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Continuing Education at Collier:

Submitted 04/20/2011


Register for courses at http://www.edison.edu/collier/ce, or call Ext. 3128.

Some ESC employees may quailify for EDISON TUITION SCHOLARSHIPS to cover the costs.

KIDBIZ: THE BUSINESS OF ADULTS WRITING FOR THE CHILDREN’S MARKET
Do you have a knack for telling stories? Do you love sharing information in a fun, engaging way? Learn the ins-&-outs of children’s publishing. All writing levels encouraged. Sharing and feedback during every class.

Six-week course, limited to 12, starts Saturday April 30, and ends June 4; from 9:00 until 11:00 a.m. The instructor is Lisa Wroble, professional author and writing instructor. Link to: http://www.edison.edu/collier/ce/flyers/COURSE%20DESCRIPTION%20-%20KIDBIZ%20-Writing.pdf . Cost is $145.

MOVIEMAKING FOR BEGINNERS
Work 1-on-1 with a professional movie producer. Learn technical & aesthetic basics of digital moviemaking. Students work as a film crew to produce one or more final short films.

Course runs Wednesdays for 6 weeks, April 27, May 4, 11, 18, 25 & June 1, from 10am – 1pm. All materials included. Students are encouraged to bring laptops. Link to: http://www.edison.edu/collier/ce/flyers/COURSE%20DESCRIPTION%20-%20Moviemaking%20for%20Beginners.pdf . Cost is $260.00.

SCREENWRITING FOR BEGINNERS
Analyze classic Hollywood movies, learn storytelling conventions, master basics screenplay writing (screenplay format, cinematic structure, movie concept, characterization, dialogue, story, plot and theme, “selling your script”). Complete the first 30 pages/act 1 of a screenplay.

Materials are provided by the instructor. You must have a home computer & internet access.
The 6-week course starts Wednesdays April 26, May 3, 10, 17, 24, and 31; from 10am to 1pm. Link to http://www.edison.edu/collier/ce/flyers/COURSE%20DESCRIPTION%20-%20Screenwriting%20for%20Beginners.pdf . The cost is $260.00.

NEED MORE COMPUTER KNOW-HOW?
Browse our courses to find the help you need! Read more at http://www.edison.edu/collier/ce/flyers/Computers%20-%20Refer%20to%20On-line%20classes2.pdf

Register in J-114, or online, or call us at 239-732-3128 to try
courses at our campus for hands-on help. Our non-credit classes are small and instructors guide you personally.

CAN’T MAKE IT TO CAMPUS? STUDY FROM HOME!
But if you are busy, take the course from home. Edison State College partners with ED2GO to offer on-line courses designed to provide the workforce skills necessary to expand your goals and fortify your career. Register for ON-LINE Courses at http://www.ed2go.com/edison/ .
Most on-line courses cost $99.00!

ENGLISH AS A SECOND LANGUAGE
New beginning for ESL Level 1
We will upgrade our textbook series and coursework beginning May 23 with an entry course. (ESL level 4 begins May 12th to complete the previous series). Recommend us to friends and family! Link here for more information: http://www.edison.edu/collier/ce/language/ .

WEB DESIGN FOR BEGINNERS – MAY 10
Three-week class includes web terminology, web page creation with Dream Weaver, uploading images. Explore design options, critique existing websites, and complete a personal website by the end of the course. Students need a Flash/jump drive 1 GB or higher and trial versions of Adobe Photoshop and Dreamweaver (free 30 day trial). Link to:
http://www.edison.edu/collier/ce/flyers/COURSE%20DESCRIPTION%20-%20WEB%20DESIGN%20Level%20One.pdf . Cost is $220.

ITALIAN FOR BEGINNERS
TBA
http://www.edison.edu/collier/ce/flyers/COURSE%20DESCRIPTION%20-%20Italian%20I.pdf

 

 


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