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Logic 101: An Introduction to Logic Pro

Published on October 28, 2009 in Business, Computers and UNM Continuing Education. 0 Comments Tags: , .

57981 Logic 101: An Introduction to Logic Pro

This three-day hands-on course introduces students to the primary features and basic user interface of Logic Pro. Students learn how to generate a customized audio and midi configuration that will seamlessly integrate with their own personal production studio. Students also create their own song using Logic Pro’s comprehensive array of software instruments, Apple Loops and DSP effects. In-depth lessons will cover MIDI and audio recording, streamlined editing and arrangement techniques, user defined key commands, automation, scoring to picture and surround mixing. Prerequisite: Basic knowledge of Mac OS X. Recommended: Basic knowledge of audio terminology. Notes: This is an AATC course. Exam not included. For exam, see 57981V.
Please read: Software used: Logic Pro 8. This class is Macintosh only.
Friday, Saturday, Sunday, 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM; 3 sessions starting November 13, 2009, ending November 15, 2009
Tuition: $899.00
Instructor: Joey Belville
Location: CE South Building

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Content Management Systems for Websites

Published on October 27, 2009 in Business, Computers and Digital Arts. 0 Comments Tags: , , .

58221 Content Management Systems for Websites

at symbolMany contemporary websites are built on content management systems (CMS). These prebuilt frameworks let developers create customized, database-driven websites in days instead of months. Learn to choose, install and configure a CMS, and build a project site on your server or ours. Prerequisites: 58111, 58117, and 58121/31.
Tuesday, Thursday, 1:00 PM - 5:00 PM; 3 sessions starting November 17, 2009, ending November 24, 2009
Tuition: $299.00 Available Discounts
Instructor: Glenn Norman
Location: CE South Building
For more information visit our website at dce.unm.edu or call 277-6037.

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Windows 7: Operating System Basics

Published on October 14, 2009 in Computers. 0 Comments Tags: .

comp12Meet Windows 7, the newest operating system from Microsoft! Learn how to customize your Win7 setup, and to create and work with shortcuts. Practice the use of the taskbar, Windows Explorer, Control Panel, file management, Accessories, the Search utility, and on-line Help. This course is for those with only limited previous Windows experience. Prerequisite: Basic computer knowledge.
Please read: Section FCA
Tuesday, Thursday, 8:00 AM - 12:00 PM; 2 sessions starting November 3, 2009, ending November 5, 2009
Tuition: $249.00
Instructor: Mark Hinton, BA
Location: CE South Building

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Fast Track Computing Courses

Published on September 15, 2009 in Computers. 0 Comments Tags: , , .

Our Fast Track courses are one day courses designed to get you started with programs that help you in day to day business operations. We offer courses for beginners, intermediate and advanced users.

Featured Courses

52420 Beginning PowerPoint 2007 - Fast Track

Fast Track LearningLearn how to create a presentation using the latest version of PowerPoint in just 8 hours. This course will teach you how to edit, format, proof, and print presentations. Learn how to fancy up your presentations with templates, themes, slide transitions, and slide shows. If you do not have any experience with PowerPoint it is recommended you take a “Basics” course rather than a “Beginning” course. This course is designed to cover the topics quickly and accurately.
Prerequisite: 52002 or 51111.

Saturday, 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM; 1 session on September 19, 2009

Tuition: $219.00

Instructor: Marcia Kite

52120 Beginning Word 2007 - Fast Track

Learn the new capabilities of Word 2007 in just 8 hours. This course will teach you how to create, edit, and save documents while formatting the text and paragraphs in the new Word 2007 software. Learn the basic functions Word functions such as managing headers and footers, paragraph alignment, creating tables, and customizing tabs. If you do not have any experience with Word it is recommended you take a “Basics” course rather than a “Beginning” course. This course is designed to cover the topics quickly and accurately.
Prerequisite: 52002 or 51111.

Monday, Wednesday, 8:00 AM - 12:00 PM; 2 sessions starting September 21, 2009, ending September 23, 2009

Tuition: $219.00

Instructor: Margo Bouchard

53101 Small Business Bookkeeping w/QuickBooks Pro

This in-depth study of small business bookkeeping using QuickBooks or QuickBooks Pro takes the student from beginning to advanced levels of software use. The list of topics covered begins with company setup and proceeds to receivables, payables, payroll, budgeting, reporting, reconciling, customizing forms and safeguarding information.
Prerequisite: 51101 or 51111. Knowledge of general, manual bookkeeping is recommended.

Monday, Wednesday, 1:00 PM - 5:30 PM; 4 sessions starting October 26, 2009, ending November 4, 2009

Tuition: $379.00 Available Discounts

Instructor: C. Stephen Sanders

Apple Pro Certifications

Published on June 8, 2009 in Computers, Digital Arts and UNM Continuing Education. Closed Tags: , .

Apple WomanDifferentiate yourself to employers and prospective clients as an Apple Certified Pro, and gain a competitive edge in the ever-changing job market. Apple certification programs create a benchmark for assessing users’ proficiency in Apple’s professional applications. Level One certification attests to basic operational knowledge of the application. Level Two demonstrates knowledge of advanced features and a deeper understanding of the application.

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UNM Continuing Education is the only Apple Authorized Training Center in New Mexico. We offer Apple Authorized Training for certification in Final Cut Pro and Logic Pro, Apple’s premiere video-editing and audio-editing software, and administer exams for all available Apple Certifications, including all Pro Apps and Mac OS X exams. Take advantage of the opportunity to visit the Land of Enchantment in the heart of the American Southwest while getting your Apple Certification training.

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Call the Program Supervisor at (505) 277-6037 or email digitalarts@dce.unm.edu for information.

Geographic Information Systems - Free Info Session

Published on May 20, 2009 in Computers and UNM Continuing Education. Closed Tags: , .

GlobeWednesday June 3 2009 5:30 PM - 7:00 PM

Come to this free informational session and learn how to use Geographic Information Systems to help identify solutions for complex, real world challenges. GIS provides tools to analyze any comprehensive set of data tied to location information.

More and more businesses are turning to GIS to address their needs for data collection and to make more informed decisions.

Program instructors Tim O’Brien and Kurt Menke will be on hand to answer questions about the GIS Analyst Certificate and provide information on job opportunities in New Mexico.

For more information, email: itpro@dce.unm.edu or call (505) 277-6033.

Sustainability Week 2009

Published on May 7, 2009 in Computers and Events. Closed Tags: , , , .

USGBC NM Chapter Presents:
Sustainability Week 2009

Green Central and Green Living Lecture Series
See an expo of green products and services, and learn to promote a sustainable future. A variety of classes are available for homeowners and green novices. Learn about sustainable design and construction techniques, and the advantages of building green.
May 9th • UNM Continuing Education
1634 University, Albuquerque, NM North Building

-Purchase Tickets on site. $15 gets you in all day and includes
the GreenBuilt Tour

Greenbuilt Commercial Tour
A guided tour of LEED Certified buildings in Albuquerque and
Santa Fe. Week of May 11th:
Exact Date TBD Please Call 227-0474 to make a reservation.

10th Annual Greenbuilt Tour
Our signature event, now in its 9th year. On this Self-Guided Tour
you will visit the finest sustainable homes and a community gardens’
project in Albuquerque, Santa Fe and beyond. This year the Tour returns
to Taos as well.
May 16th and 17th • 10AM to 4PM

For more information on Sustainability Week and the green‐
Built Tour, visit www.greenbuilttour.net or call 505-227-0474.

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Digital Expert Series

Published on February 2, 2009 in Computers. Closed Tags: .

Learn about special features in the Adobe CS4 software from UNMCE Experts in a convenient lunchtime format. Each class costs only $19, or sign up for all four classes in the series at one time for only $65.

Classes being offered during the Spring 2009 Expert Series includes:

Animating Illustrator Files in Flash
Increase Your InDesign Workflow Productivity
Dreamweaver and Photoshop: Creating Image Galleries
Getting the Most out of Your Digital Photographs with Photoshop

For more information or to sign up for all four classes click here.

Vista: Beyond the Basics

Published on December 3, 2008 in Computers and UNM Continuing Education. Closed

Go beyond the basics to get the most out of Windows Vista. Learn when and how to upgrade from XP or between editions of Vista. Customize the desktop, taskbar and Start Menu settings. Use advanced Explorer techniques, create links and shortcuts, and use Search options. Get the most out of Maintenance and System Tools, as well as, adding and removing software. Cost $249

Monday, Wednesday, Friday, 1:00 PM - 5:00 PM; 3 sessions December 15 - December 19, 2008
This class is also offered during the Spring 2009 sesmester.

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Intermediate Macintosh

Published on December 3, 2008 in Computers and UNM Continuing Education. Closed

apple labTake a closer look at the Macintosh operating system and its many customization options. Topics include disk organization, working in a multi-user environment, how to install software programs including reinstallation of the operating system, maintenance and back-up procedures, using Sherlock to find Internet information, and the Apple System Profiler. Cost $259

Monday, Wednesday, Friday, 8:00 AM - 12:00 PM; 3 sessions December 8, - December 12, 2008
This class is also offered during the Spring 2009 semester.

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