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SANTA MONICA COLLEGE | SPRING 2019 COMMUNITY EDUCATION & P ro f e s s i o n a l D e v e l o p m e n t Look for the Small Wonders in Your Life. Discover with SMC Community Education.
SPRINGTIME IS FOR RENEWAL
Choose Your Own Path
Are You a Goal-Getter? course for all music lovers. If you prefer
to express yourself musically through
Our popular Real Estate trio — Real your voice, Contemporary Singing
Estate Principles, Real Estate Practice, Techniques will teach you the right way to
and Real Estate Finance — makes do it. And if you are short on time, try our
another appearance this spring. 3-hour Vocal Yoga workshop.
Complete these 15-week classes, then See pages 9 – 10, 12 for more details.
pass the qualifying exam to become a
Real Estate Salesperson, and you could
be starting a new career in 2019! Our
Property Management class now covers
Residential, Commercial, and Industrial
properties, and is great for beginners
who want to enter the business and mid-
level professionals who want to update
their skills. Want to ace your TOEFL
exam? Our TOEFL Preparation class is a
must for your success!
See pages 15 – 16, 21, 23 for more details.
Are You Artistically
Are You a Globetrotter? Inclined?
Our Spanish, French, and Italian Level Our new Integrative Art Workshop
1 & 2 classes are back this spring to includes movement to help unleash the
prepare you for new travel experiences creative force within you, and will redefine
in 2019. Register early, and start Art as you know it. Perennial favorites
planning your next adventure at a world like Landscape Painting and Paint
destination! Want something more Anything return again this spring, along
active? Try Basketball for the Rest of with Painting in Watercolor 1 & 2. For a
Us! Yes, “Us” means you. Come have an change of pace — and perspective — try
hour of fun on the basketball court every Japanese Calligraphy in Multi-Art Forms
Wednesday, and discover for yourself why or Sumi-e Painting. You’ll be pleasantly
this sport is so popular. surprised!
See pages 8 – 9, 15 for more details. See pages 4 – 6 for more details.
Are You a Stage and
Screen Aficionado?
If you’ve always wanted to be on the
stage or screen, try Commercials,
Improv, Acting and Filming with a
respected professional who’s worked
in the business for decades. Prefer to
write a scene rather than act in one?
Are You Exploring Music? Introduction to Screenwriting, followed
We have added more One-on-One Piano by Advanced Screenwriting, might be just
sessions in response to popular demand. the ticket! And if you like funny more than
The classes fill quickly, so reserve a seat dramatic, try Stand-up Comedy Workshop
early! Guitar I & II classes are back, as with Graduation Show. You could be the
well as Intro to Music Theory, a basic next Seinfeld or Letterman!
See pages 12 – 13 for more details.
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SANTA MONIC A COLLEGE ABOUT COMMUNITY
EDUCATION
COM MUNIT Y
To meet the lifelong learn-
ing needs of the community,
SMC Community Education
EDUC ATION
offers hundreds of classes
to individuals who wish
to explore their personal
interests or enhance their
careers. Our low-cost, not-for-
SPRING 2019 credit Community Education
courses are designed to
enrich lives through hands-
CONTENTS on workshops and lively
classes in art, writing, dance,
and many other areas, with
special classes for children
PERSONAL INTEREST......... 4 and teens. Our fee-based
Art | Crafts | Enrichment | Home & professional development
Garden | Just for Fun | Languages | and continuing education pro-
Music | Photography | Stage & Screen | grams and seminars strive to
promote career development
Writing and professional training
and certification. Classes on
HEALTH & FITNESS........... 14 a wide range of topics are
Dance | Fitness & Relaxation | also offered online. For more
information, please visit our
Self Development | Sports
website at commed.smc.edu
or call the SMC Community
TEST PREPARATION.......... 15 Education office at
TOEFL Preparation 310-434-3400.
PROFESSIONAL OFFICE LOCATION
DEVELOPMENT................ 16 SMC Community Education
SMC Bundy Campus
Aviation | Business and Finance | 3171 S. Bundy Dr., Room 112
Certificate Program | Computer and Los Angeles, CA 90066
Internet Courses | Entrepreneurial
Training | Health Professions |
Self Development | Money Management | HOW TO
Notary Public/Renewal | Real Estate
REGISTER
ON THE NET..................... 23 FOR CLASSES:
Driver Education
ONLINE 24/7
TO REGISTER.................... 24 commed.smc.edu
REGISTRATION FORM...... 26 PHONE
310-434-3400,
option 2
EMAIL
CommEd@smc.edu
IN PERSON
By appointment only.
SMC Bundy Campus
3171 S. Bundy Drive,
Room 112
Los Angeles, CA 90066
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PERSONAL Stone Carving
Learn stone carving techniques using
INTEREST
SPRING 2019 | PERSONAL INTEREST
traditional hand tools: sculpture hammer,
chisel, rasp and file. Finish your work
Our Personal Interest courses are a great by sanding, polishing and mounting on
way to explore and develop new or longtime a wood base. Create three dimensional
personal interests and hobbies, as well abstract or representational sculptures.
as prepare to take that next step in your Bring sketched ideas to the first meeting.
personal and family projects. Beginning students will purchase alabaster
or soap stone at the first meeting. Stones
will range approximately $20-$40, plus $20
Art for finishing supplies. Basic tools provided
for use in class. Advanced students may
continue on existing projects. Materials fee
Please note: Most art classes require $60 at class.
students to provide their own supplies. These
are NOT included in the course fee, unless $219 | Terri Bromberg
otherwise noted. Please check class supply SMC Main Campus, Art 124
list online. Sun 1:00 p.m. – 5:00 p.m. Feb 24 – Mar 31
The Art of Glass Fusing Japanese Calligraphy in Multi-Art Forms
Explore the art of using a kiln to fuse Prerequisite: First time student must
together pieces of glass. Find out about complete Introduction of Japanese
glass choices, preparation, cutting, and Calligraphy before enrolling in this class.
composition. Then experiment with the Discover the exciting field of Japanese
materials and apply your own style and calligraphy. Develop your artistic skills with
creative ideas as you learn how to use a traditional tools and the instructor’s unique
variety of fusing and slumping techniques, teaching methods. Explore the historical
how to use a kiln, and what you need to background of this beautiful art form through
know about firing programs, annealing times, the incorporation of Japanese poetry, dance
and recordkeeping. Materials fee $100 movements, and music. “It will center you
for new students and $30 for returning and delight all your six senses!” Each class
students at class covers first few projects. is a new creation and divided into three
Plan to spend an additional $100 (or more, levels based on technique and skills, so
depending on the size and complexity of newer students are inspired by their more
the work you wish to design) during a class skilled counterparts, and advanced students
field trip (to be arranged) to learn about, see how far they have progressed.
choose, and purchase additional materials $99 | Kazuko
for the remainder of the course. As this class SMC Main Campus, Art 118
is in high demand with limited seating, all
registrations are final, and NO REFUNDS, Sat 10:00 a.m. – 1:00 p.m. Mar 2 – Mar 30
CREDITS, or TRANSFERS will be given.
$249 | Terri Bromberg Creating Comics & Graphic Novels
SMC Main Campus, Art 124 Want to create your own comic book or
graphic novel? In a hands-on workshop
Fri 9:00 a.m. – 3:00 p.m. Feb 15 – Mar 22* combining lectures, demonstrations, and
*No class on Mar 1.
lots of hands-on training, learn the basics
Fri 9:00 a.m. – 3:00 p.m. Mar 29 – May 3* of the entire creative process, including
*No class on Apr 12. concept and script development, page layout,
Fri 9:00 a.m. – 3:00 p.m. May 10 – Jun 7 various pencil and ink techniques, printing,
publishing, and marketing. Whether you’re
Introduction to Basic Drawing putting together a 10-page autobiographical
Learn how to compose with line, shape, tone, ashcan or a 200-page superhero manifesto,
and color in a class designed to introduce this workshop shows you how to do it!
you to the basics of drawing from life. Using Materials fee $5 at class.
still-life setups and our environment as $99 | Neal Yamamoto
sources of visual inspiration, you’ll find out SMC Bundy Campus, 221
how to work with perspective, positive and
Sat 10:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m. Mar 2 – Apr 6
negative shape, and texture as you explore
the use of traditional drawing materials. A
great class for beginners! Introduction to Mosaic Art
$109 | Freddie Manseau Acquire the skills to create mosaic art. As
SMC Emeritus Campus, 204 you custom-decorate a small flowerpot with
your choice of ceramic, glass, bead, stone,
Wed 6:30 p.m. – 9:30 p.m. Feb 20 – Mar 27 shell, and other materials, learn about the
Wed 6:30 p.m. – 9:30 p.m. Apr 17 – May 22 history, design, styles, and cutting techniques
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used in mosaics. Supply list provided at Integrative Art Workshop
registration on class confirmation. Continuing NEW! Revisit your creative ability and
students who would like to create a different
PERSONAL INTEREST | SPRING 2019
unlock the fountain of inspiration within you
kind of mosaic piece should register into in a very specialized workshop where you
Mosaic Art II. Materials fee $50 at class. will create in each class, and the content is
$149 | Thomas Gin your choice and your discovery. Go beyond
SMC Main Campus, Art 124 gallery trends and explore the arts organically
Sat 9:00 a.m. – 1:00 p.m. Mar 2 – Mar 30 through playing freely and art-making. Each
meeting will focus on the work of artists
Sat 9:00 a.m. – 1:00 p.m. Apr 20 – May 18
who explored painting, visual journals, and
other mixed media, and will include writing
Mosaic Art II and movement to open doors into your inner
Prerequisite: Introduction to Mosaic creativity. Materials fee $10 at class.
Art. Explore how to design your own
$139 | Patrisha Thomson
project — from murals, tables, and mirror
SMC Bundy Campus, 436
frames, to shoes, old instruments, and
turning masks into sculptures — as you learn Wed 6:30 p.m. – 9:30 p.m. Apr 17 – May 22
how to cover flat and 3-dimensional surfaces.
Also, find out more about the materials and Cartooning for Fun (& Profit)
tools that are used for variable assemblage Would you like to be a cartoonist? Ever
art in a course that offers a great study wonder how your favorite cartoons get into
of concept techniques for commercial or national publications? Introduce yourself
personal art. You will need to purchase all to every facet of the cartoon art process,
materials for the project. Repeat students from concept to finished product. Through
should consult instructor before the course lectures, in-class demonstrations, and hands-
begins. Materials fee $20 at class. on training, you’ll learn the techniques of
$149 | Thomas Gin professional cartooning, including a variety
SMC Main Campus, Art 124 of drawing and inking methods, character
Sat 11:00 a.m. – 3:00 p.m. Mar 2 – Mar 30 development, gag-writing, and marketing.
Materials fee $5 at class.
Sat 11:00 a.m. – 3:00 p.m. Apr 20 – May 18
$99 | Neal Yamamoto
Colored Pencil Techniques SMC Bundy Campus, 221
WOW! That’s colored pencil? Yes, it is, and Sat 10:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m. Apr 20 – May 25
you can learn how to get those vibrant colors
and complex textures. Experiment with a Introduction to Japanese Calligraphy
variety of techniques for using wax- and oil- NEW! Interested in the beautiful art of
based colored pencils, water soluble pencils, Japanese calligraphy? Explore its historical
and various papers and mixing media as you and cultural roots as you learn calligraphy’s
explore color theory, composition, project basic strokes and become familiar with its
design, and finding a personal style. Drawing brushes and other tools. You’ll create a
experience helpful, continuing students beautiful character representing the season
welcome. Materials fee $10 at class. in the hiragana and kanji writing styles. This
$99 | Arlene Weinstock introductory course provides a seamless
SMC Emeritus Campus, 205 transition to Japanese Calligraphy in Multi-Art
Tue 6:30 p.m. – 9:00 p.m. Apr 16 – May 21 Form.
$69 | Kazuko
SMC Main Campus, Art 118
Sat 10:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m. Apr 27 – May 11
PAINTING
Plein Air Outdoor Watercolor Painting
Outdoor painting and watercoloring known
as “Plein Air” has been enjoyed and used
through the centuries by people of all ages.
Join us for 6 onsite visits to noteworthy
places in the community — Water Gardens,
Will Rogers State Beach, Palisades Park,
Douglas Park, Lake Shrine Self-Realization
Center, and Tongva Park — and enjoy the
outdoors as you learn how to quickly sketch
and render perspective views using simple
Mosaic Art pencil and watercolor techniques.
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$119 | Tony Tran Paint Anything!
Offsite, Location TBA Join us for a fast-paced, energetic course
SPRING 2019 | PERSONAL INTEREST
Sat 9:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m. Feb 16 – Mar 23 in the wonders of making paintings! If you
are a beginning or intermediate painter,
Painting in Watercolor – Level 1 explore how to use multiple painting
mediums — watercolor and gouache, or
Come try your hand at a wonderful art form acrylic and oil paints — or focus on working
with subtle nuances and spontaneity, as well with the medium of your choice. Learn about
as brilliance and control. Learn traditional a new method of painting each week, and
watercolor techniques through invaluable discover how to use new or non-art materials
demonstrations that will give you a solid like liquid masking fluid, spraypaint, enamel,
foundation. Watercolor is a medium that’s not and collage, just to add some fun! We have
as unforgiving as you might think, so come a rapidly forming community of painters who
find out about some surprising tricks that will are excited to get to know you.
wash away those fears!
$109 | Bryan Ricci
$109 | Freddie Manseau SMC Main Campus, Art 100
SMC Main Campus, Art 220
Sat 10:00 a.m. – 1:00 p.m. Apr 20 – May 25
Sun 10:00 a.m. – 1:00 p.m. Feb 24 – Mar 31
Painting in Watercolor – Level 2 Crafts
Join a class designed for those who wish
to improve and guide their watercolor
techniques toward a more personal Macramé Bracelet with Sliding Closure
and creative direction. In a supportive, NEW! Everybody wants to learn macramé
constructive, and stress-free environment, these days! As you create a trendy bracelet,
learn how to achieve desired effects that discover the basics of macramé knotting,
will enhance previous painting attempts, and how to incorporate beads into your projects,
find out about effective methods for attaining and how to finish up with an adjustable,
more satisfying results with new projects. sliding closure. A wide range of cord and
$109 | Freddie Manseau bead choices will be available in class, and
SMC Main Campus, Art 220 you’ll also take home detailed, illustrated
instructions for future projects. Bring to
Sun 2:00 p.m. – 5:00 p.m. Feb 24 – Mar 31
class a ruler, scissors, clipboard (if you have
one), paper clip, and small towel to work on.
Landscape Painting Materials fee $20 at class.
If you’ve ever wanted to know how to paint
$39 | Susan Ryza
landscapes from photos or computer images,
SMC Emeritus Campus, 409
this is the class for you! Using oil or acrylic,
learn the processes for capturing an image Tue 6:30 p.m. – 9:30 p.m. Feb 19
or impression in paint as you work from
photographic subject matter. Explore the Zipper Intensive
basics of painting landscapes, including the NEW! Prerequisite: Sewing Machine Boot
role of seeing, using color as value, how to Camp class or equivalent experience on the
mix paint and match color, and the process industrial sewing machine. Find out first-hand
of building the surface. how to work with zippers by making a series
$99 | Todd Carpenter of practice samples in boot camp fashion.
SMC Emeritus Campus, 204 Apply the zipper techniques you learn to a
handbag project with three zippers, such as
Tue 6:30 p.m. – 9:30 p.m. Feb 26 – Apr 2 an outside patch pocket with a lapped zipper,
an inside pocket with a railroad zipper, and a
Sumi-e Painting bag closure with an exposed zipper. Materials
Explore the fundamentals of the ancient fee $25 at class.
art of Sumi-e (“ink painting’) painting, and $159 | Barbara Rain
discover how just a few simple strokes of SMC Main Campus, Business 107
the brush can express an idea. Enrich your
Sat 2:30 p.m. – 5:30 p.m. Mar 2 – Mar 23
knowledge of a different art technique with
ancient and Eastern roots, and learn about
the traditional art and culture of Japan. Jewelry-Making Basics from A to Z
Painting kit is available to purchase in class, Earrings! Bracelets! Necklaces! Learn how to
or a list of supplies can be found on class create your own custom jewelry, as well as
confirmation. repair old pieces. In a hands-on workshop
that covers stringing beads, attaching clasps,
$89 | Sherry Davis wire-wrapping and looping, pearl knotting,
SMC Bundy Campus, 436 bead weaving, and chain maille, you’ll make
Sat 10:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m. Mar 2 – Mar 23 two pieces of jewelry each week, and take
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home instructions for future projects. Bring to world upside down. Through lecture and slide
class a small towel and any jewelry tools you illustrations, explore the lives and works
already own. Do NOT buy any new tools until of artists within the Impressionist, Post-
PERSONAL INTEREST | SPRING 2019
after class discussion, as you may be able Impressionist, Symbolist, and Fauvist periods
to purchase the ones you need in class at within the context of the socio-political
discounted prices (about $6 each). Materials arenas surrounding them.
fee $45 at class.
$59 | Eleanor Schrader
$79 | Susan Ryza SMC Main Campus, HSS 165
SMC Emeritus Campus, 409
Sat 10:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m. Mar 2 – Mar 9
Tue 6:30 p.m. – 9:30 p.m. Mar 19 – Apr 2
More Mindfulness Meditation
Collar Sewing Boot Camp
A consistent practice of meditation will
NEW! Prerequisite: Sewing Machine Boot bring tremendous benefits to your life,
Camp class or equivalent experience on the including the ability to de-stress and relax
industrial sewing machine. Have trouble at will, increase concentration and selective
sewing collars on your garments? Collars attention, and more. Whether you have had
frame the face and add striking style to
previous meditation experience and want
clothing, so it’s important to sew them
to extend and deepen that experience, or
perfectly. Learn how to use and sew various
you are a beginner exploring meditation to
collar styles: the convertible collar, Mandarin
experience clarity and peacefulness, this
collar, and classic two-piece shirt collar.
class offers in-class guided meditations,
Then construct an all-purpose sport shirt/
Q&A, and discussions to clarify the
Hawaiian-style shirt with the collar of your
underlying concepts that support the practice
choice, and give your garment a polished,
of meditation, to help you form and reinforce
professional look. Materials fee $25 at
the mental habits conducive to a meditation
class.
practice.
$159 | Barbara Rain
SMC Main Campus, Business 107 $99 | Betzi Richardson
SMC Bundy Campus, 440
Sat 2:30 p.m. – 5:30 p.m. Mar 30 – Apr 27*
*No class on Apr 13. Wed 7:00 p.m. – 9:00 p.m. Apr 17 – May 22
Wire-Wrapped Stones!
NEW! Ever wished you could turn a Home & Garden
beautiful or personally-meaningful stone
into a necklace? Sign up for this hands-
on workshop that covers a different wire- Basic Organic Gardening 101
wrapping technique each week, and you’ll Discover the basics of sensible organic
take home three beautiful, personalized gardening. Find out how to build good soil,
necklaces. Bring your own stones or choose what you need to know about amendments
from a wide assortment of gemstones and fertilizers, and tricks and tips for
in class. You’ll also take home detailed, beautiful gardens, even in containers and tiny
illustrated instructions for future projects. Be spaces. Learn about water-saving irrigation,
prepared to purchase some jewelry tools in how to start seeds and nurse them into
class at discounted prices (about $6 each; healthy seedlings, and how to pick the best
NOT included in materials fee). Do NOT buy transplants at the nursery. Also, find out
any new tools until after class discussion. how, when, and how much to prune, and how
Bring to class a small towel and any jewelry to choose and care for your garden tools to
tools you already own. Materials fee $45 at make them last. Materials fee $10 at class.
class. $109 | Christy Wilhelmi
$79 | Susan Ryza SMC Main Campus, Art 118
SMC Emeritus Campus, 409
Sun 2:00 p.m. – 4:00 p.m. Mar 3 – Mar 24
Tue 6:30 p.m. – 9:30 p.m. May 7 – May 21
Enrichment
Spring Lecture: Rebels in Frock Coats:
Impressionism to Fauvism
NEW! The artists of the late 19th and early
20th centuries redefined the significance of
the painted surface in the rapidly changing
Parisian art world, pitting traditionalists
against newcomers who would turn the art Basic Organic Gardening
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Just for Fun $109 | Silvia Masera
SMC Bundy Campus, 435
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Thu 6:30 p.m. – 9:30 p.m. Apr 18 – May 23
Practical Tarot – The Minor Arcana
Beginning Italian – Combo, Levels 1 & 2
Learn about the Tarot’s Minor Arcana and
the various meanings and ways to interpret In response to popular demand, we’ve added
its 56 cards (four suits of 14 cards each). a second level of Beginning Italian and an
Without memorizing the meanings of each attractive combination package. You may
card, discover how variations in the cards’ enroll in either level — note that Level 2
requires either Beginning Italian – Level 1 or
artwork, combined with your own intuitive
some familiarity with basic Italian — but you’ll
abilities, can enhance and enrich a Tarot
enjoy a substantial DISCOUNT if you sign
reading. After taking this class, you’ll have
up for BOTH levels at the same time (the
a better understanding of how the cards of
courses run consecutively). Materials fee
the Minor Arcana can add layers and clarify
$20 at class.
a Tarot reading. You’ll practice what you
learn in each class by playing Peter Rosson’s $189 | Silvia Masera
“Tarot Profiling Game.” If you have a Tarot SMC Bundy Campus, 435
deck, bring it along to class. Thu 6:30 p.m. – 9:30 p.m. Feb 14 – May 23*
$99 | Davida Rappaport *No class on Feb 21, Mar 14, Apr 11.
SMC Bundy Campus, 436
Accent Reduction – American English
Tue 6:45 p.m. – 9:45 p.m. Feb 19 – Apr 2
*No class on Mar 19. Do people often ask you to repeat what
you’ve said? Is a thick accent preventing
you from advancing professionally? In an
Languages interactive, information-packed course which
covers the second half of our textbook,
learn the secrets to speaking clear, easily
Note: Some language classes may require understood American English, and find out
a textbook, which is NOT included in course how to avoid — or fix — the most common
fee. Level 2 classes are a continuation of errors made by foreign speakers of English,
Level 1. regardless of their native language. Required
textbook (available online): Mastering the
Beginning Italian – Level 1 American Accent Second Edition, (black cover
with downloadable audio) by Lisa Mojsin
Prepare your spirit of adventure and get
(ISBN: 978-1-4380-0810-3). Please bring your
ready to embark on an engaging journey
textbook to our first class.
through the Italian language. Explore the
basics of Italian grammar, pronunciation, $99 | Nicola McGee
numbers, and verbs through an introduction SMC Bundy Campus, 239
of the most beautiful cities in Italy. Your Tue 6:30 p.m. – 8:30 p.m. Feb 19 – Mar 26
practical vocabulary and phrases will be
enhanced as you learn about Italian culture, More Accent Reduction – American
art, and lifestyle. Buon viaggio! Materials fee English
$10 at class.
Do people often ask you to repeat what
$109 | Silvia Masera you’ve said? Is a thick accent preventing
SMC Bundy Campus, 435 you from advancing professionally? In an
Thu 6:30 p.m. – 9:30 p.m. Feb 14 – Apr 4* interactive, information-packed course
*No class on Feb 21, Mar 14. which covers the first half of our textbook,
learn the secrets to speaking clear, easily
understood American English, and find out
Beginning Italian – Level 2
how to avoid — or fix — the most common
Prerequisite: Beginning Italian – Level 1 errors made by foreign speakers of English,
or equivalent class. Leave your luggage at regardless of their native language. Required
home, but come take a “journey” to Italy textbook (available online): Mastering the
that will improve your skills in understanding American Accent Second Edition, (black cover
and communicating in Italian. Expand with downloadable audio) by Lisa Mojsin
your knowledge of Italian culture, art, and (ISBN: 978-1-4380-0810-3). Please bring your
literature as you build your vocabulary and textbook to our first class.
learn useful expressions and idioms. Through
$99 | Nicola McGee
the immersion in historical and cultural
SMC Bundy Campus, 239
situations, learn the present and past tense
of the most frequently used verbs, the Tue 6:30 p.m. – 8:30 p.m. Apr 16 – May 21
basic structure of the Italian sentence, and
what you need to know about adverbs and
pronouns. Materials fee $10 at class.
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Beginning Spanish – Level 1 levels at the same time (the courses run
If you have very little knowledge of Spanish, consecutively). Materials fee $30 at class.
PERSONAL INTEREST | SPRING 2019
here’s an opportunity to learn the basics for $189 | Harriette McCauley
effective communication. Materials fee $10 SMC Bundy Campus, 435
at class. Sat 11:30 a.m. – 1:30 p.m. Mar 2 – May 25*
$119 | Cecilia Dighero *No class on Apr 13.
SMC Bundy Campus, 217
Tue 6:30 p.m. – 9:30 p.m. Feb 19 – Mar 26
Music
Beginning Spanish – Level 2
Expand your vocabulary and knowledge
One-On-One Piano (5 years – Adult)
of Spanish grammar in this continuation
of Beginning Spanish – Level 1. Optional Finally! One-on-one piano lessons that are
language CDs for $10. truly affordable, and private instruction is
the best way to learn to play the piano.
$119 | Cecilia Dighero These 30 minute sessions are open to
SMC Bundy Campus, 217 adults or children and will progress at their
Wed 6:30 p.m. – 9:30 p.m. Feb 20 – Mar 27 own pace. Beginners will focus on note
reading, rhythm reading and music theory
while more advanced students will work on
Beginning Conversational French for
chord progressions, inversions, and piano
Travelers – Level 1 technique. Materials used will depend on
If you’re planning a trip to a French-speaking experience and music style. Students should
location, or you just want to learn the have a piano/keyboard at home for daily
language of love, come learn a great way practice.
to “parler le français.” Through role playing,
$199 | Sarah Olim
creating scenarios, group discussions, and SMC Performing Arts Center, 103
practice conversations, learn about French
culture and become familiar with basic WEDNESDAY
spoken French, including phrases useful Wed 6:00 p.m. – 6:30 p.m. Feb 13 – Mar 13
for travel, greetings, shopping, eating, even Wed 6:30 p.m. – 7:00 p.m. Feb 13 – Mar 13
emergencies. Our last class will be a local Wed 7:00 p.m. – 7:30 p.m. Feb 13 – Mar 13
excursion where you can practice what you’ve
Wed 7:30 p.m. – 8:00 p.m. Feb 13 – Mar 13
learned. Materials fee $15 at class includes
book and CD. Wed 8:00 p.m. – 8:30 p.m. Feb 13 – Mar 13
Wed 6:00 p.m. – 6:30 p.m. Mar 20 – Apr 24*
$109 | Harriette McCauley
SMC Bundy Campus, 435 Wed 6:30 p.m. – 7:00 p.m. Mar 20 – Apr 24*
Wed 7:00 p.m. – 7:30 p.m. Mar 20 – Apr 24*
Sat 11:30 a.m. – 1:30 p.m. Mar 2 – Apr 6
Wed 7:30 p.m. – 8:00 p.m. Mar 20 – Apr 24*
Beginning Conversational French for Wed 8:00 p.m. – 8:30 p.m. Mar 20 – Apr 24*
Travelers – Level 2 Wed 6:00 p.m. – 6:30 p.m. May 1 – May 29
Prerequisite: Beginning Conversational Wed 6:30 p.m. – 7:00 p.m. May 1 – May 29
French – Level 1. Build on the conversational Wed 7:00 p.m. – 7:30 p.m. May 1 – May 29
skills you developed in Level I. Using fun Wed 7:30 p.m. – 8:00 p.m. May 1 – May 29
music, film, and role playing, learn how to Wed 8:00 p.m. – 8:30 p.m. May 1 – May 29
handle real-life situations — such as being
*No class on Apr 10.
in an airport, hotel, or restaurant — and
expand your knowledge of French customs SATURDAY
and popular life. Materials fee $15 at class Sat 12:30 p.m. – 1:00 p.m. Feb 16 – Mar 16
includes book and CD. Sat 1:00 p.m. – 1:30 p.m. Feb 16 – Mar 16
$109 | Harriette McCauley Sat 1:30 p.m. – 2:00 p.m. Feb 16 – Mar 16
SMC Bundy Campus, 435 Sat 2:00 p.m. – 2:30 p.m. Feb 16 – Mar 16
Sat 11:30 a.m. – 1:30 p.m. Apr 20 – May 25 Sat 2:30 p.m. – 3:00 p.m. Feb 16 – Mar 16
Sat 3:00 p.m. – 3:30 p.m. Feb 16 – Mar 16
Beginning Conversational French – Sat 3:30 p.m. – 4:00 p.m. Feb 16 – Mar 16
Combo, Levels 1 & 2 Sat 4:00 p.m. – 4:30 p.m. Feb 16 – Mar 16
This special combination package is back Sat 4:30 p.m. – 5:00 p.m. Feb 16 – Mar 16
by popular demand! Sign up for either
Sat 12:30 p.m. – 1:00 p.m. Mar 23 – Apr 27*
level — note that Level 2 requires either
Conversational French, Level 1 or some Sat 1:00 p.m. – 1:30 p.m. Mar 23 – Apr 27*
familiarity with basic French — but you’ll enjoy Sat 1:30 p.m. – 2:00 p.m. Mar 23 – Apr 27*
a substantial discount if you sign up for both Sat 2:00 p.m. – 2:30 p.m. Mar 23 – Apr 27*
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Sat 2:30 p.m. – 3:00 p.m. Mar 23 – Apr 27*
BEGINNING GUITAR – Peter Risi
Sat 3:00 p.m. – 3:30 p.m. Mar 23 – Apr 27*
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Sat 3:30 p.m. – 4:00 p.m. Mar 23 – Apr 27*
Sat 4:00 p.m. – 4:30 p.m. Mar 23 – Apr 27* Love Peter! Great class and informative.
Sat 4:30 p.m. – 5:00 p.m. Mar 23 – Apr 27* — Jenna-Rose H.
Sat 12:30 p.m. – 1:00 p.m. May 4 – Jun 1
Sat 1:00 p.m. – 1:30 p.m. May 4 – Jun 1
used for those who will be attending the
Sat 1:30 p.m. – 2:00 p.m. May 4 – Jun 1 Guitar II class.
Sat 2:00 p.m. – 2:30 p.m. May 4 – Jun 1 $99 | Peter Risi
Sat 2:30 p.m. – 3:00 p.m. May 4 – Jun 1 SMC Performing Arts Center, 104
Sat 3:00 p.m. – 3:30 p.m. May 4 – Jun 1 Sat 3:30 p.m. – 5:00 p.m. Mar 2 – Apr 6
Sat 3:30 p.m. – 4:00 p.m. May 4 – Jun 1
Sat 4:00 p.m. – 4:30 p.m. May 4 – Jun 1 Contemporary Singing Techniques
Sat 4:30 p.m. – 5:00 p.m. May 4 – Jun 1 Whether you want to audition for “The
*No class on Apr 13. Voice” or just want to learn to sing in tune,
here’s a chance to learn all the so-called
“fundamentals of contemporary singing.”
Intro to Music Theory Breathing, range, intonation, vocal power,
Knowing the basics of music theory will blending with registers, gaining confidence,
help you make a better connection to and overcoming performance anxiety are
composition, playing your instrument, and just some of the topics we’ll cover in a
becoming a better musician. Whether you safe, fun atmosphere. This unique “Vocal
are a composer, play an instrument, or an Yoga” method uses techniques ranging from
avid music listener, this intro-level class Alexander Technique, Yoga, and Chi Gong, to
will give you a clearer understanding of The Bel Canto School of Singing, Fitzmaurice
music, so it all starts to make real sense, Voicework, and more to free the voice.
and you can appreciate and enjoy music on Beginners welcome! Materials fee $17 at
a higher level. We’ll cover music element class.
basics, sight reading, key signatures, $129 | Heather Lyle
intervals, understanding scales, basic chord SMC Performing Arts Center, 103
construction, chords in a key, improvisation,
and more! Required textbook: “All About Mon 6:45 p.m. – 8:45 p.m. Mar 4 – Apr 1
Music Theory,” by Mark Harrison (Hal
Leonard Publishing; softcover; ISBN-13: Guitar II
9781423452089). Materials fee $10 at Suggested prerequisite: Beginning Guitar
class. or skills in basic note reading, ability to
$99 | Peter Risi play a few open position chords, and a
SMC Bundy Campus, 240 general basic feel for the guitar. If you want
to move ahead in your guitar playing and
Wed 6:30 p.m. – 8:00 p.m. Feb 27 – Apr 3 build on the introductory elements you’ve
previously learned, here’s the right class
Beginning Guitar to get you to the next level. Students must
Have a guitar sitting somewhere, just waiting purchase required textbook prior to first day
to be played? Ever wanted to strum the of class: Required textbook (please purchase
strings and make music, but think it’s too before attending class): Hal Leonard Guitar
hard for you? With a little practice, anyone Method, Second Edition – Complete Edition,
can learn to play the guitar, so sign up for by Will Schmid and Greg Koch (ISBN-13:
this class designed to transform your view 9780881881394).
of the guitar into the joyous, creative, and $99 | Peter Risi
accessible musical instrument that it is. SMC Performing Arts Center, 104
Learn how to read music, play the open Sat 3:30 p.m. – 5:00 p.m. Apr 20 – May 25
chords that are widely used in guitar music,
and gain an overview of basic music theory.
You and your fellow students will help pick
the pieces to be taught, so everyone will Photography
have a choice of music. Bring to class your
guitar — acoustic, classical (nylon strings),
or electric (no amp needed, but small amp PHOTO WORKSHOPS
OK). Required textbook (please purchase Our Photo Workshops — led by professional
before attending class): Hal Leonard Guitar photographers who teach in the Santa
Method, Second Edition – Complete Edition, Monica College Photography Department —
by Will Schmid and Greg Koch (ISBN-13: will take your passion for photography to new
9780881881394). This book can also be levels!
10 | SMC Community Education | commed.smc.edu | 310-434-3400Workshops range from basic camera skills organize and enhance your digital images
all the way up to studio lighting and portfolio using Lightroom, and compare Lightroom
development. You’ll gain hands-on experience Classic to Lightroom CC. Find out how to
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at every stage, with instructors who share make the most of Lightroom’s strength
their years of knowledge as they work beside to set up a filing system to find your files
you to show you how to get the shots you easily, create global and localized color
want. adjustments, and make an image that you
So sign up now, and start creating better will be proud to share and to print. Please
photographs! note: This class is taught on Mac computers
(not PCs), and you will have an individual
iMac to work on during class. Bring to class
Beginning Digital Photography a USB flash drive/memory stick with 10-15
images from a camera (raw files preferred).
In a hands-on beginning photography
Materials fee $25 at class.
workshop, gain an understanding of the
basic camera operations of f/stops, shutter $129 | Ford Lowcock
speeds, ISO, and white balance while using SMC Main Campus, Business 131
natural light. Using the HDSLR format, Sat 9:00 a.m. – 1:00 p.m. Apr 20 – Apr 27
learn the controls and functions of your
DSLR camera from in-class demonstrations
Black & White Printing Refresher
on exposure, depth-of-field, composition,
focusing, metering, motion, and image Do you have files and files of black and
quality. Weekly assignments — critiqued white negatives — or even rolls of film — from
in class — will focus on specific technical the era of true printing? Here’s the perfect
information, then progress into more creative opportunity for you to refresh and improve
personal projects. A Digital Single Lens your darkroom skills while printing images
Reflex camera (DSLR) or Mirrorless camera from your own negatives. Learn how to
with manual focus and exposure capabilities use the enlarger and the procedures for
is required. Bring your camera and instruction developing prints, toning prints, and the
manual to the first class. presentation of images. Also, learn how
to process your own black and white film.
$109 | Ed Mangus
Beginners welcome. Materials fee $25 at
SMC Main Campus, Business 133
class.
Sat 2:00 p.m. – 5:00 p.m. Feb 23 – Mar 30
$139 | Ed Mangus
SMC Main Campus, Drescher Hall 127
Adobe Photoshop for Photography —
Mac Sun 1:00 p.m. – 6:00 p.m. Apr 21 – May 19
Learn how to express your imagination and
create your own dreamworlds with Adobe Advanced Digital Photographic Printing
Photoshop. See listing in this schedule’s Workshop
Computer and Internet Courses section for Prerequisites: Experience in printing your own
additional details. work (at home/studio or through a pro lab);
$299 | Ford Lowcock fairly knowledgeable skill level in Photoshop
SMC Main Campus, Business 131 and/or Lightroom. In a very specialized 2-day
workshop, build on your existing skills in
Sat 9:00 a.m. – 1:00 p.m. Mar 9 – Apr 6 Photoshop or Lightroom to create a print with
the desired results. If you’ve ever struggled
Intermediate Photography with creating a print, learn the steps you
Take your basic digital photo skills to the need to take to produce a print that looks
next level! Sign up for this class that takes how you intended it to when you took the
you outside the classroom for a series of picture. During the workshop, you will take
hands-on demonstrations that emphasize your images from camera to print with a
camera techniques, working with natural light workflow that leaves nothing to guess about.
and other lighting conditions, and artistic Enrollment is limited to only eight people,
considerations, with a focus on creativity, so you will receive detailed attention from
storytelling, portraits, and personal projects. your instructor. Whether you are a working
$109 | Ed Mangus photographer, an enthusiast who wants to
SMC Main Campus, Business 133 share your work, or just want prints for your
portfolio, this workshop will give you the tools
Sat 2:00 p.m. – 5:00 p.m. Apr 20 – May 25
you need to be in charge of it all. Class is
taught on MAC, not PC. Materials fee $65 at
Adobe Lightroom – class.
The Essentials on Mac
$299 | Ford Lowcock
NEW! In a class that combines hands-on
SMC Main Campus, Business 131
training with instructor assistance, learn
how to create a catalog, import images, and Sat 9:00 a.m. – 3:00 p.m. May 4 – May 11
SMC Community Education | commed.smc.edu | 310-434-3400 | 11Stage & Screen
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Introduction to Screenwriting
In an intensive course that introduces you to
the fundamentals of dramatic screenwriting,
find out about the tools that screenwriters
have at their disposal to communicate their
ideas. Gain hands-on experience through
weekly writing exercises that develop specific Stand-Up Comedy Workshop with Graduation Show
screenwriting skills, then read your work
aloud in class and take part in friendly Comedy Store, the Word Famous Improv
discussions and critiques to understand Comedy Club or another venue. Learn all
your writing and what about it works, what the techniques the pros use for joke writing,
doesn’t, and why. finding your comic personae and POV, and
making the best choices for connecting with
$149 | Simone Bartesaghi an audience. Also, gain an understanding of
SMC Bundy Campus, 228 the business side of comedy, including the
Thu 2:00 p.m. – 5:00 p.m. Feb 21 – Apr 4* world of sitcom development.
*No class on Mar 14. $129 | Jonathan Solomon
SMC Bundy Campus, 235
Advanced Screenwriting:
Wed 6:30 p.m. – 9:30 p.m. Mar 6 – Apr 24*
From Page to Screen *No class on Apr 10.
Prerequisite: Introduction to Screenwriting or
previous screenwriting experience. Empower Vocal Yoga
yourself in your journey from the blank page Explore the leading technique in voice work
to the silver screen! In a hands-on workshop for actors today! Fitzmaurice Voicework
for screenwriters who have written at least a uses modified yoga postures to unblock the
short or a feature film, gain practical tools to breath and open the voice. Learn a series
solve both storytelling and business issues. of exercises that promote vocal freedom,
Find out how to address typical concerns of resonance, and power, and that can help you
a screenwriter — from researches to writer’s uncover deep layers of tension that might be
block, from story structure to how to market hindering your voice and creative expression.
your script — and pick up tips and techniques These techniques can be used as a
you can immediately apply to your own highly effective vocal/physical warm-up to
materials. incorporate into any training routine you use.
$149 | Simone Bartesaghi Bring to class a yoga mat and small pillow.
SMC Bundy Campus, 228 $59 | Heather Lyle
Thu 2:00 p.m. – 5:00 p.m. Apr 18 – May 23 SMC Performing Arts Center, 102
Sat 12:30 p.m. – 3:30 p.m. Mar 9
Commercials, Improv, Acting and
Filming An Introduction to Voiceovers
In a high-energy course that has it all, Prerequisite: Must be age 18 or over. Sign
learn what you need to know about the TV up for a fun, empowering introductory course
commercial process. We’ll cover how to read that covers the different types of voiceovers
copy and cue cards, how to get an agent, and the tools you need to find success.
what kind of pictures you need, and how to You will be coached and later receive a
build your resume. We’ll also develop your professional voiceover evaluation. By the end
abilities at improv — a skill that’s become of the course, you will have the knowledge
critically important in today’s auditions — and necessary to help you decide if the voiceover
review the acting basics that can be used in is something you would like to pursue.
all areas of the Industry. $49 | Voices for All Staff
$99 | Priscilla Barnstable SMC Bundy Campus, 212
SMC Bundy Campus, 440 Thu 6:00 p.m. – 8:00 p.m. Apr 18
Sat 3:00 p.m. – 5:00 p.m. Mar 2 – Mar 23
Stand-Up Comedy Workshop with Writing
Graduation Show
Hone your skills as a stand-up comic in an
exciting hands-on workshop designed for Memoir Writing Workshop
both the absolute beginner as well as those In memoir writing, writers have the chance to
already showcasing around town. The class unleash memories in hopes of discovering
culminates with a graduation show at the a meaningful story that is part of life. The
12 | SMC Community Education | commed.smc.edu | 310-434-3400process of conveying that narrative on paper, Poetry Writing & Reading Workshop
however, can prove to be difficult. Explore Improve your writing by reading exciting
the variety of memoir structures — including
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poets! If you’re a beginning reader of poetry
the use of voice, narrative arc, setting, and
or an already practicing poet, come discover
details — and find out how to identify the
the secrets of poetic form, metaphor,
most compelling way to tell your story.
imagery, rhythm, and much more by looking
$119 | Anita Gill deeply into the works of a wide range of
SMC Bundy Campus, 436 poets – from Shakespeare and the classics
Mon 6:30 p.m. – 9:30 p.m. Feb 11 – Mar 25* to the best international, American, and
*No class on Feb 18. LA poets — such as Kaveh Akbar, Nick
Laird, Marianne Moore, Lucille Clifton,
Creative Writing Workshop Charles Bukowski, Wallace Stevens, Stevie
In a hands-on writer’s workshop, learn how Smith, and John Ashbery. We’ll discuss
to write, revise, and polish your stories to formal, free verse, and/or experimental
develop their full potential. Bring your fiction poems, depending on the interests of class
or creative nonfiction work-in-progress and, in members. In a supportive setting, take
a positive and supportive environment, you’ll part in reading and writing exercises that
receive meaningful and helpful feedback will deepen your appreciation of poetry and
each week from your instructor, as well as further your own work. Materials fee $5 at
fellow students. Class is limited to a small class.
size for attention, so be sure to register $99 | Betzi Richardson
early. SMC Bundy Campus, 235
$139 | Monona Wali Sat 11:00 a.m. – 1:00 p.m. Mar 2 – Apr 6
SMC Bundy Campus, 217
Tue 1:00 p.m. – 4:00 p.m. Feb 19 – Mar 26 How to Write Funny
Tue 1:00 p.m. – 4:00 p.m. Apr 16 – May 28 In a hands-on workshop featuring lectures,
*No class on May 7. in-class writing exercises, and supportive
feedback, discover how to write a comedic
Introduction to Screenwriting piece that is part story, part essay, part
In an intensive course that introduces you to dialogue, and entirely, uniquely “you”. Learn
the fundamentals of dramatic screenwriting, all about the tools, techniques, and tricks
find out about the tools that screenwriters that comedy writers use to get laughs
have at their disposal to communicate their in sitcoms, screenplays, blogs, stories
ideas. Gain hands-on experience through for live performance, and even business
weekly writing exercises that develop specific presentations. You’ll also make an exciting
screenwriting skills, then read your work discovery: There are no limits to what can be
aloud in class and take part in friendly written “funny”! Anything on your mind and in
discussions and critiques to understand your heart can be expressed through humor.
your writing and what about it works, what And last, but not least, we’ll have lots of fun
doesn’t, and why. and laughs along the way.
$149 | Simone Bartesaghi $149 | Jonathan Solomon
SMC Bundy Campus, 228 SMC Bundy Campus, 235
Thu 2:00 p.m. – 5:00 p.m. Feb 21 – Apr 4* Thu 6:30 p.m. – 9:30 p.m. Mar 21 – May 16*
*No class on Mar 14. *No class on Apr 11.
Advanced Screenwriting:
From Page to Screen Creative Writing & Meditation
Meditation and writing bring awareness and
Prerequisite: Introduction to Screenwriting or
previous screenwriting experience. Empower help us remember who we are and where
yourself in your journey from the blank page we come from. Explore how to connect
to the silver screen! In a hands-on workshop meditation to writing and how to approach
for screenwriters who have written at least a your writing with awareness of the senses,
short or a feature film, gain practical tools to memory, and the imagination. Develop your
solve both storytelling and business issues. ability to “pay attention” to the worlds you
Find out how to address typical concerns of are creating in your writing, and discover
a screenwriter — from researches to writer’s how meditation and writing complement and
block, from story structure to how to market help each other. Bring your work to class and
your script — and pick up tips and techniques discuss the writing that is before you, what
you can immediately apply to your own is on the page, and how its potential might
materials. expand and fully come to life.
$149 | Simone Bartesaghi $109 | Nathalie Kramer
SMC Bundy Campus, 228 SMC Bundy Campus, 436
Thu 2:00 p.m. – 5:00 p.m. Apr 18 – May 23 Thu 6:30 p.m. – 9:30 p.m. Apr 18 – May 23
SMC Community Education | commed.smc.edu | 310-434-3400 | 13CO-REC Sunday Play at SMC Pavilion
Badminton & Table Tennis
Beginning and Intermediate Levels
TABLE TENNIS: Coaching workshops at 12 p.m. & 2 p.m. ($6/$4),
open play 12 p.m. - 7 p.m. ($6/$4)
BADMINTON: open play 12 p.m. - 9 p.m. ($6/$4)
BASKETBALL: open play 8 a.m. - 12 p.m. ($4/$2)
Go to smctabletennis.com for details or email us at smctabletennis@gmail.com
HEALTH & Fitness & Relaxation
FITNESS
SPRING 2019 | HEALTH & FITNESS
Total Body Workout
Wishing you had a toned and sculpted
Dance body? This is the right class for you! All
major muscle groups will be addressed in
a workout that starts with a fun low-impact
Cardio Salsa warm-up, followed by a sculpt session using
Want to take Zumba to the next level? hand weights, resistance tubing, medicine
Here’s a dynamic, energetic Latin dance balls, and Thera bands. Comprehensive
workout that incorporates authentic Salsa, stretching of the upper and lower body for a
Cha-Cha, Merengue, Ballroom, Bachatta, strong, long, lean, and toned physique are
Rhumba, Argentine Tango, and Ballet for the included, along with special balance and
cool down. Learn how to move like a pro to posture exercises. Materials fee $24 at
the infectious rhythms of the latest music class.
releases, and shed the calories while having $119 | Jackline Daneshrad
fun. No partner required, and no dance SMC Emeritus Campus, 304
experience necessary! Caution: This class
is highly addictive. We have a large group of Wed 6:00 p.m. – 7:00 p.m. Feb 20 – Apr 17*
“Salsaholics”! *No class on Mar 20, Mar 27, Apr 10.
$119 | Jackline Daneshrad Wed 6:00 p.m. – 7:00 p.m. Apr 24 – May 29
SMC Emeritus Campus, 304
Tue 6:00 p.m. – 7:00 p.m. Feb 19 – Apr 16*
*No class on Mar 19, Mar 26, Apr 9. Self Development
Tue 6:00 p.m. – 7:00 p.m. Apr 23 – May 28
Reiki – Level I
Adult Ballet I
Reiki is an energy-based healing modality
Learn ballet technique in an active workshop
that introduces you to the basics of ballet that helps eliminate stress from the body
barre and center exercises and emphasizes and promote balance and harmony in body/
the development of correct body alignment mind/spirit. In an intensive one-day training
and basic core strength. Workshop covers session, learn the first degree of Reiki
fundamental movement concepts, ballet healing for self-care and to help others.
terminology, and body and foot positions. Find out how to help unblock stagnant
Optional materials fee of $20 for classical energies and change negative thought
ballet flash cards. Materials fee $20 at patterns and bad habits that interfere with
class. the healing process. Gain an overview of
$139 | Cynthia Molnar how to transmit Reiki energy into the body,
SMC Performing Arts Center, 102 and an understanding of the endocrine and
glandular systems for overall body relaxation.
Mon 7:00 p.m. – 8:15 p.m. Feb 25 – Apr 1
Certificate of completion for Reiki Level I is
Mon 7:00 p.m. – 8:15 p.m. Apr 15 – May 20 awarded upon successful completion of the
course. Required textbook (please purchase
before class): “The Japanese Art of Reiki”, by
Bronwen Stiene and Frans Stiene (ISBN-13:
978-1905047024).
14 | SMC Community Education | commed.smc.edu | 310-434-3400TEST
$119 | Laura Luna
SMC Bundy Campus, 123
Sat 9:30 a.m. – 5:30 p.m. Apr 6
PREPARATION
Reiki – Level II
Prerequisite: Reiki Level I (or Level II
if wanting to refresh past learning). TOEFL Preparation
Continue your exploration of Reiki, a
Japanese relaxation technique that helps
eliminate stress from the body and Preparing for the TOEFL
increase the body’s natural ability to heal. Do you need a high TOEFL score to get
Learn advanced methods in a class that accepted to your dream college? Do you lack
emphasizes integrating the Reiki precepts confidence in your ability to earn that score?
into your personal life, and working toward If so, this is the TOEFL preparation course
processing and releasing addictive/unhealthy for you! The course — designed to deliver the
emotional and mental habits. You’ll also skills, strategies, and confidence you need
learn additional self-care techniques, how to succeed on the TOEFL — will expand your
to administer individual sessions, and how English vocabulary, strengthen your grammar
to start a private Reiki practice. Certificate skills, improve your reading comprehension,
of completion for Reiki Level II is awarded and help you understand and apply test-
upon successful completion of the course. taking strategies for success.
Materials fee $20 at class.
$159 | Lisa Saperston
$149 | Laura Luna SMC Bundy Campus, 235
SMC Bundy Campus, 123
Tue 6:30 p.m. – 9:30 p.m. Feb 19 – Mar 26
Sat 9:30 a.m. – 5:30 p.m. Apr 27
Sports Attention, Au Pairs!
Basketball for the Rest of Us EARN EDUCATIONAL HOURS
If you’re an adult who enjoys playing
basketball, but aren’t very good at it,
this is the workshop for you! In a friendly
environment, join others with similar skill TEST PREPARATION | SPRING 2019
levels, and enjoy the chance to play more
meaningfully and to increase your skill
through increased participation in the game.
You’ll be playing actual games, including full
court, half court, 2-on-2, and 1-on-1. There
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are programs for the high and low end of
athletic ability; this class is designed for You can earn educational hours
the rest of us who are in between these two on a per-hour-attended basis by
extremes. Please wear appropriate athletic taking ANY of our Community
shoes and clothing. Education classes.
$129 | Richard Hoffman * Educational hours are awarded based
SMC Main Campus, Gym 100 on attendance, NOT class length,
and are NOT for transfer credit.
Wed 7:15 p.m. – 8:15 p.m. Feb 20 – May 15*
*No class on Apr 10. Go to commed.smc.edu
and click on “Au Pairs”
for details and instructions.
Letter of Certification Processing Fees:
$20 for same day
$7.50 for standard 5 business days
register for classes
ONLINE
Basketball for the Rest of Us at commed.smc.edu
SMC Community Education | commed.smc.edu | 310-434-3400 | 15PROFESSIONAL Business and Finance
DEVELOPMENT Property Management-Residential,
Develop new skills — or expand your current
ones — through SMC’s Community Education Commercial, Industrial
courses. These classes are designed to help Are you interested in entering the property
you develop the necessary workplace skills management business, or a current manager
and career development plan to get a job, looking to update your skill set? In a class
keep a job, or get promoted on the job! designed to give you an overview of the
property management business, learn about
the residential, commercial, and industrial
Aviation business sectors. Also, gain a management
perspective from a property owner managing
a single property, an investor managing a
portfolio, and a property manager representing
SPRING 2019 | PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT
Commercial Drone Pilot Training an owner as a third-party manager. The course
Prerequisites: Must be 18 years or older with is aimed to educate beginners and mid-level
at least a high school diploma or equivalent. professionals who are interested in entering
Looking for a truly modern career? Become a the property mangement business or exiting
commercial drone pilot! Prepare for the FAA managers looking to update their skill set.
exam to become a Remote Pilot in Command Materials fee $20 at class.
(RPIC), learn hands-on how to pilot small $199 | Donyea Adams
Unmanned Aerial Systems (sUAS), and train SMC Bundy Campus, 213
in an externship providing real-life situations Sat 9:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m. Apr 20 – Apr 27
with established Commercial sUAS operators.
This program is designed to prepare you to
perform the duties of a Commercial RPIC Make Extra Income: Auto Wholesale
required in any commercial drone setting, Business from Home
such as public safety, cinematic, realty, Supplement your income through buying
construction, transportation, and surveying. and selling wholesale cars from home. In
This unique 3-part program consists of: this DMV-approved course, find out what is
required to become a licensed auto dealer
Part I: FAA Part 107 RPIC Exam Course: A
and operate a profitable used car business
21-hour lecture preparation for the FAA Part
from your computer. Discover how and where
107 Remote Pilot in Command Exam;
to buy cars at wholesale prices, and how to
Part II: sUAS Pilot Training Course: A sell them at retail prices for good profits.
16-hour “hands-on” training course in piloting Learn 6 techniques you can use to generate
sUAS; cashflow. You’ll receive a list of more than 300
Part III: Externship: A 120-hour externship dealer-only auctions across the USA selling
assisting established Commercial sUAS cars below wholesale. A DMV certificate of
operators in real-life situations, to be completion — which qualifies you to take
scheduled and completed within 6 months the California Vehicle Dealer/Autobroker
after successful completion of Part 1&2. exam — will be awarded upon successfully
completing the course. Materials fee $25 at
To pass this program, you must score a
class.
minimum of 70 percent on the final exam
(FAA Part 107 Exam). A certificate of $99 | Wayne Williams
completion is awarded upon successful SMC Bundy Campus, 216
completion of the 3-part course. Course Wed-Thu 6:00 p.m. – 9:00 p.m.
includes all classroom lab materials and May 15 – May 16
textbooks.
$1,700 | Flying Lion, Inc. Staff
Info Session: SMC Bundy Campus, 123 Certificate Program
Sat 10:00 a.m. – 2:00 p.m. Feb 2
Part I: SMC Bundy Campus, 216
Sat 8:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m. Feb 16 – Mar 2 Certificate in Alternative Dispute
Part II: SMC Main Campus, Gym 100 Resolution (ADR): Mediation, Arbitration,
Sat 8:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m. Mar 9 – Mar 16 and Negotiation
Part III: 120-hour Externship Learn the skill and art of conflict resolution
in a class for anyone who needs or wants
a practical understanding of how to resolve
disputes. Explore the fundamentals of
negotiation, mediation, and arbitration, also
known as Alternative Dispute Resolution (ADR).
Whether you need to manage disagreements
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