Learn how to transfer old cassettes (or LPs) to your computer, edit the sound into tracks, and then create audio CDs and audio files for use with portable media players.

Skill Level: Intermediate
Dates/Time: Fri 6 Aug – Fri 20 Aug 1.30pm – 4pm OR 6pm – 8.30pm (3 sessions)
Materials: Pre-recorded audio – headphones optional
Fee: $60 or Conc $50
Tutor: Pierce Jaques

Learn how to transfer audio from CD, and then cassette, to your computer. Edit and mix this together with your photographs to make slideshows and video files, then create DVDs of your projects so they can be played on a DVD player.

Skill Level: Intermediate ++ (experience with Picasa preferred)
Dates/Time: Sat 17 July – Sat 4 Sept 1.30pm – 4pm (8 sessions)
Materials: Photos and pre-recorded audio – headphones optional
Fee: $160 or Conc $80 ($50 subsidised tuition fee + $30 services fee)
Tutor: Pierce Jaques

For anyone with a basic knowledge of Windows and Office, this course is aimed to update your knowledge by introducing you to Word & Excel 2007 and showing you how they can be used together so you can work more effectively and efficiently.

Skill Level: Beginner + (Familiarity with previous version of Office)
Dates/Times: Fri 23 July – Fri 10 Sept 4pm – 6.30pm (8 sessions)
Fee: $160 or $80 Conc ($50 subsidised tuition fee + $30 services fee)
Tutor: Pierce Jaques

Do you wonder why your computer slows down or runs out of disc space. This course is for you. We will discuss the causes of and how to fix these issues. This entails clearing your computer of unnecessary files and how to keep your computer running at its best performance. We also show you how to fix your computer when it does not boot into Windows and how to respond to error codes on your computer.

Dates/Times: Wed 21 July – Wed 8 Sept 1pm – 3.30pm (8 sessions)
Fee: $160 or $80 Conc ($50 subsidised tuition fee + $30 services fee)
Tutor: Jonathan Harris, JNH Software P/L

Confused by all the settings on your new digital camera? Learn how to get great results from a qualified teacher and master photographer. Understanding shutter speeds, ISO, aperature, different file formats, downloading images, red eye reduction and lighting techniques.

Dates/Times: Tues 10 Aug – Tues 31 Aug 7pm – 9pm (4 sessions)
Fee: $100 or $92 Conc
Tutor: George Stawicki

Learn how to edit, file, categorise and archive your digital photos using Picasa. Learn how to use a Memory Stick and how to resize pictures and share them with your family.

Materials: Photos optional
Dates/Times: Mon 19 July – Mon 6 Sept 12.45pm – 3.15pm (8 sessions)
Fee: $160 or $80 Conc ($50 subsidised tuition fee + $30 services fee)
Tutor: Jonathan Harris, JNH Software P/L

This class is designed for both those new to internet and those who know basics and would like to extend their experiences. Begin with simple searches using Internet Explorer and basic mail handling using Outlook Express. Discover how to read your mail away from home. Try alternative methods of internet communication including voice, video and interactive chat and learn how to check for and avoid viruses, Trojans and worms.

Skill Level: Beginners
Dates/Times: Wed 21 July – Wed 8 Sept 10am – 12.30pm (8 sessions)
Fee: $160 or $80 Conc ($50 subsidised tuition fee + $30 services fee)
Tutor: Jonathan Harris, JNH Software P/L