Painting and Color

Using watercolor, students will learn basic color theory while also developing the use of color in their own work. We will focus on building both formal skills and personal voice, as well working from observation and experimenting with material processes. Final outcomes: Two portfolio pieces, and one personal “color journal”. 

Instructor: Rebecca Levinson

Printmaking

Students will learn the fundamentals of basic and advanced printmaking working on linoleum block prints one color, and color reduction. Students are expected to have two final projects of linocuts at the end of the session.

Instructor: Javier Carrillo

Drawing

This course continues the focus on drawing as a process. It emphasizes various techniques, materials and approaches, with an emphasis on drawing as away of understanding, expressing, and discovery. The focus this semester will be on your personal visions. We will make sure you have the drawing supplies you need.

Instructor: Dan McCleary / Luis Serrano

Basic Photography

Class reviews the basic functions of SLR Camera. Students will explore their immediate context and take photos using different ISO setting, F-stops and shutter speeds. At the end of the course students will have a clear understanding of the camera's function.

Instructor: Leopoldo Peña

Photo: Shanine J. / Art Division Student

Fundamentals of Music Production

Fundamentals of Music Production will cover the basics of songwriting, arrangement, and mixing using a DAW (digital audio workstation) so that students will create their own full length track by the end of the session. Students will need access to a laptop, tablet or phone with a DAW, Garage Band (Free for Macs, Audacity (Free for Windows), Logic, Abelton etc.

Instructor: Matías Anaya

Art History

Through weekly conversations on art history, this course develops critical thinking, observation skills and builds enthusiasm about history and art. Students learn to analyze works within their historical context, and understand the styles and relevance of art throughout history, as well as share their own artwork, style and creative process.

Instructor: Fabian Cereijido ​

Collaborative Painting

Students will learn the process of colaborative painting, from group brainstorms to sketching, scaling and painting

Instructor: Fabian Cereijido ​

Gallery and Museum Studies

This class offers field trips to galleries and museums around Los Angeles and features group discussions and snacks. Schedule varies based on exhibits.

Instructor: Catherine Hess

Intro to Film Arts

This introductory workshop gives participants an opportunity to learn the basics of filmmaking through a focus on storytelling, production, editing and delivery. The workshop will culminate in final projects to be screened at Art Division.

Instructor: Debra Koffler

COLLEGE & CAREER COUNSELING with ELLIE HERMAN

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This individualized workshop helps students transition from two to four year colleges by assisting with goal-setting practices and the college application process, as well as career counseling with resume writing, professional etiquette, and paid work in the arts.

College and Career Counseling is available to enrolled students by appointment only.

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