Website Design & Management with WordPress WordPress has grown to become one of the world's most popular content management systems (CMS) and blogging tools. Creating a simple blog or website no longer requires knowledge of any programming language. Learn how to get your blog or website started from installing and configuring the software, to using themes, plug-ins, and widgets. At conclusion, you will have begun to design and develop your first blog or website along with managing and changing content, creating posts, adding pages, embedding video and changing media files. Students must activate their My Northshore account prior to first class.

Social Media for Small Business: Stay in the Game- Remote Learning Course Learn to effectively use social media for a variety of professional purposes including connecting with a larger network, improving relationships with existing customers and businesses, and channeling relevant information to the right people. Learn the nuts and bolts of social media platforms including etiquette and ethics, writing effective business content, identifying and how to target your audience, and doing it all on a budget! Includes Facebook, Instagram, Twitter, LinkedIn, YouTube and Pinterest. Students must activate their My Northshore account prior to first class.

Digital Photography: Part 1- Camera Operations: Remote Learning Course If you've always been shooting in Auto mode, you'll be amazed at how much your images can improve when you take control of your camera settings. Learn about the different features on your camera, how to use them, and techniques that result in more creative images. Topics include exposure controls (ISO, aperture, and shutter speed), scene presets, exposure modes, focus options, composition, color balance, lens choice and the use of in-camera flash. The camera required for this class needs to allow you to leave Auto and work in other modes. Have your camera available as we explore technical and artistic ways to better your photography. This virtual class will meet live using the Zoom platform which requires a computer with microphone, camera and internet access. Textbook required: Stunning Digital Photography by Tony and Chelsea Northrup.

New! Adobe Creative Cloud: InDesign Tips & Tricks- Remote Learning Course Learn top strategies to master InDesign like a pro! Topics covered will include layout wireframes, importing graphics, setting text, and master pages. A small amount of experience with InDesign is preferred to get the most out of this workshop. Access to Adobe software is required, educational discount is available upon activation of NSCC account. Please see https://www.adobe.com/creativecloud/buy/students.html for details.

Digital Marketing for Small Business: Stay in the Game Now is the time more than ever to develop your online presence to grow your business through digital marketing. Learn the fundamentals of digital marketing including SEO, content marketing, social media, email campaigns and more that will help you achieve your goals. Students must activate their MyNorthshore account prior to the first class.

Digital Photography: Part 2- Shooting Challenges and Post Production: Remote Learning Course This course will challenge you with weekly photo assignments, critiques and advanced skills using your Digital Camera or IPhone. Explore more advanced photography topics including shooting in the raw format, capturing motion, utilizing selective focus, HDR shooting, and more. We will establish an efficient post-production workflow and learn to evaluate, organize and enhance our images using Adobe Lightroom Classic (the computer, not tablet/web-based version). This virtual class will meet live using the Zoom platform, which requires a computer with microphone, camera and internet access. Requirements: Any digital camera, Adobe Lightroom ($10/month subscription required), and a computer capable of running Lightroom. An external hard drive dedicated to your photo library is recommended.