Summer 2015 Courses for Kids
For more information email mnouzovs@austincc.edu or call 223-7588.
Students will learn how to use computers, how to navigate in Windows environment, how to use the keyboard and mouse, how to create simple documents, and much more. The classes are open to kids of all ages.
Register at http://continue.austincc.edu/register/
Release Form - parents, guardians, please print, fill out, and turn in in the beginning of the first day of the class.
Location:
Austin Community College
Highland Business Center
5930 Middle Fiskville Road
Austin, Texas 78752
- ITSX 3006 - Keyboarding, Computer and Word Processing Skills for Kids
section 301 - June 8 - June 12, 2015, Monday - Friday, 9 am - 1 pm, 20 hrs, $185.00
section 302 - June 22 - June 26, 2015, Monday - Friday, 9 am - 1 pm, 20 hrs, $185.00
section 303 - August 3 - August 7, 2015, Monday - Friday, 9 am - 1 pm, 20 hrs, $185.00
- Hands-on training for kids who have no or little computer experience. This course will help them to gain confidence and firm foundation in using computers. Topics include basic keyboarding skills, basic file management and navigation in Windows environment; programs such as Notepad, WordPad, Paint, and Calculator as well as basics of accessing and navigating on the Internet and fundamentals of Internet safety. Course covers creating, editing, and printing text documents such as flyers and invitations, school papers, letters, essays. The course includes spell checking, copying and pasting, formatting text, and inserting pictures. Prerequisites: None.
Instructor: Marion Posey.
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- ITNW 3003 - Photoshop for Kids
section 301 - June 8 - June 12, 2015, Monday - Friday, 2 pm - 5 pm, 15 hrs, $145.00
section 302 - June 22 - June 26, 2015, Monday - Friday, 2 am - 5 pm, 15 hrs, $145.00
section 303 - August 3 - August 7, 2015, Monday - Friday, 2 am - 5 pm, 15 hrs, $145.00
- In this hands-on introductory course, kids (ages 8-17) will learn the basics of digital imaging, and how to use the most common tools of Adobe Photoshop, the tool most professional designers use for creating cool web graphics. Learn how to improve bad photos, remove people and objects from photos, optimize web graphics for fast downloads, make a web photo gallery, and create animations. Prerequisites: Familiarity with computers.
Instructor: Marion Posey.
Students who register for both classes need to bring sack lunch.
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