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Computing & Digital Media Courses

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To participate in a course you must complete an enrolment form and make full payment of course fee prior to the course commencing (preferably one week prior). After you've decided on your course, simply click on Enrol to submit your enrolment form and reserve your place in the course. (course payments are not payable online).

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COMPUTER MANUALS All our Computer courses come with take home instructional guides. In most classes this will be given to you in CD format which includes fantastic, step by step, scenario based practice exercises enabling you to continue your learning outside the classroom. A hardcopy of this CD manual is available for purchase as an add-on to your training when you attend the class.

SOFTWARE: Our Batemans Bay and Narooma classes are now using the latest Software - Microsoft Office 2007. ('Office 03' reference notes also available).

Digital Camera Group

We now provide our Computer manuals on CD.

Computer courses now delivered in Narooma, Moruya and Batemans Bay.

COMPUTING

FREE COMPUTER SKILLS ASSESSMENT
Peter Jackson DipEd
Book in for a free skills assessment and make sure you end up doing the right course for you.
By appointment on request, Code: 101BT68

COMPUTERS FOR SENIORS
Peter Jackson DipEd; *Craig Tulau CertIV AWT; Grant Charsley Owner Grants Computer Solutions
An enjoyable program designed for seniors with little or no computer experience. At a gentle pace, you'll learn how to recognise and use the features and capabilities of your computer - topics include: MS Windows, managing files and folders, internet and email and Microsoft Word. Discover how to create, edit, print and save documents as well as how to use internet and email to communicate world-wide.
Batemans Bay: (Wed - Frid) x 2, 27 Jan - 5 Feb, 2-5pm, Batemans Bay, $140 senior only Code: 101BT81
Narooma*: Sat x 3, 20 Feb - 6 Mar, 9-1pm, Narooma, $145 senior only Code: 101NT82
Ulladulla: Sat x 3, 6-20 March, 9-1pm, $145 senior only Code: 101UT83

COMPUTERS 1 - THE BASICS
Tricia Pye CertIV(Office), CertIV TAA; *Craig Tulau CertIV AWT;**Grant Charsley Owner Grants Computer Solutions; ***Peter Jackson DipEd
This computer course starts at the beginning. Learn how to recognise and use the features and capabilities of your computer - topics include: MS Windows, managing files and folders, internet and email and Microsoft Word. You'll discover how to create, edit, print and save documents as well as how to use internet and email to communicate world-wide. There are a variety of different delivery formats, times and locations for you to choose from. CPD POINTS 15
Batemans Bay***: Mon - Wed, 8-10 Feb, 9.30-3pm, $170 Code: 101BT73
Narooma*: Wed x 5, 10 Feb - 10 Mar, 6-9pm, $185 Code: 101NT69
Ulladulla**: Tues x 5, 16 Feb - 16 Mar, 6-9pm, $175 Code: 101UT72
Moruya: Mon - Wed, 22- 24 Feb, 8.30-2pm, $180 Code: 101MT71
Batemans Bay: Thur x 5, 4 Mar - 1 April, 6-9pm, $170 Code: 101BT74
Narooma: Wed - Frid, 10-12 March, 9.30-3pm, $185 Code: 101NT70
"Wow! Without this course I would have been lost forever!", Andrew (Nov 09)

COMPUTERS 1 - THE NEXT STEP
Peter Jackson DipEd
This senior friendly course is for anyone who would like get some more skills at a beginners level. You will discover fun and useful applications using internet, email and MS Word at a gentle pace. You'll explore practical projects of your own choice such as online shopping & banking, gardening, working with pictures, Google maps, genealogy, virus protection and more.
Date: Mon & Tues x 2, 22 - 30 March, 2-5pm, Batemans Bay, $140 Code: 101BT84

COMPUTERS 2 - BASICS FOR THE OFFICE
Tricia Pye CertIV(Bus), CertIV TAA; *Grant Charsley Owner Grants Computer Solutions
Get the most out of your computer and go to the next level. Discover Microsoft Word, Excel and PowerPoint. In Word, you'll create your own professional documents utilising formatting and editing techniques, tabs, tables and pictures. With MS PowerPoint learn to create a simple presentation. In MS Excel discover how to create and use a spreadsheet - a fantastic application for a multitude of office uses. CPD POINTS 15
Ulladulla*: Mon x 5, 1 - 29 March, 6-9pm, $175 Code: 101UT78
Moruya: Tues x 3, 16 - 30 March, 8.30-2pm, $180 Code: 101MT76
Batemans Bay: Wed - Frid, 17 - 19 March, 9.30-3pm, $170 Code: 101BT75

COMPUTERS 3 - OFFICE PROFESSIONAL
Tricia Pye CertIV(Bus), CertIV WTA
Take your skills to power user level! In MS Word - explore mail merges, tables and creating professional business documents. In MS PowerPoint create presentations with video, sound and graphics. On the Internet discover advanced search engine functions for effective research and finally learn how to best integrate all the Microsoft Office products for greater productivity in your workplace. CPD POINTS 15
Date: Sat x 2, 20 & 27 Mar, 9-1.30pm, Batemans Bay, $145 Code: 101BT77

EXTEND YOUR COMPUTER SKILLS
Tricia Pye CertIV(Bus), CertIV TAA *Craig Tulau CertIV AWT
Here's a great opportunity to learn how to operate four desktop applications for a range of purposes. An introduction to the uses and benefits of: Word - learn how to create & format business documents, Excel - prepare budgets, reports and more, Outlook - manage your daily tasks, meetings, communications and contact details, and PowerPoint - create professional presentations, staff training and induction, marketing and more. CPD Points 20
Batemans Bay: Wed x 8, 10 Feb - 31 Mar, 6-8.30pm, Batemans Bay, $190 Code: 101BT67
Narooma*: Thur x 6, 11 Feb - 18 Mar, 6-9pm, Narooma, $190 Code: 101NT66

EXCEL 1 & 2
Peter Jackson DipEd
Discover how this fantastic program can create a miriad of efficiencies in your office. Excel 1: Applies a number of topics to everyday activities such as budgeting, creating a database and making a presentation. Topics introduced will include: creating a simple workbook, selecting ranges, using simple formulas, copying and filling, absolute referencing, formatting cells and making worksheet adjustments. Excel 2: This course will look at more advanced functions in producing - databases, budgets and presentations. Topics include: Working with Functions, Editing, Sorting & Filtering Data, Toolbars, Charts, Look Up Functions, Recorded Macros & more. CPD Points 10
Excel 1: Tues x 4, 9 Feb - 2 Mar, 6-8.30pm, Batemans Bay, $145 Code: 101BT79
Excel 2: Tues x 4, 9 - 30 March, 6-8.30pm, Batemans Bay, $145 Code: 101BT80
Also available in Narooma, Moruya & Ulladulla on request
"Excel is such a great program we'll be back for more..." Frank (Aug 09)

CREATE FLYERS, CARDS, INVITES & MORE - MS Publisher
Tricia Pye CertIV(Bus), CertIV TAA
This senior friendly course is a great asset for marketing a business, promoting an event or just having fun creating projects for family and friends. Learn how to design, print & create publications such as flyers, brochures & cards using the available features of Microsoft Publisher. CPD POINTS 9
Date: Frid, 19 February, 9.30-4.30pm, Batemans Bay, $80 Code: 101BT85

WEBPAGE BUILDING with KOMPOZER (Free Software)
Joel Spooner Ba Arts (undergrad), Web Dev. & Design ECP
Ever wanted to create your own Homepage on the internet? This course will teach you how. Gain an understanding of the basic fundamentals of structuring, building and maintaining a web site using Kompozer - a powerful and user friendly free web authoring software. Learn about the internet and basic HTML, plus gain the skills to style text and add hyperlinks & images to pages. Students can download the software for free. CPD POINTS 12
Batemans Bay: Mon x 6, 8 Feb - 15 Mar, 6-9pm, $190 Code: 101BT86
Narooma: Tues x 5, 16 Feb - 16 Mar, 9-12.30pm, $220 Code: 101NT87

WEB DEVELOPMENT PACKAGE
Joel Spooner Ba Arts (undergrad), Web Dev. & Design ECP
Would you like assistance to develop your own website and then learn how to maintain it yourself, giving you complete control over your website and saving you money at the same time? You can have your website developed according to your exact specifications, then receive one on one tutorials in how to maintain, add and change content on the site, optimise it for search engines and grow your online presence.
Investment - Web Development &1:1 tuition: $980, plus receive a 10% discount off the Webpage Building course (above) Code: 101BT88

MYOB
VETAB Tricia Pye CertIV(Bus), CertIV TAA
Basic computer and bookkeeping skills required. This course is designed to take the confusion out of computer accounting. It covers: setting up accounts, invoicing, creditors, debtors, end of month accounts, payroll, reconciling GST, setting up BAS and paying ATO. Software: MYOB Accounting v18. Customised training for the workplace is also available. Accredited Option: Adult Ed also offers the opportunity to gain a Statement of Attainment in Operate Accounting Packages ICAU1211A by attending an extra day of training & assessment after completing one of the introduction courses (must have been completed within the last 6 months). CPD Points 14
Batemans Bay: Thur & Frid, 11 & 12 Feb, 9.30-5pm, $160 Code: 101BT90
Narooma: Thur & Frid, 25 & 26 Feb, 9.30-5pm, $175 Code: 101NT92
Batemans Bay: Wed & Thur, 24 & 25 Mar, 9.30-5pm, $160 Code: 101BT91
Accredited Day: Thur, 1 April, 9.30-5pm, Batemans Bay, $110 Code: 101BT93

MYOB PAYROLL
Tricia Pye CertIV(Bus), CertIV TAA
In this one day workshop, learn how to manage your payroll with MYOB. Course includes: Setting up Payroll, Setting up Employees, Conducting a Pay Run, Entitlements, Timesheets, Payroll Information and Payroll Obligations. CPD POINTS 7
Date: Frid, 26 March, 9.30-5pm, Batemans Bay, $110 Code: 101BT94

EBAY - BUY & SELL ON THE INTERNET
Brad Nichol BaEd, DipEd, Cert IV
EBay is the new market place. Daily E-Bay is one of the webs most visited sites and increasingly it is becoming a market force of enormous proportion, so why not join in and become one of the millions of people all around the globe who buy and sell on E-Bay. This workshop will guide you through all the fundamentals, such as researching items, sellers and buyers, how to list items, how to create good E-Bay images and much more. The workshop provides a good set of summary notes that work hand in hand with those on E-Bays' website. By the end of the day you will have a much better idea of how to actually win the bids you want and how to avoid the potential problems with poor buyers and sellers. Everyone will have a computer to work with and there is plenty of time for questions and the sharing of experience. If you are very new to this exciting area or you are looking to be involved, this workshop is a must, it will surely save you time and money!

Course Contents:
  • How E-Bay really Works
  • Creating a listing That Work
  • Taking Photos for Ebay
  • Hints and Tips on Winning Auctions
  • Why Items Don't Sell
  • Researching buyers, and sellers
  • Payment Options
  • Protecting Yourself
  • Advanced Searching Methods
  • What To Do if Something Goes Wrong
Date: Tues, 23 February, 9.30-4.30pm, Batemans Bay, $110 Code: 101BT89

3D GAMES - AN INTRO TO 3D GAME ART
Sebastian Peri AIE Trainer
If you love playing computer games then put that knowledge to good use and find out how you can make a career out of it! If you have always wanted to know how to get started in the 3D games industry this course is for you. For one day you can start developing skills in creating 3D art content for games. Learn from the experts that teach at Academy of Interactive Entertainment and find out more about fulltime, part time and online courses offered by Academy of Interactive Entertainment. A great opportunity to explore and develop these skills in your local area.
Date: Sat, tba (call to register your interest), 9-5pm, Batemans Bay, $135 Code: 101BT95

3D GAMES - PROGRAMING FOR BEGINNERS
Sebastian Peri AIE Trainer
Do you want to explore how games are made without having to start from the beginning? Start with a half built scrolling game and learn how to change the way it plays, through editing existing scripts, and change the art, making it into something you like to play. All students will leave with a copy of their final game, along with the work of their classmates, on DVD.
Date: Sat, tba (call to register your interest), 9-5pm, Batemans Bay, $135 Code: 101BT96

Digital Media

DIGITAL SLIDE SHOWS
Craig Tulau CertIV AWT
Have you got a hard disk full of media files and wonder what to do with them? Photo albums and slide nights are now a thing of the past. This hands-on workshop will show you how to use all those files to make your own home movies and slideshows with Windows Movie Maker 2 (free in Windows XP and Vista). Learn how to capture your media, compile the project, add transitions, effects and titles and then how to save your movie in various formats to share with friends and family.
Date: Sat, 20 February, 2-5pm, Narooma, $55 Code: 101NT97

SCANNING & IMAGE EDITING - INTRODUCTION
Craig Tulau CertIV AWT
Worrying about old photos losing image quality over time? Learn how to easily digitize photos and other keepsakes. Learn how to import images from your camera and find them again! Workshop covers scanning basics, managing and storing digital files, creating albums, resizing files for email and basic image editing techniques using Google Picasa (a free download).
Date: Sat, 27 February, 2-6pm, Narooma, $65 Code: 101NT98

DIGITAL CAMERA KICKSTART WORKSHOP
Brad Nichol BaEd, DipEd, Cert IV
Have you bought a digital camera or are considering buying one and have no idea where to start, well now you have the answer, the Digital Camera Kickstart Workshop! This is probably the most comprehensive one day digital camera workshop of its type and it will answer all your questions and much more. All the core issues of file size, compression, white balance, exposure are covered in detail. At the end of the day you will not only know what to adjust, you will know why you need to adjust it and when to leave it alone.

Once you have done this workshop you will never leave your digital camera on full auto again, because you will see how much better your photos can be once you take control. Despite this being a seemingly complex area you will be amazed at how easy it all is once the fundamentals are revealed to you and we promise you that pesky confusing manual that came with your camera will no longer be a mystery to you! You will also get a great set of electronic notes on the day.

Workshop Contents:
  • How Digital Files are Captured
  • Storing Your Files
  • The Advantages of the Digital Camera
  • White Balance
  • Exposure Compensation
  • File Size and Compression
  • Using Flash
  • Macro Mode
  • Scene Modes
  • Tripods and Other Supports
  • The Self Timer
  • EXIF Data
  • RAW Files and JPEGS
  • Image Adjustments
  • Movie & Sound Mode
  • And a lot lot more!
Batemans Bay: Sat, 23 January, 9.30-4.30pm, $110 (10% seniors conc) Code: 101BT99
Ulladulla: Sat, 27 February, 9.30-4.30pm, $110 (10% seniors conc) Code: 101UT100
"Thank you for a great workshop, very professional - now I can use my camera with confidence", Angela (Digi Cam student 2009)

ORGANISE & DISPLAY YOUR DIGITAL PHOTOS
Brad Nichol BaEd, DipEd, Cert IV
Learn how to download and organize your digital photos, create folders for them, burn CD backups of them and prepare them for printing at home or at your local photo lab. The workshop covers the better known library programs such as Picasa and Zoom Browser and includes how to make basic changes to your photos. The workshop also covers on-line photo albums and storage, how to make books from your photos, resize photos for the NET and emailing photos. This is the perfect companion workshop to the Digital Camera Kickstart and is an excellent bridge to Photo Editing 1.
Date: Tues, 16 March, 9.30-4.30pm, Batemans Bay, $110 Code: 101BT101

PHOTO FIELD TRIP
Brad Nichol BaEd, DipEd, Cert IV
Learn how to take great digital photographs you will be proud to hang on your walls. Once you have done the Digital Camera Kickstart Workshop you will be wanting more and this is it, a "hands on day" of taking images with a wide range of subjects including: Landscapes, portraits, macro, abstracts, action & much more. Naturally the really important stuff like, composition, lighting, colour, tone and when to use 'black and white' are covered, but you will also get an insight into how professional image maker Brad Nichol approaches these on the job using the absolute minimum of tools.

If you have ever wondered how you could take better portraits, or landscapes you are going to be very impressed, if you've struggled with close-up photography you will be amazed at how easy it can be, and if you have looked at professional images and thought you could never do that, well you may just need to re-evaluate that belief.

Course Outline:
  • How to Really get the Best Exposure
  • Understanding Light and colour
  • Ideas for Composition
  • Photographing People
  • Macro Photography
  • Improving Landscape Images
  • What Makes a Great Image
  • Better Use of the Flash
  • Controlling Image Parameters for
  • How to Take Action Images
Date: Sat, 27 March, 9.30-4.30pm, Ulladulla, $110 Code: 101UT103

SHOOTING MACRO
Brad Nichol BaEd, DipEd, Cert IV
Gain the skills to capture the minature world with your digital camera. The workshop is easy to follow for those with a working knowledge of their camera and its settings and will definitely lift your close-up work a few levels.

The workshop contents include:
  • Depth Of Field Issues and Control
  • Comparison between DSLRs and Compacts for macro work
  • Using artificial light
  • Small table top studio set-ups
  • Timing your shutter release
  • Lenses, filters, rails, bellows and other special purpose macro tools
  • Magnification and print size considerations
  • Controlling the subject
  • Controlling the light
Date: Sat, 13 March, 9.30-4.30pm, Ulladulla, $110 Code: 101UT102

SCANNING YOUR FAMILY HISTORY
Brad Nichol BaEd, DipEd, Cert IV
Now is the time to turn all your family archives into digital files. Learn how your scanner can digitize: letters, old photos, jewellery, art work, newsprint and much more. Archival storage and filing methods will also be examined along with lots of hints on how to deal with your project efficiently. We have great follow-on workshops as well in editing and making slide shows.
Date: Tues, 16 February, 9.30-4.30pm, Batemans Bay, $110 Code: 101BT104

PHOTO EDITING WORKSHOP 2
Brad Nichol BaEd, DipEd, Cert IV
Take your photo editing skills further. By the end of the workshop you will be able to make specific edits to your photos with great confidence. You will also have greatly expanded creative opportunities and a detailed understanding of the editing processes to solve some of the most complex editing problems.

The main skills covered include:
  • Using layers to increase speed and flexibility
  • Special techniques for sharpening and colour correction
  • Creating simple montages
  • Special techniques for tonal manipulation
  • Adding text and other graphics a
  • Salvaging detail and colour from poor quality originals
  • Using adjustment layers
The workshop provides you with a good understanding of how the editing process works and what the jargon means. The Digital Photo Editing 2 courses uses Photoshop Elements, however the skills are transferable to other editing programs. A great course for those who have done the stage one editing workshop.
Date: Tues, 9 March, 9.30-4.30pm, Batemans Bay, $110 Code: 101BT105

PROFESSIONAL VIDEO WORKSHOPS
David Reid Broadcast Engineer Officer, Cert IV TAA
Learn to make videos like the professionals. Turn your holiday video into TV style travel documentaries or make the most of videoing important family events. Modern digital video cameras make beautiful pictures, so why not get the most from your camera and improve your skills in the magic of movie making.

Course contents include:
  • Introduction to the camera (lens, recording media, Tripods, OHS)
  • Sound (theory and microphones)
  • Light & colour
  • Shot Sizes / Framing / Line of Action
  • Thinking about post production
  • Field Trip (shooting on location)
Date: Wed x 5 & 1 x Sat, 24 Feb - 24 March, 6.30-8.30pm, Batemans Bay, $150 Code: 101BT106

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