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Course 1 - Introduction to Computer Basics and Microsoft Windows

Course 2 - Introduction to Microsoft Office

Course 3 - All About Viruses

Course 4 - The Internet

Course 5 - Introduction to Digital Photography

Technically Speaking Seminars

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Course 5

Who should take this course?

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Overview

This course involves learning how to take still-life photographs (focusing on flowers) and portraits. Students will learn techniques for taking better photographs of such items. Topics include composition and lighting. Studio Time will be given during the first class. Students will learn computer-editing techniques to edit photos. The program used to edit the photographs is Adobe Photoshop Elements. Students will learn to order their photographs online and begin their own online web-BLOG. Students will also create cards and simple portrait albums. Click here to view a sample of a photo web-BLOG.

 

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Time Period

This course will be a three-day (6-hour) course at about two hours (definite time can be found in the "Schedule" part of this website) each night.

 

Cost

The cost is $55 per person. This defrays the cost for use of the Computer Lab and school facilities and materials.

 

Requirements

AT HOME OR WORK  Your home or work computer should be running at least Microsoft Windows 2000 or XP (recommended) and must be a PC (IBM-Compatible) machine. No Apple or Macintosh software and instruction will be given. Students must bring their own digital camera. You must know how to work your digital camera and be able to download the photos from your camera to your computer. It is highly recommended that you have a photo-editing program installed on your computer to reinforce the concepts learned in class. Adobe Photoshop Elements is recommended because this is the program used in class. Other programs are acceptable as long as you are willing to figure it out. You may purchase Adobe Photoshop Elements from any computer store such as Office Max, Staples, Circuit City, or Best Buy.

 

 

AT THE COURSE CLASSROOM  On the first day of class, you should bring with you a pencil or pen, pocket folder, and a copybook (spiral or marble). Bring and take all work materials given out home and back to class each time the class meets. It is also vital to bring your digital camera with a charged battery, manual of the camera if available, and USB cable.