COMPUTER LAB COURSES
WINTER 2009

To register, please phone 416-392-0511, ext. 0, or come into the Centre.

Please note: A minimum number of registrants is required to run each course.

 

INTRODUCTION TO WINDOWS “If you’re new to computers, this is the class for you.”

Week 1 The Fundamentals:
Starting and logging on.  Using the Mouse.

Week 2 Working with Windows:
Starting a program. Understanding a Window.
 
Week 3 Working with Windows Programs:
Using menus, toolbars, dialogue box.  Entering text.  Saving and opening files.

Week 4 Working with Files and Folders:
Understanding storage devices, folders and files.  Using My Computer.

Date: Mondays, Jan. 26 – Feb. 16
Time: 10:00 a.m. – 12:00 noon
Cost: $55.00 members, $60.00 non-members

 

INTRODUCTION TO DIGITAL AUDIO

Includes access to free software to manage any audio project.

Week 1 Recording Hardware & Software:
CD ROMs/DVD ROMs, recording formats.  Recording media quality & compatibility.  Canadian copyright legislation.

Week 2 Audio Formats & CODECs:  
Digital recording, the history & process (recording & playback).  Getting bits recorded, word size, sample rate & error rectification.  CODECs, related concepts & compression quality.

Week 3 Encoding Format to Format:
The software/hardware connection.  What format works & when.  Create your digital project.  Working with the software.

Week 4 Burning Your Final Copies to Disk:
Disk mastering software.  Burning for playback in your commercial player.  Mastering for computer playback.  Mastering for your iPod.  Making single backups of your store-bought disks for personal use. 

Date: Tuesdays, Jan. 27 – Feb. 17
Time: 10:00 a.m. – 12:00 noon
Cost: $55.00 members, $60.00 non-members

 

INTERNET COURSE

“The Internet: Worlds to Explore!”
Pre-requisite: Introduction to the Personal Computer or equivalent experience

Week 1 Exploring the Internet:
Introduction to the Internet.  What is a browser?  Web pages and the information bar.

Week 2 Exploring the Aspects: 
Surfing, information and news blogs.  Chatting.  Internet phone and entertainment (world radio & TV).  Shopping.  Free software.  Downloading & printing pictures & files.

Week 3 A Deeper Look:
Searching the Internet (the proper procedures).  Installing free tools for Internet multimedia (movies, music and international live radio).

Week 4 E-mail: 
Internet e-mail set up and use.  Adding a name to the Address Book. 

Week 5 Finding Free Resources:
Finding free tools for security and computer safety. 

Date: Wednesdays, Jan. 28 – Feb. 25
Time: 10:00 a.m. – 12:00 noon
Cost: $65.00 members, $70.00 non-members

 

DIGITAL PHOTOGRAPHY

Photograph Correction & Free Tools
“Here’s where you can learn to repair old photographs or touch up a new digital photograph.”
Pre-requisite: Introduction to the Personal Computer or equivalent experience

Week 1 Your Camera:
Intro to the Digital Camera.  Transferring digital photos to the computer. 

Week 2 Editing Your Images: 
Where to get free tools.  Using a scanner (bring a picture to scan).  Photoshop and Paintshop Pro. 

Week 3 Your Project Needs:
Colour and the computer. Project commencement: repair a photo (you repair a personal photo).

Week 4 Project Completion & Review

Date: Thursdays, Jan. 29 – Feb. 19
Time: 10:00 a.m. – 12:00 noon
Cost: $55.00 members, $60.00 non-members