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Posted in 2003

PCC online course gets your writing published
PORTLAND, Ore. - You've finished your novel or screenplay, and now you want to share it with the world. But how does a writer float his or her work to the top of the publishing pile? An upcoming online class presented by Portland Community College will offer proven answers. Posted December 12, 2003
Gain your edge in the workplace with Photoshop classes
PORTLAND, Ore. - The industry standard for graphic design work is Photoshop. If you haven't fully harnessed the power of this software, take advantage of three Portland Community College classes offered online this winter. Posted December 12, 2003
Take expert family photos with digital photography class
PORTLAND, Ore. - Digital photography offers so many tools for capturing great pictures of people, but few can learn how to tap them all from the camera's set of instructions. Now you can discover how to take creative, professional-quality digital photos of your friends and family with an online class offered through Portland Community College. Posted December 12, 2003
Key to success? Make ?em laugh
PORTLAND, Ore. - Get noticed, get promoted, get more friends. According to an upcoming online class offered by Portland Community College, it's easy: you just need to "get funny." Posted December 12, 2003
PCC offers winter slate of fun, non-credit classes in St. Helens
ST. HELENS/SCAPPOOSE, Ore. - When was the last time you tried something for the first time? Portland Community College offers non-credit opportunities in St. Helens to practice a hobby or skill, or learn something new. Posted December 12, 2003
Fiddle with your violin: PCC offers improvisation class
PORTLAND, Ore. - You're a classical trained violinist or fiddle player, but have you ventured yet into the world of improvisation? A new non-credit class offered by Portland Community College can breathe new life into your creativity as a musician with improvisation lessons. Posted December 12, 2003
TWO ITEMS: Class offers psych training for writers
PORTLAND, Ore. - Character development - it's what separates mundane books from Pulitzer-winning novels. Portland Community College will offer an opportunity to get inside the head of your characters and find out what makes them tick with an upcoming non-credit class. Posted December 12, 2003
Bring history to life with PCC re-enactment class
PORTLAND, Ore. - Do you love history? Ever think about sharing it with others? A new non-credit class, offered by Portland Community College, will teach you how to create an interactive experience for others as a professional re-enactor, teacher or museum guide. Posted December 12, 2003
Connect with students, gain job skills with ?Spanish for Teachers' class
HILLSBORO, Ore. - With the growing numbers of Spanish-speaking children in Oregon schools, the issue of language has become more and more of a learning barrier. A new non-credit course presented by Portland Community College, Spanish for Teachers, can help teachers bridge the language gap. Posted December 12, 2003
Bake heavenly desserts with PCC class
HILLSBORO, Ore. - If you have ever stood at the case in a bakery shop and longed for the mouth-watering desserts behind the glass, your ship has just come in. Portland Community College will teach you how to whip up these goodies with an upcoming non-credit class. Posted December 12, 2003