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Computers

Quarter Course # Day Date Time Room Fees Instructor

Register early for all classes

(then you won't be disappointed if your class is full or canceled.)
Classes are held at the Del Valle Education Center, 100 Building, unless otherwise noted.

Computer Literacy - 10 classes

Class assumes no prior knowledge of computers. It is a hands-on class taught on PC computers with Windows 7 and Office 2010.. Students practice keyboarding, using the mouse, learning the basics of email, surfing the Web and using a word processing program. No prerequisite.        

Spr '13

04-1141

M

3/25-6/10

4:30 - 6:30 pm

LLHS 202

Reg $30/Seniors $27

Amin

LLHS = Las Lomas High School is at 1460 S. Main Street, Walnut Creek

     

"NEW" Adobe Photoshop CS6 - Level 3 - 10 classes

Learn advanced features of this most popular photo editing program to draw or enhance images.  Work with color management for more consistent printing. Using vector graphics, draw paths; layer shapes and groups,and dynamic 3D images. Create animations and use pan and zoom features.  Create layouts, slices, and rollovers formore interactive web visuals.  Prepare output for professional printing or Web design. Use the Bridge.  Create a PDF slide show or Web photo gallery.  Textbook and disk required.  Prerequisite:  Photoshop Level 1 class or equivalente xperience.  Knowledge of the Internet and file management is highly recommended.            

Spr '13

04-1545

M

3/26-6/10

7-9:30pm

Rm 109

Reg $95/Seniors $85  

Olsen

"NEW" Welcome to QuickBooks 2013 - 10 classes

This class features QuickBooks Pro 2013. Learn how to set up a company, vendors, and customers. Use QuickBooks default Chart of Accounts, or adapt it to your own needs. Reports and online displays provide current information on Cash Flow, A/R aging, Balance Sheets, P&L, Banking reports, etc. Learn to print or email invoices and statements, send individually or in batches! Statements, Invoices, messages use generic forms or customized with your logo and fonts. Textbook includes a limited license to QuickBooks Pro 2013. Prerequisite: How to open and save files. Bring a USB driveto class.

Spr '13

 04-1740

3/26-6/4

10am - noon 

FULL

Reg $80/Seniors $72 

Nielsen

 
"NEW" Intermediate Web Design with Dreamweaver & Photoshop CS6

Learn to create and manage more interactive and dynamicwebsites in this most popular web design collection. Work with templates,forms, graphics,animation, video, streaming media. Create buttons, slices,links andmenus. Develop advanced layout andnavigation elements suitable for allkinds of Internet enabled devices. Use HTML 5, CSS 3, PHP, and Javascriptmoreeasily with Dreamweaver tools. Text andUSB/drive required. Prerequisite:WebDesign with Dreamweaver CS6-Introduction or equivalent experience.           

Spr '13

04-1548

T

3/26-6/4

6:45 - 9:30pm

Rm 109

Reg $115/Seniors $103

Olsen

 

Introduction To Microsoft Word  - Spring: 10 classes, Summer: 6 classes

A beginning hands-on course to learn relevantand practical skills.  This course will explain the use of general business forms and correspondence such as letters,memos, and reports with Word.  Students will learn how to edit, format, proofread, preview, and print those forms.  Text and disk/USB drive required.  Prerequisite:  Windows classor equivalent experience.

Sum '13

06-4180 

W

6/19-7/24

7 - 9:30pm

Rm 109

 Reg $60/Seniors $54

Olsen 

 
Excel 10 - Intermediate- Spring: 10 classes, Summer: 5 classes

Create and filter tables, add graphics, use pre-made Templates, and create Macros with buttons. You will also create financial functions, learn how to use Data Analysis tools, create Pivot tables with reports, and create outlines.  Prerequisite: Windows operating system, basic Excel and be familiar with the ribbon interface.

Spr '13

04-1340

W

3/27-6/5

7 - 9:30pm

Rm 210

Reg $95/Seniors $85

Davis

Sum '13

04-1380

W

6/19-7/17

7 - 9:30pm

Rm 210

Reg $50/Seniors $84

Davis

"NEW" Graphic Design Projects Using Illustrator & Indesign CS6 - 10 classes
Advertise yourself or your business!  In a self-paced, hands-on environment using Adobe Illustrator and Adobe InDesign, create print, Web or interactive artwork.  Work with graphics and text to create a logo,business card, newsletter, flyer, brochure, buttons, and menus.  Learn to import and export documents to otherformats.  Textbook and USB drive required

Spr '13

04-1546

W

3/27-6/5

6:45 - 9:30pm

Rm 109

Reg $115/Seniors $103

Olsen

     

Microsoft Office Skills Certificate Class -10 classes

 

 

In a self-directed, hands-on lab setting get more current skills for the workplace or fill in your gaps for several office applications at your own pace. Students may choose from basic through advanced topics in word-processing, accounting, spreadsheets, database management, desktop publishing, and/or presentations.  Become more proficient in the newest versions of Word, Excel, Access, PowerPoint, Publisher or Outlook.  Textbook(s) and disk/USB drive required.  Prerequisite: Windows class or equivalent experience.         

Spr '13

04-1941

Th

3/28-6/6 

6:45 - 9:30pm

Rm 109

Reg $115/Seniors $103 

Olsen

 
"NEW" Advanced Web Design With Flash CS6 - 6 classes
Learn to use Flash and Photoshop CS6 integrated with Dreamweaver CS6 to create and manage more interactive and dynamic web sites in this most popular web design collection.  Work with templates, forms, graphics, animation, video, streaming media. Create buttons, slices, links and menus.  Textbook and USB/drive required. Prerequisite: Web Design with Dreamweaver CS6-Introduction or equivalent experience.

Sum '13

 

T

6/18-7/23

6:45 - 9:30pm

Rm 109

Reg $72/Seniors $65

Olsen

 

Welcome To Windows 8 - 6 classes,

A beginning hands-on course to learn relevant and practical skills in using Windows 8 and get up-to-date with current technology. Basic computer concepts and terminology will be included. Learn how to easily manage Windows, security settings, and customize your desktop. Use the Clipboard to cut, copy and paste. Store and manage files and folders; create shortcuts; and control printing. Use multimedia features for photos, music, and video and discover cloud computing. Apply browser and Internet search tools more efficiently. Use applications like Word, Paint, and Disk Cleanup. Textbook(s) and USB drive/disk(s) required. Prerequisite: None. There is no requirementto either own a computer with Windows 8, although it is strongly suggested..

Sum'13

04-2180 

Th

6/13-7/25

7 - 9:30pm

Rm 109

 Reg $60/Seniors $54

Olsen

 
 
Spring Holidays:  4/1-4/5 and 5/27
Summer Holiday: 7/4 
Del Valle Education Center, 1963 Tice Valley Blvd, Walnut Creek