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DIGITAL PHOTOGRAPHY: HOW? TO WOW!
(CRN 43309) 18 hrs.
Tue, beginning April 15, 6:00 p.m. - 8:00 p.m.
CGC 120 ($72) Sean Hoffman
Taking the leap into digital photography can seem daunting. Confusing terms like Megapixel, JPG, RAW, ISO, noise, and digital asset management, can overwhelm and become obstacles to your creative expression. However, when understood, these concepts allow your vision to blossom like never before! Even experienced digital shooters will have something to gain as we build, from-the-ground-up, a solid understanding of concepts and a practical hands-on confidence behind the camera and computer. Within a fun and interactive classroom experience, you will learn to improve your images by studying composition, lighting, subject matter, camera settings, computer photo manipulation, and more.

EXPLORING THE INTERNET
(CRN 43370) 8 hrs.
Thr, beginning May 8, 6:00 p.m. - 8:00 p.m.
CGC 120 ($32 + $8 fee) James Kiser
Previous computer experience recommended. Don’t know the difference between eBay, Google, cookies, and Web 2.0 (MySpace, blogging, wikis)? Then take this beginner’s look at the exciting world of the Internet that includes hands-on experience. Tour the rooms of the White House, explore other countries, download/listen to music, see what is happening in the world of sports and finance, browse through the classified ads, find new recipes, look up misplaced addresses or phone numbers, and even print out maps and driving directions.

MICROSOFT EXCEL COMPLETE
(CRN 43316) 30 hrs.
Mon/Wed, beginning April 7, 6:30 p.m. - 8:00 p.m.
CGC 120 ($120 + $25 fee) Derek Safley
Students learn to enter data, edit, format, insert, copy, move, find and replace in cells, rows, columns, worksheets, tables and workbooks. Create charts, formulas, macros, forms and VB programs. Sort, subtotal, import and exchange data with other Microsoft applications. Increase productivity by learning how to track, calculate and present numerical or financial data. Manage sizeable calculations, automatically recalculate and repopulate results. Capture user input to automate repetitive tasks.

MICROSOFT OFFICE 2003
(CRN 41914) 33 hrs.
Wed, beginning April 2, 6:00 p.m. - 9:00 p.m.
CGC 122 ($132) Robert Haley
Some knowledge of Windows and keyboarding is helpful. This hands-on course offers graduated instruction about Microsoft Office. Learn to use Word, Excel, and PowerPoint. The class is designed to take the student through the introductory concepts of each application, then into the integration of documents between the different applications. Additional cost: Textbook.

PCs E INTERNET (SPANISH)
(CRN 43406) 16 hrs.
Tue, beginning April 8, 6:00 p.m. - 8:00 p.m.
CGC 122 (No Charge) Alberto Martinez
Sponsored by Toreros Mexican Family Restaurant
Martes, empezando el 6:00-8:00
La siguiente clase de computadoras es para todos los estudiantes que tienen poca o ninguna experienca usando la comoputadora. Los estudiantes en esta clase aprenderan a usar los programas instalados en la computadora. Tambien aprenderan a usar el internet para asisterles en cosas como: informaciones e investigaciones, correo electronico para escribir a la familia o amistades aqui o en cualquier pais, uso de cuentas banqarias o utilidades que se usan a lo diario.
Nota: Esta clase usa computadores que usan Windows XP.

PERSONAL COMPUTERS AND INTERNET
(CRN 40960) 8 hrs.
Thr, beginning April 10, 6:00 p.m. - 8:00 p.m.
CGC 120 ($32 + $8 fee) James Kiser
Personal Computers: A beginning class for students with little or no computer experience. This course is primarily a hands-on skill building class. Covers terminology, using the desktop, simple file and disk management, mouse techniques, and window manipulation. Prior menus and keyboard use is built around games and tasks.
Internet: You don’t know the difference between eBay, Google, and cookies? Then take this beginner’s look at the exciting world of the Internet, which includes hands-on experience. Tour the rooms of the White House, Web 2.0 (MySpace, blogging, wikis), download/listen to music, and even print out maps and driving directions.
This class uses Windows XP, Macintosh computers will not be covered.

PHOTOSHOP CS2 FOR PHOTOGRAPHERS: MAKE IT SNAP!
(CRN 43428) 16 hrs.
Thr, beginning April 24, 6:30 p.m. - 8:30 p.m.
CGC 122 ($64) Sean Hoffman
This course begins with an overview of the software then quickly moves on to cover essential skills such as: easily correcting exposure and color problems, organizing your collection with the concepts of Digital Asset Management, fixing blemishes, resizing and sharpening for a variety of outputs, incorporating layers, and saving time with actions and keyboard shortcuts.