Teaching and training
Nigel Frey also works as a fully qualified college lecturer and private tutor.
TEACHING CAREER HIGHLIGHTS OVER THE PAST 23 YEARS
• Adobe’s Photoshop, Illustrator and InDesign software
• Graphic design and desktop publishing
• Photography and digital imaging
• Concept art for computer games
• Specialist courses for those with learning difficulties and physical disabilities
• Courses from adult education to Foundation degree level
• Private tuition at commercial level for industry
• Exam invigilating
TEACHING SUBJECTS
PHOTOGRAPHY – camera controls and settings, techniques, styles and composition, natural and studio lighting, portraiture and social events, products for marketing, magazine editorial and advertising, architecture and landscapes.
For commercial users, promoting a small business or to consider a career change.
For hobbyists and for mental health therapy associated with such issues as the impact of illness and bereavement as well as loneliness in retirement and unemployment.
From beginner to commercial level.
ADOBE PHOTOSHOP – digital imaging and post production for photographers, graphic designers, web designers, artists (concept art for the computer gaming industry, illustrations, artist impressions and matte paintings), marketing and advertising.
For commercial users, promoting a small business or to consider a career change.
For hobbyists and for improving family and holiday photographs.
From beginner to commercial level.
ADOBE ILLUSTRATOR – for graphic designers (branding, logos and posters), web designers, fashion and textile designers, technical illustrators (maps and diagrams), creative artists, marketing and advertising.
For commercial users, promoting a small business or to consider a career change.
From beginner to commercial level.
ADOBE INDESIGN – desktop publishing and page layout designs for books, magazines, newspapers, catalogues, brochures, as well as for branding, advertising, marketing and poster design.
For graphic designers, publishers, journalists, writers and advertisers.
From beginner to commercial level.
FILE PREPARATION AND APPLICATIONS – preparation of files for post-production digital imaging, desktop publishing, commercial offset litho and digital printing, other software applications, business websites and other social media.
LEARNING DIFFICULTIES AND PHYSICAL DISABILITIES – specialist courses for learners with Down syndrome, Asperger syndrome, autism, dyslexia, cerebral palsy, epilepsy, schizophrenia, speech and hearing impairment and wheelchair users.
COLLEGE TEACHING
South Thames Colleges Group (STCG) - 2002 to present (23 years).
STCG COLLEGE COURSES (summer term 2025)
• Photography for all (at Merton College)
• Adobe Photoshop for Photographers (at Merton College)
You can contact me for further information at nigel.frey@stcg.ac.uk.
TEACHING QUALIFICATION
Diploma in Teaching in the Lifelong Learning Sector (DTLLS)
(2009 – South Thames College in partnership with Canterbury Christ Church University)
Full teaching qualification status in Further and Adult Education.
SUBJECT QUALIFICATIONS
• BTEC HNC in Science (Digital Imaging)
(1998 – Nescot)
• BA (Hons) Degree in Graphic Design
(1979 – University of the Arts London – London College of Communication)
DISCLOSURE AND BARRING SERVICE - DBS (formerly CRB) certificate
• South Thames Colleges Group – 28 April 2022.
The above DBS Enhanced police check certificate is valid for 3 years from the date of issue.
SELECTION OF CLIENTS FOR PRIVATE TUITION
Adobe software (Photoshop and InDesign) and photography
MUSEUM OF FARNHAM (marketing department – tuition in Adobe InDesign) https://www.farnham.gov.uk/farnham-life/history-and-heritage/museum-of-farnham
FARNHAM MALTINGS ART CENTRE (marketing departments – tuition in
Adobe Photoshop and Adobe InDesign) https://farnhammaltings.com
ADRIAN GATTON (television producer/director and journalist – tuition in photography) http://adriangatton.net
ALEXA WILDING (fashion photographer – tuition in photography,
studio lighting and Adobe Photoshop) www.apwildingphotography.com
ROBIN WHITCOMB (author and photographer – tuition in photography
and Adobe Photoshop) http://robinwhitcomb.co.uk
Further information is available upon request.
TEACHING CAREER HIGHLIGHTS OVER THE PAST 23 YEARS
• Adobe’s Photoshop, Illustrator and InDesign software
• Graphic design and desktop publishing
• Photography and digital imaging
• Concept art for computer games
• Specialist courses for those with learning difficulties and physical disabilities
• Courses from adult education to Foundation degree level
• Private tuition at commercial level for industry
• Exam invigilating
TEACHING SUBJECTS
PHOTOGRAPHY – camera controls and settings, techniques, styles and composition, natural and studio lighting, portraiture and social events, products for marketing, magazine editorial and advertising, architecture and landscapes.
For commercial users, promoting a small business or to consider a career change.
For hobbyists and for mental health therapy associated with such issues as the impact of illness and bereavement as well as loneliness in retirement and unemployment.
From beginner to commercial level.
ADOBE PHOTOSHOP – digital imaging and post production for photographers, graphic designers, web designers, artists (concept art for the computer gaming industry, illustrations, artist impressions and matte paintings), marketing and advertising.
For commercial users, promoting a small business or to consider a career change.
For hobbyists and for improving family and holiday photographs.
From beginner to commercial level.
ADOBE ILLUSTRATOR – for graphic designers (branding, logos and posters), web designers, fashion and textile designers, technical illustrators (maps and diagrams), creative artists, marketing and advertising.
For commercial users, promoting a small business or to consider a career change.
From beginner to commercial level.
ADOBE INDESIGN – desktop publishing and page layout designs for books, magazines, newspapers, catalogues, brochures, as well as for branding, advertising, marketing and poster design.
For graphic designers, publishers, journalists, writers and advertisers.
From beginner to commercial level.
FILE PREPARATION AND APPLICATIONS – preparation of files for post-production digital imaging, desktop publishing, commercial offset litho and digital printing, other software applications, business websites and other social media.
LEARNING DIFFICULTIES AND PHYSICAL DISABILITIES – specialist courses for learners with Down syndrome, Asperger syndrome, autism, dyslexia, cerebral palsy, epilepsy, schizophrenia, speech and hearing impairment and wheelchair users.
COLLEGE TEACHING
South Thames Colleges Group (STCG) - 2002 to present (23 years).
STCG COLLEGE COURSES (summer term 2025)
• Photography for all (at Merton College)
• Adobe Photoshop for Photographers (at Merton College)
You can contact me for further information at nigel.frey@stcg.ac.uk.
TEACHING QUALIFICATION
Diploma in Teaching in the Lifelong Learning Sector (DTLLS)
(2009 – South Thames College in partnership with Canterbury Christ Church University)
Full teaching qualification status in Further and Adult Education.
SUBJECT QUALIFICATIONS
• BTEC HNC in Science (Digital Imaging)
(1998 – Nescot)
• BA (Hons) Degree in Graphic Design
(1979 – University of the Arts London – London College of Communication)
DISCLOSURE AND BARRING SERVICE - DBS (formerly CRB) certificate
• South Thames Colleges Group – 28 April 2022.
The above DBS Enhanced police check certificate is valid for 3 years from the date of issue.
SELECTION OF CLIENTS FOR PRIVATE TUITION
Adobe software (Photoshop and InDesign) and photography
MUSEUM OF FARNHAM (marketing department – tuition in Adobe InDesign) https://www.farnham.gov.uk/farnham-life/history-and-heritage/museum-of-farnham
FARNHAM MALTINGS ART CENTRE (marketing departments – tuition in
Adobe Photoshop and Adobe InDesign) https://farnhammaltings.com
ADRIAN GATTON (television producer/director and journalist – tuition in photography) http://adriangatton.net
ALEXA WILDING (fashion photographer – tuition in photography,
studio lighting and Adobe Photoshop) www.apwildingphotography.com
ROBIN WHITCOMB (author and photographer – tuition in photography
and Adobe Photoshop) http://robinwhitcomb.co.uk
Further information is available upon request.
