Painting

This course is designed to provide historical insight, practical structure and personal guidance to those with a passion for painting in order to develop a working understanding of the ‘alla prima’ method-the most direct and spontaneous way to paint!
Through an extensive study from master works, plaster casts, and the nude model using observational drawing, students will learn a variety of techniques, working directly from observation. 

Instructor: Rebecca Levinson
Day / Hours: Saturday 
Location: Art Division Painting Studio ​​

Printmaking

Taught by artist Javier Carrillo, the workshop introduces students to the basic techniques of printmaking and explores the wide range of printmaking methods with rubber block, wood block and etchings.The printmaking class, focuses on both fundamentals of printmaking and advanced printmaking. The class has also offered workshops with Master Printmakers for example (Roger Herman, Xavier Fumat, Fernando Sandoval (from Oaxaca, Mexico) and more.  At the end of the class semester, students are expected to have two editions of linocuts and etching prints.

Instructor: Javier Carrillo
Day / Hours: Wednesday 
​                        Saturday
Location: Art Division Printmaking Studio ​​

Figure Drawing

A figure drawing workshop focused on working from both male and female models with minimal instruction. Open to students, staff and visiting artists.

Instructor: Dan McCleary
Day / Hours: Friday
Location: Art Division Painting Studio ​​

Music - Guitar

Students will learn to play songs of their choice along with basic music theory and ear training. The class will provide students with the tools to keep learning songs even without the guidance of a teacher. The semester will culminate in a recital where everyone will have a chance to perform their pieces.

Instructor: Matías Anaya
Day / Hours: Tuesday 
Location: Art Division Painting Studio

Art History

Artist and Art Historian Dr. Fabian Cereijido conducts weekly lectures on art history. The course develops critical thinking, observation skills and  builds enthusiasm about history and art. Students learn to analyze works within their historical context, learn about the styles and relevance of art throughout history to expand and develop their ability to discuss and write about Art History. The class also includes visits to museums and galleries.

Instructor: Fabian Cereijido ​
Day / Hours: Wednesday 
Location: Art Division Library

Mural Painting

Coming soon!

Instructor: Luis Mateo
Day / Hours : Monday 
Location: Art Division Painting Studio ​​

Telling Stories:
​Intro to Film Arts

Coming soon!

Instructor: David Herrera
Day / Hours: Monday & Thursday 
Location: Art Division Media Lab ​​

Podcasting

Coming soon!

Instructor: Hayley Fager
Day / Hours: 
Location: 

COLLEGE & CAREER COUNSELING with ELLIE HERMAN

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Ellie Herman is a writer, teacher and coach. She has worked extensively with first-
generation students in low-income communities, both as a high school teacher and as a
college and career coach at Art Division. For the last three years, she has worked as a
college readiness teacher at Animo Leadership Charter High School in Inglewood,
where she coached students on their college applications and helped them plan their
future careers. She is certified as a coach with the International Coaching Federation.
Before becoming a teacher, Ellie was a TV writer and producer for 20 years, working on
television shows that included “Desperate Housewives,” “Jericho,” “Chicago Hope” and
many others. She has published short fiction, creative non-fiction, editorials and articles
about public education. 

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

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