34422 COMPTR-PC -PC INTRO Thursday Nights 06:30PM-09:00PM OCC 125 Starts -APRIL/02/2009-05/14/2009-INTRODUCTION TO THE PC- Novice computer users explore the capabilities of the PC in this introductory course that features hardware and software specifications and more. Learn basic components of Windows and Office 2007 software. Click HERE To Register online or Call 630-858-2800

34479 COMPTR-PC -MS POWERPOINT Monday 07:00PM-09:30PM K 104 STARTS APRIL/06/2009 04/27/2009. MICROSOFT POWERPOINT 2007- Learn how to make attention-getting presentations with MS PowerPoint 2007 using Windows XP. Produce, share, save and even reuse professional-quality slides.

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*NEW CLASS- MS Publisher 2007 - Click HERE for PDF syllabus…

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ADOBE PHOTOSHOP ELEMENTS SIX Spring 200909

SPRING 09 Elements (Adobe Photoshop) in Word format HERE

ADOBE PHOTOSHOP ELEMENTS- Learn to do more with your photos. Discover the perfect combination of power and simplicity using Photoshop Elements, a powerful yet easy-to-use image-editing software for print, e-mail and the Web. Optimize photos for e-mail. Textbook required.

CLASS 1 1-20

a) Introductions

b) Go over syllabus

c) Demonstrations of File size relationship to quality (output types):

d) Samples of Images and different types of output media shown to class

Optimizing your system Storage and memory memory usage environment window and tools Navigating Homework- Read Appendix-familiarize yourself to program) Syllabus is subject to change based on progress of class. Must have windows experience to best follow, program is close to same on Mac.

CLASS 2 1-27

a) Questions & Review

b) Lesson - "Image Correction basics"– Pg ____

 Homework- Activity 2 (Review info we did in last class - do over on your own time to practice). We are

attempting to follow book from start to finish. Class pace will determine if we accomplish this…

CLASS 3 2-3

a) Questions & Review

b) Lab time (Look at student projects… Learn from what we want to accomplish with program)
c) Activity ___
Homework- Read Ahead- Review Class Notes and practice.

CLASS 4 2-10

a) Questions & Review

b) Activity ___ Changing Selections & Layers!

Homework- Read Ahead and practice.

CLASS 5 2-17a) Questions & Review
b) Activity __ Filters, effects and Masks
Homework- Read Ahead and practice.

CLASS 6 2-24

Questions & Review

Lesson - Semester Reviewed! Do not miss last class- Wrap up semester. Please e-mail me if missing this or any other night. Thanks!

(PREVIEW full version)

TEXT BOOK Clickstep training for education – Photoshop Elements

By Linda Dickenson ( for versions 6)

Each evening will include :

1) Questions & Answers (From each student)

are to be asked every evening.

2) Lab time ( time permitting ) nightly.

STUDENTS ARE EXPECTED TO BE FAMILIAR WITH COLLEGE

POLICIES COVERED IN THE COLLEGE OF DU PAGE CATALOG.

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SOME OTHER RECENT OFFERINGS:

Windows Movie Maker

TURN VIDEO OR STILL DIGITAL PICTURES INTO MOVIES- Windows Movie Maker is a free program on your computer if you have Windows XP. Bring your digital video (DV) camera or your digital still camera plus your memory stick with photos you've shot, and learn how easy it is to import, edit and publish.

CLASS 1 6-24

a) Introductions

b) Go over syllabus

c) Demonstrations of program interface:

d) Samples of videos I have made- My project… “I will Demo my workflow / style”

Homework- Read handouts and make a still/moving image video ( or bring in your project you have started before ). - be creative… Bring back to class on disk or thumbnail drive. Syllabus is subject to change based on progress of class. Windows experience is not required – e-mail me questions if stuck.

CLASS 2 7-1

a) Questions & Review

b) Thinking about movies ( Idea session )

 Homework- Activity ( class choice/ personal project – bring in next week to show class)

CLASS 3 7-8

a) Questions & Review

b) Lab time
c) show work we have done in the past 3 weeks. Time to show us your stuff!

TEXT BOOK –None (handouts from help file provided)

Each session will include :

1) Questions & Answers (From each student)

are to be asked every evening. I encourage questions!!!

2) Lab time to do homework is as time permits.

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ADOBE PHOTOSHOP CS3 EXTENDED TIPS AND TRICKS

CLASS 1 6/19

a) Introductions

b) Go over syllabus

c) Demonstration of lab, college and Internet systems

d) Basic overview of Photoshop. Introductions of Students to Class-

Optimizing your system Storage and memory memory usage environment Window and Tools Navigating Assignment -Go online and pull down video tutorials that solve your project. Syllabus is subject to change based on progress of class. Must have windows experience to best follow, Adobe Photoshop program is close to same on Mac OS.

NO CLASS 2 6/26 Do homework-

CLASS 2 7/3

a) Questions & Review

b) Share with Class favorite info you have found since first night.

 (Bring in your own project –Lab Time ) Bring project questions and be prepared to share with class next week!

CLASS 3 7/10

a) Questions & Review

b) Lab time

c) Activity - Students Choice
Homework- practice and review Masking/ Alpha Masks.

CLASS 4 7/17

a) Questions & Review

b) Changing Selected areas and –LAYERS!

Homework- practice material we have covered.

CLASS 5 7/24

a) Questions & Review
b) Filters, effects and Layers and Mask class summation.
What’s Next? Info to be presented…

TEXT BOOK- None required, feel free to bring your books in – Websites to use for homework:

http://www.adobe.com/designcenter/video_workshop/ & http://www.russellbrown.com/tips_tech.html

Each evening will include :

3) Questions & Answers (From each student)

are to be asked every evening.

4) Lab time nightly ( last hour )

STUDENTS ARE EXPECTED TO BE FAMILIAR WITH COLLEGE

POLICIES COVERED IN THE COLLEGE OF DU PAGE CATALOG.

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