THEA 1A THEORY/PRACTICE OF ACTING I 3.0 Units
Transfer: CSU/UC
Introduction to the techniques and theories of acting, explored through improvisation, exercises and scene study. Development of the physical and psychological resources for acting including relaxation, concentration, creativity, believability, and commitment. Strongly recommended: Eligibility for English 1A.
Day 22153 MW 11:00-12:15 4128 ROSS 08/20-12/21 GR V01 Day 20368 TTh 12:30-1:45 4128 MORGAN 08/20-12/21 GR V02
THEA 5 CHILDREN’S THEATER 3.0 Units
Transfer: CSU
Introduction to the techniques of formal children’s theater. Creation and performance of a theatrical production designed for children. Casting subject to audition.
Day 20331 TTh 9:30-10:45 4127 BREHE-JOHNS 08/20-12/21 OP V01
THEA 10 INTRODUCTION TO DRAMATIC ARTS 3.0 Units
Transfer: CSU/UC
The dramatic arts, including the history, values, and theatrical techniques that have shaped them. Strongly recommended: eligibility for English 1A or 52A.
Day 20421 MW 11:00-12:20 4138 MORGAN 08/20-12/21 OP V01
THEA 25 FUNDAMENTALS OF STAGE SPEECH 3.0 Units
Transfer: CSU/UC
Theory and practice of speech improvement for acting. Development of the voice, articulation and pronunciation for theater production. Covers speeches and oral traditions from 1600 to the present.
Day 22476 TTh 2:00-3:15 4130 LOWRY 08/20-12/21 GR V01
THEA 39 MUSICAL THEATER WORKSHOP 3.0 Units
Transfer: CSU/UC
Training in performance skills for the musical theater. Acting and stage movement. Dual enrollment with Music 39.
Day 20888 MW 12:30-1:50 4128 ROSS 08/20-12/21 GR V01
THEA 47 COLLEGE THEATER ACTING 3.0 Units
Transfer: CSU/UC
Participation in cast of scheduled major production. Enrollment is for the duration of the production. Enrollment by audition only.
Eve 20148 MTWTh 7:00-9:50 4127 WISELY 08/20-11/18 OP 093 Enrollment is based on being cast in the Fall Semester theatrical production,
Fools by Neil Simon. Auditions will be held on Aug 27 and 28 at 6:30pm in the Black Box Theater (room 4128)
THEA 48 COLLEGE THEATER TECHNICAL 2.0 Units
Transfer: CSU/UC
Participation in scheduled productions as crew members and/or constructing its technical elements. Enrollment is for the duration of the production.
Sat 20173 Sat 11:00-2:15 4125 HAMM 08/20-12/21 OP WE1
By Arr 3.0 Hrs/Wk 4125
For another performance class, see Speech 2A: Oral Interpretation of Literature
TUTORING
TUTR 17 TUTOR TRAINING 0.5 Units
Transfer: CSU
An introduction to tutoring and tutoring skills. The course will provide a conceptual frame work of tutoring to guide student’s work in leading effective tutoring sessions.
Day 20412 Sat 9:00-11:50 2401 TRUMMEL 08/20-12/21 P/N V01 Lab Sat 12:00-2:40 2401
Lab By Arr 1.2 Hrs/Wk 2401
Before registering for this class, please contact Pauline Trummel at 925-424-1471. Tutr 17 meets on Saturday, September 8th from 9 a.m.-2:40 p.m. in room 2401.
There will be 21 hours of tutoring to be arranged. No previous experience is necessary.
TUTR 29 INDEPENDENT STUDY-TUTORING 0.5 Units
Transfer: CSU
Practical experience in tutoring to help other students learn and succeed in school-related activities. Provides opportunities to gain experience in the field of education.
Day 21446 Wed 2:00-2:50 2401 TRUMMEL 08/20-12/21 P/N V01
By Arr 4.0 Hrs/Wk 2401
Before registering for this class, please contact Pauline Trummel at 925-424-1471. There will be up to 72 hours of in-person tutoring to be arranged for 1-2 units
credit. No previous experience is necessary.
TUTR 200 SUPRVSD LEARN ASSIST-IND STUDY 0.0 Units
Individualized student tutoring (supplemental learning assistance) provided to students requesting assistance or referred by a counselor or an instructor. Trained tutors and instructors will provide tutoring in basic skills, academic and vocational subject matter areas including mathematics, English, science, social science, humanities and a variety of general education courses vital to the overall success and retention of students.
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VISUAL COMMUNICATIONS
VCOM 48 INTRO TO A DESIGN STUDIO 0.3 Units
Transfer: CSU
A self-paced basic skills tutorial course introducing software, hardware and peripheral equipment available in a design studio. Emphasis is placed on navigating the desktop, server and back-up media cross- platform, (Apple and PC operating systems); using and saving documents and folders to industry standards; downloading and saving images from a camera or reader; and accessing fonts and “Help” if unassisted.
Day 22051 Lab By Arr 0.6 Hrs/Wk 300 BERENDT 08/20-12/21 OP V01
Log on to http://www.classes.lpcdesignshop.com//vcom48 during the first week of classes to obtain instructions for this course.
VCOM 50 VISUAL COM/PROCESS OF DESIGN 2.0 Units
Transfer: CSU
Introduction to the vocation of visual communication and the creative processes, methods and tools used in developing concepts and final designs for print or web. Emphasis is placed on exploring the conceptual design process, learning the language of design, and basic level technical skills and techniques used across industry standard software, cross-platform operating systems, and hardware. Strongly recommended: Visual Communications 48.
Day 20638 Mon 8:00-8:50 300 STAFF 08/20-12/21 OP V01
Lab Mon 9:00-10:15 300
Lab Wed 8:00-10:15 300
All VCOM courses include lecture and studio times. You may need to purchase a special VCOM color printing card and/or other supplies.
Your instructor will discuss this at the first class meeting.
VCOM 51 COLOR FOR DESIGN 2.0 Units
Transfer: CSU/UC
A basic-level course highlighting color as an element for communication and expression in all visual fields. Covers key color systems and their relevance to graphic and other visual arts, creative and technical aspects of color available in the Adobe Creative Suite applications including color expression, color theory, color interaction, color psychology, color perception, using color for an ethnically diverse, international audience, color theories, color trends, color reproduction, pre-press and screen view considerations. Strongly recommended: Visual Communications 48.
Eve 20639 TTh 8:00-8:50 300 BERENDT 08/20-12/21 OP 093 Lab Tue 9:00-10:15 300
Lab Th 8:00-10:15 300
All VCOM courses include lecture and studio times. You may need to purchase a special VCOM color printing card and/or other supplies. Your instructor will
discuss this at the first class meeting.
VCOM 54 ILLUSTRATOR I FOR DESIGN 2.0 Units
Transfer: CSU
Technical and drawing skill development course using the latest version of Illustrator at the basic-to intermediate-level to render 2-and 3-D digital drawings and illustrations. Emphasis on basic-to intermediate-level techniques and tools used to create image files suitable for print and screen. Design principles emphasized to create effective output through computer-based composition. Strongly Recommended: Visual Communications 48.
Day 22137 Tue 11:00-11:50 300 BERENDT 08/20-12/21 OP V01 Lab Tue 12:00-1:15 300
Lab Th 11:00-1:15 300
VCOM 55 WEB DESIGN I 3.0 Units
Transfer: CSU
This basic-level web design course takes a visual communications approach to the creation of web sites, and the fundamental techniques required to format text, illustrations, tables, and images for the web. Emphasis is placed on appropriate design for the web- beginning with a graphic user interface that is functional, logical, and attractive, and bringing the concept to life using the latest versions of Dreamweaver. Also included is a brief overview of html code, cascading style sheets, and detailed instruction of how to use Dreamweaver to create web content. Strongly Recommended: Visual Communications 51 and either Visual Communications 53 or Visual Communications 54.
Day 22478 MW 10:30-11:20 300 JAY 08/20-12/21 OP V01
Lab MW 11:30-1:20 300
VCOM 56 DESIGN CONCEPTS I 3.0 Units
Transfer: CSU
Design and skills development course exploring the creative processes, methods, strategies and tools used in developing concepts and final designs in any visual field including the basic elements of design: line, texture, value, shape, color, light, and spatial concepts. Emphasis is placed on experience applying design principles and conventions to create 2-dimensional work. Use of computers as digital design tool along with basic manual techniques relating to effective preparation, presentation, craftsmanship and professionalism in presentation. Strongly Recommended: Visual Communications 51 and Visual Communications 52 and either Visual Communications 54.
Eve 20641 TTh 6:00-6:50 300 STAFF 08/20-12/21 OP 093
Lab TTh 7:00-8:50 300
All VCOM courses include lecture and studio times. You may need to purchase a special VCOM color printing cad and/or other supplies. Your instructor will
discuss this at the first class meeting.
VCOM 58 PHOTOSHOP II FOR DESIGN 3.0 Units
Transfer: CSU
Technical and design skill development course using the latest version of Photoshop at the intermediate to advanced level to create and manipulate images, illustrations, text and animations. Emphasis on intermediate through advanced level techniques and tools used to create or manipulate image files suitable for print and screen. Design principles emphasized to create effective output through computer- based composition. Course includes minimum of one project contracted through the Design Shop-the Visual Communications Program business that mirrors an industry-standard creative design agency. Design Shop client attends class to participate in briefing, Q & A, presentation, feedback and critique sessions. Prerequisite: Visual Communications 53 (complete with a grade of “C” or higher). Strongly Recommended: Visual Communications 51 and Visual Communications 52.
Eve 21308 Mon 4:00-6:05 300 JAY 08/20-12/21 OP 093
Lab Mon 6:15-10:20 300
All VCOM courses include lecture and studio times. Students may arrange TBA hours with the instructor at the first class meeting. You may need to purchase a special VCOM color printing card and/or other supplies. Your instructor will
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VCOM 64 INDESIGN I & LAYOUT TECHNIQUES 3.0 Units Transfer: CSU
An introductory-through intermediate-level course emphasizing layout and typographical, technical and aesthetic skills using the latest version of Adobe InDesign, for print and other media. This course addresses migrating to InDesign from Quark or Pagemaker, and how InDesign can be used to increase productivity and workflow when working in applications in the Adobe Creative Suite. Course includes minimum of one project contracted through the Design Shop--the Visual Communications Program business that mirrors an industry-standard creative design agency. Design Shop client attends class to participate in briefing, Q & A, presentation, feedback and critique sessions. Strongly recommended: Visual Communications 50, Visual Communications 51, Visual Communications 52 and either Visual Communications 53 or Visual Communications 54.
Day 21306 Fri 8:00-9:50 300 KIM 08/20-12/21 OP V01
Lab TTh 12:00-1:50 300
All VCOM courses include lecture and studio times. You may need to purchase a special VCOM color printing card and/or other supplies. Your instructor will
discuss this at the first class meeting.
VCOM 154 BASIC TECHNIQUES/ILLUSTRATOR 2.0 Units
This course is geared toward students who desire to learn or review basic technical skills in industry standard software such as Adobe Illustrator (and/or Macromedia Freehand). Students enrolling in this course must be able to use basic operating system features, including navigation of the desktop, and save and move files to various storage media and peripheral equipment, cross-platform; and use peripheral equipment such as, but not limited to, scanners, burners. This course may not be used as credit toward a degree or certificate in the Visual Communications Department.
Eve 22138 Tue 11:00-11:50 300 BERENDT 08/20-12/21 P/N V01
Lab Tue 12:00-1:15 300
Lab Th 11:00-1:15 300
VCOM 155 BASIC WEB DESIGN/DREAMWEAVER 3.0 Units
This course is geared toward students who desire to learn or review basic technical skills in industry standard software, Macromedia Dreamweaver. Students enrolling in this course must be able to use basic operating system features, including navigation of the desktop, and save and move files to various storage media and peripheral equipment, cross-platform; and use peripheral equipment such as, but not limited to, scanners, burners. This course may be used as credit toward a degree or certificate in the Visual Communications department.
Day 22545 MW 10:30-11:20 300 JAY 08/20-12/21 P/N V01
Lab MW 11:30-1:20 300
VCOM 158 ADV TECHNIQUES/PHOTOSHOP 3.0 Units
This course is geared toward professionals who desire to learn or review intermediate to advanced technical skills in Adobe Photoshop. Students enrolling in this course must be able to use computers cross- platform; understand and efficiently use Adobe Photoshop’s basic interface, tools, palettes, menus and elements; use Adobe Photoshop to generate or import digital images; use Adobe Photoshop to save or export images in correct file formats for a variety of multimedia and print end products; and use peripheral equipment such as, but not limited to, scanners, burners. This course may not be used as credit toward a degree or certificate in the Visual Communications department.
Eve 21309 Mon 4:00-6:05 300 JAY 08/20-12/21 OP 093
Lab Mon 6:15-10:20 300
This credit/no credit course is intended for students who wish to learn PHOTOSHOP CS 4 and the design skills but are not intending to obtain an AA or certificate in Visual Communications. Come to the first class to discuss your scheduling needs with your instructor. Students may arrange TBA hours with the instructor. You may need to purchase a special VCOM color printing card and/or
other supplies. Your instructor will discuss this at the first class meeting.
VCOM 164 INTRO TO PAGE LAYOUT/INDESIGN 3.0 Units
This course is geared toward professionals who desire to learn basic layout and technical skills in Adobe InDesign. This class also addresses migration from using Quark to InDesign. Students enrolling in this course must be able to use computers cross-platform, understand how to use software such as Illustrator and Photoshop to create and save images suitable for print; have experience with practical problems in design and prototype manipulation of the commercial product; and utilize imagination through the manipulation of plastic and formal elements of design. This course may not be used as credit toward a degree or certificate in the Visual Communications department.
Day 21307 Fri 8:00-9:50 300 KIM 08/20-12/21 OP V01
Lab TTh 12:00-1:50 300
This credit/no credit course is intended for students who wish to learn InDesign CS4, page layout techniques, and design skills but are not intending
to obtain an AA or certificate in Visual Communications. Come to the first class to discuss your scheduling needs with your instructor. You may need to purchase a special VCOM printing card and/or other supplies. Your instructor
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VITICULTURE AND WINERY TECH
VWT 10 INTRODUCTION TO VITICULTURE 3.0 Units
Transfer: CSU/UC
An introduction to viticulture; growing grapes, including historical aspects of grape cultivation for raisins, wine and table grapes, grape species and varieties, botany, anatomy, propagation, climate, cultivation, vineyard management, plant-soil-water relations, irrigation, fertilization, pruning, weed, insect pest and disease control; establishment, training and pruning grape vines, harvest and post harvest operations. Brief overview of wine making.
Eve 21510 Wed 5:00-6:15 VINEYA EVERETT 08/20-12/21 GR 093
Wed 6:30-7:45 1814
By Arr 0.3 Hrs/Wk tba
VWT 10-093 requires 4 hours to be arranged on a Saturday(s).
VWT 20 INTRODUCTION TO ENOLOGY 3.0 Units
Transfer: CSU/UC
An introduction to the science of winemaking, including history and geographical distribution; grape varieties and wine types; influence of climate and soil; wine fermentation, handling, storage and bottling methods; wine disorders; winery sanitation; legal compliance. Students must be at least 21 years of age in order to participate in wine tasting.
Eve 21231 Mon 7:00-9:50 1814 KINNEY 08/20-12/21 OP 093
VWT 31 VINEYARD OPERATIONS I 3.0 Units
Transfer: CSU
Viticulture practices for the fall and winter season including harvesting, pruning, varietal selection, erosion control, fertilization, weed control, propagation, and vineyard development. Emphasis on practical applications of viticulture.
Eve 21774 Th 7:00-8:50 1814 EVERETT 08/20-12/21 GR 093
Lab Th 5:00-6:50 VINEYARD
Lab By Arr 1.0 Hrs/Wk tba
VWT 31-093 requires 18 hours to be arranged on Saturdays.
VWT 44 WORLD VITICULTURE AND WINES 3.0 Units
Transfer: CSU
This course is a survey of world viticulture wine industries, and wine producing regions and their wines. It covers the following: grape growing and wine production and consumption, and world wine styles. The course includes sensory evaluation of representative wines. Student must be 21 years of age. There is a materials fee associated with this class.
Eve 21511 Tue 6:00-8:50 1814 EVERETT 08/20-12/21 GR 093
Students enrolled in VWT 44 will be assessed an additional materials fee of $100 at registration.