Encore Older Adult Education Program - Los Angeles Pierce ...



Donation FormYou can also donate online at: you for supporting Encore donations to the Encore Program provide for special projects, events, supplies and equipment. Please use this form to mail your donation to the Encore office. Mail to:Encore, Pierce College 6201 Winnetka Avenue #341 Woodland Hills, CA 91371Checks payable to: Pierce College Foundation - EncoreDonor Information Name:Address:City:State:Zip Code:Phone:Donation (Checks payable to: Pierce College Foundation – Encore)My check is enclosed in the amount of $: This donation is:□ In appreciation of the Encore program. Thank you!□ In appreciation of an Encore Instructor: □ In memory or Honor If you wish to make this gift for a particular person or event please let us know below. Name:Address:City:State:Zip Code: GENERAL INFORMATIONTable of ContentsDonation Form1General Information2Email3Additional Information3Application Procedures4Registration Procedures4Permission Number4Calendar of Classes 5-6Class Descriptions7-20Maps21-22Board 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 DevelopmentDr. Ruben C. Smith, Chief Facilities ExecutiveDr. Albert J. Roman, Vice Chancellor for Human ResourcesCarmen V. Lidz, 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) 710-4163 Leave 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 91371For more information regarding the Encore Program call (818) 710-2561 or visit: piercecollege.edu/encore.Encore 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. 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 procedures.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 stationRemindersAll classes are online and meet days/times scheduledAny special information will be emailed by individual Instructors. Check your email regularly.Encore Website: piercecollege.edu/encoreRegistration Instructions and proceduresVideo – How to Submit a Noncredit Application - Link available on website Downloadable current catalogEncore Office: (818) 710-2561Leave your name, phone number, a short message and we will return your call. Encore email: lapc-encore@piercecollege.edu Call Encore office if you forgot your student ID#.To reset your password: 818-464-4410Email – onlinehelp@piercecollege.edu EmailPierce Student EmailCheck your Pierce student email regularly for class cancellations, changes and announcements.1.Go to piercecollege.edu.2.Click Class Registration or Student Portal (upper right corner).3.Enter Student ID# and Password.4.Click Mail-Outlook tile.5. Click small Outlook icon on left.Forward Pierce Student email to your personal email:1.See steps 1-5 above (Pierce Student Email).2.Click on the cog icon (top right).3.Under Settings type Forwarding.4.Click on Forwarding.5.Enter your personal email address you want to forward your Pierce Student Email to, in box directly under Forward my email to:6.Click Save.Student Portal gives students access to their student account and all student transactions.IMPORTANT: Enter your password slowly and carefully. If you try more than 3 times you will be locked out and have to re-set your password.APPLICATION 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. Noncredit Application – If you live out of state and/or want to take noncredit, 0 units courses, ONLY. (Encore classes included.) Video: How to Submit a Noncredit Application Link on Encore website.2. College Application – To take both credit & noncredit classes.For Assistance: CCC Apply helpline 877-247-4836 Both Applications have two parts.Create Account (same for both applications):1. Go to piercecollege.edu2. Click Apply Online at the top right.3. Click, CLICK HERE TO BEGIN APPLICATION. Choose Noncredit or College Application4. Click Create an Account.5. Click Begin Creating My Account (3 parts).6. Complete pages. Click Continue. 7. Print Confirmation.Start Noncredit or College Application:1. Click Begin Application2. Noncredit Application: Educational Goal: select Educational Development Intended Major or Program of Study: select Workplace Success-Noncredit Certificate College Application: Educational Goal: select Educational Development Intended Major: select IGETC--General Education3. Answer ALL questions. Click Submit. 4. PRINT Application Confirmation.You will receive 2 emails. 1. First has your CCC ID#. 2. Second has your Student ID# (begins with 8 or 9).Notes: 1. If you do not receive your Student ID# within 5 days please call the Encore Office. 2. Disregard messages requesting transcripts. 3. Check your e-mail Spam folder. REGISTRATION PROCEDURESWhen can I register? Check Reg Date Appointment.1. Go to piercecollege.edu2. Click Class Registration or SIS Portal at top right.3. Type your student ID # and password.4. Click the tile Manage Classes. 5. Click Enrollment Dates – on the left side.6. Under preferred semester – look for “Your Appointment Start Date/Time.”Note: You can register anytime on or after your appointment. Online registration appointments 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. 5. Click Class Search and Enroll. 6. Select preferred semester.7. Enter class number in “Enter Keyword Box.” 8. Click >> right side (at the end of line).9. Click > right side (at the end of line).10. Click > right side (at the end of line).11. Click Next upper right.12. Add to Wait List – click NO change to Yes.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 1-12. Enter Permission Number. Click Accept. Follow steps 14-16. For instructor email address see Encore website: piercecollege.edu/encore Wait List: See above how to “Add classes after the semester starts“ with the permission numberUpdated 11/12/2020 CALENDAR OF CLASSES Spring 2021 Feb 8 – May 29Class #Course TitleInstructorTimeRoomMonday11435Body MovementShvetsov8:30-10:30 amONLINE11181Body MovementLacelle9-11 amONLINE17091 Drawing with Color MediaTirr9:00-12:00 amONLINE17289Body Movement: Chair ExerciseShvetsov10:40-12:40 pmONLINE11715Body-Mind FusionTinto-Singer10:40-12:40 pmONLINE11560Exploring the Louvre MuseumThornton11:30- 1:30 pmONLINE17524Adventures in Music-Symphony Orchestra Domine1-3 pmONLINE18611Body Movement: Chair ExerciseJensen1-3 pmONLINE20137Hot Topics: Justice SystemOborn1:30-3:30 pmONLINE23945WatercolorPitt1-4 pmONLINE11956Healthy Living: Technology Support for SeniorsFeldman1:30-3:30 pmONLINE17290Science DiscussionsMeyer1:30-3:30 pmONLINE23275Intermediate Computer SkillsMurphy2-4 pmONLINE11545Art in Israel 3 Thornton2:00-4:00 pmONLINETuesday11503Yoga Feldman8:00-10:00 amONLINE11214Body MovementTapper8:00-10:00 amONLINE17536Portraiture Painting Thornton9-11 amONLINE11390Body MovementHefter9-11 amONLINE21659Body Movement: Chair YogaCummins9:30-11:30 amONLINE23941Beginning & Intermediate Acrylic/Oil PaintingPitt9:30-12:30 pmONLINE18244Watercolor: In Plain SightTirr10-1 pmONLINE11757Current EventsLevick10-12 pmONLINE11346Body MovementTapper10:10-12:10 pmONLINE11533Art in Israel 3Thornton11:15-1:15 pmONLINE12004Current Events: SportsLevick1-3 pmONLINE17550Intermediate Internet Skills Perret1-3 pmONLINE23946Abstract Ptg. in Color w/ Acrylics & Mixed MediaPitt1-4 pmONLINE10746Introduction to PoetryFollett1:30-3:30 pmONLINE18608Political PotpourriHolland1:30-3:30 pmONLINE12464Abstract Painting Watercolor/Acrylic Tirr1:30-4:30 pmONLINE11614Exploring the Louvre MuseumThornton2:15-4:15 pmONLINEWednesday25967Intermediate Yoga/Mat PilatesMacDonald8-10ONLINE11304Body MovementShvetsov9-11 amONLINE18464Body MovementLacelle9-11 amONLINE11698Body-Mind FusionTinto-Singer11:10-1:10 pmONLINE18241Body Movement: Chair YogaCummins11:15-1:15 pmONLINE10824QuiltingStreimer12:50-2:50 pmONLINE11747Current EventsLevick1-3 pmONLINE18905Body Movement: Chair ExerciseShvetsov1:30-3:30 pmONLINE12384Renaissance Painting – Egg TemperaThornton1-4 pmONLINE11687East Meets WestTinto-Singer2-4 pmONLINE11114Music for the GuitarDomine2-4 pmONLINE23940Sheltered in Place Contemp. WatercolorWee2-4 pmONLINEClass # Course TitleInstructorTimeRoomThursday11462Basic Yoga/Mat PilatesMacDonald8:00-10:00 amONLINE11194Body Movement: Chair YogaCummins8:30-10:30 amONLINE21657Body MovementTapper8:30-10:30 amONLINE11276Body MovementTapper10:40-12:40 pmONLINE20133Body MovementShvetsov9-11 amONLINE23942Beginner Drawing 3Kraus9:30-12:30 pmONLINE12333Beginning & Intermediate Drawing Pitt9:30-12:30 pmONLINE17180Exploring the Louvre MuseumThornton9:45-11:45 amONLINE20602Acrylic Painting/CompositionTirr10-1 pmONLINE11524Yoga ChairMacDonald10:45-12:45 pmONLINE11853Current EventsLevick12-2 pmONLINE26714Encore SingersAvakian12:45-2:45 pmONLINE21841Windows Basics Perret12:45-2:45 pmONLINE18249Figure DrawingPitt1-4 pmONLINE11580Art Secrets RevealedKraus1:30-3:30 pmONLINE11806Religions of the World – Western TraditionsSloan Goben1:30-3:30 pmONLINE12154Post Civil War United States HistoryKaapuni1:30-3:30 pmONLINE20136Understanding Exercise and Body MovementTinto-Singer1:30-3:30 pmONLINE12524Watercolor: Natural WorldTirr1:30-4:30 pmONLINE17179Digital Photography Nisan2-4 pmONLINE17785Intermediate/Advanced Computer SurveySimmonds2:15-4:15 pmONLINE17181Art in Israel 3Thornton2:20-4:20 pmONLINEFriday11482Intermediate Yoga/Mat PilatesMacDonald8-10 amONLINE11242Body MovementTapper9-11 amONLINE23943Intermediate & Advanced Acrylic/Oil PaintingPitt9:30-12:30 pmONLINE23944Oil Painting Studies Scarbro9:30-12:30 pmONLINE12486Watercolor/Pastel Painting Kraus9:30-12:30 pmONLINE26183Body Movement: Chair YogaCummins10:30-12:30 pmONLINE11099Adults Only Exploration of Choral Classics … Piazza 10:30-12:30 pmONLINE18242Basic Yoga/Mat PilatesMacDonald10:45-12:45 pmONLINE11738Body-Mind FusionTinto-Singer11:10-1:10 pmONLINE23138Landscapes & Portraits w/ Acrylic/Oil Paints Pitt1:15-3:15 pmONLINE11170The Newly Emerging Concert Experience …Piazza 1:30-3:30 pmONLINE1191320th Century Film 12 weeksWindrum1-3:30 pmONLINE12231Color TheoryScarbro1-4 pmONLINE12474WatercolorThornton1-4 pmONLINE17409Beyond Drawing Kraus1-4 pmONLINESaturday18926Dynamic Sketching 2Scarbro9:30-12:30 pmONLINE12260Artistic AnatomyScarbro1-4 pmONLINEHolidaysFeb. 12-15 – Presidents Day April 2-9 - Spring Break Topics of InterestOlder Adult 60CE – Senior TopicsClass #18608 – Political PotpourriTuesday1:30-3:30 pmHollandONLINEThis class explores the presidential lives, wives, children, scandals, Supreme Court rulings, and other odds and ends. Class #11956 - Healthy Living: Technology Support for Seniors – Stay Connected 2021!Monday1:30-3:30 pmFeldmanONLINESocial distancing and new?safety?concerns have highlighted the need for older adults to become more technologically aware and proficient. As new technologies have changed how nearly everything works from?banking, ordering groceries online, making medical appointments, utilizing tele-health?platforms and accessing?free entertainment,?to communicating with friends and family, near and far. Understanding these changes in how we communicate is crucial. Trying to learn new technologies on your own can seem overwhelming but don't give up! Stay Connected 2021 will bring you up-to-date?on what you need to know to learn comfortably and benefit from these new technologies.? In this course you will learn about texting, video chatting, the best apps for seniors, online safety, photo sharing,?social media and much, much more.? Research the latest apps to find services, become comfortable using your smart phone but most importantly learn how to stay connected to family and friends now and for years to?come.Class #11806 - Religions of the World – Western Traditions Thursday1:30-3:30 pmSloan GobenONLINEThis course will be an introduction to the study of World Religions and will focus on monotheistic traditions from the West, including Zoroastrianism, Judaism, Christianity and Islam. In addition, we will discuss the Baha’i and Orisa-ifa traditions. We will explore these practices, and when possible, have guest speakers, specific to a practice join the class to further share their traditions and philosophy.Class #17290 - Science DiscussionsMonday1:30-3:30 pmMeyerONLINEHow science helps your life! A discussion of basic scientific principles and their application. We will examine current topics of scientific interest and will not avoid uncomfortable topics for which there is solid scientific evidence.Class #11757 - Current EventsTuesday10-12 pmLevickONLINELively discussion of current local, national and world events. Explore the news from different viewpoints with a goal of increased understanding, empathy and tolerance.Class #12004 - Current Events: SportsTuesday1-3 pmLevickONLINELively 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' games.Class #11747 - Current EventsWednesday1-3 pmLevickONLINELively discussion of current local, national and world events. Explore the news from different viewpoints with a goal of increased understanding, empathy and tolerance.Class #11853 - Current EventsThursday12-2 pmLevickONLINELively discussion of current local, national and world events. Explore the news from different viewpoints with a goal of increased understanding, empathy and tolerance.Class #11913 - 20th Century FilmFriday1-3:30 pmWindrumONLINEClass will discuss the relationship between Hollywood motion pictures and the American society surrounding, reflecting and influencing the practices of the film industry in the year 1982. Note: 12 weeksClass #20137 – Hot Topics: Justice System, Impact of Public PolicyMonday1:30-3:30 pmObornONLINEThis course focuses on the impact of public policy in the justice system. Examine current events to interpret how issues in the justice system impact our lives. Laws and policy changes that apply to seniors such as legalization of marijuana, homelessness, mental health issues, and COVID-19. Consequences of public policies will be discussed.Class #12154 – Post Civil War United States History Thursday1:30-3:30 pmKaapuniONLINEThis course is designed to evaluate the social and political history of the United States from 1865 through the middle of the 20th Century. Significant historical events and issues that affect contemporary Americans will be surveyed and analyzed. Such issues and events as westward expansion, industrial development, ethnic confrontations and contributions, social and political reform movements, and international involvements will be explored.LiteratureOlder Adult 29CE – Literature and the Human ExperienceClass #10746 – Introduction to PoetryTuesday1:30-3:30 pmFollettONLINEMost scholars of literature believe poetry is the most ancient of the literary arts.??Why???What messages and features does poetry offer from the past to today to reach human beings so memorably—often in deep emotional, subconscious, bodily ways????This course is designed for both the novice and more advanced students who wish to understand poetic meaning and poetic devices to both create and convey that meaning.??We will look at what John Ciardi asks: “How?does a poem mean?” and the importance of multivalent interpretations will be paramount.??Students will also be encouraged to keep a poetry journal and to experiment with poetic forms as outlined throughout the class.Art HistoryOlder Adult 56CE – Seeing and Understanding ArtClass #11580 – Art Secrets Revealed Thursday1:30-3:30 pmKrausONLINEIn this intriguing course for artists and spectators alike, via video, lecture and meaningful dialogue, we will explore the wide range of visual art styles and influences. Controversial topics such as forgery, abstraction, Rembrandt’s hidden messages in the?Night Watch, and?Women in the Arts?are just some of the exciting points of interest.?Class #11560 – Exploring the Louvre Museum Monday11:30-1:30 pm ThorntonONLINEExamine the history of French art and the international collections of painting and sculpture within the Louvre Museum in Paris.Class #11545 – Art in Israel 3 Monday2:00-4:00 pmThorntonONLINEExplore Ancient sites, Museum treasures and Contemporary Art within the State of Israel.Class #11533 – Art in Israel 3Tuesday11:15-1:15 pmThorntonONLINEExplore Ancient sites, Museum treasures and Contemporary Art within the State of Israel.Class #11614 – Exploring the Louvre Museum Tuesday2:15-4:15 pmThorntonONLINEExamine the history of French art and the international collections of painting and sculpture within the Louvre Museum in Paris.Class #17180 – Exploring the Louvre Museum Thursday9:45-11:45 amThorntonONLINEExamine the history of French art and the international collections of painting and sculpture within the Louvre Museum in Paris. Class #17181 – Art in Israel 3Thursday2:20-4:20 pmThorntonONLINEExplore Ancient sites, Museum treasures and Contemporary Art within the State of Israel.ArtOlder Adult 42CE—Creative Art for SeniorsClass #23138 - Landscapes and Portraits with Acrylic or Oil PaintsFriday1:15-3:15 pmPittONLINESome painting experience recommended.? We will learn about and paint in a few styles of landscapes and portraits.??Class #17536 – Portraiture PaintingTuesday9-11 amThorntonONLINEStudents will learn to paint the human head, focusing on structure, value, edges and color while examining works of great masters. All mediums and levels of experience welcome.Class #17179 - Digital PhotographyThursday2-4 pmNisan ONLINEMake your digital camera work for you. Learn use of available light (natural or artificial), importance of composition, exposure and camera techniques that turn snapshots into professional-quality photographs. Learn how to download, organize and store digital images. Bring camera and camera manual to first class meeting. This course utilizes Digital Single Lens Reflex (DSLR, Mirrorless camera or other digital cameras - no point & shoot or phones). Cameras need to have manual control capabilities in addition to automatic controls.Class #10824 - QuiltingWednesday12:50-2:50 pmStreimerONLINEProjects are designed to include a wide range of quilt construction techniques and patterns, traditional and modern. Basic sewing skills suggested, but quilters at all levels welcome.Class #23940 – Sheltered In Place Contemporary WatercolorWednesday2-4 pmWeeONLINEThis watercolor course will play with traditional and contemporary approaches to watercolor. You'll learn various traditional washes and brush techniques; how to apply them to different projects such as still life, landscape; all with a fresh, contemporary perspective. Aware that we are working from home, this course will emphasize a "think outside the box" approach to projects, subject matter; as well as flexibility with materials. We will look at how to use what supplies you have on hand, cover tips for online sites and ordering, as well as ways to incorporate "found around the home" materials into your watercolor projects.?ArtOlder Adult 62CE—Life Drawing for SeniorsClass #17091 – Drawing with Color MediaMonday9:00-12:00 pmTirrONLINEA workout in drawing skills. This is a basic drawing class, with a twist. It will cover all the key forms in drawing, while also stretching the imagination.?Prismacolor pencils and artstix on earth toned colored papers.?Class #12333 - Beginning and Intermediate Drawing??????Thursday9:30-12:30 pmPittONLINEAll levels welcome. Using directed exercises; the course explores drawing materials such as pencils and charcoal to explore line, shadow, value, form, and color. Have pencil and paper available the first meeting.Class #18249 - Figure DrawingThursday1:00-4:00 pmPittONLINEWorking from photos and master drawings with directed exercises, students will study, learn, review, and practice figure drawing.?Models available at some classes. Have pencil and paper available the first meeting.?Class #12231 – Color TheoryFriday1-4 pmScarbroONLINEColor is one of the most powerful components in art.??Learn the fundamentals and logic of how to organize colors.??Applying and refining color theory, students will be able to mix any color desired and how to choose color palettes.Class #18926 – Dynamic Sketching 2Saturday9:30-12:30 pmScarbroONLINEIn this intermediate to advanced drawing class, students are expected to have knowledge of three-point perspective.??This class is designed for students who want to learn the ability to draw and render realistically.?Class #12260 – Artistic Anatomy Saturday1-4 pmScarbroONLINEStudents will explore and be exposed to diverse strategies to drawing the body by understanding the anatomic structures.?Understanding?how the bones and muscles connect to the body will help students draw the human form correctly.Class #17409 – Beyond Drawing Friday1-4 pm KrausONLINEAll levels welcome. Via instructor?assistance/critique and hands-on experience, advance your skill with line, shape, tone, color, composition, style and technique, working on subject matter and media you select.??ArtOlder Adult 63CE—Watercolor PaintingClass #23944 – Oil Painting Studies Friday9:30-12:30 pmScarbroONLINEStudents will learn various techniques by completing multiple small oil paintings.??The instructor will give thorough step-by-step demos, pacing with the student, from beginning to finish.??Each study will advance the students’ ability to be more confident in their work.?Class #12486 – Watercolor/Pastel Painting Friday9:30-12:30 pmKrausONLINEBasic drawing, watercolor, and pastel experience recommended. Via lecture, demonstration, critique and hands-on experience, explore a variety of traditional and modern methods to advance your style, technique, and color mixing skills. Have materials ready the first day. Class # 23942 – Beginner Drawing (3) Thursday9:30-12:30 pmKrausONLINEThis class starts where Drawing 2 ended and revisits the basics.??Via lecture, demo and hands-on experience, students?continue honing skills?using a variety of?principles and?techniques?including line, shape, tone, texture and style.?Materials needed first day: white unlined paper, pencil, kneaded eraser, blender.????Basic Drawing skill recommended.?Class #23945 - WatercolorMonday1-4 pmPittONLINEAll levels welcome. Emphasis on learning and reviewing various watercolor techniques and principles. Have paints, brushes and paper available the first meeting.Class #23941 - Beginning and Intermediate Acrylic or Oil PaintingTuesday9:30-12:30 pmPittONLINEAll levels welcome. Study paint (either Acrylic or Oil Paint) handling and art fundamentals.??Have some painting materials available the first meeting.???Class #23946 - Abstract Painting in Color with Acrylic and Mixed MediaTuesday1-4 pmPittONLINEPrevious painting experience recommended. Using artist introductions and directed exercises students will experiment with styles of abstraction using color and a variety of mixed media with acrylic paint. Have some painting materials available the first meeting. ?Class #23943 - Intermediate & Advanced Acrylic or Oil PaintingFriday9:30-12:30 pmPittONLINEPrevious painting experience recommended. This course is an investigation of various styles and ideas (using Acrylic or Oil Paint), with an emphasis on finding each student's?artistic direction. The course includes introductions to artists, demonstrations, some directed exercises and students pursuing their own projects. For the first class please have a project you can work on and a goal for the semester.? Class #12384- Renaissance Painting - Egg TemperaWednesday1-4 pmThorntonONLINEPainting with egg tempera is a traditional method used by artists such as Botticelli, and Michelangelo. Students will receive ground pigments to make tempera paint, learn to prepare wood panels and paint using this brilliant, historical technique. Painting experience required.Class #12474 - WatercolorFriday1-4 pmThorntonONLINEAll levels are welcome. Learn about washes, dry brush techniques, color theory and color mixing and composition. Enjoy the spontaneity of watercolor and learn how to express your ideas. Class #18244 - Watercolor: In Plain SightTuesday10-1 pmTirrONLINEThis course introduces the student to all types of applications of watercolor. It is designed for those students who are new to watercolor. It covers basic painting techniques, 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 a variety of still life subjects in expressive and imaginative ways. The class will combine observation with expression, to develop a unique personal vocabulary.?Class #12464 - Abstract Painting with Watercolor or AcrylicTuesday1:30-4:30 pmTirrONLINEThis course takes a cue from what is present in the visual world of patterns and forms. The structure of the image is abstracted or drawn away from the representational and pared down to its essence. There is freedom in expression for the abstract painter, offering the opportunity to create unique interpretations conveying emotion and character. This course is open to all levels.Class #20602 - Acrylic Painting/CompositionThursday10-1 pmTirrONLINELearn how to recognize strength in a composition. Course covers a variety of acrylic techniques such as glazing with matt and gloss mediums, liquid applications, dry brushing and blending and knife techniques. Working from still life and occasionally portraiture, the student will develop an expressive personal style and design.Class #12524 - Watercolor: The Natural WorldThursday1:30-4:30 pmTirrONLINEThis course introduces the student to all types of applications of watercolor. It is designed for those students who are intermediate watercolorists. It covers positive and negative painting, wet in wet, dry brush, glazing, and use of resists. 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. ComputerVocational Education 187CE-Computer Usage SkillsClass # 17785 – Intermediate/Advanced Computer SurveyThursday2:15-4:15 pmSimmondsONLINEFocus is on intermediate to advanced word-processing skills using Microsoft Word and some Access software. Learn formatting, page layout features, tables, copying and pasting, creating Excel tables, and integrating programs. Also learn merging, tracking, and templates. Internet focus on skills: using various browsers, locating specific Web sites, sending e-mail & using tools to search for information such as how to formulate an effective Web search strategy to answer questions. Learn additional e-mail functions, including adding attachments such as photos or messages. Class #23275 - Intermediate Computer SkillsMonday2-4 pmMurphyONLINEIntroduction to Microsoft Office - Intermediate Word, Intro to Excel, Intro to PowerPoint; download photos from phone and camera; introduction to Facebook and social media; email attachments, address book, groups; internet security.Class #17550 – Intermediate Internet Skills Tuesday1-3 pmPerretONLINEThis course is for those who want to learn more about using the internet, social media, sharing photos, cyber security and word processing. Basic Computer skill required (this is not a beginning class). This class will be taught entirely ONLINE. You must be able to get into the classes Canvas web page and then join our Zoom online conference software. About a week prior to the first class Detailed Starting Instructions will be sent to you via email. A practice session will be set up for you to practice signing into the course.Class #21841 – Windows Basics Thursday12:45-2:45 pmPerretONLINEThis course will cover the basics of Windows 10. Dive into computing in a friendly supportive atmosphere with this hands-on experience and you'll be a Windows guru before you know it. This beginners’ class is taught entirely ONLINE. You must be able to get into the class’s Canvas web page and then join our Zoom online conference software. About a week prior to the first class Detailed Starting Instructions will be sent to you via email.? A practice session will be set up for you to practice signing into the course.???Health and FitnessOlder Adult 52CE—Body Movement for Seniors Class #11181 – Body MovementMonday9-11 amLacelleONLINEImprove cardiovascular fitness, flexibility, muscle strength and endurance. Mat suggested.Class #11390 – Body MovementTuesday9-11 amHefterONLINEImprove cardiovascular fitness, flexibility, muscle strength and endurance. Mat suggested.Class #18464 – Body MovementWednesday9-11 amLacelleONLINEImprove cardiovascular fitness, flexibility, muscle strength and endurance. Mat suggested.Class #11214 - Body Movement Tuesday8-10 amTapperONLINEImprove cardiovascular fitness, flexibility, muscle strength and endurance. A 6-foot resistance band, mat, and light dumbbells (1-5 lbs.) are suggested.Class #11346 - Body MovementTuesday10:10-12:10 pmTapperONLINEImprove cardiovascular fitness, flexibility, muscle strength and endurance. A 6-foot resistance band, mat, and light dumbbells (1-5 lbs.) are suggested.Class #21657 - Body MovementThursday8:30-10:30 amTapperONLINEImprove cardiovascular fitness, flexibility, muscle strength and endurance. A 6-foot resistance band, mat, and light dumbbells (1-5 lbs.) are suggested.Class #11276 - Body Movement Thursday10:40-12:40 pmTapperONLINEImprove cardiovascular fitness, flexibility, muscle strength and endurance. A 6-foot resistance band, mat, and light dumbbells (1-5 lbs.) are suggested.Class #11242 - Body MovementFriday9-11 amTapperONLINEImprove cardiovascular fitness, flexibility, muscle strength and endurance. A 6-foot resistance band, mat, and light dumbbells (1-5 lbs.) are suggested.Class #20133 – Body MovementThursday9-11 amShvetsovONLINEImprove cardiovascular fitness, flexibility, muscle strength and endurance. Mat suggested.Class #11435 - Body MovementMonday8:30-10:30 amShvetsovONLINEImprove cardiovascular fitness, flexibility, muscle strength and endurance. Mat suggested.Class #11304 - Body MovementWednesday9-11 amShvetsovONLINEImprove cardiovascular fitness, flexibility, muscle strength and endurance. Mat suggested.Class #17289- Body Movement: Chair ExerciseMonday10:40-12:40 pmShvetsovONLINEThis chair-based class is focused on developing bone health and muscle strength, while minimizing stress and impact to joints. The class blends gentle seated cardiovascular movements with dynamic stretching to improve mobility, decrease pain, and improve overall health and quality of life. Class #18905 - Body Movement: Chair ExerciseWednesday1:30-3:30 pmShvetsovONLINEThis chair-based class is focused on developing bone health and muscle strength, while minimizing stress and impact to joints. The class blends gentle seated cardiovascular movements with dynamic stretching to improve mobility, decrease pain, and improve overall health and quality of life. Class #18611 - Body Movement: Chair ExerciseMonday1-3 pmJensenONLINEThis chair-based class is focused on developing bone health and muscle strength, while minimizing stress and impact to joints. The class blends gentle seated cardiovascular movements with dynamic stretching to improve mobility, decrease pain, and improve overall health and quality of life. Class #21659 - Body Movement: Chair Yoga Tuesday9:30-11:30 amCumminsONLINEChair 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, classes will learn and practice seated and standing yoga poses with the chair. Additional support materials will be discussed at class. Incorporated into classes will be strategies for reducing postural tension patterns and improving body alignment and yoga relaxation and breathing techniques. Class #18241 – Body Movement: Chair YogaWednesday11:15-1:15 pmCumminsONLINEChair 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, classes will learn and practice seated and standing yoga poses with the chair. Additional support materials will be discussed at class. Incorporated into classes will be strategies for reducing postural tension patterns and improving body alignment and yoga relaxation and breathing techniques. Class #11194 – Body Movement: Chair YogaThursday8:30-10:30 pmCumminsONLINEChair 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, classes will learn and practice seated and standing yoga poses with the chair. Additional support materials will be discussed at class. Incorporated into classes will be strategies for reducing postural tension patterns and improving body alignment and yoga relaxation and breathing techniques. Class #26183 - Body Movement: Chair Yoga Friday10:30-12:30 amCumminsONLINEChair 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, classes will learn and practice seated and standing yoga poses with the chair. Additional support materials will be discussed at class. Incorporated into classes will be strategies for reducing postural tension patterns and improving body alignment and yoga relaxation and breathing techniques.Class #11524 - Yoga ChairThursday10:45-12:45 pmMacDonaldONLINEThis class consists of gentle exercises using a chair for seated and/or standing support. Includes yoga chair techniques. Additional materials will be discussed at class to improve muscular strength, muscular endurance, flexibility and cardiovascular fitness. YogaOlder Adult 53CE – Yoga for SeniorsClass #25967 - Intermediate Yoga/Mat Pilates Wednesday 8-10 amMacDonaldONLINEBuilding on previous Yoga/Mat Pilates experience, continue to build core strength, flexibility, coordination, and improve balance. Mat suggested.Class #11462- Basic Yoga/Mat Pilates Thursday8:00-10:00 amMacDonaldONLINEIntroduction to basic yoga postures and mat Pilates techniques, exploring proper alignment, core strength, flexibility, breath work, and balance improvement. Mat suggested.Class #11482 - Intermediate Yoga/Mat Pilates Friday8-10MacDonaldONLINEBuilding on previous Yoga/Mat Pilates experience, continue to build core strength, flexibility, coordination, and improve balance. Mat suggested.Class #18242 - Basic Yoga/Mat PilatesFriday10:45-12:45 pmMacDonald, AmyONLINEIntroduction to basic yoga postures and mat Pilates techniques, exploring proper alignment, core strength, flexibility, breath work, and balance improvement. Mat suggested.Class #11503 – Yoga Tuesday8:00-10:00 amFeldmanONLINEGentle stretching, core strength, deep breathing and stress reduction techniques. Mat suggested.Health and FitnessOlder Adult 58CE – Healthy LivingClass #11715 - Body-Mind FusionMonday10:40-12:40 pmTinto-SingerONLINEBuild strong mental & physical health with body and cardio sculpturing. 1-2 lbs weights, mat and water; and small ball the size of a grapefruit (for Tai Qi Ball range of motion exercises) are suggested.Class #11698 - Body-Mind FusionWednesday11:10-1:10 pmTinto-SingerONLINEBuild strong mental & physical health with body and cardio sculpturing. 1-2 lbs weights, mat, and water; and small ball the size of a grapefruit (for Tai Qi Ball range of motion exercises) are suggested.Class #11687 - East meets WestWednesday2-4 pmTinto-SingerONLINEThis introductory class explores the fundamental concepts, and compares Western and Eastern methodology with an integrated approach to healthy living.Class #20136 - Understand Exercise Techniques and Body MovementThursday1:30-3:30 pmTinto-SingerONLINELearn about muscles and joints, body mechanics, and body alignment and how they impact daily activities. Improve posture and gait. Learn how and what conditions affect the aging body. Class incorporates lectures, videos, and exercise techniques to improve general health and enhance cognitive health.Class #11738 - Body-Mind FusionFriday11:10-1:10 pmTinto-SingerONLINEBuild strong mental & physical health with body and cardio sculpturing. 1-2 lbs weights, mat and water; and small ball the size of a grapefruit (for Tai Qi Ball range of motion exercises) are suggested.MusicOlder Adult 49CE—Music Appreciation for SeniorsClass #11114 – Music for the GuitarWednesday2-4 pmDomineONLINEThe course covers an historical curated encyclical compendium of guitar music from its origins through?its status as the most popular instrument in the world today. Lectures and performances will encompass a survey of repertoire for the guitar as it evolved through the Renaissance, Baroque, Classical, Romantic and Modern styles periods until its emergence in the popular music arenas of American folk music, Jazz, Rhythm & Blues, Rock?& Roll finally arriving at?contemporary eclecticism.Class #17524 – Adventures in Music – The Symphony Orchestra Monday1-3 pmDomineONLINEThis music appreciation course covers an historical curated encyclical compendium of?symphonic music from its origins in the Baroque and Classical periods through the Romantic and Modern styles periods.?Lectures and recorded performances will survey the orchestral repertoire as it evolved?including discussions?of significant composers, conductors and instrumentalists whose contributions made the symphony orchestra what it is today.Class #26714 - Encore SingersThursday12:45-2:45 pmAvakianONLINE Experience the joy of singing! Learn new songs and revisit familiar songs. Whether your experience is singing in the shower or singing in a group, this class is for you. You will learn basic singing techniques, proper breathing and voice exercises. Emphasis is on developing and understanding the singing voice, the body as a musical instrument, and the vocal potential of each student. Due to COVID-19 the end of the semester performance will be virtual. All levels are welcome to join.Class #11099 An Adults Only Exploration of Choral Classics – the Sensuous, the Sacred and the Sublime Friday10:30-12:30 pmPiazzaONLINEDesigned for the mature listener, Professor Piazza will take us on a fascinating deep dive into sacred and profane (and controversial and conventional) choral classics from the 16th to the 21st centuries. We’ll highlight composers from Adams and Bach to Walton and Whitacre. We’ll also include several brief “sing along” sections where you can “join” some of the world’s great choral ensembles. Don’t’ worry...because of your “mute” button, no one else will hear you! In fact, no one will know if you’re even singing. Join the fun...just don’t tell the kids! Class #11170 – The Newly Emerging Concert Experience – Reassuring Trends for the Post Covid EraFriday1:30-3:30 pmPiazzaONLINEAs the musical world emerges from the seemingly endless Covid pandemic, novel and unique ensembles, performance venues and concert programs have begun to surface. Join Professor Piazza as we investigate these trends which often involve a re-imagining of the old as well as a receptiveness to the new. With an emphasis on the intimate world of chamber music - instrumental and vocal - we’ll share musical experiences with legendary musical artists from the past and the present. And as the future unfolds, we’ll soon be able to retrieve much of what we used to know--- while also incorporating the innovative practices we’re now in the process of learning. Join us on this remarkable and relevant journey!-61342376538000 ................
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