Fall 2008 course listing

Computers

CS28 DIGITAL DARKROOM

Mondays, 10:45 a.m. - 12:15 p.m.
Dates: 10 sessions, September 8 - November 17
Instructor: Don Stein

See how a personal computer with a scanner,picture-processing software, and a color printer can replace a darkroom, enlarger, and messy chemicals! Students will be encouraged to bring their own pictures and create their own prints in class, using such techniques as cropping, exposure, and color correction, perspective modification, filters, and special effects. The classes will progress each week so plan to attend every session. Lab fee of $5. Class limited to 10 students.

CS33 INTRODUCTION TO POWERPOINT

Tuesdays, 1:30 p.m. - 4:45 p.m.
Dates: 10 sessions, September 9 - November 18
Instructor: Rosemary Cummings

Using MS PowerPoint, create dynamic professional presentations using different presentation themes. Design custom templates, insert graphics, customize clip art and scanned images, and learn to use animation effects. Learn how to imbed MS Excel data and MS Word document. Course is designed to be useful for presenters and instructors. Prerequisites: Knowledge of PC and basic software applications. Class limited to 12 students.

CS39 EXPLORING DELAWARE'S LIBRARIES

Wednesdays, 3:15 p.m. - 4:45 p.m.
Dates: 1½ hour sessions, as listed below.
Instructors: Lewes Library Staff

Please select only one.

CS39-1 October 15
CS39-2 October 22
CS39-3 October 29
CS39-4 November 5
All sessions meet - November 12

Many resources of the Delaware libraries are available to you at home 24/7. You can browse the shelves of the 28 Sussex and Kent County Libraries, Delaware Technical and Community College Libraries, Wesley College Library, and the Delaware Public Archives. Find full text magazine articles, newspapers, and encyclopedias online. E-books and downloadable audio books are new materials now available. Place holds and/or renew your books from home. Class will consist of two 90-minute sessions. The first session will be a small group hands-on class and a follow-up assignment will be given at the conclusion of the session. A second session on November 12 for all class participants will review the assignment, and answer questions. Basic computer skills required. Class limited to 12 students.

CS52 A MICROSOFT WORD APPLICATION - TABLES

Wednesdays, 1:30 p.m. - 3:00 p.m.
Dates: 5 sessions, September 10 - October 8
Instructor: Barbee Kiker

Learn how to use Microsoft Word Tables. A table uses columns and rows to present or organize information. Tables help you get things lined up. They allow you to present text and pictures side-by-side. You can use tables to create a comparison chart. You could even use the table feature to create a Sudoku puzzle template large enough to see the numbers. This is a hands-on class. Class limited to 12 students.

CS53 ADDING PHOTOS TO WORD DOCUMENTS & POWERPOINT PRESENTATIONS

Wednesdays, 1:30 p.m. - 3:00 p.m.
Dates: 5 sessions, October 15 - November 12
Instructor: Barbee Kiker

Share your great digital photos by including them in Word letters and memos or PowerPoint slides. If necessary, we'll review getting digital photos from the camera into Word and PowerPoint. Mainly, we'll play with interesting layouts and formats. The emphasis will not be on enhancing photos as in the Digital Darkroom class, rather on utilizing and sharing your pictures. This is a hands-on class. Prerequisite: Familiarity with Microsoft Word and PowerPoint, and comfort with the basics.
Class limited to 12 students.

CS54 COMPUTER MAINTENANCE

Mondays, 1:30 p.m. - 3:00 p.m.
Dates: 4 sessions, September 8 - September 29
Instructor: Paul W. Ross

Learn how to keep your computer running well. Sessions will cover hardware and software, maintenance and repair, upgrading, networking, backup, etc. Class limited to 12 students.