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Computers
New! Facebook for Beginners
Facebook is a popular social networking site with over 350 million users worldwide. Facebook is all about sharing. Stay in touch with your children and grandchildren, share pictures and connect with old friends. In this hands-on class you will create a profile, select privacy options, find friends, research groups and share information with other Facebook users.
Instructor: Jill Schuch
Subject: Cont_ed Course # 400-10103
#44442 Oct 13, 20 9 am-12pm
Fee: $39 2 Thursdays UHILLS Q152
#44444 Nov 21, 28 6-9pm
Fee: $39 2 Mondays UHILLS Q152
Photoshop Elements for Seniors
Students taking this course will learn how to transfer photos from a camera to a computer, manage photos, edit photos, add text, and create collages and slide shows within Photoshop Elements 8. By the end of the class they should be able to transfer photos, organize them in folders and perform simple editing. No class July 20.
Instructor: Jill Schuch
Subject: Cont_ed Course # 400-10106
#44445 Oct 14 – Nov 4 9am-12pm
Fee: $89 4 Fridays UHILLS Q152
Safety on the Internet: Protecting Yourself and Your Children on Social Networks
Social networking sites like Facebook and MySpace, texting, instant messaging… they’re here to stay. These programs are valuable tools that connect people, businesses and ideas. Unfortunately, using these programs can make it too easy for the wrong people to gain access to your family’s personal information or to be cyber bullies. Learn what to look for, how it can happen and how you can protect yourself and your children from becoming victims of internet crime.
Instructor: Jill Schuch
Subject: Cont_ed Course # 400-10104
#44447 Dec 2 9-11am
Fee: $19 1 Thursday UHILLS Q152
New! Vector Art
Learn how to create eye-catching vector illustrations and graphics using Adobe Illustrator. This is a beginner class, and will cover all the basic tools and panels. Learn with the Pen Tool and how to blend colors by using blends, gradients and mesh. Typography basics will be explored while learning the Type Tool. Illustrator is a fun and exciting program that offers users a wide variety of creative options.
Instructor: Cathy Franklin
Subject: Cont_ed Course# 100-10283
#43985 Sep 15 – Nov 17 6-9pm
Fee: $159 10 Thursdays UHILLS Q152
PC and Macintosh Basic Series
Note: All PC Basics courses utilize Windows 7 and Microsoft Office 2010.
PC Basics 1: Getting Started
This course is designed for those who have little or no experience with Microsoft Windows and personal computers. Learn how to: Boot up and shut down the computer; Develop mouse skills; Understand the use of media storage; Arrange Icons; Open and close Accessories programs and; Size and move windows. Text, Exploring the PC, is valued at $40 and may be purchased by calling the instructor at (480) 419-6944 before the class start date. You will receive it the first day of class. This is the same text used for PC2 and PC3. If you enroll in those courses, you do not need to purchase the book again. Textbooks are nonrefundable.
Instructor: Shelia Lilleston
Subject: Cont_ed Course #400-10010
# 41097 Aug 22 & 24 1-4pm
Fee: $59 Mon/Wed UHILLS Q152
# 44539 Sep 12 & 14 9am-12pm
Fee: $59 Mon/Wed UHILLS Q152
# 44540 Oct 24 & 26 9am-12pm
Fee: $59 Mon/Wed UHILLS Q152
PC Basics 2: Understanding Your Computer
Understand computer jargon and discover what components make a PC work. Learn how to use word processing software as well as: Computer terminology; Hardware and software components; How to create and save files; Text editing and formatting; Spelling and Grammar checking tools and; Inserting clip art. Text, Exploring the PC, is valued at $40 and may be purchased by calling the instructor at (480) 419-6944 before the class start date. You will receive it the first day of class. This is the same text used for PC2 and PC3. If you enroll in those courses, you do not need to purchase the book again. Textbooks are nonrefundable.
Instructor: Judy Jones
Subject: Cont_ed Course #400-10011
#41159 Aug 29, 31 & Sep 7 1-4pm
Fee: $69 Mon/Wed/Mon UHILLS Q152
# 41160 Sep 6, 8, 13 6:30-9:30pm
Fee: $69 Tue/Thu/Tue BLKMTN 106
# 41161 Sep 19, 21, 26 9am-12pm
Fee: $69 Mon/Wed/Mon UHILLS Q152
# 41162 Oct 31 & Nov 2, 7 9am-12pm
Fee: $69 Mon/Wed/Mon UHILLS Q152
PC Basics 3: Microsoft Word
Enhance your Word skills in order to: Modify fonts, colors and sizes; Navigate within documents; Create letterhead; Create letters, envelopes, and labels; Make a bulleted list; Produce a newsletter; Create tables; Use advanced text editing and clip art; Create WordArt and; Add borders and shading.Text, Exploring the PC, is valued at $40 and may be purchased by calling the instructor at (480) 419-6944 before the class start date. You will receive it the first day of class. This is the same text used for PC1, PC2 and PC3. If you enroll in those courses, you do not need to purchase the book again. Textbooks are nonrefundable.
Instructor: Shelia Lilleston
Subject: Cont_ed Course #400-10012
# 41163 Sep 12, 14, 19 1-4pm
Fee: $69 Mon/Wed/Mon UHILLS Q152
# 41165 Sep 15, 20, 22 6:30-9:30pm
Fee: $69 Thu/Tue/Thu BLKMTN 106
# 44541 Sep 28 & Oct 3, 5 9am-12pm
Fee: $69 Mon/Wed/Mon UHILLS Q152
# 44542 Nov 9, 14, 16 9am-12pm
Fee: $69 Mon/Wed/Mon UHILLS Q152
PC Basics 4: How to Use Windows
Take control of your files and your computer! Use Windows Explorer and other Windows features to: Create, back up, copy and move files and folders; Find lost files; Delete files and folders; Restore deleted files and folders; Create program and file shortcuts; Create and customize toolbars; Multi task between programs and; Share data between programs. Text: Exploring Windows is valued at $20 and may be purchased by calling the instructor at (480) 419-6944 before the class start date. You will receive it the first day of class. Textbooks are nonrefundable. Bring a USB flash drive. Prerequisite: PC Basics 1-3 or equivalent knowledge.
Instructor: Judy Jones
Subject: Cont_ed Course #400-10013
# 41167 Sep 21, 26, 28 1-4pm
Fee: $69 Wed/Mon/Wed UHILLS Q152
# 41168 Sep 27, 29 & Oct 4 6:30-9:30pm
Fee: $69 Tue/Thu/Tue BLKMTN 106
# 44543 Oct 12, 17, 19 9am-12pm
Fee: $69 Wed/Mon/Wed UHILLS Q152
# 44544 Nov 30 & Dec 5, 7 9am-12pm
Fee: $69 Wed/Mon/Wed UHILLS Q152
PC Basic 5: Beginning Internet
Learn the fascinating world of going online and surfing the web. Become familiar with tools, resources, and languages, including: Connecting to the Web; Useful and interesting Web sites; Web addresses; Using a Web browser; Setting bookmarks or favorites; Search the Web using directories and search engines and more. Text: Exploring the Internet is valued at $20 and may be purchased by calling the instructor at (480) 419-6944 before the class start date. You will receive it the first day of class. This is the same text used for PC6. If you enroll in that course, you do not need to purchase the book again. Textbooks are nonrefundable. Prerequisite: PC Basics 4 or equivalent knowledge.
Instructor: Judy Jones
Subject: Cont_ed Course #400-10014
# 44548 Oct 6 & 11 6:30-9:30pm
Fee: $59 Thu/Tue BLKMTN 106
# 41169 Oct 24 & 26 1-4pm
Fee: $59 Mon/Wed UHILLS Q152
PC Basics 6: E-Mail
Learn to set up and use a Yahoo! e-mail account; Retrieve, read, save & send messages; Reply and forward messages; Download and open attachments and; Create, edit, and use an address book. Text: Exploring the Internet is valued at $20 and may be purchased by calling the instructor at (480) 419-6944 before the class start date. You will receive it the first day of class. This is the same text used for PC5. If you enrolled in that course, you do not need to purchase the book again. Textbooks are nonrefundable. Prerequisite: PC Basics 4 or equivalent knowledge.
Instructor: Judy Jones
Subject: Cont_ed Course #400-10072
# 41170 Oct 13 & 18 6:30-9:30pm
Fee: $59 Thu/Tues BLKMTN 106
# 41171 Oct 31 & Nov 2 1-4pm
Fee: $59 Mon/Wed UHILLS Q152
PC Basics 7: Microsoft Excel
Using Microsoft Excel, create and edit worksheets, change column widths and margins, and enter formulas and functions; Format cells and change fonts; Add borders, backgrounds and colors; Create and format charts and; Work with a database. Text: Exploring Excel, is valued at $20 and may be purchased by calling the instructor at
(480) 419-6944 before the class start date. You will receive the book the first day of class. Textbooks are nonrefundable. Bring a USB flash drive. Prerequisite: PC Basics 1-4 or equivalent knowledge.
Instructor: Judy Jones
Subject: Cont_ed Course #400-10073
# 41172 Oct 20, 25, 27 6:30-9:30pm
Fee: $69 Thu/Tue/Thu BLKMTN 106
# 41173 Nov 7, 9, 14 1-4pm
Fee: $69 Mon/Wed/Mon UHILLS Q152
PC Basics 8: Microsoft PowerPoint
Enhance your presentations with Microsoft PowerPoint, a graphical presentation program. Create a slide show with a design template, color scheme, ClipArt, WordArt, pictures, transitions and sounds. This course is helpful for people actively involved in committees, associations, boards, campaigns, churches and anywhere presentations are used. Text: Exploring PowerPoint, is valued at $20 and may be purchased by calling the instructor at (480) 419-6944 before the class start date. You will receive the book the first day of class. Textbooks are nonrefundable. Bring a USB flash drive. Prerequisite: PC Basics 1-4 or equivalent knowledge.
Instructor: Shelia Lilleston
Subject: Cont_ed Course #400-10074
# 41174 Nov 1 & 3 6:30-9:30pm
Fee: $59 Tue/Thu BLKMTN 106
# 44549 Nov 16 & 18 1-4pm
Fee: $59 Wed/Fri UHILLS Q152
PC Basics 9: Connecting the Dots
Integrate and multi task with PC programs in this hands-on course. Perform Internet searches for project information. Create and save website links to new folders. Create and update an Excel database, worksheet and chart. Use Word to create a letter with digital photos. Apply picture effects to produce a photo collage. Merge an Excel database with a Word document to product personalized letters. Copy and paste a Word document into an e-mail to send with attachments. Use PowerPoint to create a presentation with photos, a CD soundtrack, transitions, and animation. Use Windows Explorer to back up project files. Prerequisite: PC Basics 1-8 required.
Instructors Judy Jones and Shelia Lilleston
Subject: Cont_ed Course #400-10076
# 41190 Nov 8, 10, 15, 17 6:30-9:30pm
Fee: $79 Tue/Thu/Tue/Thu BLKMTN 106
# 44550 Nov 28, 30 & Dec 5, 7 1-4pm
Fee: $79 Mon/Wed/Mon/Wed UHILLS Q152
*Classes are held at PVCC Black Mountain, located at 34308 N 60th St, Scottsdale, AZ 85266.
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New! Macintosh (Apple) Series
This series utilizes Mac OS Snow 4Leopard and Microsoft Office 2008. All classes will meet in Q-152.
Mac (Apple) Basics I: Getting Started
This course is designed for those who have little or no experience with Mac OS and Mac (Apple) computers. Learn to boot up and shut down the computer; develop mouse skills; understand the use of media storage; arrange icons; open and close programs; and size and move windows. Text, Exploring the Mac (Apple), is valued at $40 and may be purchased by calling the instructor at (480) 419-6944 before the class start date. You will receive it the first day of class. This is the same text used for Mac Basics 2 and 3. If you enroll in those courses, you do not need to purchase the book again. Textbooks are nonrefundable.
Instructor: Shelia Lilleston
Subject: Cont_ed Course #400-10092
# 44136 Nov 3 & 8 1 – 4pm
Fee: $59 Thu/Tue UHILLS Q152
Mac (Apple) Basics 2: Understanding Your Computer
Understand computer jargon and discover what components make a Mac (Apple) work. Learn computer terminology, hardware and software components, and begin using word processing software to include creating and saving files, editing and formatting text, using spelling and grammar checking tools, and inserting clip art. Text, Exploring the Mac (Apple), is valued at $40 and may be purchased by calling the instructor at (480) 419-6944 before the class start date. You will receive it the first day of class. This is the same text used for Mac Basics 2 and 3. If you enroll in those courses, you do not need to purchase the book again. Textbooks are nonrefundable. Bring a USB flash drive. Prerequisite: MA Basics 1 recommended.
Instructor: Judy Jones
Subject: Cont_ed Course #400-10093
# 44144 Nov 10,15, 17 1 – 4pm
Fee: $69 Thu/Tue/Thu UHILLS Q152
Mac (Apple) Basics 3: Microsoft Word
Enhance your Word skills in order to modify text fonts, colors, and sizes; navigate within documents; create personalized letterhead, letters, envelopes, and labels; make a bulleted list; produce a newsletter; create tables; add borders and shading; create WordArt; insert clip art; and use advanced text editing. Text, Exploring the Mac (Apple), is valued at $40 and may be purchased by calling the instructor at (480) 419-6944 before the class start date. You will receive it the first day of class. This is the same text used for Mac 1, 2 and 3. If you enroll in those courses, you do not need to purchase the book again. Textbooks are nonrefundable. Bring a USB flash drive. Prerequisite: MA Basics 1 & 2 or equivalent knowledge.
Instructor: Shelia Lilleston
Subject: Cont_ed Course #400-10094
#44153 Dec 1, 6, 8 1 – 4pm
Fee: $69 Thu/Tue/Thu UHILLS Q152
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