This course will provide methods of figures-in-motion and basic editing techniques. Other topics include digital editing, character animation, light, color, and sound effects suitable for print and the World Wide Web. Adobe Flash or Adobe Fireworks software and IBM commercial desktop computers will be used in this class. Prerequisite: Applied ComputerTechnologies, Design Elements and Office Resources.

     This course will provide methods of figures-in-motion and basic editing techniques. Other topics include digital editing, character animation, light, color, and sound effects suitable for print and the World Wide Web. Adobe Flash or Adobe Fireworks software and IBM commercial desktop computers will be used in this class. Prerequisite: Applied ComputerTechnologies, Design Elements and Office Resources.

     This course is designed for individuals who have no prior computer experience and includes an introduction to graphical management of computer systems and software using Microsoft Windows and includes an introduction to word processing, spreadsheets, and the Internet. After successful completion of this course, students are eligible to enroll in any entry-level, Windows-based course. Students must be familiar with the standard typewriter keyboard and be concurrently enrolled in Keyboarding I if they type less than 25 wpm. Prerequisite: None. This course is the first course, in a sequence of courses

     This course stresses hands-on computer activities and provides an introduction in the use of a Microsoft Windows-base database application (Microsoft Access 2007). Planning, creating, using and saving a data base will be covered. Also covered in this course will be displaying records in a data base, insert, sort, pack, change, browse and other major data base functions. This course helps students prepare for the Microsoft Office Specialist exams. Prerequisite: Applied Computer Technologies (ACT).

     This course stresses hands-on computer activities and provides advanced instruction on the use of Microsoft Access for Windows. The course will provide advanced training on reports, forms, object linking and embedding (OLE) fields, hyperlinks and subforms, and creating macros, and using Visual Basic for applications (VBA). This course helps students prepare for the Microsoft Office Specialist exams. Prerequisite: Database I.

     This course is second in a sequence following Applied Computer Technologies and further develops Microsoft Windows skills to include advanced file management, folder creation, copying mass media, and formatting various media types. Other topics include working with the Windows Explorer and My Computer programs, creating shortcuts, and working with quick menus. This course helps students prepare for the Microsoft Office Specialist exams. The world of graphic arts is introduced through the Paint program. Prerequisite: Applied Computer Technologies (ACT).

     This course provides hands-on instruction in basic techniques of manipulating text and graphics, multiple page documents, and designing various publications using Microsoft Publisher or Adobe Indesign. Prerequisite: Applied Computer Technologies, Design Elements and Word Processing I.

     This course will provide students with problem solving strategies and effective communication skills while learning the three phases of video creation: planning, production, and post-production. State-of-the-art computer equipment and industry standard AVID software will be used in this course. Other topics include learning skills performed by video camera operators, sound and character generation engineers, producers, directors; and floor, set, lighting, and technical designers. This course will be offered in three nine-week modules. Prerequisite: Applied Computer Technologies and Design Elements.

Prerequisite: Module 1: Applied Computer Technologies
Module 2: Completion of Module 1
Module 3: Completion of Module 2

     This course is designed for students to learn figures in motion and basic editing techniques using Adobe Photoshop CS4 software. Topics include digital editing, charater animation, light, color, and sound effects suitable for print and the World Wide Web. Prerequisite: Applied Computer Technologies (ACT) and Design Elements.

     This course is designed for students to learn figures in motion and basic editing techniques using Adobe Photoshop CS4 software. Topics include digital editing, character animation, light, color, and sound effects suitable for print and the World Wide Web. Prerequisite: Applied Computer Technologies (ACT), and Design Elements.

     

     Students will learn how to take an idea and prepare a sketch, drawing or physical model suitable for rendering as animation, drafting, engineering, analysis, or manfacturing. The tools used in this course include state-of-the-art computers and Adobe (Illustrator CS4) software. prerequisite: Applied Computer Technologies (ACT), Design Elements and Office Resources.

     Students will learn how to type letters, numbers, and symbols; type short paragraphs, and take timed writings. Lessons introduce two keys at a time until the entire keyboard is learned. Keyboarding speeds build to 25 wpm, with an emphasis on accuracy. Prerequisite: none.

     Students will build keyboarding speeds to 65+ wpm with an emphasis on accuracy, become familiar with word processing, work with correspondence, business reports, agendas, itineraries, forms, tables, minutes of a meeting, advanced formatting, proof reading, and English skills. Prerequisite: Keyboarding I.

     Computer Lab is designed for students who are currently enrolled in a computer course. Many courses require computer lab experiences, usually a minimum of nine hours per course. Students work on identified assignments in a self-paced environment and must obtain permission slips for attending. Prerequisite: Approval of regular classroom teacher.

     Skills Assessment for Microsoft Office Certification

     This course is an introduction to office messaging management using Microsoft Outlook. Students will be introduced to creating and managing electronic mail, contact lists, calendars, tasks, and office notes. Working with attachments and voice communications are also covered. This course helps students prepare for the Microsoft Office Specialist exams. Prerequisite: ACT, Office Resources, Word Processing I, and Spreadsheets I.

     This course provides an overview of the basic concepts of multimedia development and provides hands-on instruction in the interactive development of slide presentations including audience handouts and audio enhancements. This course helps students prepare for the Microsoft Office Specialist exams. Prerequisite: ACT, and one other computer education course taken at the El Monte-Rosemead Adult School.

     Topics of this course include an introduction to communication systems and the global economy, computer networks and design, discovering and browsing the Internet, using and managing electronic mail, and an introduction to Web page design. This course helps students prepare for the Microsoft Office Specialist exams. Prerequisite: Design Elements.

     This course is divided into three sections which coincide with Certiports's IC3 examination and certification requirements. The three parts of IC3 and this course are Computer Fundamentals, Key Applications, and Living Online. Topics of this course will include parts of the computer and computer peripherals, DOS, Windows and Mac operating systems, and application programs such as text/word processing, spreadsheets, database management, office messaging and office presentations. Topics will also include a comprehensive coverage of the Internet and various resources found on the World Wide Web. Prerequisite: ACT

     This introductory course is designed for individuals interested in office telephone system installation and management. This course provides an introduction on telephone history, planning a home office telephone installation, identifying wire pairs and color codes, tools of the trade, electrical circuits and relays; analog, electronic, digital, and IP technology, and equipment setup and testing. Other topics include programming digital PBX switches; moves, adds, and changes; end-user class of services and call restriction, automated attendant and music on hold, voice mail and navigational trees. Prerequisite: Applied Computer Technologies (ACT), and Telephone Techniques/Customer Service desirable.

     

     Training is available on IBM commercial desktop computers utilizing Corel PerfectOffice or Microsoft Word, Windows-based word processing applications. This course includes creating, saving, and printing office documents. Students must be able to type a minimum of 30 wpm before the issuance of a certificate. This career and technical course is aligned with the needs of the community and enhances the knowledge and skills necessary to participate effectively as citizens, workers, parents, and family members in a changing society. This course helps students prepare for the Microsoft Office Specialist exams. Prerequisite: Applied Computer Technologies (ACT), Design Elements preferred.

     This course further develops electronic word processing skills to an advanced level. Training will include advanced keying, printing and blocking techniques, advanced document management, math and spreadsheet features, line and paragraph numbering, advanced macros, introduction to desktop publishing, desktop graphics, enhanced graphic options, layout and design. Students must be able to type a minimum of 55 wpm before the issuance of a certificate. This course helps students prepare for the Microsoft Office Specialist exams. Prerequisite: Completion of Word Processing I.

     This course provides advanced topics on creating Web pages and exposes students to common Web page formats and functions. Topics include creating and editing a Web page, creating a Web site and links, and creating tables and image maps. Prerequisite: Applied Computer Technologies (ACT), Design Elements, and Office Resources.

     

     

     

     Graphic Design I, Part 2 (Adobe Illustrator CS4)

     

     This multi-disciplined, bilingual, job preparation course offers specialized job training in keyboarding, word processing, electronic worksheets, and office presentations. After successful completion of this course, students are prepared to enter the workforce or are eligible to enroll in any entry-level, Windows-based course. Prerequisite: Students must be referred by WorkSource.