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859-373-1000.
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160 Moore Drive, Suite 107, Lexington, KY 40503.
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Membership in CKCS is not required to attend classes. All classes will have a fee payable to CKCS of $60 for non-members and a 20% discount ($48) for members. There are no age requirements.
Descriptions of classes offered by CKCS are listed below. However, not all classes are being taught this term. We encourage you to look over these profiles and get your name on a list for future classes to be taught. When a subject has sufficient interest it will be included in the class schedule. You are also invited to suggest a class you are interested in not listed here. Call CKCS at 859-373-1000 for reservations.
CKCS reserves the right to make cancellations and changes to meet the needs of our students. Sign up early!
Mac OS X Basics... You'll learn all about files, folders, the Dock, Time Machine, Quick Look, Spaces, and other features offered in Apple's newest operating system. We'll show you how to more effectively use your Mac and get you up to speed using the Finder, Home folder, menus, and drop-down menus. This class is for anyone interested in the Mac operating system. Students owning a Macintosh laptop are encouraged to bring it to class. This class is designed for newcomers, those who've been using Macs or Windows machines for awhile, and others who are interested in buying their first Mac.Return to Class Schedule.
Mac Apps You Should be Using"... There are four programs that come pre-installed on nearly every Mac. But many users don't even know they exist. We'll show you how to use them more effectively.
The programs are:
• TextEdit (a versatile word processor)
• iPhoto (a popular photo editor)
• iTunes (music player, live radio player, and podcast player among other features)
• Preview (resizes photos, changes formats, among other features; also allows Mac users to open and
save Adobe Acrobat Reader files so they don't have to download Adobe Acrobat Reader)
• Neo Office (a free Microsoft Office-compatible suite)
All Mac users are invited to sign up for the program, but they should be familiar with Mac OS X (pronounced "ten," not "x.") Prospective students should be able to use the Finder, Mac menu bar, the Dock, as well as a mouse or notebook trackpad.
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Mac - AppleWorks 6 This is a Swiss army knife of programs. It's a word processor, spreadsheet,database, drawing, painting, and presentation (like PowerPoint) program.
We'll deal with the basics of this program and show users how easily AppleWorks lets you integrate one module into another.
For example, you can easily import a drawing you created into your word processing document and vice-versa.
You should know basic keyboarding skills and the basics of Mac OS X to sign up. Return to Class Schedule.
Mac Digital Photography... We will show you how to import, edit, and manipulate digital images on your Mac. iPhoto will be used to crop, resize and improve your pictures. Adobe Photoshop Elements 2 as well as Graphic Converter, two popular Mac digital imaging programs, will be reviewed and demonstrated. Prerequisites: The student should have an understanding of Mac OS X basics to enroll in this class. Return to Class Schedule.
Mac Beyond Basics... You know the Mac OS X (10) basics. Now it's time to go further and learn more about Mac OS X and some of the most popular programs including iPhoto and ITunes. This intermediate level course deals with a variety of topics including:
- Web browsing using Safari
- E-mail using Gmail
- Word processors, including TextEdit
- Digital photos using iPhoto and Google's Picasa
- Podcasts and Music files using iTunes
You must be comfortable with the Mac OS X interface including the Finder, menu bars and the Dock.
Mac Beyond Basics will concentrate on Leopard (10.5) and Snow Leopard (10.6) and will point out differences between the two operating systems.
Students with Mac laptops are welcome to use them in class. Return to Class Schedule.
Computer Basics...This is the class to take if you have never turned on a computer, or even if you have and aren’t very computer literate. Learn the fundamentals of using computers running on Windows XP. Learn to use several windows at once, to move and resize windows, to Copy and Paste, discover the difference between Save and Save As, make a Shortcut for your Desktop, copy from the C:\ to a Floppy Disk and vice versa. Get a brief introduction to different kinds of applications. Return to Class Schedule.
Beyond the Basics... Hands-on training. The class reinforces and expands the file management skills learned in Computer Basics. The student will learn about their Desktop, Taskbar and Start Menu and how to customize and change settings. They will learn about computer maintenance, how to add/remove programs, back up their files, as well as learn about computer security, troubleshooting and possible steps to solve their computer problems. Return to Class Schedule.
Microsoft Word... Microsoft Word is one of the most popular word processing programs being used today. This class teaches the fundamentals of the program such as formatting, tabs, page set-up, mail merging and preparation for printing your documents. Return to Class Schedule.
MS Access... Access is a relational database program, which is used in many businesses today. It is used to manage and archive data. Most record keeping in businesses rely on this type of database. Start at the beginning to learn Access or attend to enhance your basic knowledge. Prerequisites: Computer Basics, Beyond the Basics or have a basic knowledge of computers. Return to Class Schedule.
Excel... Learn the basics of this popular spreadsheet software: Basic math calculations, cells, columns, and totals will be shown with hands-on experience where students will print reports using their own figures and formulas. Prerequisites: Computer Basics, Beyond the Basics or equivalent experience. Return to Class Schedule.
Beginning Digital Imaging... In this course you will learn how to acquire images with your camera or scanners (film and flatbed), get to know the software (Paint Shop Pro), learn to use basic enhancement techniques plus some important selection tools, get a basic understanding of pixels, and understand their function for print resolution and e-mail.
At the end of your 6 weeks you should be able to scan in slides and transfer you photos from your camera to the computer, do basic corrections on your photos or scans, print your images with the correct print resolution, and convert your images for e-mail use.
Prerequisites: Computer Basics and File Management Return to Class Schedule.
Advanced Digital Imaging... In this course you will work with layers, vector tools, various types of texts (floating, vector, on-a-path), use the various functions of the Materials palette (gradients, patterns and textures), clone from one image to another, learn to use the background eraser, move objects from one image to another, use feathered selections for making collages, and use simple masks.
At the end of your 6 weeks you should be able to clean up an image and remove flaws or distractions, make collages that combine objects from various images, enhance your photos with texts, masks, frames or borders, and understand the difference between background layer and raster and vector layers.
Prerequisites: : Beginning Digital Imaging Return to Class Schedule.
Digital Imaging: Independent Work... This course will consist of student developed digital imaging projects which will be shared and critiqued in class. Instructors will help solve problems, answer questions and suggest directions. Return to Class Schedule.
Supervised Image Enhancement... Bring your own photos, negatives or slides. Scan and enhance and/or combine them in collages. We are there to help you.
Prerequisite: Advanced Digital Imaging Return to Class Schedule.
Photoshop Elements... In this six week course we are primarily interested in editing and enhancing photos but we shall also spend some time on the Organizer where we shall import some photos, making them into "Collections" and/or give them "Tags." In addition we shall also explore some "Creations" such as making an Album Page or a short very Slide Show with music.But our main focus will stay with the Editor, where we shall enhance photos with both, "Quick Fix" and with "Full Edit" with its latest new tools. And last but not least, we shall learn about pixels and how important they are for printing and e-mailing photos with the correct resolution.
At the end of the 6 weeks you should be able to go back and forth between the Editor and the Organizer; you will be able to do basic enhancements to an image or to a selection within it; you will be able to clone, to use levels and color curves, apply text, and make your first adjustment layer using the levels tool. Return to Class Schedule.
Family Tree Maker... Family Tree Maker is a program for organizing your family history. In this class you will enter family names, information, and photos. You will learn to print your family trees, genealogy reports, and scrapbooks. The course explores web sites where genealogy records are kept. You can save your genealogy information to a disk and take it home with you. Information on different versions of Family Tree Maker will be available. Prerequisites: Computer Basics, Beyond the Basics or equivalent experience. Return to Class Schedule.
Mac: Intermediate OS X... This course tackles file management, multiple users and maintenance. We'll examine several options for storing your files, how to set up your Mac so that more than one user can have his or her own customized settings, and basic OS X maintenance. You should know how to create folders, how to copy and paste text, and how to use basic Menu Bar commands such as File and Edit. Return to Class Schedule.
Mac: Internet Basics... We will cover three major areas of the Internet: E-mail, World Wide Web, Usenet Newsgroups.This course is an overview of everything from handling e-mail attachments and avoiding spam to how to search the Web and find postings on the newsgroups. Prerequisites: A basic knowledge of Mac operating system X (10). Return to Class Schedule.
Mac: Intermediate Internet... This course will cover the same ground as Internet Basics, but will be an intermediate Internet course. You know the basics...now we'll deal specifically with search engines, downloading software, pesky e-mail attachment problems, and blocking spam. Return to Class Schedule.
Database (MS Works)... Many computers purchased today include the integrated program, Microsoft Works or Microsoft Works Suite. Included in this software is a very good database program intended for home and small business use. This database can be used to track home and business inventories, address books with Mail Merge, recipes, book, CD or DVD collections and many other tasks to run your small business or home. Prerequisites: Computer Basics, Beyond Basics or MS Works or comparable intermediate computer skills. Return to Class Schedule.
Microsoft Publisher... Make professional-looking publications with Publisher's pre-designed layouts, or create your own custom look. You will learn the basics of desktop publishing as well as some of the higher-level functions that Microsoft Publisher makes possible. Return to Class Schedule.
Word Perfect... Some of you may have new computers and are finding that instead of Word you have Word Perfect. Though less well-known, Word Perfect is an excellent program, and we have two very experienced teachers to teach it. Don't be intimidated; this is a class in beginning word processing. Prerequisites for the course are Computer Basics and either MS Works or Beyond Basics or equivalent experience. Return to Class Schedule.
Internet/Email... We will learn how to set up a free e-mail account using Yahoo and some of the idiosyncrasies about the Yahoo email program including receiving and sending email, attaching files to email, setting up a list of contacts and more. Also, how to use a browser program, choose an Internet Service Provider, use a search engine, understand internet safety, saving favorites, and how to download files. If time allows we will explore some intereting internet sites, how to organize your favorites, setting up you own internet options, and more. Return to Class Schedule.
Introduction to Linux... The Introduction to Linux course will use the Xandros version of Linux which is designed to look and operate similar to Microsoft Windows. The course objective is to compare the two systems and help those who want to evaluate the current status of Linux vs. Windows.
The course will include installing Linux from CDROM and how to use many of the software packages included with Xandros and available via Internet. The major features included will be File Management, Control Center, Open Office and Xandros Networks.
The class sessions will allow hands on use of Linux and students will be given a free CD version of Xandros Linux (Open Circulation).
Prerequisites are Computer Basics and File Management or a general understanding of Windows and its major applications. Return to Class Schedule.
Creative Graphics... Using the PrintMaster program, this class will provide you with the key to thousands of creative project possibilities. From over 20,000 project templates; 295,000+ images and graphics you will create greeting cards, business cards, photo albums, customized calendars, bookmarks, door hangers and dozens other crafts and projects. Also, you will learn how to add your personal photos and drawings to your projects. Return to Class Schedule.
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Movie Maker... DVD Movie Maker --- Integrate your collections of photos, videos, and music into dynamic TV presentations using Windows Movie Maker. This will be an open structured class using the following topics to get going quickly. Using these tools will spark creative ideas that will supplement the agenda. Participants will find their own material exciting to use while learning.DVD Movie Preview
| Windows DVD Maker | Music backgrounds |
| Transitions, Pan & Zoom | Windows Movie Maker |
| Video Importing and Clipping | File Organization |
| Titles, Credits, Notes etc. | Printing DVD Label and Case Insert |
Prerequisites - Computer fundamentals and the desire to share your photo stories with others. This is your opportunity to dig out those slides, albums, videos, old films and the picture from last month's vacation to enjoy with your friends and family. Your collection of exercises from your last photo editing session can be transformed into a DVD, to watch your skills develop on your TV. Return to Class Schedule.Top of Page