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ENCORE Program Summer 2019 Class ScheduleGENERAL INFORMATIONTable of ContentsGeneral Information...................................................................1Registration Procedures..............................................................2Email...........................................................................................3Student ID Cards.........................................................................3Parking........................................................................................3Donation Form............................................................................4Calendar of Classes.....................................................................5Class Descriptions..................................................................6-11Maps....................................................................................12-13

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

District Administration Francisco C. Rodriguez, Ph.D. Chancellor Deputy

Chancellor Dr. Melinda Nish, Deputy chancellor Robert B. Miller, D.P.A.,

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

Programs and Institutional Effectiveness Albert J. Roman, D.P.A.,

Vice Chancellor of Human Resources Jeffrey M. Prieto, J.D., General Counsel David Salazar, AICP, 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) 710-4163Pierce College ENCORE web site

General Mailing Address:ENCORE, Pierce College, 6201 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 Summer 2019 Class ScheduleREGISTRATION PROCEDURESAre you taking classes in Fall 2018, or did you take classes in Spring 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.edu.2. Click Class Registration.3. Type your user name (student ID #) and

password.4. Click Reg Date & Deadlines. Select Summer 2019.5. Look for Non-Credit under Session.

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

During your registration period (as stated in the previous paragraph), register for classes:

1. Go to www.piercecollege.edu.2. Click Class Registration. Click Summer 2019 when

asked. Type your user name (student ID #) and password.

3. Click Enrollment Shopping Cart.4. Select Summer 2019. Click Continue.5. Type in 5-digit class number in Enter class number

box.6. Click Enter (Click Waitlist box to be on the waiting

list).7. Click Next. To add another class, repeat steps 5-7.8. In Select column, check box next to each class &

click Enroll.9. Click Finish Enrolling.

Waiting lists: Clear Shopping Cart. Repeat steps 1-9; pay special attention to step 6.

To add classes after the semester starts:Attend the first session. If the instructor gives you a Permission Code, clear Shopping Cart, repeat above steps 1-9, and enter it in the ‘Permission Code’ box in step 6.

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 Summer 2019 Class Schedule

Parking PermitsPurchase at Business Office

$7 – Cash Only Picture ID Must be currently enrolled in a Spring 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 Summer 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 Summer 2019 June 10 – July 12

Class #

Meeting time Name Room Course Title

12393 MW 8-9 amTTh 8-10 am

Lacelle Pool Aquatic Fitness

10706 TTh 9:30 -12:30 pm Tirr VLGE 8341 Painterly Print10379 TTh 1-4 pm Tirr VLGE 8341 Watercolor in Plain Sight10407 MF 1-4 pm Thornton VLGE 8344 Impressionist Painting12395 MF 2-3:30 pm Mark Levick Elm 1728 Supreme Court Roundup10741 MTW 8-10 am MacDonald NGym 5601 Yoga/Mat Pilates10729 MWF 1-3 pm Shvetsov NGym 5601 Body Movement12392 MWF 10:30-12:30pm Cummins VLGE 8111 Body Movement: Chair Yoga15295 MWF 12:40-2:40pm Cummins VLGE 8111 Body Movement: Chair Yoga10720 MWTh 1-3 pm Domine MUS 3400 Masterpieces of Music13906 T 1-4 pm Levick BUS 3206 Current Events: Focus Sports11892 TW 9-12 pm Perret BU 3252 Computer Literacy10443 TW 9:30-12:30 pm Kraus VLGE 8344 Beginning Drawing12536 TW 12:10-3:10 pm Perret BUS 3252 Internet and Email Literacy10526 TW 1-4 pm Kraus VLGE 8344 Fundamentals of Portrait Drawing10769 TWTh 10:45-12:45 pm Thornton IRIS 0914 Italian Renaissance: Art/Culture10754 TWTh 1:45-3:45 pm Thornton IRIS 0914 Art and the Majestic Landscape12394 TTh 1-3:30 pm Meyer Earth 4101 Science Discussions10482 WTh 10-1 pm Pitt NGym 5600 Beginning/Intermediate Drawing10637 WTh 1:30-4:30 pm Pitt NGym 5602 Beg. Watercolor/Watercolor Pencil

DATES:Semester June 10 – July 12Holiday July 4, 2019

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Art

Class #10443 Beginning DrawingKraus, Peter Tuesday and Wednesday 9:30-12:30 pmRoom: VLGE 8344 Class meets 2 days a weekWith just a few lessons anyone can learn to draw. Once you learn the basics, including shape, line, and shading, you can advance to other artistic interests quickly and easily. Bring 8.5" by 11" unlined white paper, pencil and eraser to first meeting. Other materials will be discussed at that time.

Class #10482 Beginning and Intermediate DrawingPitt, DeborahWednesday and Thursday 10 -1 pmRoom: NGYM 5600Class meets 2 days a weekThis course uses directed exercises to explore graphite and colored pencil techniques as well as composition and drawing styles.

Class #10706 Painterly PrintTirr, CatherineTuesday and Thursday 9:30-12:30 pmRoom: VLGE 8341Class meets 2 days a weekAll levels welcome. This introductory printmaking course will examine a range of printmaking techniques and possibilities: monotype, linoleum, stamp, collage, and others. We will generate small books and make multiple prints.

Class #10526 Fundamentals of Portrait DrawingKraus, PeterTuesday and Wednesday 1- 4 pmRoom: VLGE 8344Class meets 2 days a weekBasic drawing skill recommended. In this hands-on course, via lecture, demo and critique, learn to develop the human head and facial features in a variety of traditional and contemporary ways. Bring table covering, table top easel, pencil, unlined paper and eraser to first meeting.

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Pitt, DeborahWednesday and Thursday 1:30-4:30 pmRoom: NGym 5602Class meets 2 days a weekThis course uses directed exercises to learn watercolor and watercolor pencil techniques and skills while exploring styles and personal ideas.

Class #10379 Watercolor: In Plain SightTirr, CatherineTuesday and Thursday 1-4 pmRoom: VLGE 8341Class meets 2 days a weekThis course introduces the student to all types of applications of 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.

Class #10407 Impressionist PaintingThornton, John PaulMonday and Friday 1-4 pmRoom: VLGE 8344Class meets 2 days a weekUsing light and color, students will create paintings in the Impressionist style. All mediums and levels welcome.

Art History

Class #10754 Art and the Majestic LandscapeThornton, John PaulTuesday, Wednesday and Thursday 1:45-3:45 pm Room: IRIS 0914Class meets 3 days a week The beauty, aesthetic meaning and symbolic quality of landscape painting is explored. Impressionism, Classical Realism, and Expressionism provide cultural reflections of nature.

Class #10769 Italian Renaissance: Art and CultureThornton, John Paul Room

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Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday 10:45-12:45 pm Room: IRIS 0914Class meets 3 days a week.A survey of art comprising the rebirth of Western Civilization focusing on Florence, Siena, Rome, and Venice. Michelangelo, Da Vinci, Raphael, and Titian are highlighted.

Computer

Class #11892 Computer LiteracyPerret, JoeTuesday and Wednesday 9-12:00 pm Room: BUS 3252Class meets 2 days a week.Computer Fundamentals: this course is designed to develop the basic skills in using a computer keyboard and mouse. These skills are key to sending e-mail, composing a letter, or for any other home computer activity. The course also covers the basics of using Windows. If you have little or no computer experience, this class is for you. Dive into computing in a friendly supportive atmosphere with this hands-on experience and you'll be a computer user before you know it. You’ll learn how to use Windows, work with drives, folders and Windows Explorer; and create, organize, save, and find files.

Class #12536 Internet and Email LiteracyPerret, JoeTuesday and Wednesday 12:10 - 3:10 pmRoom: BUS 3252Class meets 2 days a week.Introduction to the Internet and Email: Come and learn how the Internet works and how to use a browser to effectively search and find things. You’ll learn the basics of getting connected and how to use a web browser and various search engines to find information about health, family, community, and entertainment issues. Learn how to send, receive, save, and print electronic mail and get a free email account.

Special Topics

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Class #12395 Supreme Court RoundupLevick, MarkMonday and Friday 2 - 3:30 pm Room: ELM 1728Class meets 2 days a week.meets 10 weeks (June 10 - Aug. 16)Review of significant and/or interesting decisions of the U.S. Supreme Court during the 2018-2019 term combined with general discussion of principles of Constitutional Law. Decisions of prior terms may also be discussed. Topics will include (but will not be limited to) gerrymandering, inclusion of citizenship question on 2020 Census and first amendment objections to cross-shaped memorials to fallen veterans on public land.

Class #13906 Current Events: Focus Sports Levick, MarkTuesday 1-4 pmRoom: Bus 3206meets 10 weeks (June 11 - Aug. 13).Class meets 1 day a week. 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' events.

Class #12394 Science Discussions Meyer, CraigTuesday and Thursday 1 - 3:30 pm Room: Earth 4101Class meets 2 days a week.meets 6 weeks (June 11 - July 18).A discussion of basic scientific principles and their application to daily life. We will examine current topics of scientific interest and will not avoid uncomfortable topics for which there is solid scientific evidence.

Health & Fitness

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Body Movement: Chair YogaCummins, DianaClass #12392 Monday, Wednesday and Friday 10:30 - 12:30 pm Room: VLGE 8111Class #15295 Monday, Wednesday and Friday 12:40 - 2:40 pm Room: VLGE 8111Class meets 3 days a week.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. Students will learn and practice seated and standing yoga poses and additional support materials (balls, straps, therabands, etc.). Also incorporated are strategies for reducing postural tension patterns and improvingbody alignment and yoga relaxation and breath techniques. Equipment is provided. Bring yoga mat for additional support.

Class #10741 Yoga/Mat Pilates CombinationMacDonald, AmyMonday, Tuesday and Wednesday 8-10 amRoom: NGym 5601Class meets 3 days a week.Introduction to basic yoga postures and mat Pilates techniques, exploring proper alignment, core strength, flexibility, breath work, and balance improvement. Please bring a mat.

Class #10729 Body MovementShvetsov, KristelMonday, Wednesday and Friday 1 - 3 pmRoom: NGym 5601Class meets 3 days a week. Improve cardiovascular fitness, flexibility, muscle strength and endurance. Mat required.

Class #12393 Aquatic FitnessLacelle, Bryon

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Monday and Wednesday 8-9 am Tuesday and Thursday 8-10 am Room: POOLClass meets 4 days a week 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 review the syllabus, equipment and facility information for one hour and get in the water the second hour of class.

Music

Class #10720 Masterpieces of MusicDomine, JamesMonday, Wednesday and Thursday 1 - 3 pm Room: MUS 3400Class meets 3 days a week The main style periods will be explored in chronological order, involving listening examples, discussion of the repertoire, as well as the composers and genres associated with each. Lectures will discuss the historical development of music including but not limited to Medieval, Renaissance, Baroque, Classical, Romantic and Modern style periods. Students will learn elements of music such as formal compositional structure, melody and harmony, instrumentation, and basic terminology as they apply to specific genres and style periods. The class will also focus on live performances and venues in the community. Specific musical events provide an opportunity to meet and interview musicians actively involved in a variety of musical endeavors.

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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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