Digital Skills   

Want to start YouTube, but don't know where to begin? This one's for you. Learn how to create a channel, write killer titles, upload your first video, and design eye-catching thumbnails in Canva. We'll also peek into YouTube Studio and cover basic analytics.

Want to make your PDFs work harder for you? This hands-on course introduces you to Adobe Acrobat and shows you how to create interactive, fillable forms that are both professional and user-friendly. You will learn how to design forms from scratch, convert existing documents into interactive PDFs, add form fields, and optimize accessibility so your forms are easy for everyone to use. No prior Acrobat experience required - we'll make it fun, simple, and stress-free!

Discover how to design like a pro fast. Adobe Express is a beginner-friendly tool that lets you create eye-catching graphics, social media posts, flyers and more using templates, and AI-powered features. In just two sessions, you'll learn how to create professional-quality visuals with ease, perfect for small businesses, personal branding, or freelance design.

AI video generation is reshaping the landscape of independent filmmaking, post-production, and digital storytelling, making it easier than ever to translate concepts into moving images. However, easier does not always mean better, visually coherent, or ethically sound. Building on foundational concepts found in ecosystems like Gemini, this session introduces participants to the bleeding edge of AI filmmaking through Google Flow - Google's AI creative studio for creating, refining, and composing videos and stories - with specific attention to how the Veo model powers cinematic video generation.

The session focuses on responsible creative practice: balancing the efficiency of synthetic media with the human-centered judgment required for artistic integrity, copyright navigation, representation, and trust. Drawing extensively on the principles of AI Cinematic Realism, participants will explore how to evaluate AI-generated media beyond surface polish, focusing instead on visual coherence, temporal continuity, and emotional plausibility. Filmmakers, multimedia designers, and storytellers will leave with practical strategies for experimenting with generative video in ways that are thoughtful, transparent, and responsible.

Learn the ins and outs of the Canva design platform for creating graphics for social media, blogs, websites and other visual content such as presentation and even book publishing. Students will explore built-in video creation and AI tools and utilize the platform effectively for both personal and professional content needs. No graphic design background required. This is a hands-on class held online via Zoom.

Students will need a paid Canva Pro account, computer and Zoom access.

Ready to go beyond the basics? This hands-on online class is designed for students who already use Canva and want to explore its more advanced features and latest updates. We'll take a deeper dive into tools that help you design faster, stay consistent, and create more polished, professional content. You'll explore newer features, hidden tools, and workflow tips that make a big difference in how you use Canva day to day. Whether you're creating content for social media, marketing, or personal projects, this class will help you get more out of the platform without overcomplicating your process. You'll leave with practical skills, updated techniques, and a better understanding of what Canva can really do. Students will need a Canva Pro account set up before class; this class is hands-on.

CapCut is a powerful and surprisingly easy once you know what buttons to press. In this hands-on workshop, you'll learn how to edit a short-form video from start to finish-cut clips, add music, captions, transitions, effects and export for any platform.

This introductory course provides a hands-on foundation in digital photography, focusing on the essential camera controls and concepts needed to create well-exposed, sharp, and intentional images. Students learn how aperture, shutter speed, ISO, white balance, focus systems, depth of field, and lenses work together to control light, motion, and focus. Rather than learning camera-specific settings, students will develop a strong understanding of universal photographic principles that apply across all camera brands and systems.

Emphasis will be placed on technical fundamentals, enabling students to confidently operate any digital camera and prepare for more advanced photographic techniques. This course is designed for beginners and hobbyists seeking a solid technical foundation, preparing them to confidently move into advanced composition, creative storytelling, flash, or lighting techniques.

Sharpen your photography skills through hands-on practice and creative exploration. Topics include white balance, capturing motion, night photography, depth of field, composition, flash photography, exposure overrides, and complex lighting techniques. Classroom sessions focus on camera techniques, shooting strategies, and constructive critiques of student work, helping students develop the skills to choose effective photographic solutions for a variety of situations.

A digital camera with adjustable aperture and shutter speed controls is required; advanced compact cameras are acceptable.

Prerequisites:

• Students should be able to shoot their camera in Program, Aperture Priority, and Shutter Priority modes. Student should have basic knowledge of secondary camera overrides, such as flash and exposure compensation.
• Digital Photography Level 1 or equivalent is encouraged.

Learn to design seamless, repeating patterns using Adobe Illustrator, perfect for fabric, wrapping paper, wallpaper, and print-on-demand products. Starting with basic shapes, you will explore tile construction, color palette development, and how to scale patterns for different surfaces. By the end of the course, you will have an original repeat pattern ready to sell or print on platforms like Spoonflower, Redbubble, or Etsy. No prior Illustrator or design experience required.

Unlock the power of Photoshop to create polished visuals with ease! This course is designed for busy individuals who want to refine images quickly without hours of editing. Learn essential techniques like cropping, resizing, spot removal, color correction, and black-and-white conversions to improve image quality. Discover AI-powered tools such as background removal and content-aware fill to streamline your workflow. No prior Photoshop experience is required, but it can be helpful.

Please note: You'll need access to the desktop version of Adobe Photoshop for this course, as some features are not available in the mobile or iPad version.

Want to start YouTube, but don't know where to begin? This one's for you. Learn how to create a channel, write killer titles, upload your first video, and design eye-catching thumbnails in Canva. We'll also peek into YouTube Studio and cover basic analytics.

CapCut is a powerful and surprisingly easy once you know what buttons to press. In this hands-on workshop, you'll learn how to edit a short-form video from start to finish-cut clips, add music, captions, transitions, effects and export for any platform.

You don't need a fancy camera to take stunning photos - your smartphone is a powerful creative tool! This beginner-friendly class helps you unlock the full potential of your phone's camera. You'll learn how to compose beautiful shots, control exposure, use natural light creatively, and explore basic editing tools built into your phone.

This class will also cover mobile apps that enhance your photos and storytelling skills. Whether you're snapping travel shots or building your Instagram, this course makes photography fun, accessible, and inspiring. Students need a smartphone-iPhone or Android-with camera.

This introductory course provides a hands-on foundation in digital photography, focusing on the essential camera controls and concepts needed to create well-exposed, sharp, and intentional images. Students learn how aperture, shutter speed, ISO, white balance, focus systems, depth of field, and lenses work together to control light, motion, and focus. Rather than learning camera-specific settings, students will develop a strong understanding of universal photographic principles that apply across all camera brands and systems.

Emphasis will be placed on technical fundamentals, enabling students to confidently operate any digital camera and prepare for more advanced photographic techniques. This course is designed for beginners and hobbyists seeking a solid technical foundation, preparing them to confidently move into advanced composition, creative storytelling, flash, or lighting techniques.