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Session A June 22 - July 24 (5 weeks) |
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NOTE: Summer Session B has been CANCELLED
Session A
June 22 - July 24 (5 weeks)
1. Life Drawing
Section 8811-A
Working from the live model, students will explore rendering the human figure using gesture, contour and value in short and long poses. We will examine movement, balance, proportion, volume, weight, and positive and negative shapes using a variety of media and techniques. All levels welcome. $10 fee for the model payable at first class meeting. Students bring their own materials. Please bring a newsprint pad, vine charcoal and pencil to the first class meeting.
Instructor: Deborah Hurewitz-Pitt, Artist/Instructor
June 23 - July 21
Tuesdays, 10 am - 1 pm
Room: VLGE 8405 (Behind South Gym)
2. Oil/Acrylic Painting
Section 8811-B
Have fun as you learn. Experience the joy of expressing yourself through the language of art in a workshop environment. An opportunity to learn the fundamentals of color, value, shape, line, perspective and composition. Instruction at each student's level. All you need is a desire to explore. All levels welcome. Bring art materials on the first day. Tabel easel recommended.
Instructor: Deborah Hurewitz-Pitt, Artist/Instructor
June 26 - July 24 (no class July 3)
Fridays, 10 am - 1 pm
Room: AT 3800
3., 4., 5., 6. Body Conditioning
This unique class will blend a variety of exercise training disciplines, including yoga, Pilates and tai chi, to enhance: cardio-respiratory endurance (the stamina that allows you to walk or jog for longer periods of time and climb stairs without getting winded), core strength and bone density, range of motion and flexibility training to improve mobility and daily function. The relationships between exercise training, brain function, relaxation, back conditioning and fall prevention will be discussed. Mat is required for floor exercises in all classes.
Mon. & Wed.: Classes use exercise bands (provided in class) for resistance training.
Tues. & Thurs.: Bring your own dumbbells for resistance training.
Instructor: Chris Netto, Certified Personal Trainer/ BA Kinesiology & Adult Fitness Management/ Arthritis Foundation Certified Instructor
3. Mondays -
Section 8812-A
9 – 10:30 am June 22 - July 20
Room: Campus Center
4. Tuesdays -
Section 8812-B
Class will emphasize relaxation breathing techniques, bring dumbbells
9 – 10:30 am June 23 - July 21
Room: Campus Center
5. Wednesdays -
Section 8812-C
9 – 10:30 am June 24 - July 22
Room: Campus Center
6. Thursdays -
Section 8812-D
Class will emphasize relaxation breathing techniques, bring dumbbells
9 – 10:30 am June 25 - July 23
Room: Campus Center
7., 8., 9., 10. Yoga
A consistent yoga practice reduces pain, increases mental acuity, and helps you feel more vital. Enjoy gentle yet thorough stretching, deep breathing, core strength building, and clear focusing techniques. Students are encouraged to take two classes weekly.
Instructor: Amy MacDonald, Yoga/Dance
7. Mondays -
Section 8813-A
9 – 10:30 am June 22 - July 20
Pacific Lodge Boys' Home, Activities Center Gym
8. Tuesdays -
Section 8813-B
9 – 10:30 am June 23 - July 21
Pacific Lodge Boys' Home, Activities Center Gym
9. Wednesdays -
Section 8813-C
9 – 10:30 am June 24 - July 22
Pacific Lodge Boys' Home, Activities Center Gym
10. Thursdays -
Section 8813-D
9 – 10:30 am June 25 - July 23
Pacific Lodge Boys' Home, Activities Center Gym
CANCELLED
Session B
July 27 - August 21 (4 weeks)
11. Fine Art Photography
Section 8852-A
Fine art photography refers to photographs that are created to fulfill the creative vision of an individual. In this exciting and revealing course you will learn ways to use photography with your art. Lecture, discussion and demos will focus primarily on composition, visual impact and basic Photoshop functions as used for artistic purposes. No computer knowledge is needed but is helpful. A camera is required.
Instructor: Peter Kraus, Graphic Designer/Author/Artist
July 27 - August 17
Mondays, 1:15 - 3:45 pm
Room: CompSci 1507
12. Anyone Can Draw
Section 8852-B
Yes! Absolutely. Regardless of age, experience or so called talent, drawing is a skill which can be learned just like reading and writing. Like hundreds of people who were skeptical about THEIR drawing ability, you will also see that with just a few lessons, you CAN learn to draw! Once you learn the basics, you can draw anything and advance to other artistic interested quickly and easily. No previous knowledge is necessary and students at all levels are encouraged to enroll. Please bring 8.5" x11" white unlined paper, eraser and pencil to the first meeting. $5 materials fee - pay first class.
Instructor: Peter Kraus, Graphic Designer/Author/Artist
July 28 - August 18
Tuesdays, 1:15 - 3:45 pm
Room: AT 3800 (Applied Technology 3800)
13. Exploring the Visual Arts
Section 8852-C
In this fun, insightful and revealing course, we will delve into the life and time of the Impressionists. We will also probe the genius of Michelangelo, and there's much more. Other fascinating topics include the fundamental and innovative ways artists work in 2D. Expressive techniques such as composition, style, iconography, color scheme and perspective are just some of the many technical devices we will be examining. No prior art knowledge is necessary.
Instructor: Peter Kraus, Graphic Designer/Author/Artist
July 29 - August 19
Wednesdays, 1:15 - 3:45 pm
Room: AT 3800 (Applied Technology 3800)
14. Wednesday Afternoon at the Movies
Section 8851-A
See a current movie and participate in a discussion of the movie afterward. Learn how a story idea becomes a movie, how the camera tells the story and what the editor, the director and the writer do. Each week call the ENCORE Movie Update Line (818) 710-2545 for movie title and time it starts. Pay at box office.
Instructor: Dr. Ken Windrum, Film
July 29 - August 19
Wednesdays, Noon - 3:45 pm (approx.)
Location: Leammle Fallbrook 7
15. 20th Century Film: Hollywood and Society
Section 8851-B
This course will continue in the format established this spring in which we look at a period of American history and discuss its relation to motion pictures and discuss the film industry of the time. We will move chronologically forward and examine four films made during and dealing with the Second World War from the perspective of both combat and the home front. All students welcome!
Instructor: Dr. Ken Windrum, Film
July 31 - August 21
Fridays, 1 - 4:45 pm
Room: Bus 3200
General Information for Computer Classes
Class limit: 35 $5 materials fee per semester
Checks payable to Pierce College
Please call the office for class availability
Instructor: Joan'e Cantrell, Computer Science
16. Basic Computer
Section 8854-A
An introduction for the novice computer user to learn computer terminology and concepts using an integrated system in instruction. Learn to use the Mouse, Keyboard, and Basic Windows functions. Learn to access Accessory programs: WordPad, Notepad, Calculator and back-up processing including Jump Drives. Also learn maintenance tips and what to know when buying a computer.
July 28 - August 18
Tuesdays, 12:15 - 2:05 pm
Room: ComSci 1507
17. Family Photos
Section 8854-B
Organize your 35mm pictures or digital photos by using Picasa2 free software that helps you instantly find, edit and share all the photos on your PC. Photos can be organized into visual albums by date with folder names familiar to you. Picasa2 also makes advance editing simple by putting one-click fixes and powerful effects at your fingertips.
July 28 - August 18
Tuesdays, 2:15 - 4:05 pm
Room: ComSci 1507
18. E-mail
Section 8854-C
Create your own email address. Learn skills to create, edit, forward, copy, paste emails, attach documents and create Address Books.
July 29 - August 19
Wednesdays, 12:15 - 2:05 pm
Room: ComSci 1507
19. Internet
Section 8854-D
Learn Internet skills to navigate the web (www), save web-sites in favorites/Bookmarks, copy from a webpage to an email message, find a map and driving directions to a specific address, make your own airline reservations and send Greeting cards.
July 29 - August 19
Wednesdays, 2:15 - 4:05 pm
Room: ComSci 1507
20. Living Well is an Art: Holistic Approach to Health and Well Being
Section 8855-A
Successful and graceful ageing in stressfl times is a process of self discovery and adapting to change. Explore the components of a Holistic approach to health and wellbeing. Learn and experience the practice of self care for living creatively and well to keep the mind sharp, the body strong and the spirit lifted. This journey through self care will show strategies and techniques through lectures, peer discussion, journaling and the practice of various relaxation techniques, to insprire a fresh perspective on the process of living creatively and well. Please bring a pen or pencil plus 2 notebooks, one for class notes and one for creating your personal journal.
Instructor: Chris Netto, Certified Personal Trainer/ BA Kinesiology & Adult Fitness Management/ Arthritis Foundation Certified Instructor
21., 22., 23., 24. Body Conditioning
This unique class will blend a variety of exercise training disciplines, including yoga, Pilates and tai chi, to enhance: cardio-respiratory endurance (the stamina that allows you to walk or jog for longer periods of time and climb stairs without getting winded), core strength and bone density, range of motion and flexibility training to improve mobility and daily function. The relationships between exercise training, brain function, relaxation, back conditioning and fall prevention will be discussed. Mat is required for floor exercises in all classes.
Mon. & Wed.: Classes use exercise bands (provided in class) for resistance training.
Tues. & Thurs.: Bring your own dumbbells for resistance training.
Instructor: Chris Netto, Certified Personal Trainer/ BA Kinesiology & Adult Fitness Management/ Arthritis Foundation Certified Instructor
21. Mondays - Section 8853-A
9 – 11 am July 27 - August 17
Room: Campus Center
22. Tuesdays - Section 8853-B
Class will emphasize relaxation breathing techniques, bring dumbbells
9 – 11 am July 28 - August 18
Room: Campus Center
23. Wednesdays - Section 8853-C
9 – 11 am July 29 - August 19
Room: Campus Center
24. Thursdays - Section 8853-D
Class will emphasize relaxation breathing techniques, bring dumbbells
9 – 11 am July 30 - August 20
Room: Campus Center
25. Famous Court Cases
Section 8855-B
A weekly glimpse into the world of the courtroom cases that shaped our laws or have criminal history. Supreme Court decisions on pornography, abortion, eminent-domain, affirmative action, corporal punishment and more. Lurid and dark criminal cases defended by Clarence Darrow and Alan Dershowitz. This class has an exciting variety of cases and subjects. Don't miss it!
Instructor: Leah Granof, Elder Law Attorney
July 27 - August 17
Mondays, 1 - 2:50 pm
Room: Math 1416
26. Movers and Shakers
Section 8855-C
The class will be treated to the personal and professional lives of politicians, musicians and more. Can you guess these movers and shakers? Whose husband is known as the "Phantom of the Opera"; who was born Greenburg but isn't anymore; who is a Nobel prize winner appointed by Obama; and who conducted an orchestra at twelve? Which famous Brit gets millions for his piece preserving a shark in formaldehyde - join the class and find out!
Instructor: Leah Granof, Elder Law Attorney
July 29 - August 19
Wednesdays, 1 - 2:50 pm
Room: Math 1416