TUITION FREE OFFICE TECHNOLOGY CLASSES

CITY COLLEGE OF SAN FRANCISCO
DOWNTOWN CAMPUS

TUITION FREE OFFICE
TECHNOLOGY CLASSES
DESIGN * EDIT * PRODUCE * CREATE

FALL 2009
INSTRUCTOR MARILYN MCNEAL


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OPEN LAB SCHEDULE: CLICK HERE TO DOWNLOAD COPY OF OPEN LAB SCHEDULE
SPRING 2009 SCHEDULE BELOW

Take short term tuition free classes to learn the latest office technology software through City College's non credit Business Technology program.
LEARN PHOTOSHOP, DREAMWEAVER & FLASH

Photoshop
Edit photos, create graphics, calendars, slideshows
DreamWeaver
Make a website from scratch
Flash
Make animation, add audio and video to webpages
EDIT PHOTOS, CREATE GRAPHICS, CALENDARS, SLIDESHOWS

PHOTOSHOP ELEMENTS

TUESDAYS & THURSDAYS - CLOSED
5:00 - 7:10 PM
JANUARY 13 - MARCH 17, 2009

TUESDAYS & THURSDAYS
5:00 - 7:10 PM
MARCH 19 - MAY 21, 2009

 

FRIDAYS - CLOSED
9:00 - 11:40 AM
JANUARY 16 - FEBRUARY 20, 2009

FRIDAYS - CLOSED
9:00 - 11:40 AM
FEBRUARY 27 - MARCH 27, 2009


WHEN: The class meets two times / week from 5 - 7:10 p.m. on Tuesday and Thursday nights for 10 weeks starting January 13th - March 17th, 2009. The course runs again on Tuesdays and Thursdays from March 19 - May 21, 2009.

This course is also offered on Fridays for 5 weeks from 9 - 11:40 am from January 16 - February 20, 2009.

This course will continue into Photoshop II starting February 27 - March 27, 2009 on Fridays for 5 weeks from 9 - 11:40 am

WHAT: This course is designed to familiarize students with the workspace, tools, features and functionality of Photoshop Elements, Adobe's photo-editing software for amateur photographers, digital imaging enthusiasts, and small business users.

"Photoshop Elements is modeled after the well-known professional-grade industry standard, Photoshop and has more features than pros will use. It's a consumer level program that delivers professional results."

As the name implies, Photoshop Elements is built around core elements of Adobe Photoshop, excluding some of the more advanced, professional-level features and adding its own unique features specifically for photo-hobbyists.

If you've struggled with Photoshop for years or been meaning to learn it, now is the time. Adobe finally pulled out the best parts, improved the workspace and made it really useful for typical users. Learn it for free at CCSF Downtown.

HOW: Pre-register now so that you can be assured a seat! Go to Admissions on the first floor.

OPEN LAB SCHEDULE: Click here to download Spring 2009 Open Lab Schedule.
MAKE A WEBSITE FROM SCRATCH

DREAMWEAVER

TUESDAYS & THURSDAYS - CLOSED
7:30 - 9:40 PM
JANUARY 13 - MARCH 17, 2009

WHEN: The class meets twice /week for 10 weeks on Tuesday and Thursday evening.
Class meets at 7:30 pm - 9:40 pm.

WHAT: In this course, students will learn how to create a personal or business website using Adobe’s DreamWeaver CS3. We will explore the core aspects of new site creation, editing, and maintenance. This includes learning how to read and work with HTML, creating a site plan and directory structure before coding the site and studying existing websites to understand how they work.

We will learn how to incorporate text, graphics, photographs, audio, video and animations in the site as well as use tables to control layout. The instructor will also discuss how to get a free web hosting account, how to register a domain name, and how to upload web files to a web server.

HOW: Pre-register now so that you can be assured a seat! Go to Admissions on the first floor.

OPEN LAB SCHEDULE: Click here to download Spring 2009 Open Lab Schedule.
MAKE ANIMATION, ADD AUDIO & VIDEO TO WEBPAGE

FLASH
TUESDAYS & THURSDAYS
7:30 - 9:40 PM
MARCH 19 - MAY 21, 2009

FRIDAYS
9:00 - 11:40 AM
APRIL 17 - MAY 15, 2009

WHEN: The class meets twice /week for 10 weeks on Tuesday and Thursday evening.
Class meets at 7:30 pm - 9:40 pm.

WHAT: Flash CS3 is the industry's most advanced authoring environment for creating interactive websites, digital experiences and mobile content. With Flash CS3, creative professionals design and author interactive content rich with video, graphics, and animation for truly unique, engaging websites, presentations or mobile content.

This introductory class takes you through basic Flash from the ground up. Students will become familiar with the Flash interface, learn how to use the drawing and text tools, work in the various Flash object modes, work with graphics, layers and symbols, import sound and images and finally learn how to create animations. Students will also learn how to publish their Flash movie to the web and have access to online videos and tutorials so that they can go deeper into specific topic areas.

HOW: Pre-register now so that you can be assured a seat! Go to Admissions on the first floor.

OPEN LAB SCHEDULE: Click here to download Spring 2009 Open Lab Schedule.
SPRING 2009 SCHEDULE - MARILYN MCNEAL
STEP ONE - ENROLL AS A STUDENT

HOW TO BECOME A CITY COLLEGE STUDENT

To take non credit courses at City College of San Francisco, you will first need to apply to be a student in the non-credit division. This is quick and easy to do online. Please follow the links below to initiate this process.

Application for Non Credit Division - English
Application for Non Credit Division - Spanish
Application for Non Credit Division - Chinese

To look over class options online, please go to http://www.ccsf.edu/Catalog/
STEP TWO - PRE REGISTER FOR CLASSES

HOW TO REGISTER FOR A NON CREDIT CLASS

Once you have applied to be a student, you will need to register for classes. To register for Spring 2009 non-credit classes offered by the Business Department in the Downtown campus,

1) It's best to pre-register in person at the Admissions office at the Downtown campus (Fourth and Mission) one block south of Powell BART.

2) If Admissions officiers tell you that the class is full or if the class has already begun, come in person to classroom 516 and speak directly with instructor McNeal.

 

IF CLASS IS FULL

Depending on the size of the class, instructor may be able to give permission for prospective student to sit in available seating without computer and watch instruction.

Instructor will record names of students on a waiting list and call / email them as a seat becomes available. Often seats become available during the first two weeks of class so some patience may be required of students wanting to join the class after the class is full.

Any questions, email Marilyn at mmcneal@ccsf.edu
FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

 

  • The goal of these classes is to provide students with a technical education that will assist them in their career pursuits.

  • My classes are open to all enrolled City College students. These classes are non-credit and are tuition free. To enroll as a student in non-credit, please go here.

  • Students are advised to pre-register for classes by dropping in to the Downtown campus and going to the Admissions office on the ground floor. If you are told the class is full come to the first and second class anyway and I can register you in class if a seat opens up.

  • I can accept students after the class start date if there are still seats available. See below.

  • The only requirements to take any of the classes are 1) familiarity with using the mouse and 2) some web browsing experience.

  • I am flexible and can often accommodate busy evening schedules within reason i.e. I can work with students who may need to come late or leave early. You will need to identify yourself and your situation at the end of the first class or (preferably) via email in advance. We'll try out the arrengement for one or two classes and then assess to see if the situation is workable.

  • Please feel free to contact me at mmcneal@ccsf.edu especially if you are seeking a seat after class has started.

  • If you are interested in my background as an instructor, please feel free to visit my portfolio at www.marilynmcneal.com/instruction.htm

 
SEATING POLICY

Seats are assigned. This is to everyone’s advantage because it reduces confusion and settling in time at the beginning of class and allows you to get to know your neighbors, the people who will be your learning partners!

ATTENANCE AT FIRST DAY OF CLASS MANDITORY

To get an assigned seat, it is imperative that you attend the first class. This is when the seating arrangements are made (though they are often modified over the course of the first couple of classes as people add and drop). If you do not attend the first class, you may not get a seat.

LATENESS

Once you are assigned a seat, your seat will be held for 10 minutes. If you are more than 10 minutes late, your seat will be offered to another student who is waiting.

ABSENCE

If you can not come to class, please email the instructor in advance. If you fail to attend more than two classes in a row your seat will be re-assigned.

WHAT HAPENS ON THE FIRST DAY OF CLASS

  • If you have not registered, please arrive to classroom 15 minutes early.
  • Instructor will start a waiting list and register you on the spot (this does not mean you are admitted into class yet).
  • Instructor will read off a list of students who have pre-registered and offer seats to those students.
  • Students who register in class and attend the first two classes are next in line for a seat.
  • Students who show up on the third day of class seeking a seat can sign a waiting list for a seat - if a student is late or fails to appear for the class then their seat will be given to students on the waiting list according to order.

COMING TO CLASS AFTER IT HAS STARTED - COURTESY POLICY

If you come to a class after the class has formally begun, don't just enter the classroom and take a seat! Speak with the instructor before the class starts. If class is in session, wait quietly outside of the classroom door until the instructor can acknowledge you and discuss your options.

SPECIAL NEEDS STUDENTS

If you require seating accommodations due to disability, you will need to go through City College's Disabled Students Programs and Services in advance.

The Counselor for the Downtown campus is Anne Van Derslice. Please contact her via the email address below and she'll meet with you to discuss how City College can accommodate you and provide you with a CATAV (Classroom and Test Accommodation Verification). Please bring this form to class so that I can seat you accordingly.

Anne Van Derslice
Certified Rehabilitation Counselor
Email: avanders@ccsf.edu
415-452-5481
ABOUT THE BUSINESS DEPARTMENT

The Business Department at City College of San Francisco offers vocational programs to prepare students for employment. The department also offers business classes (both credit and non-credit) where students can learn and sharpen their knowledge of business principles and procedures used in today’s offices. In addition, students may enroll in department work experience classes to receive hands-on training.

For more information about the Business Department where these courses and other courses take place, please visit the Business Department website.

The business dept offers several courses at the Downtown campus as well as at CCSF's Mission, Hayes, Chinatown and Evans campuses.

To find out what is being offered, go to City College's Web site.

1) Click on "Educational Programs"

2) Click on "Class Schedule"

3) Spring 2009 Noncredit Classes

4) Click on Business

5) Click on Computer Applications

The class information is presented in a very abbreviated form. For a quick chart to help you understand the course listing information, go here or here.
BUSINESS DEPARTMENT FACULTY - DOWNTOWN

The instructors listed below also teach free classes at the Downtown campus. Please click on their names to see what classes they are teaching this upcoming Spring 2009.

Larry Jackson

  • Intro to Microsoft Office Applications
  • Outlook
  • Publisher
  • Intro to Windows, Word, Excel, Access

Keith Jones

  • Computerized Accounting
  • Excel Intro
  • Excel Intermediate
  • Intro to Windows
  • PowerPoint

Rudy Padilla

  • Graphics for Business (Fireworks)
  • Intro to Windows
  • DreamWeaver
  • Flash
  • Acrobat
  • Photoshop Elements

Julian Skolnick

  • Intro to Windows
  • DreamWeaver
  • Flash
  • Business Web Graphics (Photoshop, Fireworks, Photoshop Elements)
  • Business Web Pages (DreamWeaver, Fireworks, Flash)
  • Business Web Pages (Advanced DreamWeaver with ColdFusion)
  • Photoshop Elements

Yvonne Webb

  • Basic Accounting Concepts I
  • Basic Accounting Concepts II
  • QuickBooks - Level I
  • QuickBooks - Level II
  • PowerPoint
  • Business Math with Spreadsheets

Peggy Wilson

  • Intro to Windows
  • Intro to Internet
  • PowerPoint
  • Word Processing - Beginning (Mcrosoft Word)
  • Word Processing - Intermediate (Mcrosoft Word)


All classes listed on this website are located at the City College Downtown campus which is located at 88 Fourth Street at Mission, one block south of Powell BART.

ABOUT THE INSTRUCTOR

Marilyn McNeal is a San Francisco-based artist and digital media instructor who uses photography, sound / web design and mixed media to explore everyday experience and develop experimental ways of storytelling. Her works reflect her interest in community organizing and education, the culture of resistance and ethnic pride, and placemaking though audio and visual documentary.

History of Professional Work / Projects Education

In 2000, McNeal began her teaching career in New York and instructed at The New School University, Borough of Manhattan Community College, Long Island University and the Technology & Learning Center at The Armory. After returning the San Francisco, McNeal taught at Positive Resource Center and LYRIC and was a volunteer computer instructor at the San Francisco Public Library. Marilyn has taught web production as Adjunct Faculty at the City College of San Francisco since the Fall of 2004 and received her Master's degree in Media Studies from The New School in 2001. Her online course space can be visited at www.webinstructor.org/

Awards, Publications, Lectures, Exhibits

In 2006, McNeal was interviewed for "Crossover: How Artists Build Careers across Commercial, Nonprofit and Community Work." by Ann Markusen, Professor of Planning & Public Policy at the Humphrey Institute of Public Affairs, University of Minnesota. A year later, in May 2007, McNeal was invited to speak at the Alternative Lecture Series at the San Francisco Art Institute - Graduate Center. Her presentation, Social Media & the Alternative Narrative, focused on the role artists can and do play in the reconstruction of reality online. For more information about Marilyn McNeal, visit her portfolio site at www.marilynmcneal.com.

Contact Marilyn

To contact instructor about these classes, please email Marilyn at mmcneal@ccsf.edu
ABOUT THIS WEBSITE

The official City College of San Francisco website can be found at http://www.ccsf.edu.
The official site is the most comprehensive source of information about City College.

This webpage is not meant to replace the official City College website.
This webpage was created by City College instructor Marilyn McNeal as a way of answering commonly asked questions about courses she teaches and as an entryway to the online classrooms she has created for her registered students. For information about City College programs, go to the official website at http://www.ccsf.edu.

To view to 2008 - 2009 academcic calendar online, click here.