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Affinity by Canva Expert Course (In-Person) - Free In-person training Free Formattemp

"Nuove Frontiere Lavoro", in collaboration with the training organization "Idee Insieme" and thanks to the "Formatemp" fund, publishes a free in-person course on "Esperto Affinity by Canva"

The course was born from the need to train a highly specialized figure capable of realizing a complete photographic project, from the conception to the post-production, with the prevalent use of Affinity Photo softwareParticipants will be able to work as freelancers or within companies that entrust their image management to professionals capable of enhancing the brand, improving its appeal and market recognition.

The training program begins with an analysis of photography and an understanding of photographic technique, aimed not only at producing a technically correct shot but also at the professional and informed use of post-production software. The goal is to understand the fundamental criteria of photography so that digital processing is not simply a simple modification, but rather a reasoned reworking consistent with the communicative intent and with the publishing platform (print or web).

TARGETS:
The project aims to create professionals ready to respond to current market demands in the field of photographic post-production, thanks to the acquisition of the basic tools and rules of photography and the subsequent specialization in digital image editing, using mainly Affinity Photo software and its most innovative retouching techniques.

An image processing professional, the trained individual will be able to understand how a photograph is created, identifying its essential elements and then evaluating where and how to intervene in the digital editing phase.

At the end of the course theAffinity Photo Expert will be able to:

  • Know the fundamental techniques of photography, development and digital editing through the use of Affinity Photo;

Specifically, students will have acquired the ability to:

  • Interpret photography by identifying the technique used to create it;
  • Recognize product photographs intended for the digital market;
  • Use Affinity Photo to apply the correct post-production to photography;
  • Prepare files for successful printing;
  • Know the regulations protecting privacy and copyright of images;
  • Evaluate the compensation for a digital editing job.

FUNDING BODY: Formattemp

PROMOTING BODY: New Frontiers Work spa

IMPLEMENTING BODY: Ideas Together soc.coop.soc.

PRICE: the course is free (financed by Formatemp);

CERTIFICATE: of frequency (minimum 70% of total hours including attendance at mandatory lessons);

IN-PERSON LESSONS: 120 hours il Monday, Tuesday e Friday from 09.30 pm 15.30 from 19 JANUARY al MARCH 6, 2026 – 21 days of in-person classroom instruction;

MEMBERSHIPS: To submit your application you must register on the website http://www.ideeinsieme.it/index.php/register | and, once you have uploaded your personal documents and CV, type SEND (By 16/01/2026 at 5:00 PM)

PARTICIPATION REQUIREMENTS: the course is aimed at candidates for temporary work missions (both unemployed and jobless) registered and selected by the Employment Agency;

- for foreigners, knowledge of the Italian language and grammar, even if NOT certified;

SELECTION METHOD: Access to the course will take place through several preliminary steps:
- Correct submission of the required documentation;
- Analysis of the CV submitted;

SELECTIONS and REGISTRATIONS: Those who have joined will be contacted by email and telephone for confirmation. (by 16/01/2026 at 12:00) of participation in the course from 01/19/2026 at 09.30 am;

REGISTRATION: The selected candidates will be contacted by email and telephone. (by 16/01/2026 at 8:00 PM) to attend the first day of the course on January 19, 2026 gold 09.30 am at our Training Center.

Course modules

1.1

Analysis and development of digital negatives: using Adobe Camera Raw and Affinity Development

  • The difference between RAW and JPEG files
  • Analysis of the image to be processed
  • Adjusting the exposure and lights present in the scene
  • White balance
  • Selective image adjustments
  • Saving processed images

EXERCISES AND SIMULATIONS

Using the theoretical rules learned, participants will have to demonstrate in class that they are able to develop sample images with AFFINITY.

- FINAL EVALUATION Test

2.2

Post-production: using Affinity and Photoshop

  • Interface of the two software
  • Color methods
  • Generative Filling (AI)
  • Generative Expansion (AI) Cutter Tool
  • The brush
  • The histogram
  • The levels
  • Layer masks
  • The adjustment levels
  • Brush
  • The curves
  • Blending Methods
  • The selection tools
  • Healing Brush and Clone Stamp
  • It fluidifies
  • High end retouch: frequency separation
  • High end retouch: the Dodge and burn
  • Difference between Color Correction and Color Gradient
  • The contrast mask
  • Saving for the web
  • Saving for printing

EXERCISES AND SIMULATIONS

Using what they have learned, participants will be constantly encouraged by the instructor to carry out digital editing projects using the AFFINITY software.

FINAL EVALUATION Test

3.3

Rights and duties of temporary workers

Rights and Duties of Temporary Workers

4.4

Health and safety in the workplace

Health and Safety in the Workplace