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ENCORE Program Fall 2019 GENERAL INFORMATIONTable of ContentsGeneral Information...................................................................1Registration Procedures .............................................................2Email...........................................................................................2Student ID Cards.........................................................................2Parking .......................................................................................3Donation Form ………………………………………………………………………..4Calendar of Classes …………………………………………………..………….5-7Class Descriptions..................................................................8-22Maps....................................................................................23-24

Board of Trustees Mike Fong, President Andra Hoffman, Vice President Steven F. Veres, 2nd Vice President Gabriel Buelna, Ph.D. Ernest H. Moreno Scott J. Svonkin David Vela Kellie N. Williams, Student Trustee

District Administration Dr. Francisco C. Rodriguez, Chancellor Dr. Melinda Nish, Deputy Chancellor Dr. Robert B. Miller

Vice Chancellor of Finance Resource Development Dr. Ryan M. Cornner, Vice Chancellor of Educational

Programs and Institutional Effectiveness Dr. Albert J. Roman

Vice Chancellor of Human Resources Jeffrey M. Prieto, General Counsel David Salazar, Chief Facilities Executive

The 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: Mon-Fri 8:30 am – 4 pmComputer Lab hours: Mon-Fri 8:30 am – 3 pmTelephone: (818) 710-2561, (818) 710-4163

General Mailing Address:ENCORE, Los Angeles Pierce College6201 Winnetka Avenue, #341Woodland Hills, CA 91371

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. 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 5. 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 procedures.

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ENCORE Program Fall 2019 REGISTRATION PROCEDURESAre you taking classes in Spring 2019, or did you take classes in Fall 2018?

If “Yes”, review “Check Registration Appointment” directions.

If “No”, review the “Apply to Pierce College” directions that follow this paragraph.

Apply to Pierce College Complete the online application at home or at our office Appointments: (818) 710-2561/Walk-ins: 8:30 to 3

1. Go to www.piercecollege.edu.2. Click Apply Online at the top right.3. At the bottom, click Click Here to Begin

Application.4. Click Create an Account and follow the prompts to

create a username and password. Record them. (If you do not wish to provide your SSN, go to the bottom of the page and click box indicating you do not wish to use your SSN.) Click Continue.

5. Click Start A New Application.6. Read the introduction. Click Start Application.7. Answer ALL questions. Click Submit.

a. Educational Goal: select Educational Development

b. Intended Major: select IGETC--General Education

8. Fill out entire college application, answering questions about your educational background.

You are now waiting for an e-mail with your student ID # which begins with an 8 or a 9; it is not your CCC ID#. Disregard messages requesting transcripts. Note: Please check your e-mail Spam folder.

Have you received your student ID #?Yes: Proceed to ‘Check Registration Appointment’ directions that follow this paragraph. On the login screen, follow directions which say ‘1st time signing in?’ No: Call us if at least two weeks have elapsed since you applied.

Check Registration Appointment1. Go to www.piercecollege.edu2. Click Class Registration.3. Type your student ID # and password.4. Click Academics Menu. Click Reg Date &

Deadlines. Select Fall 2019 (Credit).5. Look for Non-Credit OEE under Enrollment

Appointment.Note: Online registration appointments are issued by the Los Angeles Community College District. We cannot change registration appointments.

Register for classes:1. Go to www.piercecollege.edu.2. Click Class Registration. 3. Type Student ID# and Password. 4. Click Enrollment Shopping Cart.5. Select Fall 2019 (Credit). Click Continue.6. Type 5-digit class number in Enter Class Number

box.7. Click Enter 8. Click Next to add another class, repeat steps 6-8.9. In Select column, check box next to each class &

click Enroll.10. Click Finish Enrolling.

Waiting lists: Follow steps 1-7. Check Wait List box.. Continue steps 8-10.

To add classes after the semester starts:Attend the class. If the instructor gives you a Permission Number follow steps 1-7. Click on class (in Shopping Cart). Enter Permission Number in Permission Number Box. Click Next. Follow steps 9-10.

Instructors may add students throughout the semester as space becomes available.

Due to time constraints, phone assistance is limited. For further assistance, come to our computer lab in the Encore office.

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ENCORE Program Fall 2019

Parking PermitsPurchase at Business Office

$20 – Cash Only Picture ID Must be currently enrolled in a Fall 2019 class

Purchase OnlineUse the Student Portal to pay with credit card or check. Permits must be picked up at the Business Office. There is no mail-in.

General Parking InformationVisit or call the Business Office regarding parking permits at (818) 719-6432.

Parking Permits are required starting the third week of the Fall 2019 semester.

Permits must be displayed clearly from rear view mirror.

Parking Permit Refunds: All refunds must be claimed in person at the Business Office by presenting parking permit and receipt. Check with the Business Office for the parking permit refund deadline.

Lost/stolen permits: The Business Office may sell you a new permit depending on availability.

One day/30 Minute Parking Permits: Available from pay validation machines. Machines accept cash or credit cards but do not give change.

$3 one-day permits are available in Lots 1, 6, 7, & 8 and can be used in any parking lot on campus.

$1 - 30 minute parking permit is available in Lot 1 and only for use in spaces marked 30 minutes in Lot 1

EmailStudents are encouraged to check their email regularly for class cancellations, changes and announcements.

Log-in to LACCD Email:1. Go to piercecollege.edu.2. Click on Students, then Student Email.

To FORWARD LACCD email to your personal email:1. Log in to your LACCD email (see above).2. Click on the cog wheel icon located on the top right

and select Options.3. Click Search All Settings. Type f. Click on Forwarding.4. Enter email address you would like to have your

emails forwarded to in box directly under Forwardmy email to.

5. Click Save.

Student ID CardCarry your Student ID Card with you at all times.Where to get a Student ID Card: CopyTech, located in the College Services Building, behind the Brahma Café(refer to map in this catalog).

Students need to provide:1. Student ID number. Call the Encore office if you do not

know your Student ID number.2. Proof of current enrollment. Students can download

their schedule at CopyTech OR bring a print-out of their schedule. For CopyTech hours: (818) 710-4422

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DONATION FORMWhether 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 to:

Pierce College Foundation – Encore6201 Winnetka Avenue #341Woodland Hills, CA 9137

Donor 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 In appreciation of an Encore Instructor In Memory

Remember 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______________Phone________________________________________________________________________________________________Name________________________________________________________________________________________________Address_______________________________________________________________________________________________City_________________________________________________State Zip Code______________Phone________________________________________________________________________________________________

In HonorGive a gift to honor someone for a birthday, anniversary, to celebrate the birth of a grandchild or otherName________________________________________________________________________________________________Address_______________________________________________________________________________________________City_________________________________________________State Zip Code______________Phone________________________________________________________________________________________________

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CALENDAR OF CLASSES Fall 2019 Aug. 27 – Dec. 6Monday

Class # Course Title Instructor Time Room12577 Body Movement Shvetsov 8:30-10:30 am SGYM 540226851 Aquatic Fitness Lacelle 9-11 am POOL21270 Body Movement: Chair Exercise Shvetsov 10:40-12:40 pm VLGE811112746 Body-Mind Fusion Tinto-Singer 10:40-12:40 pm SGYM 540212669 Art and Culture of Russia 2 Thornton 11:15- 1:15 pm IRIS 091421269 Broadway Musicals – Part 2 Domine 1-3 pm MUS 340128194 Yoga: Chair Exercise Cummins 1-3 pm VLGE 811127436 Chinese Brush Painting/”Splash Ink” James 1-4 pm VLGE 834124719 Exploring Criminal Justice System Oborn 1:15-3:15 pm VLGE 834222428 Healthy Living: Positive Aging Feldman 1:30-3:30 pm VLGE 820919633 Science Discussions Meyer 1:30-3:30 pm EARTH 410119938 Investing & Current Business Issues Braun 1:45- 3:45 pm BUS 321812952 Law: Hot Topics Meister 2-4:00 pm BUS 320024721 Contemporary Social Issues McKeever 2:15-4:15 pm ELM 171912698 Rome: Art in the Eternal City Thornton 2:20-4:20 pm ART 330022118 Anthro. Religious Beliefs & Practices Stein 2:20-4:20 pm ELM 1707

TuesdayClass # Course Title Instructor Time Room12627 Yoga Feldman 7:25-9:25 am NGYM 560112436 Body Movement Tapper 7:25-9:25 am SGYM 540212100 Painting Portraits Thornton 9-11 am NGYM 560019622 Aquatic Fitness Hefter 9-11 am POOL12959 Beginning & Intermediate Painting PItt 9:30-12:30 pm VLGE 833022109 Body Movement: Chair Exercise Tapper 9:45-11:45 am VLGE 811124722 Watercolor: In Plain Sight Tirr 10-1 pm VLGE 834119635 Current Events Levick 10-12 pm OCOC12656 Rome: Art in the Eternal City Thornton 11:15-1:15 pm BEH 130822339 Yoga: Chair/Mat Exercise Feldman 12-2 pm VLGE 811112922 Sports Current Events Levick 1-3 pm BUS 320613017 Abstract Painting & Color w/ Mixed Media Pitt 1-4 pm VLGE 833019626 Drawing with Color Media: Our World Tirr 1:30-4:30 pm VLGE 834112019 The Short Story Follett 1:30-3:30 pm IRIS 091424718 Women in Politics Holland 1:30-3:30 pm ELM 172020267 Advanced Exploration of Internet Perret 1:45-3:45 pm BUS 325016413 Basic Computer Survey Simmonds 2:15-4:15 pm BUS 320712721 Art and Culture of Russia 2 Thornton 2:15-4:15 pm MUS 3401

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WednesdayClass # Course Title Instructor Time Room12465 Body Movement Shvetsov 9-11 am SGYM 540224717 Aquatic Fitness Lacelle 9-11 am POOL24725 Life Drawing Scarbro 9:30-12:30 pm ART 331212783 Body-Mind Fusion Tinto-Singer 11:10-1:10 pm SGYM 540222175 Chair Yoga Cummins 11:15-1:15 pm VLGE 811119621 Music, Politics and Oppression Brostoff 11:30-1:30 pm MUS 340112036 Quilting Streimer 12:45-2:45 pm BUS 320327073 Impact of Ancient Greek Philosophical … Remsburg 1-3 pm ELM 170112841 Historical Roots of Modern Topics Adajian 1-3 pm BUS 320512865 Current Events Levick 1-3 pm OCOC28195 Body Movement: Chair Exercise Shvetsov 1:30-3:30 pm VLGE 811122122 Dynamic Sketching Scarbro 1-4 pm VLGE 834112966 Renaissance Ptg. – Egg Tempera Thornton 1-4 pm ART 331212805 East Meets West Tinto-Singer 2-4 pm MUS 342319939 Masterpieces of the Symphonic Repertoire 2 Domine 2-4 pm MUS 3401

ThursdayClass # Course Title Instructor Time Room12587 Basic Yoga/Mat Pilates MacDonald 7:25-9:25 am NGYM 560112546 Body Movement: Chair Exercise Tapper 8:30-10:30 am VLGE 811112422 Aquatic Fitness Hefter 9-11 am POOL21271 Art and Culture of Russia 2 Thornton 9-11 am IRIS 091419940 Watercolor Painting 2 Kraus 9:30-12:30 pm VLGE 833012848 Contemporary Social Ethics Daruty 10-12 pm BUS 320524723 Acrylic Painting/Composition Tirr 10-1 pm VLGE 834112054 Beginning Drawing Pitt 10:30-12:30 pm NGYM 560012613 Yoga: Chair Exercise MacDonald 10:45-12:45 pm VLGE 811112882 Current Events Levick 12-2 pm BEH 130819634 Religions of the World – Eastern Traditions Sloan Goben 1:30-3:30 pm IRIS 091422376 Foundations East Asian Civilizations Kaapuni 1:30-3:30 pm BUS 320527405 Understanding Exercise and Body Movement Tinto-Singer 1:30-3:30 pm VLGE 811119628 Watercolor: Natural World Tirr 1:30-4:30 pm VLGE 834113000 Landscape Drawing Pitt 1-4 pm NGYM 560019625 Drawing Explorations Kraus 1-4 pm VLGE 833012336 Personal Finance Daruty 1:50-3:50 pm BUS 321721268 Digital Photography Nisan 2-4 pm VLGE 834221272 Rome: Art in the Eternal City Thornton 2:20-4:20 pm BEH 130812204 Mixed Media Wee 2:30-4:30 pm ART 331012392 Encore Singers Avakian 2:30-4:30 pm MUS 3400

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FridayClass # Course Title Instructor Time Room12594 Intermediate Yoga/Mat Pilates MacDonald 7:50-9:50 am NGYM 560112485 Body Movement Tapper 9-11 am SGYM 540212982 Intermediate/Advanced Painting Pitt 9:30-12:30 pm ART 331224724 Color Theory with Gouache Scarbro 9:30-12:30 pm VLGE 833019631 Watercolor/Pastel Painting Kraus 9:30-12:30 pm AT380012346 Our Hills (Valleys) are Alive Sound of Music! Piazza 10:30-12:30 pm IRIS 091412644 Yoga: Chair Exercise MacDonald 10:45-12:45 pm VLGE 811112831 Body-Mind Fusion Tinto-Singer 11:10-1:10 pm SGYM 540224726 Intermediate Computer Skills Murphy 12-2 pm COSC 150712685 Art & Culture in So. California Cheney 1-3 pm ART 330012360 The Musical Bands of Brothers and Sisters! Piazza 1:30-3:30 pm IRIS 091412900 20th Century Film Windrum 1-3:30 pm BUS 320013061 Oil & Acrylic Painting Scarbro 1-4 pm ART 331213077 Watercolor Thornton 1-4 pm BUS 321719632 Beyond Drawing Kraus 1-4 pm AT 3800

Important DatesFall registration begins April 29Semester begins Monday, August 27, 2019Semester ends Friday, December 6, 2019

HolidaysSeptember 2……..Labor DayNovember 11…….Veterans Day November 28,29…Thanksgiving

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Topics of Interest - Older Adult 60CE – Senior Topics

Class #24718 - Women in PoliticsTuesday 1:30-3:30 pm Holland Room: ELM 1720 In this course, students explore and discuss the political institutions, processes, and problems of the national, state, and local government from a woman’s perspective, nationally and internationally.

Class #24719 - Exploring the Criminal Justice SystemMonday 1:15-3:15 pm Oborn Room: VLGE 8342In this course, students will explore and discuss the three components of the Justice System: law enforcement, courts, and correction.

Class #22428 - Healthy Living: Positive AgingMonday 1:30-3:30 pm Feldman Room: VLGE 8209Emerging research indicates that it takes more than just practicing good nutrition and exercise to maintain good health. Emotional and social well-being and a positive outlook are also essential to thriving as we age. This course introduces strategies for overall well-being. Utilizing the latest research in the areas of stress management, brain health, 21st century communication skills, mindfulness, physical fitness and nutrition; student will gain insights into the practice of positive aging.

Class #19634 - Religions of the World – Eastern TraditionsThursday 1:30-3:30 pm Sloan Goben Room: IRIS 0914 This course will be an introduction to the study of World Religions and will focus on religions from East, South and Southeast Asia, including Hinduism, Buddhism, Sikhism, Jainism, Confucianism, Taoism, Shinto and East Asian Buddhism. Like most religious traditions, each of these has a Pilgrimage that is integral to their faith. We will explore these practices, and when possible, we will visit a nearby “house of worship” specific to each tradition. When possible, the instructor will invite practitioners of these traditions to join us for a time of Q & A. We strive for conversation and understanding in a world that invites cross-cultural opportunities for engagement.

Class #24721 - Contemporary Social IssuesMonday 2:15-4:15 pm McKeever Room: ELM 1719An analysis and discussion of contemporary issues: crime, power, terrorism, politics and society, popular culture and its relationship to social institutions, rehabilitation, labor, education, etc.


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Class #27073 - Impact of Ancient Greek Philosophical Thought on the History of IdeasWednesday 1-3 pm Remsburg Room: ELM 1701An overview of ancient Greek thought from pre-Socratic to Greco-Roman philosophers, with a focus on Plato and Aristotle and how these ideas relate to contemporary issues.

Class #19633 - Science DiscussionsMonday 1:30-3:30 pm Meyer Room: EARTH 4101 How 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 #12882 - Current EventsThursday 12-2 pm Levick Room: BEH 1308 Lively discussion of current local, national and world events. Explore the news from different viewpoints with a goal of increased understanding, empathy and tolerance.

Class #12922 - Sports Current EventsTuesday 1-3 pm Levick Room: BUS 3206 Lively 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 #19635 - Current EventsTuesday 10-12 pm Levick Room: Off- siteLocation: The Village in Northridge, 9222 Corbin Ave., Northridge, CA 91324 Lively discussion of current local, national and world events. Explore the news from different viewpoints with a goal of increased understanding, empathy and tolerance.

Class #12865 - Current EventsWednesday 1-3 pm Levick Room: Off- siteLocation: The Village in Sherman Oaks, 5450 Vesper Ave., Sherman Oaks, CA 91411 Lively discussion of current local, national and world events. Explore the news from different viewpoints with a goal of increased understanding, empathy and tolerance.


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Class #12900 - 20th Century FilmFriday 1-3:30 pm Windrum Room: BUS 3200 Class 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 1978. Note: This short term class ends 11/15/2019.

Class #12952 - Law: Hot TopicsMonday 2-4 pm Meister Room: BUS 3200Explore consumer/senior/civil/criminal/constitutional law cases; from judge/jury trials up to state/federal/Supreme Courts. Trial tactics: cross-examination, insanity self-incrimination; representing guilty clients; The Net; Law and Lawless; cyber-scams/bullying/company retaliation for bad reviews. Plus: celebrity justice and corporate free speech. Q&A throughout and more.

Class #12848 - Contemporary Social EthicsThursday 10-12 pm Daruty Room: BUS 3205Course will help participants develop critical thinking skills and understand major ethical theories with the goal of allowing us to reconsider and critically evaluate what we think about the most pressing questions in contemporary social ethics. Topics include: The Just Distribution of the Social Good; Liberty and its Limits; Terrorism; Euthanasia; Animal Rights and Environmental Ethics; and ethical questions in Personal Relationships.

Class #22376 - Foundations of East Asian CivilizationsThursday 1:30-3:30 pm Kaapuni Room: BUS 3205 This course will survey the history of East Asia with emphasis on China and Japan from their earliest beginnings through the 17th Century. The goal of the course is to give students a conceptual as well as a factual framework from which to understand the political, cultural, social, intellectual, and economic developments at each stage of premodern Chinese and Japanese history and how each development has helped shape our world.

Class #12841 - Historical Roots of Modern TopicsWednesday 1-3 pm Adajian Room: BUS 3205 This series invites students to participate each week as a new topic is covered and explored from its past to the present… and possible future, via video and class discussion.

Class #22118 - Anthropological Study of Religious Beliefs & PracticesMonday 2:20-4:20 pm Stein Room: ELM 1707What is religion? Why does religion exist? What are the common features of the world's religions? The class will focus on the study of tribal religions.


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Literature - Older Adult 29CE – Literature and the Human Experience

Class #12019 - The Short StoryTuesday 1:30-3:30 pm Follett Room: IRIS 0914 The Short Story, according to Edgar Allan Poe, is to produce a single effect in the reader. As such, it should be read in one sitting; hence, brevity is a key feature. Come and join us as together we explore some significant works in this delightful literary genre.

Art History - Older Adult 56CE – Seeing and Understanding Art

Class #12685 - Art and Culture in Southern CaliforniaFriday 1-3 pm Cheney Room: ART 3300This class will visit 5-7 art and/or cultural venues to broaden and support class lectures. Lectures at Pierce to prepare for each visit.

Class #12669 - Art and Culture of Russia 2Monday 11:15-1:15 pm Thornton Room: IRIS 0914 We explore Russia’s Great European Art Collections in the Hermitage and Pushkin Museums.

Class #12721 - Art and Culture of Russia 2Tuesday 2:15-4:15 pm Thornton Room: MUS 3401 We explore Russia’s Great European Art Collections in the Hermitage and Pushkin Museums.

Class #21271 - Art and Culture of Russia 2Thursday 9-11 am Thornton Room: IRIS 0914 We explore Russia’s Great European Art Collections in the Hermitage and Pushkin Museums.

Class #12698 - Rome: Art in the Eternal CityMonday 2:20-4:20 pm Thornton Room: ART 3300 Like a virtual trip to Italy, we explore the ruins, churches, Palazzo’s and artworks residing within Rome. Special emphasis on the Vatican and Jewish Quarter.

Class #12656 - Rome: Art in the Eternal CityTuesday 11:15-1:15 pm Thornton Room: BEH 1308Like a virtual trip to Italy, we explore the ruins, churches, Palazzo’s and artworks residing within Rome. Special emphasis on the Vatican and Jewish Quarter.


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Art History - Older Adult 56CE – Seeing and Understanding Art

Class #21272 - Rome: Art in the Eternal CityThursday 2:20-4:20 pm Thornton Room: BEH 1308Like a virtual trip to Italy, we explore the ruins, churches, Palazzo’s and artworks residing within Rome. Special emphasis on the Vatican and Jewish Quarter.

Art - Older Adult 42CE—Creative Art for Seniors

Class #12100 - Painting PortraitsTuesday 9-11 am Thornton Room: NGYM 5600 Students 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 #12204 - Mixed Media Thursday 2:30-4:30 pm Wee Room: Art 3310Explore mixed media principles, art techniques by using collage, fabrics, objects, paintings, drawings and more.

Class #21268 - Digital PhotographyThursday 2-4 pm Nisan Room: VLGE 8342 Make 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 smart phones). Cameras need to have manual control capabilities in addition to automatic controls.

Class #12036 - QuiltingWednesday 12:45-2:45 pm Streimer Room: BUS 3203 Projects 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 #12054 - Beginning DrawingThursday 10:30-12:30 pm Pitt Room: NGYM 5600Using directed exercises, we will explore drawing materials such as pencils, charcoal and ink to create various artworks.


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Art - Older Adult 62CE—Life Drawing for Seniors

Class #12959 - Beginning and Intermediate PaintingTuesday 9:30-12:30 pm Pitt Room: VLGE 8330 All levels welcome. Study paint handling and art fundamentals with some instruction in figure painting. Bring painting materials and a table covering to the first class.

Class #13017 - Abstract Painting and Color with Mixed MediaTuesday 1-4 pm Pitt Room: VLGE 8330 Using directed exercises, we will experiment with styles of abstraction using color and a variety of mixed media-- acrylic paint. Previous experience recommended. Please bring a table covering and table easel.

Class #13000 - Landscape DrawingThursday 1-4 pm Pitt Room: NGYM 5600Working from images and from outside, weather permitting, students will draw the landscape working with a variety of media including: graphite pencil, oil pastel, and water-soluble drawing medium. Some drawing experience recommended. Bring a table covering, pencil, and paper to first class.

Class #12982 - Intermediate & Advanced PaintingFriday 9:30-12:30 pm Pitt Room: ART 3312Previous painting experience recommended. This course will be an investigation of various styles and ideas, with an emphasis on finding your own artistic direction. There may be some directed exercises, as well as opportunities for students to pursue their own projects. Please bring something to work on for the first class, and a goal for the semester.

Class #24724 - Color Theory With GouacheFriday 9:30-12:30 pm Scarbro Room: VLGE 8330Gouache is a medium that produces bold colors, dries flat and even like acrylic or oil. The medium is opaque and can be used with watercolor and watercolor brushes, and yet simpler to use. The course will breakdown color at the elementary level for students to advance for a strong and confident foundation of color.

Class #13061 - Oil and Acrylic PaintingFriday 1-4 pm Scarbro Room: ART 3312Class is for beginners to advanced students. Instructor will demo different techniques and strategies of abstract art to realism.


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Class #22122 - Dynamic SketchingWednesday 1-4 pm Scarbro Room: VLGE 8341Learn to draw quickly by understanding the basic principles of: shapes, angles, perspective, shading, composition and values. A grasp of these elements is essential. Materials: sketch paper, pencil, and ruler.

Class #24725 - Life DrawingWednesday 9:30-12:30 pm Scarbro Room: ART 3312All levels welcome. Working from the live model or guided exercises, we will study and review gesture, balance, musculature, foreshortening and experiment with various materials.

Class #12966 - Renaissance Painting - Egg TemperaWednesday 1-4 pm Thornton Room: Art 3312Painting 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 #19940 - Watercolor Painting 2Thursday 9:30-12:30 pm Kraus Room: VLGE 8330Basic drawing experience recommended. This class begins where Watercolor 1 left off. It’s for students who would like to advance fundamental skills. Techniques such as color washes, surface preparation, transparency, wet on wet, glazing, color mixing, expression and composition will be emphasized. First class meeting bring table top covering and supplies.

Class #19625 - Drawing ExplorationsThursday 1-4 pm Kraus Room: VLGE 8330 Drawing 2 experience or higher recommended. Continue to hone your skills as you explore a variety of subject matter, styles, techniques and multi-mediums including charcoal, conte, colored paper, metal point, scratchboard, pen/ink, water soluble pencils, pastels, watercolor, etc. Bring table covering, table top easel, pencil, standard 8.5”x11” white unlined paper, blender and kneaded eraser to the first meeting.

Class #19632 - Beyond DrawingFriday 1-4 pm Kraus Room: AT 3800Via instructor assistance/critique and hands-on experience, advance your composition, style and technique, working on projects and media you select (oil excluded). Bring table covering and preferred materials.


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Class #19631 - Watercolor/Pastel PaintingFriday 9:30-12:30 pm Kraus Room: AT 3800Basic drawing, watercolor and pastel experience recommended. Via lecture, demo, critique and hands-on experience, explore a variety of traditional and modern methods to advance your style, technique, composition and color mixing skills. Bring table covering and supplies to first meeting.

Class #27436 - Chinese Brush Painting / “Splash Ink” Monday 1-4 pm James Room: VLGE 8341This class is a combination of “Splash Ink,” a spontaneous semi-abstract form of Chinese brush painting where paint is splashed onto the surface, and traditional Chinese brush painting. Students are free to use one or the other or both techniques leading to a more modern and liberating a result which is more abstract in nature.

Art - Older Adult 63CE—Watercolor Painting

Class #13077 - WatercolorFriday 1-4 pm Thornton Room: BUS 3217 All 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. Bring table covering and materials to first class.

Class #24723 - Acrylic Painting/CompositionThursday 10-1 pm Tirr Room: VLGE 8341This course teaches how to recognize strength in a composition. It 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 #24722 - Watercolor: In Plain SightTuesday 10-1 pm Tirr Room: VLGE 8341 This course introduces the student to all types of applications of watercolor. It is designed for those students who are new to watercolor. It covers 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.


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Class #19626 - Drawing with Color Media: Our World Tuesday 1:30-4:30 pm Tirr Room: VLGE 8341 This course covers mixing collage with other color media, while introducing line, tone and a variety of drawing techniques and color exercises to achieve the skills required to render a broad range of subjects, from still life to landscape. The focus of the course is to develop a comfort level with a wide variety of color media.

Class #19628 - Watercolor: The Natural WorldThursday 1:30-4:30 pm Tirr Room: VLGE 8341This 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. 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. Weather permitting, some plein air painting may be possible.

Computer - Vocational Education 187CE-Computer Usage Skills

Class #16413 - Basic Computer SurveyTuesday 2:15-4:15 pm Simmonds Room: BUS 3207 Learn computer terminology, how to use mouse, file management, word processing basics: format text, save files to flash drive, copy and paste text, add photos to documents; learn Internet and e-mail basics including send, reply, and add attachments.

Class #24726 - Intermediate Computer SkillsFriday 12-2 pm Murphy Room: COSC 1507 Introduction 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 #20267 - Advanced Exploration of InternetTuesday 1:45-3:45 pm Perret Room: BUS 3250 This class will learn usage and safety, advanced browser searches, file management and other software applications.


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Finance - Older Adult 44CE-Personal Finance for Seniors

Class #12336 - Personal Finance Thursday 1:50-3:50 pm Daruty, Kathy Room: Bus 3217 Learn the basics of investment strategies, Long Term Care Insurance, financial planning, the law, as well as techniques to minimize taxes, and how to create an income in retirement. This course is designed for the older adult.

Class #19938 - Investing and Current Business Issues Monday 1:45-3:45 pm Braun, David Room: BUS 3218 This course explores the many different types of investments from the stock market to real estate along with current local, national and international business issues and how they might affect investments.

Health and Fitness - Older Adult 52CE—Body Movement for Seniors

Class #12577 - Body MovementMonday 8:30-10:30 am Shvetsov Room: SGYM 5402 Improve cardiovascular fitness, flexibility, muscle strength and endurance. Mat required.

Class #12465 - Body MovementWednesday 9-11 am Shvetsov Room: SGYM 5402 Improve cardiovascular fitness, flexibility, muscle strength and endurance. Mat required.

Class #12485 - Body MovementFriday 9-11 am Tapper Room: SGYM 5402 Improve cardiovascular fitness, flexibility, muscle strength and endurance. A 6-foot resistance band, mat, and light dumbbells (1-5 lbs.) are required.

Class #12436 - Body Movement Tuesday 7:25-9:25 am Tapper Room: SGYM 5402 Improve cardiovascular fitness, flexibility, muscle strength and endurance. A 6-foot resistance band, mat, and light dumbbells (1-5 lbs.) are required.


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Class #26851 - Aquatic FitnessMonday 9-11 am Lacelle Room: PoolFun, fat-burning fitness workout using shallow water techniques designed for swimmers and non-swimmers. Improve posture, flexibility, strength, and cardiovascular fitness. Bring swimsuit and class attire (rash guards, shoes, etc.) for instructor to check. First day of class, we will review the syllabus, equipment and facility information for 1 hour and get in the water the second hour of class.

Class #19622 - Aquatic FitnessTuesday 9-11 am Hefter Room: PoolFun, fat-burning fitness workout using shallow water techniques designed for swimmers and non-swimmers. Improve posture, flexibility, strength, and cardiovascular fitness. Bring swimsuit and class attire (rash guards, shoes, etc.) for instructor to check. First day of class, we will review the syllabus, equipment and facility information for 1 hour and get in the water the second hour of class.

Class #24717 - Aquatic FitnessWednesday 9-11 am Lacelle Room: PoolFun, fat-burning fitness workout using shallow water techniques designed for swimmers and non-swimmers. Improve posture, flexibility, strength, and cardiovascular fitness. Bring swimsuit and class attire (rash guards, shoes, etc.) for instructor to check. First day of class, we will review the syllabus, equipment and facility information for 1 hour and get in the water the second hour of class.

Class #12422 - Aquatic FitnessThursday 9-11 am Hefter Room: PoolFun, fat-burning fitness workout using shallow water techniques designed for swimmers and non-swimmers. Improve posture, flexibility, strength, and cardiovascular fitness. Bring swimsuit and class attire (rash guards, shoes, etc.) for instructor to check. First day of class, we will review the syllabus, equipment and facility information for 1 hour and get in the water the second hour of class.

Class #21270 - Body Movement: Chair ExerciseMonday 10:40-12:40 pm Shvetsov Room: VLGE 8111 This 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. Equipment is provided.


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Class #22109 - Body Movement: Chair ExerciseTuesday 9:45-11:45 am Tapper Room: VLGE 8111 This 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. Equipment is provided.

Class #12546 - Body Movement: Chair ExerciseThursday 8:30-10:30 am Tapper Room: VLGE 8111 This 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. Equipment is provided.

Class #28195 - Body Movement: Chair ExerciseWednesday 1:30-3:30 pm Shvetsov Room: VLGE 8111 This 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. Equipment is provided.

Class #22175 - Chair YogaWednesday 11:15-1:15 pm Cummins Room: VLGE 8111 Chair 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 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.

Class #28194 - Yoga: Chair Exercise Monday 1-3 pm Jensen Room: VLGE 8111 This class consists of gentle exercises using a chair for seated and/or standing support. Includes yoga chair techniques. Elastic tubing/Therabands, balance discs, and balls are used to improve muscular strength, muscular endurance, flexibility and cardiovascular fitness. Please bring a towel to class. Equipment is provided.


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Yoga - Older Adult 53CE—Yoga for Seniors

Class #12594 - Intermediate Yoga/Mat PilatesFriday 7:50-9:50 am MacDonald Room: NGYM 5601 Building on previous Yoga/Mat Pilates experience, continue to build core strength, flexibility, coordination, and improve balance. Please bring mat to class.

Class #12587 - Basic Yoga/Mat PilatesThursday 7:25-9:25 am MacDonald Room: NGym 5601 Introduction to basic yoga postures and mat Pilates techniques, exploring proper alignment, core strength, flexibility, breath work, and balance improvement. Please bring mat to class.

Class #22339 - Yoga: Chair/Mat ExerciseTuesday 12-2 pm Feldman Room: VLGE 8111 Gentle stretching, core strength, deep breathing and stress reduction focusing techniques. Please bring mat to class. Focus: techniques for restorative Yoga using foam roller to both provide and receive corrective muscle release.

Class #12627 – YogaTuesday 7:25-9:25 am Feldman Room: NGYM 5601 Gentle stretching, core strength, deep breathing and stress reduction focusing techniques. Please bring mat to class.

Class #12613 - Yoga: Chair Exercise Thursday 10:45-12:45 pm MacDonald Room: VLGE 8111 This class consists of gentle exercises using a chair for seated and/or standing support. Includes yoga chair techniques. Elastic tubing/Therabands, balance discs, and balls are used to improve muscular strength, muscular endurance, flexibility and cardiovascular fitness. Please bring a towel to class. Equipment is provided.

Class #12644 - Yoga: Chair Exercise Friday 10:45-12:45 pm MacDonald, Amy Room: VLGE 8111 This class consists of gentle exercises using a chair for seated and/or standing support. Includes yoga chair techniques. Elastic tubing/Therabands, balance discs, and balls are used to improve muscular strength, muscular endurance, flexibility and cardiovascular fitness. Please bring a towel to class. Equipment is provided.


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Health and Fitness - Older Adult 58CE—Healthy Living

Class #12831 - Body-Mind FusionFriday 11:10-1:10 pm Tinto-Singer Room: SGYM 5402 Build strong mental & physical health with body and cardio sculpturing. Bring 1-2 lbs weights, mat, water and small ball the size of a grapefruit for Tai Qi Ball range of motion exercises.

Class #12746 - Body-Mind FusionMonday 10:40-12:40 pm Tinto-Singer Room: SGYM 5402 Build strong mental & physical health with body and cardio sculpturing. Bring 1-2 lbs weights, mat, water and small ball the size of a grapefruit for Tai Qi Ball range of motion exercises.

Class #27405 - Understand Exercise Techniques and Body MovementThursday 1:30-3:30 pm Tinto-Singer Room: VLGE 8111Learn 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 #12783 - Body-Mind FusionWednesday 11:10-1:10 pm Tinto-Singer Room: SGYM 5402 Build strong mental & physical health with body and cardio sculpturing. Bring 1-2 lbs weights, mat, water and small ball the size of a grapefruit for Tai Qi Ball range of motion exercises.

Class #12805 - East meets WestWednesday 2-4 pm Tinto-Singer Room: MUS 3423 This introductory class explores the fundamental concepts, and compares Western and Eastern methodology with an integrated approach to healthy living.

Music - Older Adult 49CE—Music Appreciation for Seniors

Class #19621 - Music, Politics and OppressionWednesday 11:30-1:30 pm Brostoff, Neal Room: MUS 3401 Appropriating music for its political or propagandistic value reached unprecedented highs (or lows) in the 20th century. This course will examine the environments in which composers and performers lived and died. Topics will include music during the Soviet and Third Reich eras, cabaret, jazz and Yiddish tangos in Germany and Poland, and Nazi-era operas, including current restoration and performance efforts.

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Class #19939 - Masterpieces of the Symphonic Repertoire - Part 2Wednesday 2-4 pm Domine, James Room: MUS 3401 Course covers the historical development and performance of the great masterpieces of the symphonic repertoire. Students will acquire listening and analytical skills associated with the symphonic repertoire. Class involves listening to examples, discussion of the biographies of composers and relevant materials associated with the symphony and related orchestral works, especially focusing on music from the Classical and Romantic periods. This class is a continuation of Part 1, which focuses on Early Music, Renaissance and Baroque periods.

Class #21269 - Broadway Musicals - Part 2Monday 1-3 pm Domine Room: MUS 3401 Course covers the development and performance of Broadway Musicals involving listening examples, discussion of the repertoire, as well as the composers, lyricists and source material associated with each. Lectures will discuss the role of significant composers and performers in the historical development of the American musical from its beginnings in the ethnic theaters of New York City circa 1900 through the late 20th century. In Part 1 (Spring 2019) emphasis was placed on the “golden age” of Broadway spanning chronologically from the late 1930sthrough the early 1960s. In Part 2 the focus is on the “dark musicals” of the 1970s continuing through contemporary productions.

Class #12346 - Our Hills (and Valleys) are Alive with the Sound of Music!Friday 10:30-12:30 pm Piazza Room: IRIS 0914A wide-ranging journey through the pop, jazz, folk and classical musical scene in our own San Fernando Valley. This course highlights performances by a variety of national and international stars performing in such well known venues as the Soroya Theater at CSUN, the Thousand Oaks Performing Arts Center, the Vibrato Grill, the Baked Potato, the LA Symphonic Winds, and the San Fernando Valley Symphony.

Class #12392 - Encore SingersThursday 2:30-4:30 pm Avakian-Akkus Room: MUS 3400 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. At the end of the semester, enjoy performing in a concert or encouraging fellow classmates as they perform. All levels are welcome to join.


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Office: VLGE 8310A (behind South Gym)Hours: Mon-Fri 8:30 am - 4:00 pmTelephone: (818) 710-2561

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