LBCC Benton Center Computer Classes
A variety of computer and photography
classes will be offered to members of the community through Linn-Benton
Community Education starting January 5.
Classes application classes include:
Computers and Photography: Personal Computer Essentials, Information Technology
Training (online), Apple iPhone, Apple iPad, Android Phones and Tablets, Mac
Essentials, Social Media for Business, Photoshop Elements, Photographing
People, and Your Digital SLR Camera.
Information Technology Training program is
a series of online IT training classes aimed at launching a potentially
lucrative, high demand career as a certified computer technician, network
technician, or systems/network security analyst. Classes can be started and
completed at any time throughout the term.
Personal Computer
Essentials is perfect for those who have never touched a computer before and
want hands-on, step-by-step instruction. Designed to go at an easy pace.
Includes identifying the various parts of the computer, how to turn it on and
off and use the mouse and keyboard. Also introduces working with Windows 7, and
a brief intro to email and the Internet.
Window 8 will help you understand and
navigate this new operating system. Practice using Windows 8 Apps and Shortcuts
and Metro Style Interface.
Android Phones and Tablets will help you
learn the device's core functions and settings, find fun apps using the Google
Play store, sync your device with your Google account, and explore how to
connect your home computer to upload and share pictures and videos.
Apple iPhone will help you to get to
know your iPhone's basic functions and useful features. Explore the touchscreen
interface, type with the intelligent keyboard, setup your email account, and
confidently manage your preferences in the settings menu. Suitable for iPhone
beginners, using any generation of iPhone device.
Apple iPad goes beyond the iPad's basic
features to meet your needs for work or home. Confidently search for and
download Apps, and enjoy Internet surfing, emailing, editing and sharing
photos, as well as exploring iTunes' special role on the iPad. For new and
current users.
Mac Essentials helps new Mac users who want to understand the Mac OS X operating system basic applications, and for current users who wish to further develop their skills. Covered applications include iTunes, iPhoto, iCal, Text Edit, Preview, Safari, Mail and others. Detailed handouts supplement media presentations. Each session includes time for questions.
Social Media for Business provides an
overview of how to leverage Facebook, LinkedIn, and other online tools. Build a
strategy that saves time, expand your reach to the "best customers"
and learn the do's and don'ts of business etiquette online. Discussions will be
lively using real examples.
Photographing People focuses on the art
of taking outstanding photographs of people whether informal, candid or formal
and posed portraits. Plan your photo
shoot, find appropriate locations, make people comfortable, pose individuals
and groups, edit/enhance your photos, share and present your results. Explore the appropriate equipment to use and
how to creatively use natural light and artificial lighting setups.
Your Digital SLR Camera enables you to
use your brand new or older digital SLR camera more effectively and creatively.
Maximize your camera's features beyond full auto to get the effects you desire.
Practice using the f-stop for depth of field, stopping the action of fast
moving events and make it look like a pro took every picture
Photoshop Elements II builds on the
basics, to learn more advanced techniques such as batch processing, portrait
touch-up and restoration, adding special effects, create a stunning panorama
from several photos, and make a slide show to share with others.
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