Are you ready to really jazz up those digital images you’ve had sitting around in your camera? In this class you’ll learn how to use Adobe Photoshop Elements, Adobe's mid-range photo editing software. Photoshop Elements is built around the Photoshop feature-set and interface, without the high end features, steep learning curve, or expensive price tag. Designed for those with no image-editing experience, this class will take you through all the steps to make you a confident user of Photoshop Elements. You’ll be able to: understand the organizer, how to create catalogs and tags, know about the basic tools and how to do basic touch-ups. Then you’ll focus on color correction, colorizing black and white photos, and adding special color effects. Finally, you’ll learn how to combine images and work with layers and text. Your class fee includes a textbook. NOTE: please bring a flash drive to save your work.

BUCO 85U-35
Tuesdays • 2/3/09-3/24/09 • 6-8 pm
Fee: $119 (includes textbook)

If you’ve never used a computer and wonder what in the world a mouse has to do with it—then this is the class for you! Learn the most basic computer skills: how to turn it on, how to use a mouse, how to “point and click,” and other essential skills for using a personal computer. This is a hands-on class with plenty of time to practice your new skills.

BUCO 85U-36
Mondays • 2/2/09-2/9/09 • 6-8 pm
Fee: $29

Learn how to use the latest version of Microsoft Office. Find out how to navigate through Windows using the mouse, menus, and dialogue boxes. Use the Help feature, run several programs simultaneously and share information between programs. Use the desktop to quickly find and organize your work.

BUCO 85U-37
Mondays • 2/16/09-2/23/09 • 6-8 pm
Fee: $49 (includes reference guide)

Sure, you’ve seen the fun Mac vs. PC ads on TV, and if you’ve recently purchased a new PC then you are now the proud owner of the Vista operating system. In this one-night workshop you’ll get an overview of the differences between Microsoft’s XP and Vista, and then you can begin to feel comfortable using your new computer!

BUCO 85U-45
Wednesday • 2/4/09 • 6-8 pm
Fee: $19

Don’t spend your hard-earned cash on expensive PC repairs! Take a look under the hood of a personal computer and learn to identify, by appearance and function, each of your computer’s components. You’ll discover dozens of proven preventative measures to keep your computer in good working order and protect your valuable electronics and irreplaceable data from disaster. Learn what to do when disaster strikes and how to install and uninstall software applications, run basic Windows utilities, maintain files and disk drives, understand the control panel and its functions, install and set-up new hardware (sound cards, modems, etc.), understand spy ware and ad ware, and use the Device Manager function to understand system resources.

Session 1:
WOSH 82N-35 • Wednesdays • 2/11/09-2/18/09 • 6-8 pm
Fee: $39

Session 2:
WOSH 82N-37 • Thursdays • 4/16/09-4/23/09 • 6-8 pm
Fee: $39

In this next level of PC troubleshooting you’ll learn how to edit your registry, partition your hard drive for backups, and do a real backup of your machine. We’ll also cover what to do when your computer will not boot, and recovering data off of a machine that will not boot. We’ll discuss editing your PC's services and how to copy your current hard drive to a different drive, and how to install new memory. You’ll walk away with a CD full of free tools and Internet resources to troubleshoot your machine and keep it in perfect health.

WOSH 82N-36
Wednesdays • 2/25/09-3/4/09 • 6-8 pm
Fee: $49

In this two week class you’ll have a chance to learn what you need to know to both buy and sell items on eBay. During the first night we’ll cover basic bidding techniques, payment methods, “feedback” protocol, and the eBay rating system. This class is perfect for the serious collector with a desire to locate that unique item or the casual purchaser who wants learn more about this popular website. Also, we’re sure you’ve heard of those folks who are making a lot of money using eBay as their tool; now you can be one of those people! Join Mark Lambert, a skilled eBay hobbyist and eBay University trained education specialist, as you learn how to successfully price and present your items online. You’ll also find out how to collect payment, both electronically and in paper form. We’ll discuss picture taking and uploading, as well as shipping methods. Whether you want to sell an occasional item, or you are gearing up to become a Power Seller, this class is for you! Your class fee includes an eBay textbook.

Session 1:
BUCO 85U-40 • Thursdays • 2/19/09-2/26/09 • 6-9 pm
Fee: $89 (includes textbook)

Session 2:
BUCO 85U-41 • Mondays • 4/20/09-4/27/09 • 6-9 pm
Fee: $89 (includes textbook)

So, who hasn’t used the Google search engine? However, it’s so much more…in this new class you’ll learn about Google’s advanced features and functions including: comparison shopping, creating your own blogs or websites, sharing and making spreadsheets and documents online, finding resources for your research, and even making money while you sleep! Don’t miss this fun new class where you’ll learn how Google’s advanced technology can do more than show you the way to a destination.

BUCO 85U-38
Monday • 3/2/09 • 6-8 pm
Fee: $19

We’re all feeling the pinch of the economy; how cool would it be to get two CDs loaded with over 100 free software programs? And, if Vista drives you crazy with all of its security features, you’ll really appreciate the free Linux operating system that will be on the second CD. You’ll get desktop applications, games, educational tools, graphics, and much more, and we’ll show you how to access it, load it, and enjoy it!

BUCO 85U-43
Monday • 3/9/09 • 6-8 pm
Fee: $19 (includes materials)

In this one-night workshop you’ll learn how the free OpenOffice software can be used instead of the very expensive Microsoft Office software. It looks like MS Office, it functions like MS Office, it even opens MS Office documents…but it’s not, and it’s free! Your class fee includes a CD with the software downloaded and ready to be installed on your system at home.

BUCO 85U-39
Monday • 3/16/09 • 6-8 pm
Fee: $19 (includes materials)

How would you like to create a slide presentation for a graduation, wedding or some other special occasion? Learn how to use Microsoft Photo Story for Windows and you will be able to create such a presentation. Find out how to import your favorite photos, add a title to your pictures or add your favorite music. Once they are created, you will be able to share your stories by sending them in an e-mail to your family and friends or display them at your next special event! Please bring a few photos on a CD, your favorite song on a CD, and a flash drive to save your work.

BUCO 85U-44
Monday • 3/30/09 • 6-9 pm
Fee: $29

Macromedia Dreamweaver 8 provides the most complete set of tools available for building, editing, and maintaining accessible websites and web applications. In this class you’ll cover some basic Web design planning concepts and then begin to author web pages that will form the foundation of an entire website. Topics will include working with text formats, inserting clip art or other images, creating hypertext links, integrating info from other applications and basic website management. NOTE: No class 4/7/09.

TRIN 54A-35
Tuesdays • 3/31/09-5/12/09 • 6-8 pm
Fee: $79 (includes reference guide)