Introduction to Mac OS X (B00477-121301)

Course Overview:

This course is for those who would like to gain a confident understanding of how to navigate and use the Mac OS X operating system. This enables you to partake in many of the multimedia courses offered at RACC such as creative web design, Graphic Design, Video and Photo editing courses.

Entry Requirements:

No computer knowledge is necessary to take this course

Course Content:

Navigating the system confidently The Apple Mac desktop Using the Dock Using Spaces Creating, saving and finding files Managing files and folders Components of the computer and how they function together Working with removable media, disks and drives (e.g. Card readers, Digital cameras, video cameras, printing, scanning etc) Useful shortcuts and Common Key Commands Settings and customising the computer Some of the basic applications built into the Mac operating system

Assessment Methods:

Constructive feedback will be given on work carried out on the course, but as this is a non-qualification course there will be no formal in-class assessment

Additional Information:

If you require further course information or advice & guidance that is not answered in this outline please email bit@racc.ac.uk If you would like general information about the college, for example, fees & finance, funding, term dates or opening times please email info@racc.ac.uk telephone 020 8843 7921, or drop in to our main reception area at either site.

If you would like more information on course fees and how to get additional help to pay for them, please click here

Bring To First Class:

Sketchbook, pen/pencils, USB

Attendance:

It s important as this course is taught progressively.

Further Study and Career Opportunities:

You can now progress onto other mac based courses in summer school (Film making, graphic design, creative web design)

Alternative Courses:

• B00311-121305 Apple Mac Computers Intermediate
  Start: 13/06/2013 Duration: 5 week(s) Days/Time: Thu (16:00 to 18:00)
• B00311-131401 Apple Mac Computers Intermediate
  Start: 19/09/2013 Duration: 5 week(s) Days/Time: Thu (16:00 to 18:00)
• B00311-131402 Apple Mac Computers Intermediate
  Start: 14/11/2013 Duration: 5 week(s) Days/Time: Thu (16:00 to 18:00)
• B00311-131403 Apple Mac Computers Intermediate
  Start: 16/01/2014 Duration: 5 week(s) Days/Time: Thu (16:00 to 18:00)
• B00311-131404 Apple Mac Computers Intermediate
  Start: 27/02/2014 Duration: 5 week(s) Days/Time: Thu (16:00 to 18:00)
• B00311-131405 Apple Mac Computers Intermediate
  Start: 06/03/2014 Duration: 5 week(s) Days/Time: Thu (16:00 to 18:00)
• B00311-131406 Apple Mac Computers Intermediate
  Start: 24/04/2014 Duration: 5 week(s) Days/Time: Thu (16:00 to 18:00)
• B00311-131407 Apple Mac Computers Intermediate
  Start: 12/06/2014 Duration: 5 week(s) Days/Time: Thu (16:00 to 18:00)
• B00072-131401 Apple Mac Computers Introduction
  Start: 18/09/2013 Duration: 5 week(s) Days/Time: Wed (16:00 to 18:00)
• B00072-131402 Apple Mac Computers Introduction
  Start: 13/11/2013 Duration: 5 week(s) Days/Time: Wed (16:00 to 18:00)
• B00072-131403 Apple Mac Computers Introduction
  Start: 15/01/2014 Duration: 5 week(s) Days/Time: Wed (16:00 to 18:00)
• B00072-131404 Apple Mac Computers Introduction
  Start: 05/03/2014 Duration: 5 week(s) Days/Time: Wed (16:00 to 18:00)
• B00072-131405 Apple Mac Computers Introduction
  Start: 23/04/2014 Duration: 5 week(s) Days/Time: Wed (16:00 to 18:00)
• B00072-131406 Apple Mac Computers Introduction
  Start: 11/06/2014 Duration: 5 week(s) Days/Time: Wed (16:00 to 18:00)

How to Enrol:

For Information on how to enrol please click here

Frequently Asked Questions:

What will happen if I miss a class? Attendance is important for each session as this course is taught progressively. When will the exams take place? There will be no formal assessment Do I need any special clothing or equipment? no Is there any tutorial support? 1:1 support is given throughout the course.

Information Advice and Guidance:

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