• Pam Grant has more than 20 years experience of producing excellent design for print, publications and exhibitions.
• Pam has an MSc in Heritage and Environmental Interpretation from Birkbeck College, London, a BA hons in Visual Communication, as well as a PGCE in Adult Education.
• Pam teaches FE students and adults on HE courses: digital imaging, digital camera, animation, internet, multimedia for art and design, scriptwriting.
• Freelance design & illustration for publications and exhibitions
• Interpretive planning & project management for cultural, heritage & visitor sites
• Reminiscence & recording projects for museums and heritage sites
• Training courses & talks: digital imaging & design for FE, HE or heritage places

EXAMPLES OF RECENT PROJECTS

• Colouring and digital artwork for a cartoon map to Northumberland and the Scottish Borders.
• Working in Cinema 4-D software with HE students learning digital modelling skills for a multimedia course.
• The Society of Authors recently asked Pam to give a specialist talk to authors entitled "Cashing in on Digital Cameras" at the Museum of Photography, Film and Television at Bradford. Enquiries for one-off talks on digital imaging topics are always welcome.
• Working as a learning consultant with older people from Age Concern at Whitehaven, Cumbria and local museums to record their reminiscences of the town. Contribution to the text for the good practice guide as well as design for the booklet "Third Age Learning".

DAY & WEEKEND COURSES 2008

LANCASTER UNIVERSITY - SPRING 2008

Further information on courses and booking:
Department of Continuing Education, Lancaster University, Ash House, Lancaster LA1 4YT
Course Enquiries: 01524 592 716 or email: conted@lancaster.ac.uk

***DIGITAL IMAGING - PART 1*** - Sat 9 & Sun 10 Feb 2008 [places available]
A two day course introducing you to the basics of Photoshop software, retouching faults on old photos and unleashing your creative ideas. You have the option of submitting an assignment which may gain 5 credits, counting towards a Certificate in Photographic Studies. [07DILAU]

***DIGITAL IMAGING - PART 1*** - Sat 10 & Sun 11 May 2008 [places available]
Same course, also available on these dates. [07DILAU]

***DIGITAL IMAGING - PART 2*** - Sat 29 & Sun 30 March 2008 [places available]
A two day practical course developing your mastery of Photoshop software and introducing you to the power of filters. You should preferably complete the Part 1 course first. You will have the option of submitting a further assignment which may gain 5 credits counting towards a Certificate in Photographic Studies. [07DIEA]

***ARTISTIC USES OF DIGITAL IMAGING*** - Sat 5 & Sun 6 July 2008 [places available]
A two day course introducing you to creative techniques for digital imaging. You will be able to improve and edit your images using Photoshop software. You should be familiar with the basic principles of digital imaging. [07DILAU]

***DIGITAL CAMERA*** - Mondays from 25 Feb 2008 for 10 weeks [places still available]
An evening certificated course run by Dallam Community Education Centre to help you understand the potential of digital photography, get more from your camera, take better pictures and gain confidence using Photoshop Elements software.

Further information on courses and booking:
Dallam Training and Education Centre, Milnthorpe, Cumbria - UK 015395 65123

http://www.dallam.co.uk

FURNESS - SPRING 2008

***COMPUTER GRAPHICS FOR MULTIMEDIA*** Part-time or full-time course

***DIGITAL CAMERA*** Five week bespoke course, evenings in association with BAE

Further information:
Furness College, Channelside, Barrow in Furness, Cumbria LA14 1PJ - tel: 01229 825017

http://www.furness.ac.uk

Email: course.enq@furness.ac.uk

"Pam is an excellent teacher!" - evaluation response from Digital Camera workshop.

PLUS....

SUMMER DIGITAL CAMERA COURSES IN THE ENGLISH LAKE DISTRICT
CONISTON COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT CENTRE (CDC)

***GETTING A LITTLE MORE FROM YOUR DIGITAL CAMERA*** - Sat 7 June 2008 [places available]
One-day intensive follow up to the 'Getting More From Your Digital Camera' course this January. Introduces you to the basics of retouching digital images, using and storing your images on computer, with a refresher on, and individual help with your digital camera. Practical introduction to the use of Photoshop software in a friendly and supportive environment. Especially useful for the prospective camera owner ....or a refresher for anyone who wants to make better use of their digital photos.

Ask about future dates: 'BASIC INTRODUCTION TO DIGITAL CAMERA' and 'A GENTLE WALK WITH A DIGITAL CAMERA'. If requiring accommodation, we may be able to help - just ask!

Contact: Barbara Hill, Coniston CDC at John Ruskin School, Coniston, Cumbria LA21 8EW

T: 015394 41823 F: 015394 41823

http://www.coniston-net.com/ and follow the links to courses and activities.

*** Please ask about one-to-one tuition, bespoke courses or talks for special groups and special occasions *** See contact details above...