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DAY
& WEEKEND COURSES 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 [weekend
course, date to be arranged]
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. 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.
'REUSING &
RETOUCHING PHOTOS & DIGITAL IMAGES'
Autumn 2009 [weekend
course, date to be arranged]
Held
at the well-equipped Coniston CDC you will learn how to
scan, edit and enhance your images. You may have taken these on
digital camera or they may be family heirlooms that you want
to restore and share. There will be 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.
'A BASIC
INTRODUCTION TO DIGITAL CAMERA'
Autumn 2009 [weekend
course, date to be arranged]
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!
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
QKS, Appleby Road, Kendal, Cumbria
***A HISTORY OF STILL PHOTOGRAPHY - FROM PINHOLE TO DIGITAL***
Monday evenings
from 21 September 2009, 7pm - 9pm for 5 weeks...
Look at photos and learn about the different ways
images have been used in the last 150 years. Learn to 'read' images and
understand what makes the digital image special.
***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 also be given to helping you understand and
improve your use of digital cameras.
***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
"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 - Spring 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 staff of local businesses 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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