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Fall 2017

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Encore Older Adult Educa on Program

August 28 – December 8

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Step 1:

Username = student ID#

Step 2:

Temporary password (also use this when it asks you for the old password):

The first letter of your last name, capitalized Month of birth Day of birth

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Step 3: Create a permanent password that has at least one capital letter, a small letter, and a number. (Suggestion: Think of a word and a number. Example: Football8)

At least 7 characters long; it can be longer if you want.

Step 4: What was your childhood nickname? What is the name of your favorite childhood friend? What is your mother’s maiden name? What was the name of your second pet? What is the name of your favorite childhood teacher? What is your grandmother’s first name? What is your father’s middle name? What is the first movie you saw at a theater? What is your favorite food? What is your favorite game? What is the name of the street you grew up on? What is the title of your favorite book or novel? What is the first sport you learned to play? What is the name of your childhood hero?

Example: 88@L0815

ANSWER ANY 5 QUESTIONS.

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Contact Information

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

(818) 710-4163Website: piercecollege.edu/encore

General Mailing Address: ENCORE, Pierce College

6201 Winnetka Avenue, #341 Woodland Hills, CA 91371

Table of Contents

Donation Form 23 General Information 3 Parking 4 Email 4 Student ID cards 4 Registration Procedures 5 Calendar of Classes 6-7Class Descriptions 8-18 Art 8-11 Art History 11 Computer 12 Finance 12 Literature 13

Health & Fitness 13-15 Music 15-16 Theatre 16

Topics of Interest 17-18Encore Extension Classes 19 Upcoming Encore Events 20 Village map 21 Campus map 22 Password Change Form 2

BOARD OF TRUSTEES Scott J. Svonkin, President Sydney K. Kamlager, First Vice President Mike Fong, Second Vice President Mike Eng Andra Hoffman Ernest H. Moreno Nancy Pearlman Alexa Victoriano, Student Trustee

DISTRICT ADMINISTRATION Dr. Francisco C. Rodriguez, Chancellor Deputy Chancellor (Vacant) Dr. Robert B. Miller, Vice Chancellor of Finance and Resource Development Dr. Albert J. Roman, Vice Chancellor of Human Resources Dr. Kevin D. Jeter, Interim General Counsel Thomas Hall, Interim 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: http://www.piercecollege.edu/schedules/catalog.asp

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.

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. Encore also offers free noncredit classes and fee-based classes through Community Extension.

Encore Mailing List: To add or remove your address, please call (818) 710-2561.

Donations to the ENCORE Program provide for special projects, events, supplies and equipment. Checks payable to: Pierce College Foundation – Encore. Checks may be mailed to General Mailing Address (above) or use form page 2. 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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Parking Permits Purchase at Business Office 1. $20 - Cash Only2. Picture ID3. You must be currently enrolled in a Fall 2017class.

Purchase Online Use the Student Portal to pay with a credit card or a check. Permits need to be picked up at the Business Office.There is no mail-in / mail-out facility.

General Parking Information

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

Parking Permits are required starting the third week of the 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.

A $10 returned check charge is assessed for a check returned to the Business Office unpaid, and a hold is placed on the student's record.

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 oncampus.

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

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Email

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

Log-in to LACCD Email: 1. Go to piercecollege.edu2. Click on “Student ”, then click on “Student

Email”.

To FORWARD LACCD email to your Personal email: 1. Log in to your LACCD email, see above2. Click on the wheel located on the top right

and select “Options”3. Click “Forwarding” from the left menu4. Enter email address you would like to have

your emails forwarded to in box directlyunder “Forward my email to”

5. Click “Save”

Student ID Card

It is important that students carry their Student ID Number with them at all times. A Student ID Card is a convenient way to carry your Student ID Number.

Where to Get a Student ID Card: CopyTech, located in the College Services Building, behind the Brahma Cafe (see map inside back cover).

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 ORbring a print-out of their schedule.

For CopyTech hours: (818) 710-4422

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New & Former Students New Students are those who have never attended Pierce College or any LACCD campus. Former (Returning) Students are those who have previously attended Pierce College or any LACCD campus but did NOT enroll in the previous year.

Complete online application: Call Encore at 818.710.2561 to make an appointment to submit an online application in the Encore office or come to the Encore Office M-F, 8-4:30 pm.

Applications can also be done from home: 1. Go to www.piercecollege.edu2. Top right corner click Apply Online3. Bottom of page, Click Here to Begin Application4. Click Create an Account and follow prompts to

create a username and password. Write them down.Note - SSN#: If you do not wish to provide yourSSN#, go to bottom of page and click boxindicating you do not wish to use your SSN#.Click Continue

5. Click Start A New Application6. Read the introduction. Click Start Application7. Answer ALL questions. Click submit.

Intended Major: Select IGETC-General Education Educational Goal: Select Educational Development

8. You will receive a welcome email. Within 3 business days, you will receive a second email in your personal email with your Student ID#.Note: Review the spam folder of your email account to allow Pierce communication to enter your inbox.

9. See below 'How to Register for Classes'.

Continuing Students Continuing students are those who enrolled at Pierce or any LACCD campus within the past year.

Before Classes Start: Check your e-mail for your registration appointment. See below How To Register for Classes.

Need Assistance? Encore Computer Lab Assistance for all registration procedures is available for all New, Former and Continuing students M-F, 8-4:30 p.m. in the Encore Office. Or call the Encore Office 818.710.2561 to schedule an appointment.

Registration Procedures

How to Register for Classes 1. Go to: piercecollege.edu2. Click Class Registration. Click Fall 2017. Log in (Note your student ID is your user name).3. Click ‘Enrollment Shopping Cart’4. Select Fall 2017. Click continue.5. Type in the 5 digit Class number in the ‘Enter class number’ box.6. Click 'Enter' (You may check the 'Waitlist' box to be added to the waiting list.)7. Click 'Next'. If you would like to add an additional class, repeat step 5-7.8. Scroll down to and click ‘Proceed to step 2 of 3’.9. In 'Select' column, check box next to each class and click ‘Enroll’.

After semester starts 1. Important: Bring your Student ID Number to class.2. If space is available, the instructor will give you a Permission Number that you use to add the class through the

Student Portal. Follow steps 1-4 of ‘How to register for classes’ above; empty the shopping cart if it has any classes. Continue with steps 5 & 6. When prompted, enter Permission Number and proceed with steps 7-9.

3. If you have not completed the online Application for Admission, see 'New & Former Students' above. You can also

call the Encore Office for assistance 818.710.2561.

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


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Encore Fall 2017 Calendar

Monday Aug. 28 - Dec. 4

Tuesday Aug. 29 - Dec. 5

Wednesday Aug. 30 - Dec. 6

Body Movement Class# 15177 8:30-10:30am K. ShvetsovRoom: SGym 5402

Yoga Class# 15264 8-10am R. FeldmanRoom: NGym 5601

Body Movement Class# 14959 9-11am K. ShvetsovRoom: SGym 5402

Body Mind Fusion Class# 15473 10:30-12:30pm S. Tinto-SingerRoom: SGym 5402

Aquatic Fitness Class# 27583 8:30-10:30am D. Hefter Room: Pool

Pastel Portraiture Class# 28262 9:30-12:30pm P. KrausRoom: Art 3310

BuildingBlocksCompo Class#28729 10:30-12:30pm C. Tirr Room: VLGE 8341

Oil/Acrylic Painting Class# 15841 9:30-12:30pm D. Pitt Room: VLGE 8341

Yoga Class# 15300 10:10-11:10 pm NGym 5601 11:10-12:10 pm NGym 5603 A. MacDonald

Art in Israel Class# 15332 11:15-1:15pm J. ThorntonRoom: Bus 3200

Character, Cartoon… Class# 14709 10-12pm T. LokiecRoom: VLGE 8330

Body Mind… Class# 15529 11-1pm S. Tinto-SingerRoom: SGym 5402

Myths Class# 27580 1-3pm M. HoskinsonRoom: NGym 5602

Current Events Class# 27602 10-12pm M. LevickOff Campus: The Village, Northridge

Jewish Music Class# 27582 11-1pm N. BrostoffRoom: Mus 3401

Great Playwrights Class# 15450 1-3pm G. PutnamRoom: Mus 3423

Body Movement Class# 14897 11:10-1:10pm K. TapperRoom: SGym 5402

Historical Roots Class# 15619 11:30-1:30pm B. AdajianRoom: Bus 3200

Class# 27587 C. Tirr

Watercolor 1-4pmRoom: VLGE 8341

Museums of London Class# 15315 11:15-1:15pm J. ThorntonRoom: ELM 1728

Quilting Class# 14176 12:45-2:45pm R. StreimerRoom: Bus 3208

Class# 28260 D. Braun

World of Investing 1:45-3:45pm Room: Bus 3208

Intro Sculpture Class# 14620 12:30-2:30pm T. LokiecRoom: VLGE 8330

Connecting the Arts Class# 27586 1-4pm P. KrausRoom: NGym 5602

Painting with Collage Class# 14205 1:45-3:45pm D. PittRoom: Art 3312

Sports Current Events Class# 15759 M. Levick1-3pm

Room: EB 1202

Current Events Class# 15658 1:15-3:15pm M. LevickOff Campus: The Village in Sherman Oaks

Intermed. Comp Class# 21840 2:15-4:15pm A. SimmondsRoom: Bus 3207

Oil/Acrylic Still Life Class# 15942 1-4pm D. PittRoom: VLGE 8341

Class# 15459 M. Feldman

Healthy Living 1:30-3:30pm Room:VLGE 8209

Museums of London Class# 15383 2:20-4:20pm J. ThorntonRoom: Art 3300

Adventures Mixed Media Class# 14332 1:30-3:30pm K. James Room: VLGE 8343 Cancelled

Life Drawing Class# 15855 1:45-4:45pm J. ThorntonRoom: Art 3312

Basic Computer Class# 21823 2:30-4:30pm L. O’HanlonRoom: COSC 1507

Class# 14141 R. Follett

Intro to Poetry 1:30-3:30pm Room: IRIS 0917

East Meets West Class# 15562 2-4pm S. Tinto-SingerRoom: Mus 3423

Yoga/Pilates Class# 15232 2:30-4:30pm A. MacDonaldRoom: NGym 5601

Class# 27595 A. Cantrell

Shakespeare 1:30-3:30pm Room: IRIS 0914

Broadway Musicals Class# 28261 2-4pm

G. PutnamRoom: Mus 3401

Art in Israel Class# 15422 2:15-4:15pm J. ThorntonRoom: Mus 3401

Law: Hot Topics Class# 15830 2-4pm A. MeisterRoom: Bus 3200

Inter. Computer Class# 21828 2:30-4:30pm L. O’HanlonRoom: COSC 1507

Advanced Computer Class# 27603 2:15-4:15pm A. Simmonds Room: Bus 3207

Science: Hot Topics Class# 27598 2:20-4:20pm B. SigalRoom: IRIS 0914


Photoshop (Added) Class# 29309 2-4pm Joe PerretRoom: Bus 3250

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Thursday Aug. 31 - Dec. 7

Friday Sept. 1 - Dec. 8

Intermediate Yoga Class# 15195 8-10am A. MacDonald Room: NGym 5601

Yoga/Pilates Class# 15209 8-10am A. MacDonaldRoom: NGym 5601

Aquatic Fitness Class# 14871 9-11am D. Hefter Room:Pool

Body Movement Class# 14997 9-11am K. TapperRoom: SGym 5402

Renaissance Ptg Class# 16035 9-12pm J. ThorntonRoom: VLGE 8330

Watercolor/Pastel Class# 27593 9-12pm P. KrausRoom: AT 3800

Inter./Adv. Oil Acyclic Class# 15908 9:30-12:30pm D. Pitt Room: VLGE 8341

Life Drawing Class# 15881 9:30-12:30pm D. PittRoom: Art 3312

Cont. Social Ethics Class# 15633 9:35-11:35am K. DarutyRoom: Bus 3218

Drawing Explor. Class# 27591 10-12pm T. LokiecRoom: Art 3309

Body Movement Class# 15111 11:10-1:10pm K. TapperRoom: SGym 5402

Musical Icons Class# 14737 10:30-12:30pm S. PiazzaRoom: IRIS 0914

Flower & Wildlife Class# 14158 12:05-2:05pm P. KrausRoom: VLGE 8330

Body-Mind Fusion Class# 15605 11:10-1:10pm S. Tinto-SingerRoom: SGym 5402

Major Religions Class# 27599 1-3pm L. Sloan GobenRoom: IRIS 0914

Quilting Class# 14280 12:30-2:30pm R. StreimerRoom: NGym 5600

Portrait Painting Class# 15978 1-4pm J. ThorntonRoom: Art 3312

Beyond Drawing Class# 27594 12:30-3:30pm P. KrausRoom: AT 3800

Drawing w/ Color Class# 27589 1:30-:4:30pm C. TirrRoom: NGym 5600

Art, Architecture Class# 15357 1-3pm E. CheneyRoom:Art 3300

AnthropologicalViews Class#28719 1:30-3:30pm P. Stein/D. Levine Room: IRIS 0903

20th Century Film Class# 15721 1-3:30pm K. WindrumRoom: Bus 3200Short term-ends 11/17/17

California History Class# 27597 2-4pm G. KaapuniRoom: IRIS 0917

Painting: Oil/Acrylic Class# 16024 1-4pm T. LokiecRoom: Art 3312

Personal Finance Class# 14722 2-4pm K. DarutyRoom: Bus 3217

Watercolor Class# 16050 1-4pm J. ThorntonRoom: Bus 3217

Encore Singers Class# 14815 2:15-4:15pm N. GreenRoom: Mus 3400

Superstars Classical Class#14759 1:30-3:30pm S. Piazza Room: IRIS 0914

Intro to Ink Drawing Class# 14393 2:15-4:15pm P. Kraus Room: VLGE 8330

Sculpture Class# 14466 2:30-4:30pm M. WeeRoom: Art 3305

Current Events Class# 15683 2:45-4:45pm M. LevickRoom: Beh 1308

Class Changes / CancellationsCheck Encore Website regularly for class changes or cancellations. piercecollege.edu/encore

Important Dates and Holidays

Aug 28 Fall Classes BeginSept. 4 Labor DayNov. 10 Veteran’s DayNov. 23-26 ThanksgivingDec. 9 Fall Classes End

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Class# 14205 1:45-3:45pm M Pitt, Deborah Room: Art 3312 Painting with Collage: Incorporating a variety of two and three dimensional elements, we will experiment with collage in painting. Acrylics are recommended, but other types of paint are acceptable. Bring paints, canvas board, printed pages for cutting, scissors and tale covers tot eh first class

Class# 14332 1:30-3:30pm T James, Kathryn Room: VGLE 8343 Adventures in Mixed Media-Paint, Fuse, Collage, & Assemblage: Exploration of various media. Students will create useful and artistic works using traditional and non-traditional principles and techniques and design. Supplies are affordable and/or found at home. Cancelled

Class# 14466 2:30-4:30pm Th Wee, Monika Room: Art 3305 Sculpture Fundamentals: Work figuratively, abstractly and non-representationally with different materials such as paper, cardboard, Papier-mâché, clay, wood, plaster and found objects.

Class# 14709 10-12pm T Lokiec, Tim Room: VLGE 8330 Character Design, Caricature, and Cartooning: Learn a range of principles and techniques for drawing caricatures and designing personalized characters. Build a drawing vocabulary which allows students to devise their our own cartoon/illustration styles. Students will experiment with a range of materials and techniques, and look at illustration and design examples throughout history. Bring notepad/sketchbook and a pen to the first class.

Class# 14620 12:30-2:30pm T Lokiec, Tim Room: VLGE 8330 Introduction to Sculpture: This course will introduce students to basic considerations of 3D sculptural design - form, shape, volume and space; however, the focus will be on using softer, more approachable materials like paper, paper mache, fabric and found objects. All levels welcome. Please bring notepad/sketchbook and a pen to the first class.

Class# 14176 12:45-2:45pm W Streimer, Rita Room: Bus 3208 Quilting: 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# 14280 12:30-2:30pm F Streimer, Rita Room: NGYM 5600 Quilting: 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# 27591 10-12pm F Lokiec, Timothy Room: Art 3309 Drawing Explorations: All levels welcome. This class will cover numerous drawing techniques and strategies; we will collaborate, work from direct observation, and also draw from our imagination. Materials will include ink, charcoal, and pencil. Bring paper, pens and pencils for the first class meeting.

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Art Older Adult 62CE - Life Drawing for Seniors

Class# 15855 1:45-4:45pm W Thornton, John Paul Room: Art 3312 Life Drawing: Previous drawing knowledge/skill suggested. Working from the live model or guided exercises, students will learn advanced ways to express the human form.

Class# 27586 1-4pm W Kraus, Peter Room: NGYM 5602 Connecting with the Arts: In this course for artists and spectators alike, via video, meaningful dialogue and hands on experience we will explore the wide range of visual arts; its awe, mystery, purpose and influence-past, present and possible future. No art experience required.

Class# 15978 1-4pm Th Thornton, John Paul Room: Art 3312 Portrait Painting: Create original portraits while studying the work of masters. Drawing, structure, lighting, color and expression will be covered. All mediums welcome. Drawing experience suggested.

Class# 15942 1-4pm T Pitt, Deborah Room: VLGE 8341 Oil/Acrylic Still Life Painting: All levels welcome. Working from still lives and using a limited palette, students will gain comfort with value, and color mixing. Bring sketching materials to first class.

Class# 15841 9:30-12:30pm T Pitt, Deborah Room: VLGE 8341 Oil/Acrylic Painting: All levels welcome. Study paint handling and art fundamentals with some instruction in figure painting. Bring painting materials to first class.

Class# 15908 9:30-12:30pm Th Pitt, Deborah Room: VLGE 8341 Intermediate/Advanced Oil Acrylic Painting: Previous experience recommended. An investigation of various styles and ideas, with an emphasis on finding your artistic direction. Please bring something to work on for the first class, and an idea of what you wish to pursue over the course of the semester.

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Class# 14393 2:15-4:15pm Th Kraus, Peter Room: VLGE 8330 Introduction to Ink Drawing: Develop your proficiency with traditional and modern approaches to drawing using ink and ink wash. Via lecture, demonstration hands on experience and critique, we will explore the quality and character of line. Basic/intermediate drawing skill recommended. Materi-als needed will be discussed at first meeting.

Class# 14158 12:05-2:05pm Th Kraus, Peter Room: VLGE 8330 Flower and Wildlife Drawing: Intermediate drawing skill recommended. Using photos of wildlife and flowers as the primary source, advance your skills, sensitivity and creativity in traditional and mod-ern ways, while exploring a variety of mediums such as ink, watercolor, sketch and wash pencil, charcoal, conte and pastel. First meeting will be lecture.

Class# 28729 10:30-12:30pm M Tirr, Catherine Room: VLGE 8341Building Blocks of Composition, Mixed Media: This course teaches how to identify the strengths of existing drawings and paintings and also shows techniques that breathe new life into them, by reworking on the original pieces with a variety of media. Some experience necessary, as existing works must be available for use.

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Class# 16035 9-12pm Th Thornton, John Paul Room: VLGE 8330 Renaissance Painting - Egg Tempera: Painting 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# 16050 1-4pm F Thornton, John Paul Room: Bus 3217 Watercolor: 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# 27589 1:30-4:30pm Th Tirr, Catherine Room: NGym 5600 Drawing with Color Media: This course covers colored pencils, inktense, pastel and collage, 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.

Class# 27593 9-12pm F Kraus, Peter Room: AT 3800 Watercolor/Pastel: 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. Basic drawing, watercolor and pastel experience recommended. Bring table covering and supplies.

Art Older Adult 63CE - Watercolor Painting

Class# 15881 9:30-12:30pm F Pitt, Deborah Room: Art 3312 Life Drawing: All levels welcome. Working from the live model or guided exercises, study and review gesture, balance, musculature, foreshortening and experiment with various materials.

Class# 16024 1-4pm F Lokiec, Tim Room: Art 3312 Painting-Oil and Acrylic: All levels welcome. We will explore the diverse possibilities of Painting, from realism to abstraction. Slide lectures and demonstrations of materials will accompany the in class projects. Bring painting materials to class and be prepared to experiment.

Class# 28262 9:30-12:30pm W Kraus, Peter Room: Art 3310 Pastel Portraiture: This comprehensive course explores the developmental process of rendering the human face using contemporary chalk pastel techniques. Previous pastel and portraiture drawing experience recommended. Bring table covering, table top easel, pencil, eraser and newsprint paper to first meeting.

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Class# 15332 11:15-1:15pm M Thornton, John Paul Room: Bus 3200 Art in Israel - Part 1: Explore ancient Hebrew, Roman, Islamic and Crusader art and architecture. Discover Modern and Contemporary Jewish art from the Israeli state.

Class# 15422 2:15-4:15pm Tu Thornton, John Paul Room: Mus 3401 Art in Israel - Part 1: Explore ancient Hebrew, Roman, Islamic and Crusader art and architecture. Discover Modern and Contemporary Jewish art from the Israeli state.

Class# 15383 2:20-4:20pm M Thornton, John Paul Room: Art 3300 Museums of London: The British Museum, National Gallery, Tate and other museums come to life as we examine the artistic treasures to be found in London.

Class# 15315 11:15-1:15pm T Thornton, John Paul Room: ELM 1728 Museums of London: The British Museum, National Gallery, Tate and other museums come to life as we examine the artistic treasures to be found in London.

Class# 15357 1-3pm F Cheney, Ed Room: Art 3300 Art, Architecture and Culture in Southern California: Visit 5-7 museums and art galleries some of which are participating in the Getty Foundation funded Pacific Standard Time Los Angeles/Latin America. Includes a Latin American artist as a guest speaker. Lectures at Pierce will be given to prepare for each visit.

Art History Older Adult 56CE—Seeing and Understanding Art

Class# 27594 12:30-3:30pm F Kraus, Peter Room: AT 3800 Beyond Drawing: Via instructor assistance/critique and hands on experience, advance your composi-tion style and technique working on projects and media you select (oil excluded). Bring table covering and preferred materials.

Class# 27587 1-4pm M Tirr, Catherine Room: VLGE 8341 Watercolor-Finding Personal Style: Course introduces the student to all types of applications of wa-tercolor including 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.

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Class# 14722 2-4pm Th Daruty, Kathy Room: Bus 3217 Personal Finance: Learn the basics of investment strategies, Long Term Care Insurance, financial planning, the law, and techniques to minimize taxes, and how to create an income in retirement. This course is specifically designed for the older adult.

Class# 28260 1:45-3:45pm M Braun, David Room: Bus 3208 The World of Investing: The course explores the many different types of investments available from the stock market to real estate and those in between. The course will help develop an understanding what might be appropriate for both short and long term financial goals.

Finance Older Adult 44CE—Personal Finance for Seniors

Class# 21840 2:15-4:15pm M Simmonds, Antoinette Room: Bus 3207 Intermediate Word, Excel, Access, PowerPoint 2016:Basic computer skills suggested. Using MS 2016 at a little faster pace, we will learn the programs beyond creating tables, copy/paste, and much more.

Class# 21823 2:30-4:30pm M O’Hanlon, Lynne Room: COSC 1507 Basic Computer Survey: 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 email basics including send, reply, and add attachments.

Class# 21828 2:30-4:30pm T O’Hanlon, Lynne Room: COSC 1507 Intermediate Computer Skills: 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# 27603 2:15-4:15pm W Simmonds, Antoinette Room: Bus 3207

Computer Vocational Education 187CE—Computer Usage Skills

Advanced Computer Skills: Learn more in-depth general computer skills such as using dual monitors. Class will cover advanced Excel 2016 and PowerPoint 2016 features. Also, learn about useful phone applications.

Class# 29309 (Added) 2-4pm W Perret, Joe Room: Bus 3250 Photoshop: Learn the basics of Photoshop. Class will focus on restoring old photographs and editing new photographs. Fun class but NOT for beginner computer users. You must be computer literate to keep up with this class. We will also cover GIMP, a free open source alternative to Photoshop.

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Body Movement

Class# 15177 8:30-10:30am M Shvetsov, Kristel Room: SGYM 5402 Body Movement: Improve cardiovascular fitness, flexibility, muscle strength and endurance. Mat required.

Class# 14897 11:10-1:10pm T Tapper, Karen Room: SGYM 5402 Body Movement: Improve cardiovascular fitness, flexibility, muscle strength and endurance. Mat and light dumbbells (1-5lbs) required.

Class# 14959 9-11am W Shvetsov, Kristel Room: SGYM 5402 Body Movement: Improve cardiovascular fitness, flexibility, muscle strength and endurance. Mat required.

Class# 15111 11:10-1:10pm Th Tapper, Karen Room: SGYM 5402 Body Movement: Improve cardiovascular fitness, flexibility, muscle strength and endurance. Mat and light dumbbells (1-5lbs) required.

Class# 14997 9-11am F Tapper, Karen Room: SGYM 5402 Body Movement: Improve cardiovascular fitness, flexibility, muscle strength and endurance. Mat and light dumbbells (1-5lbs) required.

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

Class# 14141 1:30-3:30pm Tu Follett, Richard Room: IRIS 0917 An Introduction to Poetry: Come share the delights of one of the world’s most ancient language arts: poetry. In this introductory class, we’ll explore how to read, appreciate, and interpret poetry in English from many perspectives, how poetic forms help shape meanings, and how the right words in the right places can sometimes even change the world.

Class# 27580 1-3pm M Hoskinson, Marjorie Room: NGym 5602 Stories from Myths of Ancient Times: Stories from early civilizations tell us something about early people and about ourselves. These stories were believed to be true at one time but today are considered myths - tales of heroes/heroines and goddesses/gods of Greece, Rome and Northern Europe. Learn how these early stories influenced modern literature and modern ideas.

Literature Older Adult 29CE—Literature and the Human Experience

Aquatic Body Movement

Class# 27583 8:30-10:30am T Hefter, Deborah Room: Pool Aquatic Fitness: Fun, 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 not get in water, but we will discuss equipment, apparel, and tour facility.

Class# 14871 9-11am Th Hefter, Deborah Room: Pool Aquatic Fitness: Fun, 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 not get in water, but we will discuss equipment, apparel, and tour facility.

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Yoga

Class# 15264 8-10am T Feldman, Rick Room: NGYM 5601 Yoga: Gentle stretching, core strength, deep breathing and stress reduction focusing techniques. Please bring mat to class.

Class# 15300 10:10-11:10am W MacDonald, Amy Room: NGYM 5601 11:10-12:10pm W Room: NGYm 5603

Yoga: Gentle stretching, core strength, deep breathing and stress reduction focusing techniques. Please bring mat to class.

Class# 15195 8-10am Th MacDonald, Amy Room: NGYM 5601 Intermediate Yoga: Building on previous yoga experience, enjoy gentle yet thorough stretching, deep breathing, core strength building, and stress reduction techniques. Please bring mat to class.

Yoga/Mat Pilates

Class# 15232 2:30-4:30pm M MacDonald, Amy Room: NGYM 5601 Yoga/Mat Pilates Combination: Basic Pilates exercises for extra body conditioning with music, as well as a relaxing stretch and yoga flow to release tension. Please bring mat and towel.

Class# 15209 8-10am F MacDonald, Amy Room: NGYM 5601 Yoga/Mat Pilates Combination: Basic Pilates exercises for extra body conditioning with music, as well as a relaxing stretch and yoga flow to release tension. Please bring mat and towel.




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Class# 14815 2:15-4:15pm Th Green, Noreen Room: Mus 3400 Encore Singers: Come and experience the joy of singing with The Encore Singers. Students will be introduced to new repertoire as well as revisiting familiar songs. An emphasis is placed on develop-ing the vocal instrument through pedagogy and exercises. At the end of the semester, students par-ticipate in a concert. Music reading skills are helpful, but all are welcome to join!

Class# 14737 10:30-12:30pm F Piazza, Stephen Room: IRIS 0914 5 Musical Icons-The Valley’s Classical Cultural Landmarks: The class, via lecture, discussion and cri-tique, looks at the exciting 2017 musical offerings of the San Fernando Valley Symphony, the New West Symphony, the LA Symphonic Winds, the Music Guild and CSUN’s Valley Performing Arts Cen-ter.

Music Older Adult 49CE—Music Appreciation for Seniors

Class# 15473 10:30-12:30pm M Tinto-Singer, Sandra Room: SGYM 5402 Body-Mind Fusion: Build strong mental & physical health with body and cardio sculpturing. Bring 1-2lbs weights, mat, water and small ball the of a grapefruit for Tai Qi Ball range of motion exercises.

Class# 15529 11-1pm W Tinto-Singer, Sandra Room: SGYM 5402 Body-Mind Fusion: Build strong mental & physical health with body and cardio sculpturing. Bring 1-2lbs weights, mat, water and small ball the of a grapefruit for Tai Qi Ball range of motion exercises.

Class# 15605 11:10-1:10pm F Tinto-Singer, Sandra Room: SGYM 5402 Body-Mind Fusion: Build strong mental & physical health with body and cardio sculpturing. Bring 1-2lbs weights, mat, water and small ball the size of a grapefruit for Tai Qi Ball range of motion exercises.

Class# 15562 2-4pm W Tinto-Singer, Sandra Room: Mus 3423 East Meets West: This introductory class explores the fundamental concepts, and compares Western and Eastern methodology with an integrated approach to healthy living.

Class# 15459 1:30-3:30pm W Feldman, Maureen Room: VLGE 8209 Healthy Living: Positive Aging: Emerging 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.

Health and Fitness Older Adult 58CE - Healthy Living

Theatre Older Adult 57CE—Adventures in Theatre

Class# 27595 1:30-3:30pm T Cantrell, Anthony Room: IRIS 0914 Shakespeare’s Plays: A Theatrical Approach: William Shakespeare is arguably the world’s greatest playwright, yet many are hesitant to explore his work because of the often complex Elizabethan language he uses in his plays. This course will attempt to demystify Shakespeare’s language and bring it much closer to our world and everyday lives. Using a theatrical approach, the course will lift the characters off the page and present them as the living, breathing people Shakespeare intended them to be.

Class# 15450 1-3pm M Putnam, Gene Room: Mus 3423 Great Playwrights: Arthur Miller, Eugene O’ Neal, Tennessee Williams and their Plays: These famous playwrights are discussed and analyzed to explore how they have made a difference in the world of theatre. We will also look at the Fall Pierce Performing Arts Productions. Casts, Directors, and Designers will be our guests to get a behind the scenes look at these great shows.


Class# 14759 1:30-3:30pm F Piazza, Stephen Room: IRIS 0914 Superstars of the Classical World Part 2: Class will take an in-depth journey to explore the genius of 15 of the classical world’s most influential composers, conductors and performers - including Renee Fleming, Isaac Stern and Zubin Mehta. Student will be encouraged to bring in recordings of their favorite “superstars” as well.

Class# 28261 2-4pm W G. Putnam Room: 3401Broadway Musicals: Gene Putnam brings a unique insights to the development and performance of Broadway Musicals involving listening examples and discussion of the repertoire. Lectures will discuss the role of significant composers, lyricists, 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. Emphasis is placed on the “golden age” of Broadway, spanning from the late 1930s through the early 1960s.

Class# 27582 11-1pm W Brostoff, Neal Room: 3401 Imaging Jewish Music: The evolution of Jewish music, from Biblical times, cantillation of sacred texts, cantorial, popular, klezmer, Yiddish, Sephardic, Israeli and classical genres. We will also at-tend local Jewish music concerts and discuss our responses.

Music Older Adult 49CE—Music Appreciation for Seniors

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Class# 27597 2-4pm Th Kaapuni, Gregory Room: IRIS 0917 California History: Survey of the history of California, including Native American, Spanish, Mexican and American periods. Course will provide conceptual and factual framework to understand the political, cultural, social, intellectual and economic developments during these periods and how each helped shape the state.

Class# 15633 9:35-11:35am Th Daruty, Kathy Room: Bus 3218 Contemporary Social Ethics: Course 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, Rules of War and Civil Liberty; Civil Disobedience; Punishment and its proper use in our society; Abortion; Euthanasia; Animal Rights and Environmental Ethics; and ethical questions in Personal Relationships.

Class# 28719 1:30-3:30pm Th P. Stein/D. Levine Room: IRIS 0903 Anthropological Views: Two anthropologists share their views of anthropology in a variety of areas including language and linguistics, human evolution and human variation, religion, the anthropology of food and tourism, and how to be an anthropologist in everyday life.

Class# 27599 1-3pm Th Sloan Goben, Louise Room: IRIS 0914 Major Religions of the World: This course will be an introduction to the study of World Religions. The course will focus on the major religions from East, South and Southeast Asia, including Hinduism, Buddhism, Sikhism, Jainism, Confucianism, Taoism, Shinto and East Asian Buddhism. Each of these traditions has a great variety of sub-divisions yet hold many philosophies in common. 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# 15830 2-4pm W Meister, Al Room: Bus 3200 Law: Hot Topics: Explore 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 & Lawless; cyber-scams/-bullying/-company-retaliation for bad reviews. Plus: Q&A: representing “guilty clients”; celebrity justice; corporate free speech: buying elections? Do the crime, not the time. Critical-Thinking Law-Approaches=Look-Also-At-The-Other-Sides.” And more.

Class# 27598 2:20-4:20pm W Sigal, Burt Room: IRIS 0914 Science-Hot Topics: Course will cover popular topics in science such as: The Internet of Things; Our Extended Neighborhood-The Solar System; What is the Toyota Way and How Did They Achieve Such Quality Products and Customer Satisfaction?; NASA’s Search for Knowledge; and Climate Change/Global Warming-Current Thinking and Status.

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Topics of Interest


Class# 15759 1-3pm T Levick, Mark Room: EB 1202 Sports Current Events: 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# 15658 1:15-3:15pm W Levick, Mark Room: Off Campus Location: The Village in Sherman Oaks, 5450 Vesper Ave., Sherman Oaks, CA 91411 Current Events: 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# 27602 10-12pm T Levick, Mark Room: Off Campus Location: The Village in Northridge, 9222 Corbin Ave., Northridge, CA 91324 Current Events: 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# 15683 2:45-4:45pm Th Levick, Mark Room: Beh 1308 Current Events: 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# 15721 1-3:30pm F Windrum, Ken Room: Bus 3200 20th Century American Film-Hollywood & Society: 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 1975. Note: This short term class ends 11/17/17.

Class# 15619 11:30-1:30pm W Adajian, Blanca Room: Bus 3200 Historical Roots of Modern Topics: This series invites you to join in each week as a new topic is covered and explored from its past to the present… and possible future.

Topics of Interest Older Adult 60CE—Senior Topics


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Watercolor: The Next Step This class is designed for the intermediate watercolor student who possesses basic skills and is ready to move on to more challenging assignments. The instructor will provide step-by-step instruction and demonstration in the process of creating paintings from photographs (provided through email). Students will work at their own levels, bringing their own style to their work. Because instruction is provided in a sequential manner, it is suggested that students try to attend each class. Bring your watercolor materials to the first class.

A materials list and instructions for the first project will be emailed to students approximately one week before class starts.

Instructor: Sharon Maguire teaches beginning and intermediate watercolor classes through Pierce College Encore Extension. She believes that everyone should experience the wonderful personal benefits that can come from creating art.

8 Tuesdays Sept. 26 - Nov. 14 1-3 pm $64

Mindful Drawing Learn the principles and techniques for creating small but intriguing works of art by combining simple patterns. You will soon feel yourself relaxing and focusing more as you produce an intricate mini-masterpiece. No previous art experience is necessary. Please bring the following to the first class: Plain white paper (copy paper, multi-media paper, or drawing paper—whatever you have), a #2 pencil, a fine-tipped black pen such as a Micron .01 or .02, a white or kneaded eraser, a q-tip, a scissors, a quart-sized plastic zip bag, and a ruler.

Instuctor: Sharon Maguire teaches beginning and intermediate watercolor classes through Pierce College Encore Extension. She incorporates mindful drawing into her artwork, finding that it benefits her mind as well as her art.

6 Tuesdays Sept. 26 – Oct. 31 10:30am-12:30pm $48

ENCORE Extension

Encore Fee-Based Classes offered thru Pierce Extension

To Register: Please contact Pierce Extension (818) 719-6425 Registration begins in early September 2017


Upcoming Encore Events

Encore Student Art Exhibit in January 2017

Encore Singers Performance in December 2017

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Encore Singers Pierce Performing Arts Center Sunday, December 17, 2017

Encore Singers PAEC Calabasas June 2, 2018

Art Exhibit Pierce Art Gallery January 2018

This page will be updated with ticketing information as it becomes available.

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