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FD16 - Microsoft® Publisher

Using Microsoft Publisher version 98, 2000 or XP, learn to produce newsletters, fliers, greeting cards, calendars etc.
Some windows experience is beneficial.
Email the course tutor Jacky or telephone 0116 232 5166

Topics include:

Introduction; Getting Started; Creating a Publication; Using Text Frames; Open, Close, New and Save As; Views, Toolbars, Rulers and Options; Two-Page Spread, Zooms, Boundaries and Guides; Changing the Units of Measurement; Adding and Formatting Text; Adding and Resizing Text Frames; Selection Techniques; Using Undo and Redo; Applying Different Formats, Combining Features; Simple Paragraph Formatting; Alignment, Bullets, Numbering, Tabs and Indentation; Drawing and Filling Shapes; Lines, Circles, Colours, Effects, BorderArt, Patterns; Grouping and Ungrouping; WordArt, Shadows, Rotation and Effects; Picture Frames, Moving Picture Frames, Inserting Pictures; Tables, Cells, Formatting Tables; Inserting Rows, Changing Column Width; Creating Flyers; Changing Page Layout; Printing and Print Setup; Checking for Errors; Spell Checking, Design Checking.

1 Full Day (or 10 to 12 hours at times to suit, see course C18)
9.30 am to 4 pm
Certificate upon completion.

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FD37 - Adobe PhotoShop - Introduction

Use Adobe PhotoShop to modify scanned photographs. Suitable if you have experience of other programs.
Email the course tutor Jacky or telephone 0116 232 5166

Topics include:

The PhotoShop Environment; Images, Saving and Navigating; Sizing and Cropping Images; Using Different Tools to Select Image Areas; Saving Selections; Manipulating Selections; Hiding and Feathering Edges; Image Modes; Selecting Colours; Using the Colour Palette and the Colour Picker; Using the Eyedropper, Line, Paintbrush, Pencil and Rubber Stamp Tools; Creating and Manipulating Layers; Copying Layers; Adjusting Brightness and Contrast; Using Toning Tools and Adjusting Hue and Saturation; Flattening Images and Saving Copies.

1 Full Day - Certificate upon completion.
9.30 am to 4 pm
(see also course C28)

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C28 - Adobe PhotoShop - Beginner

Course contents as for FD37 but attending for 10 to 12 hours at times to suit.  Email the course tutor Jacky or telephone 0116 232 5166.

5 lesson certificate course
Attend at times to suit you possibly daily for 1 week or once a week for 5 weeks total of 10 hours.

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C18 - Desk Top Publishing

Create letterheads, newsletters, greeting cards, calendars, or fliers.
Learn to manipulate images, group, drag and resize using Microsoft® Publisher.  See course FD16.  
Email the course tutor Jacky or telephone 0116 232 5166.

5 lesson certificate course
Attend at times to suit you possibly daily for 1 week or once a week for 5 weeks total of 10 to 12 hours

OCR entry also available if required -
See OCR Exams & Courses section.

Also available as a 10 lesson course is OCR Document Presentation Stage III using Microsoft® Word for Windows.

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FD26 - CorelDRAW

Suitable if you have experience of other programs but little or no experience of the CorelDraw program.  Email the course tutor Jacky or telephone 0116 232 5166.

Comprehensive training includes:

Text, Creation and Formatting;
Using The Pick Tool;
Working with ClipArt;
Using Weld, Intersection and Trim;
Using Interactive Distortion Tools;
Using the Outline Tool;
Fitting Text to Path;
Enveloping;
Using the Interactive Drop Shadow Tool;
Using Font Manager;
Using Layers;
Replacing Objects;
Customisation and Workspaces;
Colour Manager;
Palette Editor.  Other features as time allows.

1 Full day - Certificate upon completion.
9.30 am to 4 pm
Also available as a 10 to 12 hour course at times to suit.

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FD14 - Microsoft® PowerPoint - Introduction

Using version 97, 2000 or XP, this course is suitable for those with experience of other Microsoft programs such as Word and Excel.
Email the course tutor Jacky or telephone 0116 232 5166

Topics include:

Introduction; Getting Started; Creating Slide Show Presentations; Creating Slides; Adding and Editing ClipArt; Open, New and Save As; Views, Toolbars and Options; Text Formatting; Using Bullets; Editing Presentations; Picking Looks for Slides; Transition Effects and Build Effects; Adding Text and Drawing Shapes; Printing and Audience Handouts.

1 Full Day - Certificate upon completion.
9.30 am to 4 pm
Also available as a 10 hour course at times to suit.

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FD14i - Microsoft® PowerPoint - Intermediate

Using version 97, 2000 or XP, this course is suitable if you are already familiar with the functions covered in the introductory course.  Email the course tutor Jacky or telephone 0116 232 5166.

Topics include:

Introduction; The Open and Save As Dialog Boxes; General Editing; Objects and Copying and Moving Objects; Checking for Errors; Using Find and Replace; More about Adding Text and Drawing Shapes; More about Adding and Editing ClipArt; Masters and Editing Masters; Using WordArt; Inserting and Editing Graphs; Creating an Organisation Chart; Adding Word Tables and Excel Spreadsheets to Slides; Editing the Tables and Spreadsheets; Presenting; Using Pack and Go.

1 Full Day - Certificate upon completion.
9.30 am to 4 pm
Also available as a 10 hour course at times to suit.

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VI1 - Visio Standard 2000 Basic Skills

Course content

Finding Your Way Around
Visio Standard Overview
Starting A New File
The Interface
Standard File Types
Changing View Settings
Panning Across The Page
Navigating Pages
Opening Additional Stencils
Manipulating Stencils
Selection Techniques
Scaling And Resizing Objects
Basic Techniques
Drawing Tools Overview
Drawing Closed Shapes
Creating Open Shapes
Reshaping With The Pencil Tool
Drawing Compound Lines
Drawing With Precision
Using The Size And Position Window
Duplicating Objects Quickly
Aligning Objects
Distributing Objects
Quick Analysis Of Connected Drawings
Rotating Objects
Creating a Basic Flow Diagram
Flowcharting Tips
Understanding Master Shapes
Placing Shapes
Adding Shapes With The Rubber Stamp Tool
Connecting Shapes
Using The Connector Tool
The Connect Shapes Command
Adjusting Connection Lines
Connecting Shapes Automatically
Basic Text Features
Adding Text To Shapes
Adding Text To Lines
Adjusting Text Blocks
Rotating Text Blocks
Formatting Basics
Formatting Text
Formatting Text Blocks
Formatting Shapes
Formatting Lines
Adding A Background Shape
Dynamic Connectors
Cross-functional Flowcharting
Quick Overview
Setting The Layout
Understanding Functional Bands
Setting File Properties
Page And Printer Setup
Creating Background Pages
Adding Fields
Adding Text To The Layout
Formatting The Functional Bands
Creating Custom Colors
Adding Separators
Managing Functional Bands
Adding Connection Points
Adding Detail Pages
Linking Diagrams
Linking To Other Pages
Creating An Off-Page Reference
Creating Hyperlinks
Linking To Multiple Files
Creating Organization Charts
Quick Overview
Using The Page Layout Wizard
Importing Graphics
Creating The Organization Chart
Adjusting Shape Placement
Creating Entire Groups
Overriding The Layout
Managing Detail
Creating Synchronized Copies
Custom Properties
Organization Chart Wizard
Using The Sample Spreadsheet
Updating The Chart With The Wizard
Printing Your Charts
Creating Custom Stencils
Creating Custom Stencils
The Stencil Toolbar
Creating New Shapes
Adding Shapes To The Stencil
Adding Imported Shapes
Editing Master Shapes
Saving The Stencil
Using The Custom Stencil

Also available as a distance learning / home study course.  

 

 

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