CityEast Community College

Using three industry standard graphics and page layout applications – Adobe Indesign CS4, Adobe Photoshop CS4 and Adobe Illustrator CS4, this hands-on, six week (one day per week), course provides the practical skills and understanding required to create digital artwork at a beginners level. The course looks at page layout, typography and raster and vector digital imaging for print and web based production using the industry standard graphics software. By course conclusion, you shou... [More]

Need to get comfortable and competent with the applications on your iPad or just stay one step ahead of the kids?. Almost everyone can find a place in their life for an iPad. Users can browse the web, read and send emails, taek photos, watch videos, listen to music, play games, read e-books and more. This hands-on course covers the basics of iPad operation with a few tricks thrown in: from how you turn the device on, to how you make setting changes, shortcuts and apps folders. Once ... [More]

This is the perfect course to make sure you get the most from your Mac. If you are new to the Apple Mac operating system, then this essential skills course will help you learn the basics quickly and effectively. This course is an introductory course and is great for those who are comfortable using a PC, but want to migrate to the world of Mac! . [More]

This Adobe Photoshop CS4 workshop is designed to provide you with the skills to design electronic artwork using a wealth of powerful painting and selection tools. Following a basic introduction to photoshop tools, menus, colour modes and file formats you will learn how to scan images, retouch and correct colour and grayscale images, use layers and filters to create complex images. Also covered is restoration of old photos. PLEASE NOTE: Basic keyboard and mouse skills are required. . [More]

A continuation from Photoshope CS4 level 1. Learn more advanced editing techniques. Create powerful images with the professional standard. This Adobe Photoshop course will extend the basics covered in the Adobe Photoshop Level 1 course and teach participants more advanced editing techniques. Learn how to use filters, vectors and layers to add even greater touch-ups to your images. [More]

Microsoft Office skills are critical to many jobs available today. This course offers basic level training in Excel, Word, Outlook and Powerpoint. Course meets requirements for ICAU2006B – Operate computer packages from ICA20105 Certificate II in Information Technology [More]

PC Essesntials is designed for the complete computer beginner and includes starting the PC, logging in, using and understanding desktop icons and their links to underlying programs, navigating a directory structure, saving work, printing and closing down the PC. Jargon free language is used and the pace of presentation is not rushed. A useful course before proceeding with Windows based software packages. •understand basic computer concepts •identify the basic features of the Windows... [More]

Using the TYPEQUICK™ program you will enjoy a logically planned and structured course designed around eight fun lessons. Each lesson builds on the skills learnt in previous lessons, while giving you the option to repeat and revise. Alternating between speed practice and accuracy lessons, Diana will motivate you to reach each stated objective. She reinforces, encourages and patiently helps you over the small difficulties, providing extra exercises to eliminate weakness. To qualify fo... [More]

Once you have mastered the basics of using the Internet, a whole new world of opportunities are open to you. Gain skills and knowledge to stay secure when using your computer to access information on the internet and avoid scams and hoaxes. Also covered is sending and recieving emails. [More]

Progress from word essentials to further develop skills preparing and formatting documents. In this course, students will create, edit, and enhance standard business documents using Microsoft Office Word 2007. Who Should Attend: Persons with a basic understanding of Microsoft Windows who need to learn how to use Microsoft Office Word 2007 to create, edit, format, lay out, and print standard business documents complete with tables and graphics. Upon successful completion of this cour... [More]