2020 Summer Encore Older Adult Education Program Catalog



Donation FormYou can also donate online at you are a long time Encore supporter or giving for the first time, thank you for supporting Encore! Donations to the Encore Program provide for special projects, events, supplies and equipment. Please use this form to mail in your donation.Mail or drop off to the Encore Office your completed form with donation to:Pierce College Foundation - Encore 6201 Winnetka Avenue #341 Woodland Hills, CA 91371Donor Information Name:Address:City:State:Zip Code:Phone:DonationMy check is enclosed in the amount of $: (Checks payable to: Pierce College Foundation - Encore)This gift is:□ In appreciation of the Encore program. Thank you!□ In appreciation of an Encore Instructor: □ In memoryRemember someone special by giving a gift in their memory. Encore will send a card acknowledging your thoughtful donation to the person of your choice:Name:Address:City:State:Zip Code: □ In honorGive a gift to honor someone for a birthday, anniversary, to celebrate the birth of a grandchild or other. Encore will send a card acknowledging your thoughtful donation to the person of your choice: Name:Address:City:State:Zip Code:GENERAL INFORMATIONTable of ContentsDonation Form1General Information2Application Procedures3Registration Procedures3Calendar of Classes 4Email5Class Descriptions6-9Password Creation10Notes11-12Maps13-14Board of TrusteesAndra Hoffman, PresidentSteven F. Veres, Vice PresidentGabriel Buelna, Ph.D. 2nd Vice PresidentMike FongErnest H. MorenoScott J. SvonkinDavid VelaAlfredo Gama Salmeron, Student TrusteeDistrict AdministrationDr. Francisco C. Rodriguez, Chancellor Dr. Melinda Nish, Interim Deputy ChancellorDr. Ryan M. CornnerVice Chancellor of Educational Programs and Institutional EffectivenessJeffrey M. Prieto, General CounselVacantVice Chancellor of Finance and Resource DevelopmentDavid Salazar, Chief Facilities ExecutiveDr. Albert J. Roman, Vice Chancellor for Human ResourcesCarmen V. Liddz, Vice Chancellor & Chief Information Technology OfficerLarry Frank, Interim Vice Chancellor Workforce & Resource DevelopmentThe Encore Program has made every effort to make this Class Schedule accurate and may, without notice, change general information, courses, or programs offered.For complete college information, see Pierce College General Catalog. Federal Privacy Rules Regarding Student Information Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act (FERPA) prohibits the disclosure of personally identifiable information from education records. For more information visit the U.S. Department of Education.Contact InformationOffice: VLGE 8310A (behind South Gym)Hours: Office closed until further notice.Telephone: (818) 710-2561, (818) 710-4163Leave your name, phone number, and short message. We will return your call.Encore Email: lapc-encore@piercecollege.eduWebsite: piercecollege.edu/encoreGeneral Mailing Address:ENCORE, Pierce College 6201 Winnetka Avenue, #341Woodland Hills, CA 91371Encore is a Pierce College education program designed specifically for older adults (50+), but all students over 18 are welcome. Courses address the needs of older adults focusing on topics that promote independence, advocacy, community engagement, personal growth, physical and cognitive health, economic self-sufficiency and subject matter that relates to older adults’ life circumstances and positive aging skills. Encore offers free noncredit classes and fee-based classes through Community Extension.Encore Mailing List: Current students are already on the list. Others can call (818) 710-2561 to have a catalog mailed.Donations to the ENCORE Program provide for special projects, events, supplies and equipment. Checks payable to: Pierce College Foundation – Encore; use form on page 1. Donations of any size are appreciated. Thank you for your support!Special Services: Students with disabilities can contact Special Services. Authorization, based on verification of disability, is required before accommodation can be made. Special Services is located in the Student Services Building. For questions, call (818) 719-6430.Emergency procedures: From any pay phone on campus: dial *80. From any campus extension: dial 4311. From cell phones: dial (818)710-4311. Campus “Blue Lights” are tall blue cylinders topped by bright lights. Press large red button to immediately connect to the Sheriff’s station.Academic Courtesy is common sense respectful behavior given by the students to each other, to professors and college staff. Disobedient, disruptive or disorderly behavior exhibited by any student will result in disciplinary action in accordance with District policies and procedureAPPLICATION PROCEDURESApply to Pierce College if you have not enrolled in any of the LACCD colleges in the last two semesters. How to Apply: Email needed for online application. 1. If Campus is open; for assistance go to the Information Desk in the Student Services Building:M-Th, 8 am - 7 pm; F, 8 am – 4:30 pmOr call Encore Office and leave a message.2. At home: Follow directions below. NOTE: After you complete CCC Application call the Encore Office with your CCC ID#, and the date, and time completed.Application has two parts:1. Creating an Account (3 pages).2. Start Application (9 pages).Create Account:1. Go to piercecollege.edu2. Click Apply Online at the top right.3. Click CLICK HERE TO BEGIN APPLICATION.4. Click Create an Account.5. Click Begin Creating My Account. If you do not wish to use your SSN, go to thebottom of the page. Click box indicating youDECLINE to use your SSN.6. Click Continue.Start Application:1. Create a user name and password. Record them.2. Click Create My Account.3. Click Continue.Educational Goal: select Educational DevelopmentIntended Major: select IGETC--General Education4. Answer ALL questions. Click Submit.You will receive 2 emails:1. The 1st has your CCC ID#. 2. The 2nd has your Student ID#. (It begins with an 8 or 9.)Notes: If you do not receive your Student ID# within 5 days please call the Encore Office. Disregard messages requesting transcripts. Please check your e-mail Spam folder.REGISTRATION PROCEDURESWhen can I register?Check your Registration Appointment:1. Go to piercecollege.edu 2. Click Class Registration or SIS Portal at top right3. Type your Student ID # and password4. Click the tile Manage Classes. 5. Click Enrollment Dates on the left side.6. Under Summer 2020 - look for “YourAppointment Start Date/Time.”Note: You can register on or after your appointment. Online registration dates are issued by the Los Angeles Community College District. Encore Office cannot change registration appointments.How to Register for Classes:1.Go to piercecollege.edu2.Click Class Registration or SIS Portal at top right.3.Type your Student ID# and Password.4.Click Manage Classes tile.5.Click Class Search and Enroll.6.Select Summer 2020.7.Enter class number in “Enter Keyword Box.”8.Click >> right side (at end of line).9.Click > right side side (at end of line).10.Click > right side side (at end of line).11.Click Next upper right.12.No Wait List for Summer online classes.13.Click Accept.14.Click Next.15.Click Submit.16.Are you sure you want to submit? Yes/No17.To add another class click return to Keyword Search.Add classes after semester starts:Email instructor for a Permission Number, follow steps 1-11. Enter Permission Number. Click Accept. Follow steps 14 -16. For instructor email address see Encore website: piercecollege.edu/EncoreSummer 2020CALENDAR OF CLASSESJune 15 – July 17Class#ClassInstructorDaysTimeMTWTFLocation10334Multi-Level Oil/AcrylicPittWTh10-1 pmXXONLINE10451Acrylic Painting & Mixed MediaPittWTh1:30-4:30 pmXXONLINE10531Body MovementShvetsovMWF10:15-12:15 pmXXXONLINE11780Science Discussion6 weeks (June 16-July 23)MeyerTTh1-3:30 pmXXONLINE10277Expressionism: Painting With Color and EnergyThorntonMF1-4 pmXXONLINE11404Computer Genealogy: Advanced Internet SearchPerretTW9-12 pmXXONLINE11871Photograph ManagementPerretTW12:10-3:10 pmXXONLINE11779Body MovementLacelleTWTh8-10 amXXXONLINE10541Yoga/ Mat Pilates CombinationMacDonaldMTW8-10 amXXXONLINE10565Summer Art VacationThorntonTWTh10:45-12:45 pmXXXONLINE10552Art of Israel Part OneThorntonTWTh1:45-3:45 pmXXXONLINE10511Painterly PrintTirrTTh9:30-12:30 pmXXONLINE10259Watercolor in Plain SightTirrTTh1-4 pmXXONLINE11778Body Movement: Chair YogaCumminsMWF10:30-12:30 pmXXXONLINE11781Supreme Court 8 weeks (June 15-Aug. 3)LevickMTh2-4 pmXXONLINE10304Beginning Drawing (D)KrausWTh9:30-12:30 pmXXONLINE12254Current Events – Sports8 weeks (June 16-Aug. 4)LevickTF1-3 pmXXONLINE10367Basic CompositionKrausWTh1-4 pmXXONLINE10524The British Invasion: A 50 Year RetrospectiveDomineMWTh1-3 pmXXXONLINE13803Oil Painting Studies & LandscapesScarbroFri/Sat.12pm – 3pmFriday/SaturdayONLINEEach class meets 2 or 3 times a week. Attend all class meetings.Holiday: Fri., July 3,2020 (4th of July)Reminder: Carry Student ID#, Password & Printout of Your Class ScheduleEmailCheck email regularly for class cancellations, changes and announcements.Log-in to LACCD Email:1.Go to piercecollege.edu.2.Click Class Registration (upper right corner).3.Enter Student ID# and Password.4. Click Mail tile.To FORWARD LACCD email to your personal email:1.Log in to your LACCD email (see above).2.Click cog wheel icon (top right). 3.Under Settings type Forwarding. 4.Click on Enable Forwarding.5.Enter email address you want forwarded to in box directly under Forward my email to.6.Click Save.All classes are online. Classes meet Online the days/times scheduled. Instructors will email students the directions on how to sign in for their online classes.Registration procedures are on page 3. New students please follow Application Procedures on page 3.Encore Office: (818) 710-2561 Leave your name, phone number, a short message and we will return your call.Encore email: lapc-encore@piercecollege.edu To reset your password contact the LACCD Help Center (844) MYLACCD or (844) 695-2223.If you forgot your Student ID number, contact the LACCD Help Center (844) MYLACCD or (844) 695-2223.Art HistoryOlder Adult 56CE – Seeing and Understanding ArtClass #10565 – Summer Art Vacation TWTh10:45-12:45 pmThornton, JohnONLINEExperience art treasures of the Danube, Southern France, Tuscany, Holland, Jordan, United Arab Emirates and more.Class #10552 – Art of Israel Part OneTWTh1:45-3:45 pmThornton, JohnONLINEA sweeping history of the art and cultures of Israel, from ancient times, through the biblical period of Judaism and Christianity to the rise of Islam.ArtOlder Adult 42CE—Creative Art for SeniorsClass #10277 – Expressionism: Painting With Color and EnergyMF1-4 pmThornton, JohnONLINEUsing bold color and emotion, students will create experimental artworks. All mediums, all levels of experience welcome.Class #10334 – Multi-Level Oil/Acrylic Painting WTh10-1 pm Pitt, DeborahONLINEBeginners to advance students. Instructor will offer assistance with student’s work and give demonstrations of art techniques. Well known artists and their work will be shown and analyzed.Class #10451 – Acrylic Painting & Mixed PaintingWTh1:30-4:30 pmPitt, DeborahONLINESome painting experience is advised. Art techniques and principles will be discussed with demonstrations. Need painting supplies and canvas boards to paint on.Class #13803 – Oil Painting Studies & LandscapeFSat12-3 pmScarbro, CarolineONLINEIn this beginner to intermediate oil painting class, instruction and demonstrations will cover various techniques on how to plan a painting. Students will be able to translate their study into a landscape painting using techniques learned in class. Class #10511 - Painterly PrintTTh9:30-12:30 pmTirr, CatherineONLINEAll levels welcome. This introductory printmaking course will examine a range of printmaking techniques and possibilities: monotype, multiples, using linoleum/cardboard/wood as carved surfaces, and others. We will generate small books.Class #10259 - Watercolor in Plain SightTTh1-4 pmTirr, CatherineONLINEThis course introduces the student to all types of applications of watercolor. It conveys positive and negative painting, wet in wet, dry brush, glazing, and use of resists. It will enable the student to strengthen design and compositional skills while covering the techniques needed to capture both still life and landscape in expressive and imaginative ways. The class will combine observation with expression to develop a unique personal vocabulary.Class #10304 - Beginning Drawing (D)WTh9:30-12:30 pmKraus, PeterONLINEThis course continues where Beginning Drawing?(C)?ended and revisits the basics.??Via lecture, demo and hands-on experience, students advance their skills and understanding of fundamental drawing principles using a variety of techniques. Have unlined paper, pencil, kneaded eraser and blender.Class #10367 – Basic Composition WTh1-4 pmKraus, PeterONLINEIn this enlightening course combining lecture, hands-on experience and critique, further your understanding of 2D expression as you apply principles of composition.? Main categories including format, unity, harmony, rhythm, balance and emphasis will be explored. You will need colored papers, glue and scissors, but not at first meeting.? Have unlined paper and puterVocational Education 187CE-Computer Usage SkillsClass #11404 – Genealogy: Advanced Internet SearchTW9-12 pmPerret, JosephONLINELearn usage and safety, advanced browser searches, file management and other software applications using family tree, genealogical records, and historical data as a focus.Class #11871 – Photograph ManagementTW12:10-3:10 pmPerret, JosephONLINELearn how to use free software to store, backup, organize, fix and share your photos. This is NOT a basic computer course. You need to know how to create folders, save files and search the internet before taking this course.Special TopicsOlder Adult 60CE – Senior TopicsClass #11780 – Science Discussions meets 6 weeks (June 16 – July 23)TTh1-3:30 pmMeyer, CraigONLINEA discussion of basic scientific principles and their application to daily life. We will examine current topics of scientific interest and will not avoid uncomfortable topics for which there is solid scientific evidence.Class #11781 – Supreme Court Roundup meets 8 weeks (June 15 – Aug. 3)MTh2-4 pmLevick, MarkONLINEReview of significant and/or interesting decisions of the U.S. Supreme Court during the 2019-2020 term combined with general discussion of principles of Constitutional Law. Topics will include (but will not be limited to) challenges to the Affordable Care Act (Obamacare), President Trump’s attempts to terminate DACA, changes to the Public Charge rule and a challenge to state prohibitions on funding religious schools.Class #12254 – Current Events: Focus Sports meets 8 weeks (June 16 – Aug. 4)TF1-3 pmLevick, MarkONLINELively discussion including (but not limited to) current financial, legal, ethical, and political issues in the local, national or world arena related to organized sports, not simply a recap of prior weeks’ events.Health and FitnessOlder Adult 52CE—Body Movement for Seniors Class #10531 – Body MovementMWF10:15-12:15 pmShvetsov, KristelONLINEImprove cardiovascular fitness, flexibility, muscle strength and endurance. A 6-foot resistance band, mat, and light dumbbells (1-5) are required.Class #11779 – Body MovementTWTh8-10 amLacelle, BryonONLINEImprove cardiovascular fitness, flexibility, muscle strength and endurance. A 6-foot resistance band, mat, and light dumbbells (1-5) are required.Class #11778 - Body Movement – Chair YogaMWF10:30-12:30 pmCummins, DianaONLINEChair Yoga is a class focusing on the Body-Mind system of Hatha Yoga that embraces healthful physical exercise and relaxation techniques. Designed to safely build stability and mobility, strength and flexibility in muscles and joints. Students will learn and practice seated and standing yoga poses with the chair and additional support materials, (balls, straps, therabands and other devices) Also incorporated into classes will be strategies for reducing postural tension patterns and improving body alignment and yoga relaxation and breathing techniques. Equipment is provided. Students are encouraged to bring a yoga mat to each class for additional support.YogaOlder Adult 53CE – Yoga for SeniorsClass #10541 - Yoga/ Mat Pilates CombinationMTW8-10 amMacDonald, AmyONLINEBuilding on previous Yoga/Mat Pilates experience, continue to build core strength, flexibility, coordination, and improve balance. Please bring mat to class.MusicOlder Adult 49CE—Music Appreciation for SeniorsClass #10524 – The British Invasion: A 50 Year RetrospectiveMWTh1-3 pmDomine, JamesONLINEClass focuses on the British Invasion period in the history of Rock and Roll. Beginning with music of the Beatles, the class will explore significant developments in musical style involving listening examples, discussion of the repertoire and the sociology context of the 1960’s as it relates to popular culture. Lectures explore the role of specific artists that contributed to the phenomenal growth of rock music from its beginnings in the 1950’s through its expansion to become the main commercial force in the musical world today.Password Creation FormIf your password works, you do not need this form.Step 1: Username = student ID#Step 2: Example: 88@L0815 (Mary Long, born on 8-15)Temporary password (also use this when it asks you for the old password):The first letter of your last name, capitalizedMonth of birthDay of Birth88@Step 3:Create a permanent password that has at least one capital letter, a small letter, and a number. (Suggestion: Think of a word and a number. Example: Football8) It cannot be part of your name or email.At least 7 characters long; it can be longer if you want.LACCD student email address:IMPORTANTSave in a safe place. Your password & student ID# are ALWAYS needed. ................
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