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New Course - Digital Skills

2012-01-14 21:56 by Genesis

Designed for:       Those wishing to gain introductory skills in a variety of digital media

Prerequisites:        Some basic PC experience

Objectives:           To teach digital introductory skills

Computer Basics

How to start a computer and understand the different hardware.
Learning about some of the terminology used.
How to organise files by creating, copying and pasting or deleting.
The basic skills required to setup, edit and print documents.

Online Basics

How to search for information and make purchases online.
Using email and communicating online.
How to speak to family and friends for free using Skype.
Staying safe online from viruses and protecting personal information.
How to use parental controls.

Audio and video software

How to use a digital video camera’s basic functions and features.
Importing clips from a video camera and start video editing.
Simple editing techniques.
How to add audio tracks and still images.
Enhancing video by adding titles and transitions.
Sharing video by producing DVDs or publishing on the internet.

Digital photography

How to set-up and use a digital camera and its basic functions and features.
Using photo software to update, arrange and organise their photos into folders.
How to do basic editing and use imaging skills to enhance photos.
Sharing photos through slideshows or by publishing on the web.

Digital Music

How to set up a digital music device, play music and work with the computer.
Using software to add to and update their music collection.
How to transfer music files from CD with full song and artist details.
Understanding different functions and setting on their music player.
How to search for and purchase music from an online store.

Social networking

Learning about what social networking is.
What a personal profile is and how online groups are organised.
Common features of social networking sites such as catching up with friends, sharing the latest news, posting photos and uploading videos.
Understanding the concept of unsolicited mail and how to deal with spam.
Copyright laws and how they relate to the internet.

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