Archive for February, 2008

Learn why people love their Macs in Mac classes

Have the best
Mac experience!
We can show you how.
Courses coming up soon:
Macintosh:
Operating System Basics
Get hands-on training in the basic functions of Macintosh’s latest user-friendly operating system. An overview of the iLife digital media programs will also show how easy and fun it is to work creatively with photos, music, movies and more on your […]

Kudos to the photographer

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The blog headers have been updated with a new look! Our current logo treatment was designed by Deborah Kastman, Senior Graphic Designer with the UNM Continuing Education Marketing Department.
The backgrounds on the headers are details from the photography of Christian Horstmann, also with the UNM Continuing Education […]

Screenwriting genre: Romantic Comedy

Employment for screenwriters in New Mexico is projected to grow 33.3% by 2012! With all of the attention from Hollywood and state focus on growing the New Mexico film industry, there is a lot of support for finding and nurturing our own storytellers and creative talent. There’s never been a more encouraging time to foster […]

Microsoft Office 2007: learn new features

In addition to our excellent array of business application courses — everything from Quick Books and Crystal Reports to becoming a power user in Word, PowerPoint, Excel and Access — we have every course you need to become proficient in the new features of Microsoft Office 2007.
Explore the new 2007 interface. Find out how the […]

Video competition - create a 30 second PSA

Kamazar multimedia production is hosting a contest for producing a 30 second student PSA. Self-selected production teams must submit a script and production budget by email to bryanp@kamazar.com no later than 5 pm Mountain time, Monday, March 3rd, 2008.
All teams must select a production manager to communicate with Kamazar. All teams must turn in […]

Digital Arts Conference this Saturday

Digital Arts Conference
March 1, 2008
Saturday, 9 am - 4 pm
Enroll online here | or call Registration at 277-0077— use course # 55800RQA
UNM Tuition Remission eligible
Ask our presenters and industry experts how to break into digital arts or filmmaking, which are growing industries in New Mexico. Already an aspiring creative professional? Discover how to expand your […]

Screening of 7 original NM films; discussion with pro filmmakers, only $19, this Friday, 6 pm

Please plan to join us for the first-ever
New Mexico Professional Filmmakers SHOWCASE
6-9 pm, Friday, February 29
UNM Tuition Remission eligible
Attend the screening of seven original films, professionally produced in New Mexico, chosen by the Friends of Film, Video and the Arts (FoFVA), an international group of independent filmmakers. Enjoy an evening of theater seating, refreshments, and […]

Birding with a Biologist

Learn to identify the
Birds of New Mexico
with instructor Steve Cox
This fun course includes three half-day Saturday field trips to practice bird identification with the instructor. First, you’ll prepare for these field trips with informative lectures and color slides for a full course in learning to recognize and identify New Mexico birds, including local changes with […]

Horseback Riding

Learn Horseback Riding
with instructor Rose Lee
More than a riding class, Rose likes her students to start with a “basic understanding of the horse’s mind.” Rose has a lifelong affinity and love for horses and her students learn to appreciate how horses think and process what’s going on around them.
Students learn how to catch and saddle […]

Spanish for Travelers

Spanish for Travelers
Spanish for Travelers is the perfect course to refresh your memory of high school or college Spanish. Get up to speed and learn all the basics you need for travel, such as asking for directions and making reservations. Taught by a lifelong traveler with firsthand knowledge of Spain and Costa Rica. Fee: $95
Thursdays, […]