Technical Writing
Almost every product on the market today comes with documentation produced by technical writers. Learn the skills, techniques and strategies to effectively communicate technical information through reports, manuals and online documents to meet specific audience needs. Discover an entirely new career or enhance your current one.
Requirements: completion of all five courses and attendance at all sessions; successful completion of a practical exercise or written assignment directly related to the specialty will be part of Course II*. No certificates will be given to students that fail to successfully complete this related exercise or assignment.
The Technical Writing Certificate Program includes:
- Elements of Technical Writing I*
- Elements of Technical Writing II*
- Mathematics & Science for the Technical Writer*
- Microsoft Word - Basic, Intermediate Advanced
- Microsoft Publisher, QuarkXpress, Adobe InDesign or Photoshop
*Courses I, II and III offered Spring 2010
Course IV: Choose one of the following
- Introduction, Intermediate or Advanced Word 2007
Introduction, Intermediate or Advanced Word 2007
Online
www.ed2go.com/bucks
Course V: Choose one of the following
- Adobe Photoshop CS (PC) - Basic
- Adobe Photoshop CS (PC) - Advanced
- Adobe InDesign
Adobe Photoshop CS4 (PC) - Basic
This course will introduce PC users to the world’s #1 image editing program. Course topics will include screen and print resolutions, calibration, palettes and file formats. Additional topics and skills will include photo restoration and basic image editing techniques. Prerequisite: Experience in Windows and word processing.
$225
WCOAP 6020 C01, C50 & C70
Approved Hours: 12 (Act 48)
Newtown Campus
C01/
4 Tu, 10/20-11/10,
6:30-9:30 pm
Lower Bucks Campus
C50/
4 M, 10/5-10/26,
6:30-9:30 pm
Upper Bucks Campus
C70/ 4 Sa, 10/17-11/7,
9 am-noon
Adobe Photoshop CS4 (PC) - Advanced
This class introduces you to the next generation of image editing. Whether you are a seasoned pro or a new user to Photoshop, this class will give you the knowledge, experience, and credentials to compete in the fast paced world of graphic arts. Topics will include general knowledge, using the work area, importing and adjusting images, working with selections, creating and using layers, using masks and channels, managing and correcting color, drawing, editing, painting, and retouching. Prerequisite: Photoshop Basic (WCOAP 6020) is recommended.
$225/WCOAP 6021 C01, C50 & C70
Approved Hours: 12 (Act 48)
Newtown Campus
C01/ 4 Tu, 11/17-12/08,
6:30-9:30 pm
Lower Bucks Campus
C50/ 4 M, 11/2-11/23,
6:30-9:30 pm
Upper Bucks Campus
C70/ 4 Sa, 11/14-12/12
(no class 11/28), 9 am-noon
