using free software titles in Art

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Free art software for schools

For:

D&T Art Primary

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.

Where and When Wednesday 29th June 2011 1300 - 1530 South eLearning Centre Summerwood Lane Clifton Nottingham NG11 9DR Tel. 01159152971 Book a place at www.nelc.net

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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.

Vector Graphics

Inkscape is a good introduct to this topic

A Wealth of Programs

Something 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.

Monkey Jam

A free stop motion a Bring your video ca

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animation program. amera to try this out.

Course Content: • Understand the difference between open source, freeware and shareware software • Explore different painting titles • Explore a vector graphics title • Explore stop frame animation

Tux Paint

This is a fantastic painting program for the younger years. Completely free.

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ART AT NO COST This 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

Course run by:

Janet Simner Maths, Textiles, Science

eLearning Consultant tel. 0115 9152971 e. janet.simner@nottinghamcity.gov.uk

NeLC contacts: Martin MacGillivray Centre Manger tel. 0115 915 9511 e. martin.macgillivray@nottinghamcity.gov.uk Marie-Line Antoine Media, Languages, Video, Photography tel. 0115 915 9511 e. mantoine@nottinghamcity.gov.uk Jan Gray Primary, Video, Animation tel. 0115 915 2971 e. jan.gray@nottinghamcity.gov.uk David Ellis Music, Media, Animation, 3D modelling tel. 0115 915 9511 e. david.ellis@nottinghamcity.gov.uk Jamie Tinney D&T, Animation, Art & Design tel. 0115 915 2971 e. jamie.tinney@nottinghamcity.gov.uk

Book a place at www.nelc.net

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.