KOKOMO, Ind.—Bring some color into drab winter by taking a beginning watercolor painting class, beginning February 3 through IU Kokomo’s Division of Continuing Studies. Students will paint from various subject matters to develop knowledge of colors and mixing techniques.
For more information on Continuing Studies courses, call (765) 455-9426 or visit http://www.iuk.edu/ACADEMICS/scs/. The complete February class schedule follows:
Painting with Watercolors for Beginners
If you have basic drawing or watercolor skills, you can benefit from the techniques this course presents. Demonstrations show how to use different materials with watercolors to achieve desired effects.
Date and Time: Mondays, February 3–24, 6–9 p.m. Fee: $79
T’ai Chi Ch’uan (Beginning)
The “Yang” style of T’ai Chi Chuan uses basic postures and Chi exercises. This introduction to the Yang Short Form will enable you to develop flexibility, coordination and correct breathing for stress relief and relaxation.
Date and Time: Mondays and Wednesdays, February 3–19, 7–9 p.m. Fee: $99
Excel® Intermediate
Work with multiple worksheets and workbooks. Learn how to customize Excel’s toolbars and menus. Use the advanced charting and formatting features. Book required.
Date and Time: Tuesdays and Thursdays, February 4–13, 10 a.m.–noon. Fee: $99
A+ Certification
Prerequisite: Six months’ computer system support experience or equivalent.
This 40-hour course covers software/hardware installations, system optimization, PC troubleshooting and customer service issues. The course prepares you to take the required tests for A+ Certification. Books required.
Date and Time: Tuesdays and Fridays, February 4–March 7, 5:30–9:30 p.m. Fee: $999
Intermediate Photography
rerequisite: Photography Fundamentals or equivalent photography experience.
Learn how to choose the right film and lenses and adjust your camera for great results! Experiment with special effects and trick photography. Learn how to use tripods, monopods and other accessories.
Date and Time: Wednesdays, February 5–26, 7–9 p.m. Fee: $89
Web Graphics
Learn how to build a professional Web site with three of today’s best programs. Photoshop® Elements will allow you to create great looking graphics, and Flash® MX will provide the animation. Put it all together with Dreamweaver® MX assisting you in the design and layout stages. This course will take you in style from step one to a complete Web site. No book required.
Date and Time: Mondays and Wednesdays, February 10–26, 7:45–9:45 p.m. Fee: $279
E-mail Basics
Learn the basics, such as setting up an e-mail account, composing and sending e-mail, sending attachments and using various e-mail services. No book required.
Date and Time: Monday and Wednesday, February 17–19, 9:30–11:30 a.m. Fee: $59
Internet Programming I
If basic HTML or XHTML no longer provides the functionality you need for your Web page, come explore the programming options for Internet applications. Students will learn basic programming foundations and how they apply to the wide variety of programming/scripting languages for the Web. Prior programming experience is not required. We will also discuss the pros and cons of different technologies and how to evaluate when a technology is a good solution. If you want to learn more about JavaScript® applets, servlets or CGI, this class is an excellent starting point. No book required.
Date and Time: Mondays and Wednesdays, February 17–26, 5:30–7:30 p.m. Fee: $159
Access® Basics
Microsoft Office’s® tool called Access® contains tremendous depth and structure to create databases. Learn Access® methodologies as you learn relational database design and creation. Topics to be covered include primary keys, relational database structure, formats, linking databases, SQL and Object Linking and Embedding. Book required.
Date and Time: Tuesdays and Thursdays, February 18–27, 10 a.m.–noon. Fee: $99
Computer Basics I
This eight-hour class is for those who need to start at the very beginning! You will get to know the main parts of a computer and what they do, learn some simple computer terms and find your way around the keyboard. This hands-on class will give you the foundation you need to move to the other computer classes. Book required.
Date and Time: Tuesdays and Thursdays, February 18–27, 5:30–7:30 p.m. Fee: $99
Microsoft Office® Basics
Microsoft® has many user-friendly programs and features that can help with presentations, letters, spreadsheets and more. Learn some basics of each of the programs (Word®, Excel®, PowerPoint® and Access®). Book required.
Date and Time: Mondays and Wednesdays, February 24–March 5, 9:30–11:30 a.m. Fee: $99
An Evening at the Observatory
Gaze at the stars and planets and look for meteors and comets with the telescope in Indiana University Kokomo’s own observatory. The evening includes a lecture on the solar system and a chart of constellations in the northern hemisphere. Families are encouraged to attend together. All ages are welcome. The $40 registration fee is for up to four family members. An adult must accompany minor children. This two-hour course is limited to 12 participants.
Date and Time: Saturday, February 22, 7–9 p.m. Fee: $40
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