shop Pro
Half day workshop introducing digital cameras and some of the main features of image editing software, using Paint Shop Pro
SSCLC All Saints School Teacher training [x2 groups, half day each]

March 2003 Exploring self-identity through use of photography & digital imaging
This short project involved young people from Abbeydale Grange exploring ideas around their own identity while learning new skills in Photography and digital imaging
SSCLC Young art NVQ students from Abbeydale Grange School, 14 – 15yrs [8 hours / 3 sessions]

Dec-Jan 04 SLR location & studio photography/printing & digital imaging
6 week course exploring photography and darkroom work culminating in an OCN
Sheffield Site Gallery Nomad Plus – Supporting young people into independent living, 19-25yrs

Oct-Nov 2002 Communication design using digital imaging and photography
Short ASDAN accredited course with the intention of building individual portfolios in design, digital imaging and photography, and as a group creating a series of postcards and poster advertising Nomad Plus to young people.
AMP Nomad Plus – Supporting young people into independent living, 19-25yrs

May 2002 - Oct 2002 Introduction into b/w photography & processing and digital imaging – using b/w darkroom techniques, digital cameras and Photoshop
7-week course introducing photography and digital imagining to first time learners with mainly physical limitations in their leaning. Run as part of the Sheffield College’s links programme.
Norton College Special Needs group from Oaks Park School – Sheffield college links programme

May2002 Introduction into digital imaging - using a digital camera and Photoshop
I was hired on a freelance basis by KMP (Kelvin Media Productions) in Sheffield, along with one other tutor, to promote and encourage KMP as a positive community organisation and educational facility, through an introduction into digital imaging over a period of 4 weekly, in 2-hourly sessions.
Winn Gardens Tower block Mothers & toddlers

Jan-Feb 2002 Workshop leader - Introductory course in B&W photography & processes
A 4-week course that included, composing and taking photos for the themes, ‘Space’, and ‘The Body’ but with the main emphasis on darkroom printing.
Sheffield Site Gallery Pupils from Abbeydale Grange School, 14 – 15yrs

April 2001 – June2002 Workshop leader (Digital Imaging & Photography) part time – Site Gallery and NIACE (Adult & Community Learning Fund.
Site Gallery and NIACE employed me to develop and deliver a program of workshops and courses aimed at selected groups from the local community, who have traditionally been marginalized from involvement and education in the arts. I ran 6 to 8 week courses with groups from the Somali Community Media Project, the Lai Yin Association, and the Women’s Housing Association, some of which culminated in an OCN certificate.
Sheffield Site Gallery Various community groups, workshops & courses, 16