We have received an overwhelming response from the community for summer courses. Education Encore Plus was created as an extension of the Education Encore program, which we offer during the spring and fall semesters. Education Encore Plus courses are fun and informative, and are designed especially for the summer months. Below is a listing of the courses available.
Summer Courses Offered
Computer – Basics
By using a comfortable and simplified approach, you will learn the basic functionality of computers. You will learn step-by-step instruction on the purpose of each key on the keyboard, learn to control the mouse, and explore a variety of programs including the Internet, Windows, and word processing. (6 hours)
Course: AAL 0788 Section: 0510 Fee: $30
Mon,Wed,Fri, May 12-23, 8:30am-9:30am
Student Union East, Room 246
Computer – Advanced Prerequisite: Computer Basics
Manage and organize documents and folders using Windows Explorer. Create desktop shortcuts and perform general PC maintenance, including defragment and disk cleanup. (6 hours)
Course: AAL 0790 Section: 0512 Fee: $30
Mon,Wed, Fri, May 12-23, 11:00am-12:00pm
Student Union East, Room 246
Internet & E-mail Prerequisite: Computer-Basics or equivalent experience.
Exploring the Internet is a great place to get onto the information Super Highway! Learn about key internet technologies such as web browsers, e-mail, and search engines. This class is designed for individuals interested in surfing the World Wide Web. Learn the basics of communication using e-mail. (6 hours)
Course: AAL 0789 Section: 0511 Fee: $30
Mon, Wed, Fri, May 12-23, 9:45am-10:45am
Student Union East, Room 246
Drawing 1
Learn the basics of drawing by learning how to really “see” what you are drawing. Anyone can learn how to draw by learning basic elements that make up all shapes and objects. Focus will be on beginning techniques as well as finishing touches and ways to make your drawings stand out. A variety of media will be explored including pencil, pastel, and mixed media. Class is held every Monday and Wednesday. (18 hours)
Course: AAL 0775 Fee: $90
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0500
May 12-June 18
9:00am-10:30am
Student Union East, Rm. 244
0512
June 30-Aug 6
9:00am-10:30am
Student Union East, Rm. 244
Drawing II
Take your drawings to a new level by experimenting with techniques. Paint, collage, or texture can be added as a base or background to draw on top of. This class will focus on creating interesting dimensions to your drawing surface and making drawings more unique. Detail and shading will complete your designs and each student will be encouraged to develop their own unique style, whether more realistic or more abstract. Class is held every Monday and Wednesday. (18 hours)
Course: AAL 776 Fee: $90
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0501
May 12-June 18
11:00am-12:30pm
Student Union East, Rm. 244
0513
June 30-Aug 6
11:00am-12:30pm
Student Union East, Rm. 244
Instructor: Jennifer Bonaventura is a working professional artist who has been instructing art classes for all ages for more than six years. The award winning designs which she creates have been internationally published and collected.
Music Appreciation
This course will cover the history of music, composers, style, and period instruments. Style periods will include Medieval/Renaissance, Baroque, Classical, Romantic, Impressionism/Contemporary, and American/World music. You will learn to understand and appreciate how western music has changed throughout the last 1500 years, and why. We use PowerPoint presentations and other audio/visual media to see and listen to examples of each period. (9 hours)
Course: AAL 0785 Section: 0514 Fee: $45
Thurs, July 10-Aug 14, 5:30pm-7:00pm
Student Union East, Room 243
A Survey of Major Western Composers
This course will survey the lives and musical style of Western music’s major composers– Bach, Mozart, Beethoven, Chopin, Debussy, and Gershwin. You will learn about the composers’ personalities and how and why they wrote their music as they did. We will use PowerPoint presentations and other audio/visual media to see and listen to examples of each composer’s music. (8 hours)
Course: AAL 787 Section: 0516 Fee: $40
Thurs, July 10-Aug 14, 4:00pm-5:15pm
Student Union East, Room 243 Instructor: Tanya Brooks, NCTM, FSCTM, is a national and state certified teacher of music with 31 years experience in private piano, violin, and music history instruction. She is President of Northwest Florida Music Teachers Association, Inc.
We The People: A Study of the U.S. Constitution
This course will renew our acquaintance with some of the people, events, and ideas that shaped the U.S. Constitution and enhance our appreciation for its complexity and importance. (8 hours)
Course: AAL 0777 Section: 0502 Fee: $40
Thurs, May 22-June 26, 6:00pm- 7:15pm
Private Dining Room Instructors: Larry Smith, Tom Ellinor, and Newman Brock are retired judges.
Learn The Do’s & Don’ts of Financial Planning
Valuable information that you need to know…This course is designed to give you useful information in making the right decisions for your financial future. From understanding investments and how they should work to Long Term Insurance, you will learn valuable questions to ask as well as proper positioning to insure that your assets are protected before and after death. (8 hours)
Course: AAL 0778 Section: 0503 Fee: $40
Tues-Thurs, May 13- 27, 6:00pm-7:30pm
Private Dining Room Instructor: Bobby Roberts is a NASD Registered Principle with the broker/dealer Linsco/Private Ledger (member NASD/SIPC) and owns Roberts Financial Planning Services, Inc.
Ballroom Dancing
Each of the ballroom dance classes below will have an emphasis on one of the following types of dance. The goal of these classes is for you to become familiar with the basic steps, timing, and styling so you can perform your skills on the dance floor at the end of the three week session. (8 hours)
Swing
Class instructed by Patrick Hornsby. Course: AAL 0780 Section: 0505 Fee: $40
Mon-Wed, May 12-28, 1:30pm-2:45pm
Wellness Building, Room 133
Waltz
Class instructed by Patrick Hornsby. Course: AAL 0781 Section: 0506 Fee: $40
Mon-Wed, May 12-28, 3:00pm-4:15pm
Wellness Building, Room 133
Swing Dance
Class instructed by Mary D’Aoust. Course: AAL 782 Section: 0507 Fee: $40
Mon-Wed, May 12-28, 5:30pm-6:45pm
Wellness Building, Room 133
Cha Cha Dance
Class instructed by Mary D’Aoust. Course: AAL 0783 Section: 0508 Fee: $40
Mon-Wed, May 12-28, 7:00pm-8:15pm
Wellness Building, Room 133
All About Traveling
In this course we will discuss how to get the best deals in travel, travel safely, protect your travel investment, travel free, make money selling travel, and what type travel is best for you. (6 hours)
Course: AAL 0786 Section: 0515 Fee: $30
Mon-Wed, July 14-23, 10:00am-11:30am
Student Union East, Room 244 Instructor: Phyllis Reppen is President of Far Horizons Travel, a local travel agency that has been in business since 1972. She has lived in two foreign countries and has personal travel experience in 67 countries.
Nuts & Bolts of Weather
Learn about the actual mechanics of weather, from everyday weather occurrences to life-changing natural disasters. Learn to read the sky and a weather map and use these tools to forecast for yourself. You will leave this class with a solid understanding of the forces of nature at work around you every day. (6 hours)
Course: AAL 0779 Section: 0504 Fee: $30
Mon, June 16-July 21, 5:30pm-6:30pm
Student Union East, Room 243 Instructor: Judy Dickey is a professional meteorologist, a weather officer in the Air Force Reserves, a former weather anchor for WMBB and WJHG, and has taught at GCCC.
Story Telling
Creative Soup…Finding the ingredients for original stories and making them palatable.
An inspiring, interactive, and inventive 6 hours.
Course: AAl 0784 Section: 0509 Fee: $30
Tue-Thurs, June 10-19, 5:30pm-7:00pm
Student Union East, Room 244 Instructor: Pat Nease is a nationally known story teller and instructor.
