Spring
2008
Course
Descriptions
& Schedule
All
Classes held on six Fridays,
January
25 – February 29, 2008
Note:
Please see the Location-Room Guide at the end of Course
Descriptions for an explanation of the abbreviations used
below.
9:15 a.m. - 10:30 a.m.
Basic
Line Dancing
Sec.
# 0504
Room # Wellness-133
Limit: 35
Fun
and fitness class in basic line dance steps and simple
dances. No experience and partner necessary, but wear
comfortable shoes.
Bill
Bovard has been teaching dancing – line dancing, country
and western, ballroom – for many years. He started
teaching line dancing at GCCC in 1995.
Beginning
Italic Calligraphy
Sec.#
0505
Room # SUW-348
Limit:
20
Learn how to
write basic Italic calligraphy—a simple, but elegant
form of calligraphy. Basic layout of a poem, addressing
envelopes, name card layout, and various creative layouts
for cards and envelopes will be discussed. Required
Materials: Calligraphy Pen (felt tip or fountain) and pad
of Tracing Paper.
Rhonda
Blankenship is a music teacher and guidance counselor at
St. John’s
School
. She has taken various calligraphy classes and continues
to pursue her love of calligraphy.
Computer
– Basics
Sec.
# 0506
Room # SS-205
Limit:
20
Prerequisite:
None.
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.
Bill
Barker has been a plus in instructing for Basics, Beyond
Basics, Internet and Email, and Advanced computers
courses. He is also an instructor at the
Gulf
Franklin
Center
.
Computer
– Beyond Basics
Sec.
# 0507
Room # SUE-246
Limit:
24
Prerequisite:
Computer Basics or equivalent experience.
This
course will focus on the essentials of Microsoft Windows,
including sharing data between multiple programs, saving
and retrieving documents, customizing screen savers and
colors, and controlling the size of Windows.
Trish
Davis has 22 years experience as a Computer Science
Instructor and has extensive practical experience. She
uses a variety of techniques to ensure each student is
provided with effective hands-on experiences.
Computer:
Home Computer Network Survival
Sec.
# 0508
Room # SUW-266
Limit:
20
Prerequisites:
Intermediate level of computer operations,
and knowledge of internet.
This
course will deal with how to setup and maintain a small
home network. It
will introduce adding phone VOIP to a network.
It will deal with both wired and wireless routers
operation and maintenance issues.
We will have a mix of hands on and lecture in this
course.
Joe
Boisvert has thirty years of practical computer experience
working in an Engineering and Chemical Environment in
production plants around the Globe.
Fourteen Years of experience in trouble shooting
and plant start ups…many in third world countries.
What
Anthropologists Do
Sec.
# 0534
Room # SUW-347
Limit:
40
Anthropology
will be presented through the experiences of a museum
anthropologist who has done field work and collecting on
archaeological projects. Through looking at actual
projects and field work, photographs, films, and
artifacts, the sub-fields of anthropology will be
introduced. While the focus is primarily on cultural
anthropology and archeology, some discussion of biological
anthropology will be included.
Mary
S. Thiem, museum anthropologist, has a BA from Harvard-Radcliffe
and a MA from
Vanderbilt
University
. She has worked in museums in
Washington
D.C.
and
Nashville
,
TN
, and done field work in
Nigeria
and
Oaxaca
,
Mexico
.
Journalism in the Pursuit of Fiction
Sec. # 0510
Room # SUE
244
Limit:
40
This course
will look at creative writing techniques and how
journalism techniques can strengthen the work. We will
discuss journalists who became fiction writers, examine
their work, and create examples of our own. This will be a
working class, with at least two guest speakers and an
invitation to tour The News Herald for a glimpse behind
the scenes.
Tony
Simmons is the Online Editor for The News Herald, a
published novelist, short story writer, and columnist.
Memory
Enhancement
Sec.
# 0511
Room # SUW
350
Limit:
30
This
course will cover memory loss subjects, including
diagnosis, types of memory loss, the impact of medication,
nutrition, and herbals on memory loss, tools to improve
memory loss, and support entities.
Kim
Turney is a licensed RN.
Having retired as a Major from the USAF, she is
currently the
Senior
Center
Director and Primary Care Manager at
Gulf
Coast
Medical
Center
.
More
Fun With Flowers
Sec.
# 0512
Room # SUE-243 Limit:
24
This
course is designed for beginners as well as those with
some experience. Subjects include planning your table with
themed arrangements, combining plants and accessories,
suitability and compatibility of plants, size/proportion
rules for your living space. Have fun in the workshops
creating your masterpieces.
Students must bring all plants and materials.
Co-instructors
Emily Smith & Sylvia Holley have been President and
Past President of
Gulf
Beach
Garden
Club. Both are retired teachers, and are award winning
flower designers.
Watercolor
Sec.
# 0513
Room # SUCC
Limit:
20
This two
period course is an exploration of the dynamic nature
and spirit of watercolor. The course, along with a
tutorial, is designed to discover a variety of watercolor
processes through short lectures, demonstrations, and
hands-on practice. All
levels of artists, from beginner to advanced, are invited
to join this class. Basic
watercolor materials will be required.
The material list, provided separately, is designed
to keep the cost at a minimum.
For participants who do not have watercolor
supplies, an optional watercolor kit will be available to
purchase for a fee of about $60 on the first day of class.
Marie
Brusher is an accomplished artist in several media.
She has developed an acute sense of color and
style, sharing her experiences and knowledge of the
various arts through demonstration, workshops, lectures,
and innovative teaching.
Weather—From
Mild to Wild
Sec.
# 0514
Room # GLH
Limit:
91
This course
will begin with weather fundamentals and then take that
information to explore wild and extreme weather in the
world around us. You will learn how clouds form and why
rain falls and then build on that to discuss blizzards,
thunderstorms, and hurricanes. After studying how the air,
water, and sun act together to create different
temperatures around the world, we will talk about
droughts, floods, and deep freezes. We will go from gentle
breezes to howling gales and from dust devils to record
setting tornadoes.
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.
10:45
a.m. - 12:00 p.m.
Ballroom
Dance Class
Sec.
# 0515
Room # Wellness-133
Limit:
20
Prerequisite:
Good physical health and mobility.
This
ballroom dance class will have an emphasis on the foxtrot
and the swing. The goal of this class is to become
familiar with the basic steps, timing, and styling so that
you can perform your skills on the dance floor at the end
of the six week session. Amalgamation will be taught.
Patrick
Hornsby is a professional ballroom dancer, competition and
showcase dancer, and teacher with 35 years experience.
Beginning
Sign Language
Sec.
# 0517
Room # SUW-348
Limit: 25
An
introductory survey course designed for individuals with
no prior exposure to American Sign Language.
The emphasis is on awareness of the Deaf culture,
basic lip reading skills, and some basic conversational
signs.
Mary
Nelson is an active interpreter at her church and is
active in the Deaf community. She has taught ASL for
several years. Her knowledge started at
Gulf
Coast
Community College
and continued with various workshops, and practical
knowledge gained from her friends in the Deaf community.
Climate
Changes
Sec. # 0518
Room # GLH
Limit:
91
WJHG-TV
Chief Meteorologist Jason Kelley will lead an indepth
discussion on one of the topics that is at the forefront
of scientific and political debate today: Climate Change
and Man’s possible influence on it.
Topics will include current climate change theory,
the history of the climate change debate, global warming
and hurricanes, and scientific and political aspects of
the debate.
Jason
Kelley has taught a number of Encore Classes and is a
speaker and presenter at numerous meteorological meetings
and seminars around the country.
Computer – Internet & Email
Sec. # 0519
Room # SS-205
Limit:
20
Prerequisite: Computer
- Beyond Basics or equivalent experience.
Basic computer orientation is required.
Exploring
the Internet is a great place to get onto the
Information Super Highway
! Learn about
key internet technologies such as web browsers, email, and
search engines. This
class is designed for individuals interested in surfing
the World Wide Web. Learn the basics of communication
using Email.
Bill
Barker has taught many computer classes for Education
Encore.
Computer
– Preventative Maintenance & Security
Sec.
# 0520
Room # SUE
246 Limit:
24
Prerequisite:
Comfortable with mouse and keyboard. Basics & Beyond
Basics recommended. The more familiar you are with your
computer, the more you will get out of this class.
Understand
basic virus protection practices for your computer and
precautions to take while using the internet.
Learn how to avoid scams and hoaxes. Investigate
how to protect your computer with firewalls, antivirus,
spyware, and spam filtering. Find out how to perform basic
maintenance tasks, including removing cookies, and
procedures which will help prevent PC crashes,
sluggishness and vulnerabilities.
Trish
Davis has 22 years experience as a Computer Science
Instructor and has extensive practical experience. She
uses a variety of techniques to ensure each student is
provided with effective hands-on experiences. She
specializes in delivering structured and comprehendible
training and has participated in Encore for over seven
years.
Having
Fun With Cameras
Sec.
# 0521
Room # SUW-347
Limit:
35
This course
presents the basics of “point and shoot” cameras,
including digital and video versions.
Composition, film type, and photo restoration are
included. You
furnish camera, film, and developing.
Shirley
Brown is a professional photographer and graphic designer.
Ms. Brown has been an instructor for GCCC Lifelong
Learning for over 12 years. She also teaches at the
Gulf/Franklin Center.
Music
Appreciation
Sec.
# 0522
Room # SUW-350
Limit:
30
This course
will cover the history of music, composers, styles, 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.
Tanya
Books, 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.
Techniques
of Stringing Beads
Sec.
# 0516
Room # SUW-302
Limit:
20
Ever look at fashion jewelry and say “I know I
could make that”? Take this class and learn to make your
own beaded jewelry with just a few short lessons. This is
a project oriented class that is geared to the beginner,
but all levels may attend.
Each week the instructor will demonstrate a
technique, then, each participant will design and create a
project of their own. Supplies will be discussed at the
first class session.
Mary K. McGraw, owner of Designs by MK, is a local fiber
artist and beader. Her
jewelry has been sold in craft fairs and home parties. Her
teaching experience includes corporate training.
Plan
Now For Long Term Living
Sec.
# 0523
Room # SUE-244
Limit: 40
This course will explore how the choices we make as
we age influence our level of independence.
Such topics as staying in your home, remaining
physically and mentally active, informal and professional
assistance and senior housing options, as well as
financing these choices, will be presented by the
instructor and local source speakers.
Dottie Byrd, BA, CLTC is a certified long term care specialist.
She holds a BA in Social Science from LSU at
Baton Rouge
and has taught courses for Education Encore in the past.
Watercolor
(Continued)
A
continuation of the 9:15 a.m. class.
This
two period course is an exploration of the dynamic
nature and spirit of watercolor. The course, along
with a tutorial, is designed to discover a variety of
watercolor processes through short lectures,
demonstrations, and hands-on practice.
All levels of artists, from beginner to advanced,
are invited to join this class
Marie
Brusher is an accomplished artist in several media.
She has developed an acute sense of color and
style, sharing her experiences and knowledge of the
various arts through demonstration, workshops, lectures,
and innovative teaching.
We
The People
Sec. # 0524
Room # SUE-243
Limit:
40
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.
Larry
Smith is a Retired
Florida
1st District Court of Appeal Judge. Tom Ellinor
is a
Retired
County
Judge of
Bay
County. Newman Brock is a Retired Circuit Judge,
Central Florida.
1:00 p.m. - 2:15 p.m.
Antiques
and Collectibles
Sec.
# 0525
Room # PDR
Limit:
25
This course will provide a study of antiques and
collectibles focusing on the major and minor decorative
arts including furniture, ceramics, glass and silver. The
course will show you what to look for as you add to your
collections and how to assess what you now own.
Logan
Adams, CAPP, is a Certified Appraiser of Personal Property
with the International Society of Appraisers.
She has served on their Board of Directors and is
currently serving on their educational foundation Board of
Directors.
Art
Appreciation / History
Sec.
# 0526
Room # SUE-243
Limit:
20
This two
period course is a study of elements, principles, forms of
expression, styles, and artists. Although the works of
artists will be studied in the context of history, this is
not a chronological study of art. A variety of approaches
to learning will be used.
Marie
Brusher is an accomplished artist in several media. She
has developed an acute sense of color and style, sharing
her experiences and knowledge of the various arts through
demonstration, workshops, lectures, and innovative
teaching.
Computer
– MS Excel
Sec.
# 0527
Room # SS-205 Limit:
20
Prerequisite:
Computer File Management (ability to use the File
Save and File Load windows, to find files, save files,
open files, and understand file names). Ability to use the
mouse and keyboard. Understand Windows menus and toolbars.
You must bring a personal
Jump Drive
to class.
This course
will provide a basic introduction to Microsoft Excel,
including the creation of spreadsheets, basic calculations
using the functions of spreadsheets, and the creation of
charts and graphs from within spreadsheets.
Ms.
Carter has an AS degree from GCCC in Electronics
Technology with a computer option and BS from FSU in
social sciences. She
has taught computer classes for over 20 years.
Computer
– PowerPoint Presentations
Sec.
# 0544
Room # SUW-266
Limit:
20
Prerequisite: Beyond Basics or equivalent experience. Basic computer
orientation required. Familiarity with word
processing & MS Word. Please bring a jump/travel drive
to class.
Feeling creative? Need something more fluid
than a word processing program? Let’s create a
slide show! Learn to put together your own personal
slide show by inserting clip art and photos, applying
special layouts and designs and adding transitions and
animations. This program is fun, fun, fun and only
stops when your ideas do. Must have more than basic
computer skills and bring a memory stick to class with
you!
RoseMarie
Anderson began teaching computer lessons in 1995 with
the opening of her
Computer
Learning
Center
in
Panama City
. She currently teaches Microsoft programs at
Bay
Medical
Center
for employees and Bay Med Plus members.
Computer
- Digital Image Editing
Sec.
# 0529
Room # SUE-246
Limit:
24
Prerequisites:
Access to a computer with a Windows desktop. Ability to
open multiple programs; minimize, maximize and restore
Windows; drag and drop using a mouse; use scroll bars to
position items; and open
Windows Explorer to expand/collapse folders. Comfortable
with creating, renaming, and deleting files, folders and
subfolders.
This is a two period course. Using hands-on
techniques,
learn to do amazing and creative things to your ordinary
photographs! Using a computer and Photoshop Elements you
will learn to repair old photographs, image correction,
make photo composites, and add special effects to your
images. Use the free Picasa 2 to organize and fix simple
photo challenges. In consideration of others, please meet
the prerequisites.
Glenn
VanderPloeg has 30 yrs involvement with computers and
Computer Aided Education for the Navy, including 10 yrs
experience with Digital Image Editing, 40 yrs experience
teaching in the Air Force and Civilian life in many
disciplines.
Creative
Writing Techniques
Sec.
# 0528
Room # SUW-348
Limit: 40
This
course will explore the art and craft of creative
narrative, examining novels, short stories, and scripts,
and giving students the opportunity to present their work
to the class. Taught by a working writer, the class will
strive to be both practical and inspirational.
Michael
Lister is a novelist, screenwriter, and filmmaker. His
website is www.MichaelLister.com
Drawing
Sec.
# 0530
Room # SUW-302
Limit:
25
This
is a two period exploratory drawing class for those
interested in developing and enhancing their artistic
skills. Class
exercises include gesture and contour drawing, shading and
value, composition, color, texture, and more.
