UCS Self Taught Training Programme
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This is a Mac Pro Video tutorial on DVD on GarageBand which comes free with every Mac computer and is used for music production. The tutorial can be used on Macs (although advertised as being usable under Windows, we have had no success in doing so).
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Adobe Illustrator is the industry standard illustration program for print, multimedia and online graphics. Adobe Illustrator 10 Classroom in a Book is part of the official training series for Adobe graphics and publishing software. The course is suitable for both new and more experienced users of Illustrator.
Adobe InDesign is a popular page-layout i.e. desktop publishing package. This Classroom in a Book is published by Adobe and provides self-paced training suitable for both new and more experienced users of InDesign. It is structured as a series of step-by-step lessons. Files for the lessons are provided on a CD.
This introduction to programming Java applets includes tutorials on objects, classes, threads and events, and how to integrate Java applets into a Web site; some knowledge of programming is recommended. Unlike the Java Tutorial CD, it coves version JDK 1.1 (and is also a very different style).
This intermediate-level tutorial is a suitable follow-on from the Introduction to Programming Java Applets CD.
This tutorial explains Java programming using animated demos to illustrate concepts such as threads, controls and advanced API elements. Exercises are provided to test understanding of the material. Also included are a Java compiler, debugger and applet viewer, hints and tips on design, working lessons from the C and C++ tutorials, and a reference section of Java syntax and API structures. The book referred to is provided on the CD (Java eadme.txt, Javachaptersintroduction.txt etc).
This VTC Training CD (approx. 4 hours) can be used under Windows or on the Macintosh. JavaScript can be thought of as an extension to HTML; it provides facilities for pop-up windows, manipulating images, inserting digital clocks and counters etc.
This 'crash course' will teach you the layout of the keyboard in about one hour. It is suitable for those just learning to start to type who want a 'quick start' approach.
A set of 2-hour tutorials on CD-ROMs on Macintosh System OS X. As exercises are not provided, it is not necessary to have this version of the system installed.
This is a Mac Pro Video tutorial on Mac OS. The DVD can be used on both Macs (although advertised as being usable under Windows, we have had no success in doing so).
The Computing Service now offers an introductory course on Matlab. Various other resources are available as described below.
This is a CD-ROM-based video presentation on Dragon NaturallySpeaking Version 7 (voice recognition software). Designed for both new and practised users of Dragon NaturallySpeaking Version 7, presenter Dan Newman visually guides you through key topics and skills, whilst suggesting various useful hints and tips. Each volume takes approximately 2 hours. The video is designed to complement the printed User Guide and taught courses (manpower permitting, one-to-one tuition is available from the Computing Service).
'The Online Netskills Interactive Course' (TONIC) is a web-based learning course on using the Internet. TONIC is an easy-to-understand, structured course, offering step-by-step, practical guidance on main Internet topics. The course is intended for beginners to networking who have some familiarity with computers. The course provides an introduction to the Internet and computer networks in general.
The skills and knowledge covered in this publication will allow you to become quickly proficient in the changes and new features introduced in Microsoft Office 2007. Access 2007 is not included in this course.
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In this course you will learn how to use the key features of Microsoft Outlook 2007 to manage your e-mail, schedule your appointments, and keep track of your contact information. This publication is primarily designed for people who need to know how to use Microsoft Outlook 2007 to send and retrieve email, schedule appointments and events, and add contact information.
Watsonia workbook tutorials. Files for the exercises are provided on CDs.
The skills and knowledge acquired in Microsoft Outlook 2007 Level 2 will enable you to use some of the more advanced features of Microsoft Outlook 2007 to manage and organise your email, schedule meetings with colleagues, manage your contact information, and create task requests for others to perform. Microsoft Outlook 2007 Level 2 is designed for users who are keen to know hoe to use some of the more advanced aspects of Microsoft Outlook 2007 including organising email messages, restricting junk email, scheduling meetings, creating and managing task requests, and the like.
Watsonia workbook tutorials. Files for the exercises are provided on CDs.
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A Training CD-ROM on Adobe Photoshop CS2. It can be used under Windows or on the Macintosh. It is not necessary to have the application installed.
A VTC Training CD-ROM on Photoshop (version 5 and upwards) aimed especially at Photographers. It can be used under Windows or on the Macintosh. It is not necessary to have the application installed.
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SVI workbook tutorials on the presentation and graphics software package Microsoft PowerPoint 2003. The files for the exercises are provided on CDs.