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National Lottery Funded / European Union

Building Better Opportunities

Aspire Sussex is lead partner in two Building Better Opportunities projects which are funded by the European Social Fund and The National Lottery Community Fund.

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A Sense of Place- DSLR Photography- small group

A 5 week course that looks at how photographers can develop a project, and make a series of well accomplished images. A sense of place will look at different photographic techniques to make a “portrait” of a place chosen by the student. Learn how to engage photographically with your surroundings, and how to use a camera to elevate the mundane of the everyday into remarkable images.
• The course focuses on creativity but full technical support will be given.
• Learn some fun techniques to improve picture making.
• Learn how “photographer’s see” by looking at some great practitioners and examples.
• Learn how to improve composition to make more dynamic images.
• Learn core cropping skills to improve images
• Explore the creative use of aspect ratios such as 16:9 to give images a wonderful “filmic” look.
• Learn how to build a photographic project and develop a series of coherent photographs.
Each session will cover a specific technique with tutor presentations and discussions. Students will be emailed class notes/hand-outs before each session to ensure they can prepare. There will be a practical activity in each session where students are expected to practise the lessons techniques.
A time booking system will also be in place during the class, so students can have 1 to 1 sessions with the tutor to facilitate each weeks task.
Students will be expected to spend some time between classes developing their skills and home assignments will be set. We will also be using Padlet, a great secure online picture resource where students can share their images with the class and join in with peer to peer support and tutor feedback.

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Job and Training Search Skills

This introductory course is being offered as a FREE* two hour session to Job and Training Search Skills. In this session the tutor will: explore with you what you find challenging in relation to study skills and job/training search; you will complete a SWOT analysis and discuss your findings/share own experiences and tips; you will look at the National Careers Advice website.
*This course is FREE for those on means tested benefits and low wage learners (those who earn under £17,004 per annum). Please visit our Community Learning Courses page for more information on concessions and funding opportunities.

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Computers: Zoom – Online Meetings for the Voluntary sector

Zoom is a video conferencing service where people can meet virtually. It also includes a live chat function, a shared screen feature and it allows people to send files while meeting. Zoom users need to sign up. It can be used as a free tool (limited meeting time 40 minutes) or a license can be purchased (no duration limits).

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Make a printed bag

This is a free taster session for parents, guardians and carers and their children who are currently remote learning in West Sussex. This is a fun one hour Family Learning session where you will work together with your child, to create a simple personalised cloth shopping bag. These fun, creative family learning session are here to support you and your child(ren) with home learning during lockdown and beyond.

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Italian: Entry

The aim of the course is to develop your basic communication skills in practical situations for students who intend to use the language on holiday or for work. The emphasis will be on developing your speaking, listening, reading and writing skills. Topics could include: family information, describing yourself and other people, shopping, and holidays and travel.
All lessons will have learning aims which the tutor will share with you and they will track how you are progressing throughout the course and keep you informed.
The structure of the language is introduced through everyday topics and practical situations; you will also gain an insight into the culture and customs of the country.

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Get That CV Right

This FREE* workshop is being offered to support you to develop or update a new/existing CV for the job you are applying for. The session will show you how to plan your own CV; explore CV relevant wesbites and different CV types. You will be supported with learning Microsoft Word formatting.

*This course is FREE for those on means tested benefits and low wage learners (those who earn under £17,004 per annum). Please visit our Community Learning Courses page for more information on concessions and funding opportunities.

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Yoga for All

This course will cover a wide range of postures to increase flexibility, strength and overall body awareness. The warm up that is included in every session will enable you to mobilise your joints. Special breathing techniques will also be taught to focus on improving the breathing, while the mind Yoga philosophy will be an integral part of each class adding to the overall understanding of the practice of Yoga.

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