using free software titles in art
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A course that explores free software for teaching artTRANSCRIPT
CPD • Gifted and Talented • INSET Training • Events • Courses
Where and When
Wednesday 29th June 2011
1300 - 1530South eLearning Centre
Summerwood LaneCliftonNottinghamNG11 9DR
Tel. 01159152971
Book a place at www.nelc.net
Free art software for schools
Why buy software when there are freeware and open source titles available?On this course we shall explore different software titles that could be used to support the curriculum. We shall include: painting and vector graphics programs, animation and photo editing. You will leave with a CD of the programs we explore and a greater knowledge of how to source free software.
For:
D&TArt
Primary
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ON THE COURSE WE SHALL:Introduction
This is a unique opportunity to take a guided journey through various free software titles. You will make informed decisions about the curriculum relevance of each title.
All the titles will be available on a CD to take away and use in school.
Monkey JamA free stop motion animation program. Bring your video camera to try this out.
A Wealth of ProgramsSomething for everyone. There are a wide variety of free programs available. More than listed here.
We shall experiment with them and make decisions about curriculum relevance.
Layers will be explained if you haven’t used them before.
Vector GraphicsInkscape is a good introduction to this topic
ON THE COURSE WE SHALL:
Monkey JamA free stop motion animation program. Bring your video camera to try this out.
Course Content:• Understandthedifference
betweenopensource,freewareandsharewaresoftware
• Exploredifferentpaintingtitles
• Exploreavectorgraphicstitle
• Explorestopframeanimation
Vector GraphicsInkscape is a good introduction to this topic
Tux PaintThis is a fantastic painting program for the younger years. Completely free.
CPD • Gifted and Talented • INSET Training • Events • Courses •
ART AT NO COSTThis course is ideal for teachers or teaching assistants who:• teach/support art or D&T • work in Primary or Secondary
schools
Additional Information:• Lunch is provided• Bring your laptop if you want to
install the software• Ample parking
eLearning Consultanttel. 0115 9152971e. [email protected]
The cost of this course is:
£75 per person
Discounts apply:
Deduct 50% for maintained Nottingham City Schools
Deduct 15% for other Nottingham City Schools.
Or use credits from your Course Bundle.
Martin MacGillivrayCentre Mangertel. 0115 915 9511e. [email protected]
Course run by:Janet SimnerMaths, Textiles, Science
NeLC contacts:
Marie-Line AntoineMedia, Languages, Video, Photographytel. 0115 915 9511e. [email protected]
Jan GrayPrimary, Video, Animationtel. 0115 915 2971e. [email protected]
David EllisMusic, Media, Animation, 3D modellingtel. 0115 915 9511e. [email protected]
Jamie TinneyD&T, Animation, Art & Designtel. 0115 915 2971e. [email protected]
Book a place at www.nelc.net