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Day
& Weekend Courses for 2009
"Very interesting and enjoyable" - learner on weekend course.
"Thoroughly enjoyed this course, I have learnt so much..." - learner on one-day course.
"V. good course. Pam dealt well with students from very different experiences levels"
- learner on weekend course.
DIGITAL CAMERA
COURSES
IN THE ENGLISH LAKE DISTRICT FOR AUTUMN 2009
CONISTON COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT CENTRE
(CDC)
'A GENTLE WALK WITH
A DIGITAL CAMERA'
Autumn 2009 Saturday 10th October, 10am to 4pm, meet at CDC and bring a digital camera and lunch!
An
introduction to taking digital images, exploring your
digital camera and becoming more familiar with its features.
Weather permitting, we take a boat trip across Coniston to
Brantwood, John Ruskin's home and take a short stroll around
the grounds using the camera menus and settings to capture the autumn colours. Then it's
back to Coniston CDC to edit and enhance the images you have
taken, using this well-equipped and friendly computer
centre. Cost of boat trip includes entry to
Brantwood.
Two linked courses...
'A BASIC
INTRODUCTION TO DIGITAL CAMERA'
Autumn 2009 Saturday 7th November, 10am to 4pm, meet at CDC and bring your digital camera,
manual, leads, battery charger etc. and a flash memory stick (USB)
Especially
useful for the prospective camera owner ....or a refresher
for anyone who wants to make better use of their digital
camera and camera menus. Gain confidence in using your
digital camera, and get to know more about features and
techniques that can help you take better
photos. Basic knowledge of computers is helpful but
not essential. Camera phones and digital SLR owners
welcome!
'REUSING &
RETOUCHING PHOTOS & DIGITAL IMAGES'
Autumn 2009 Saturday
14th November, 10am to 4pm, meet at CDC and bring your digital camera,
manual, leads, battery charger etc. and a flash memory stick (USB)
Held at
the well-equipped Coniston CDC you will learn how to edit and enhance
your images. We'll also cover scanning images from prints. You may have
taken the pictures on digital camera the previous weekend (see above)
or they may be family heirlooms that you want to restore and share.
There will be some time to explore your own photo projects and discuss
the best way to approach them. Some familiarity with computers is
required, though not necessarily knowledge of digital imaging software.
Contact the
organiser: Barbara Hill, Coniston CDC at Coniston Primary
School, Coniston, Cumbria LA21 8EW
T: 015394 41823 F:
015394 41823 m: 07989328220
e:
cdc@coniston.cumbria.sch.uk
http://www.coniston-net.com/ and follow the links to the
Community Development Centre and the courses and activities
held there. Or try the GoLakes website and follow the links from Things to Do to Courses.
For accommodation
locally try the tourist information centre (TIC) at
Coniston, Cumbria. T: 015394 41533 or
http://www.conistontic.org/
Longer Courses starting Autumn 2009
@ Queen Katherine School, Appleby Road, Kendal, Cumbria
***DIGITAL CAMERAS
& IMAGE EDITING ***
Tuesday evenings
from 29 September 2009, 7pm - 9pm for 6 weeks...
Individual work on your own projects as well as
friendly group discussion and tutor-led demonstrations. Some
time will be given to helping you understand and
improve your use of digital cameras. Develop skills and confidence and learn the jargon!
***ADOBE PHOTOSHOP MADE EASY***
Tuesday evenings
from 17 November 2009, 7pm - 9pm for 5 weeks...
Develop confidence
in using scanners and Photoshop software to digitally
enhance and retouch photos. Learn simple digital darkroom
techniques that can really make a difference to your digital
images, restore the look of family heirlooms or your favourite
images.
A basic knowledge of
computers is required. All levels, beginners and improvers
welcome!
Course Enquiries:
015396 21031
or www.sedberghcdc.org.uk
Sedbergh Community Development Centre (CDC), part of Cumbria
Adult Education Service, The Cottage, Long Lane, Sedbergh
LA10 5AL
or email:
admin@sedberghcdc.org.uk
***COURSES IN DEVELOPMENT***
***WHY ARE DIGITAL PHOTOS SO SPECIAL?***
Look
at photos and learn about the different ways images have been used in
the last 150 years. Hear about famous photographers. Learn to 'read'
images, understand and appreciate what makes an image special.
"Pam is an
excellent teacher!" - evaluation response from Digital Camera
workshop.
"Teacher was very good and a
lot of material was learnt in just five sessions at a comfortable pace.
Highly recommended. Thanks!" - evaluation response from short course.
Furness College - Autumn 2009
***COMPUTER GRAPHICS FOR MULTIMEDIA***
Part-time
or full-time courses in association with UCLAN, course references
TE1003 and TE2002. Includes PHOTOSHOP, ILLUSTRATOR and CINEMA 4-D for
graphics, digital imaging, drawing, modelling and animation.
10 or 15 hour
evening courses on DIGITAL CAMERA for local businesses staff training to run over 3 to 5 weeks and
based at Furness College can be arranged.
Basic short course in FRONTPAGE also available.
Further
information:
Furness College, Channelside, Barrow in Furness, Cumbria
LA14 1PJ
Contact: 01229 825017
http://www.furness.ac.uk
Email: course.enq@furness.ac.uk
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