1. art and entertainment
2. visual art and design
3. painting

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Art History
& Theory
ARTS
For information on enrollment, location, and space
availability call (800) 825-9971. For information
on course content call (310) 206-1422 or email
[email protected].
13 Art History & Theory
14 Art Studio Workshops
15 Photography
NEW COURSE
Understanding Abstract Painting Today
Did You Know?
Arts Courses Can Serve as DCA Electives
Many studio arts & photography courses
can be taken as electives toward the
Design Communication Arts Certificate
with approval.
Rembrandt Harmensz. van Rijn, An Old Man in Military Costume,
about 1630-1631, Oil on panel, The J. Paul Getty Museum,
Los Angeles.
To learn more about applying Arts courses to the DCA Certificate
call (310) 206-1422.
Modern Art
800.11 Art 0.6 CEU
Using the Los Angeles County Museum’s exhibition,
“Variations: Understanding Abstract Painting Today,” as
a point of focus, this course examines the roots of
abstraction in 20th century art, explores its range of
form and content, and considers the manner in which
artists working in the early 21st Century have been
reanimating the techniques, forms, and meaning of
abstract paintings, many of them doing so through the
use of collaged imagery and materials. A particular area
of concentration is women artists working in this mode,
among them Mary Weatherford, Lesley Vance, Amy
Sillman, Dona Nelson, and Laura Owens. Other artists
discussed range from Wassily Kandinsky and Jackson
Pollock to Gerhard Richter, Christopher Wool, Mark
Bradford, and Mark Grotjahn.
Reg# 250881CA
Through Sep 25: $169 / After: $185
Westwood: 416 1010 Westwood Center
✷✷ Sat 11am-1pm, Oct 25-Nov 1
Los Angeles: The Los Angeles County Museum
of Art, 5905 Wilshire Boulevard
✷✷ Sat 11am-1pm, Nov 15, 3 mtgs
Roni Feinstein, PhD, Institute of Fine Arts, New
York University.
NEW COURSE
Da Vinci: His Women and Machines
800.311 Art 0.3 CEU
Leonardo da Vinci’s integration of science with art
resulted in several extraordinary works, including his
most celebrated painting, The Mona Lisa. The
endearing qualities of his charming ladies delight our
eyes as they move through harmonious compositions,
gentle realism, exquisite proportions and shimmering
color to a heightened experience of High Renaissance
ideals. Leonardo spent his later years sketching
mechanical inventions of his own design. His imagination produced a kind of helicopter, a tank, a
parachute, a primitive machine-gun, a mechanical
computer, the so-called “Robot Knight,” and many
other fascinating mechanisms. This class explores
these 2 chapters in his artistic life, their connection,
and important historical impact.
Reg# 251047CA
Through Oct 8: $95 / After: $105
Westwood: 415 1010 Westwood Center
✷✷ Sat 10am-1pm, Nov 8, 1 mtg
Rebecca Ginnings, PhD, specializing in Baroque and
Renaissance art; art consultant for galleries, auction
houses, curators, and collectors.
Impressionism to Abstract Expressionism (Online)
Our art history courses are also available in an online format!
This class, conducted entirely online, addresses the unique character and
experience of modern life through a visual analysis of such artists as
­Vincent van Gogh, Edvard
Munch, Marcel Duchamp, and
Jackson Pollock.
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schedule, and engage in discussion with their instructor and
fellow students.
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CUC credit; may be
transferable to other
colleges and universities.
Vincent van Gogh, Irises. The J. Paul Getty Museum, Los Angeles.
MMeets during daytime hours.
Modern Art: Impressionism to
Abstract Expressionism m
X 448.8 Art 3 units
The decades spanning 1850 to 1950 mark some of the
most radical changes in the history of art. This course
traces the chronological development of modern art
from Impressionism to Abstract Expressionism while
asking critical questions about the nature of art, the role
of the artist and work of art in society, the experience
of the art object, and the growing trend towards
abstraction, while paying close attention to social,
cultural, and political contexts. Instruction examines the
unique character and experience of modern life and,
through the visual analysis of artists like Vincent van
Gogh, Edvard Munch, Marcel Duchamp, and Jackson
Pollock, addresses issues, such as gender, urbanism,
culture, the middle class, alienation, and industrialism,
that are present in the various movements. &
Reg# 250888CA
Through Aug 29: $505 / After: $550
Sep 29-Dec 15
Jennifer Doublet, MArch, Southern California Institute
of Architecture; Certificate in Fine and Decorative Art
History, Christie’s Fine Arts Course in London; BA in Art
History, Standford University; practicing design professional in Los Angeles who has been published in
Architecture magazine and The Architect’s Newspaper.
Survey of Western Art: Part I
X 446.1 Art 4 units
Part I of this 3-part survey covers the early periods of
art history—from the dawn of the great civilizations in
the Near East through the Middle Ages. Topics include
the art of ancient Egypt—its pyramids, royal sculptures,
tomb paintings, the treasures of Tutankhamen, and New
Kingdom temples; Mesopotamia; Assyria; Persia; the
treasures of Greece with special study of Athens and
the Golden Age; and the art of the Roman emperors
through Constantine the Great, the Byzantine empire,
Irish manuscripts, Viking ship burials, and the Court of
Charlemagne. Instruction concludes with the development of the great Gothic cathedrals of Europe with
special emphasis on Chartres, Siena, and Canterbury.
Enrollment limited. Internet access required to retrieve
course materials. &
Reg# 250593CA
Through Aug 30: $505 / After: $550
Westwood: 416 1010 Westwood Center
Tue 6:30-9:30pm, Sep 30-Dec 9
Los Angeles: The Los Angeles County Museum
of Art, 5905 Wilshire Boulevard
✷✷ Sun 2-5pm, Oct 19
Pacific Palisades: Getty Villa,
17985 Pacific Coast Hwy.
✷✷ Sat 10am-1pm, Dec 6, 12 mtgs
(no mtg 11/11)
No refund after Oct 7.
Mary Beth Carosello, MA, University of Chicago. Ms.
Carosello has most recently worked in the education
and curatorial departments of the J. Paul Getty
Museum, MOCA, and St. Louis Art Museum.
Exploring the Los Angeles Art Scene:
A 6-Month Program
851.42 Art 1.8 CEU
This course explores the current L.A. art scene—artists,
dealers, galleries, and institutions—and the relationships between them. Participants visit artists in their
studios, discuss their impressions of today’s art scene,
and visit galleries and meet gallery directors. Enrollment
limited; early enrollment advised. Itinerary sent via
email. Visitors not permitted. Internet access required
to retrieve course materials.
Reg# 250603CA
Through Sep 4: $329 / After: $360
Los Angeles: Location by Itinerary
✷✷ Sat 10am-1pm, Oct 4; Nov 1; Dec 6; Jan 3;
Feb 7; Mar 7, 6 mtgs
No refund after Oct 3.
Nick Brown, MFA, School of the Art Institute of
­Chicago; former professor, Pratt Institute; Mr. Brown’s
exhibitions include Museum of Contemporary Art,
­Chicago and The Drawing Center, NYC.
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Art Studio Workshops
For information on enrollment, location, and space
availability call (800) 825-9971. For information on
course content/prerequisites call (310) 206-1422
or email [email protected].
Enrollment limited in all courses; early enrollment advised. Students should have completed all prerequisites prior to enrollment.
Drawing
Pastel Figure Drawing
X 427.11 Art 3 units
Materials list sent prior to first class.
This course uses both hard and soft pastel to explore
the eminent quality of color while advancing our understanding of the figure. Used by such artists as Degas,
Cassat, and de Kooning, pastel is a versatile medium
combining the expressive sensibilities of both drawing
and painting. In this course, students develop skills in
form and composition while experimenting with layering, blending, and color building. Exercises include
drawing from the nude, draped, and costumed model.
Prerequisite: One beginning figure drawing course or
consent of instructor. Enrollment limited.
Reg# 250678CA
Through Sep 2: $535 / After: $585
Westwood: 317 1010 Westwood Center
Thu 7-10pm, Oct 2-Dec 11, 10 mtgs
(no mtg 11/27)
No refund after Oct 9.
Stephanie Pryor, MFA, UCLA; artist who has exhibited
extensively in solo and group shows in Los Angeles,
New York, and Europe.
Basic Drawing I
X 5A Art 2 units c
Materials list discussed at first class. Estimated supplies cost is $50.
A beginning course in drawing designed to develop and
expand one’s observational abilities and rendering skills.
Students learn methods for sensitively describing
objects in terms of line, shape, volume, cross-contour,
proportion, light logic, perspective, and compositional
space. Each class focuses on a particular formal concept and its function in drawing. Students begin with
line drawings and conclude with fully modeled, tonal,
volumetric still-life drawings. Also covered are fundamentals of pictorial space structure, aesthetics, content,
and draftsmanship using still life and natural forms.
Includes work with pencil, pen, and charcoal. Enrollment limited. Bring a pencil and paper to the first class.
Internet access required to retrieve course materials.
Reg# 250577CA
Through Aug 29: $535 / After: $585
Westwood: 317 1010 Westwood Center
Mon 7-10pm, Sep 29-Dec 1, 10 mtgs
No refund after Oct 6.
Paul Arden, MFA, UCLA; art instructor for over 15 years
whose work has been exhibited at Bedlam Gallery,
La-La Land, and La Luz de Jesus. Mr. Arden’s paintings
were featured in the Focus Features film The Shape of
Things, and he was a supporting co-author of The
Odyssey of Jan Stüssy in Black and White, written by
UCLA art history professor Albert Boime.
Reg# 250598CA
Through Sep 2: $535 / After: $585
Westwood: 317 1010 Westwood Center
✷✷ Thu 2:30-5:30pm, Oct 2-Dec 11, 10 mtgs
(no mtg 11/27)
No refund after Oct 9.
Stephanie Pryor, MFA, UCLA; artist who has exhibited
extensively in solo and group shows in Los Angeles,
New York, and Europe.
Beginning Figure Drawing
X 5B Art 2 units c
Encouraging the exploration of both contemporary and
traditional approaches to the figure while improving the
student’s drawing techniques, this course provides a
strong foundation in figure structure, anatomical landmarks, and proportion while expanding the vocabulary
of line and tone. Students begin with contour and
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New This Quarter
Decorating Paper for
Handmade Books & Cards
Bring your special mementos and
keepsakes to this fun, hands-on
workshop. Students will hand-decorate paper using a variety of techniques, including dyeing, printing,
painting, and rubber-stamping, then
create p
­ ersonalized books and cards.
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studies, and methods of combining watercolor layers
with pen work and dry media. Provides step-by-step
procedures for painting landscapes en plein air and
working from live models for portrait and figure studies. Strategies for self-expression are explored
through variations in style and formal abstractions.
Includes field trips. Enrollment limited. Internet access
required to retrieve course materials.
Reg# 250595CA
Through Sep 1: $535 / After: $585
Westwood: 321 1010 Westwood Center
✷✷ Wed 1-4pm, Oct 1-Dec 3, 10 mtgs
No refund after Oct 8.
Paul Arden, MFA, UCLA; art instructor for over 15 years
whose work has been exhibited at Bedlam Gallery,
La-La Land, and La Luz de Jesus. Mr. Arden’s paintings
were featured in the Focus Features film The Shape of
Things, and he was a supporting co-author of The
Odyssey of Jan Stüssy in Black and White, written by
UCLA art history professor Albert Boime.
Abstract Painting
Handmade books by instructor Peggy Hasegawa.
gesture drawing, then study the marking techniques of
such artists as Dürer and Rembrandt. Light “logic” is
studied in sustained charcoal drawings which explore
cast and core shadows as well as reflected light. This
course also covers composition, use of negative space,
interaction of form and content, and the expressive
potential of the human figure with its psychological and
emotional implications. Instruction includes work with
pencil, charcoal, pen, and ink. Prerequisite: X 5A Basic
Drawing I or equivalent experience. Enrollment limited.
Bring a soft pencil and 18”x24” bond paper pad to the
first class; additional materials to be discussed.
Reg# 250590CA
Through Aug 30: $559 / After: $615
Westwood: 317 1010 Westwood Center
✷✷ Tue 1-4pm, Sep 30-Dec 9, 10 mtgs
(no mtg 11/11)
No refund after Oct 7.
Joseph Blaustein, artist, UCLA Extension Outstanding
Instructor of the Year 1992, 2006; co-founder FIG Art
Gallery, Bergamot Station; recipient, UCLA Extension
Distinguished Instructor Award, 2011.
Drawing for Communication m
X 479.2A Art 4 units
Fee does not include the cost of art supplies.
Enrollment limited. For more information see page 68.
Reg# 250327CA
Through Aug 29: $625 / After: $685
Sep 29-Dec 15
Todd Smith, MFA, fine artist and concept illustrator
working in film and television whose specialties include
drawing, painting, environment design, and matte painting. Mr. Smith’s client list includes Sears, Hewlett
Packard, Milk, Boost Mobile, and various Hollywood
directors and production designers.
Painting
Classical Oil Painting in the Style of
the Venetian Masters
X 428.2 Art 3 units
Materials list sent upon enrollment.
Designed for advanced students, this studio course
explores the oil painting techniques of the late Renaissance, with particular focus on the bottega of the
Venetian masters of color. Students are guided through
a series of exercises designed to help them create a
highly finished “masterpiece.” Working from both
reproductions and a live model, students first touch on
canvas preparation, ground, and under painting; then
learn brushwork, impastos, scumbling and glazing,
sfumato and chiaroscuro, and the use of warm tones
and cool tints to create refined form. Finally, students
learn the effects of bitumen, patinas, and varnishes to
obtain the same rich, deep textures characteristic of the
originals. Discussion covers materials, composition, and
lighting; art history and anecdotal information about the
artists; and how knowledge of classical art can open
doors in the contemporary art world. Prerequisite: Previous figurative drawing experience. Enrollment limited.
Internet access required to retrieve course materials.
Reg# 250601CA
Through Sep 4: $535 / After: $585
Westwood: 321 1010 Westwood Center
✷✷ Sat 10am-1pm, Oct 4, 11, 18 & 25;
Nov 22 & 29; Dec 6 & 20
Westwood: 318 1010 Westwood Center
✷✷ Sat 10am-1pm, Nov 1-15, 11 mtgs
No refund after Oct 10.
Thomas Garner, Director of Graphic Design, Lucky Brand
Clothing; sculptor, painter, and graphic designer who has
worked and studied extensively in Italy and participant in
dozens of national and international exhibitions.
Beginning Painting: Acrylics
X 5D Art 2 units c
Materials list discussed at first class; estimated supplies cost is $50.
An introductory course in painting with acrylic: a fastdrying, permanent, and clean water-based medium that
permits easy correction and change. The medium
integrates easily with drawing and can be worked
transparently or opaquely. Students develop skills in this
medium by painting from still life, natural forms, and
abstract exploration. Ideally suited to the beginner,
students are encouraged to develop individual directions in style and expression. Prerequisite: X 5A Basic
Drawing I or equivalent experience. Enrollment limited;
early enrollment advised. Internet access required to
retrieve course materials.
Reg# 250596CA
Through Sep 1: $535 / After: $585
Westwood: 318 1010 Westwood Center
Wed 7-10pm, Oct 1-Dec 3, 10 mtgs
No refund after Oct 8.
Alison Blickle, MFA, Hunter College, who has exhibited
extensively in solo and group shows in New York, Los
Angeles, and San Francisco. Ms. Blickle has been
covered in The New York Times, The Huffington Post,
and Beautiful/Decay. She is represented by Thierry
Goldberg Gallery in New York.
Basic Watercolor Techniques for
Landscape, Figures, and Abstraction
X 436.8 Art 3 units
Supplies list provided at first class. Estimated supplies
cost is $50.
Luminous color, brushwork that is both flowing and
crisp, lightweight supplies that are easy to set up and
transport—these unique qualities make watercolor a
perfect medium for capturing spontaneous impressions as well as illusionistic details of texture and
form. This introductory course explains basic brush
handling and wash application, color mixing and value
X 450.10 Art 3 units
Estimated supplies cost is $100.
This studio-based course introduces students to
abstract painting and expands their ability to enjoy and
respond to abstract art. Students improve their color
skills and learn techniques for composition and improvisation. The course also focuses on creating dynamic
color interaction and compelling pictorial space. Each
project addresses these themes in different ways using
an open strategy for starting the painting and a process of working through formal challenges. Students
can work with oil or acrylic paint on canvases or
panels. Instruction includes brief demonstrations,
studio projects, one-on-one discussion, and group
critiques. Students should expect to complete at least
3 works during the course. Lectures also touch on
formalism in relationship to representational art and
the impact of form on content. Prerequisite: X 5C
Beginning Oil Painting or X 5D Beginning Acrylic Painting or equivalent experience. Internet access required
to retrieve course materials.
Reg# 250589CA
Through Aug 30: $535 / After: $585
Westwood: 318 1010 Westwood Center
Tue 7-10pm, Sep 30-Dec 9, 10 mtgs
(no mtg 11/11)
No refund after Oct 7.
Nick Brown, MFA, School of the Art Institute of
­Chicago; former professor, Pratt Institute; Mr. Brown’s
exhibitions include Museum of Contemporary Art,
­Chicago and The Drawing Center, NYC.
Mixed Media
Mixed Media and Collage for
Designers and Artists m
X 479.79H Art 4 units
Does not include art supplies estimated at $100.
Enrollment limited. For more information see page 71.
Reg# 250282CA
Through Aug 29: $625 / After: $685
Sep 29-Dec 15
Michelle Constantine, BFA, Art Center College of
Design; artist who works primarily in fabric, printmaking, and collage with the integration of digital tools. Ms.
Constantine has shown in galleries throughout California, New York, and London.
Special Offerings
Ikebana
803.81 Art 0.8 CEU
Students must purchase textbook for $50 at first class.
Estimated additional supplies cost is $75-$100.
Ikebana expresses the beauty and elegance of nature
through a transformation of plant materials into a work
of art. In Japan, Ikebana—or flower arranging—has
been perfected and elevated to an art form. Its beauty
dazzles shoppers in giant displays in the store windows of Tokyo and graces temples and shrines. Ikebana is practiced by millions of people as an entrance
to a rich and creative world. Using fresh or dried
branches, leaves, and flowers, students create new
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and differently-styled arrangements each week. The
first week features a demonstration by the instructor,
a video, and information on supplies and materials to
bring to future classes. Enrollment limited; early
enrollment advised.
Reg# 250602CA
Through Sep 4: $179 / After: $195
Westwood: 214 Extension Lindbrook Center
✷✷ Sat 9:30-11:30am, Oct 4-25, 4 mtgs
No refund after Oct 3.
Kyoko Kassarjian, internationally recognized Ikebana
artist who has been granted the highest degree, RIJI,
by the Sogetsu School of Ikebana in Japan; recipient,
UCLA Extension Distinguished Instructor Award, 2007.
Ms. Kassarjian and her Ikebana displays have been
featured in numerous newspapers and publications.
NEW COURSE
Decorating Paper for Handmade
Books and Cards
864.14 Art 0.12 CEU
Hand decorate paper using a variety of techniques,
including dyeing, printing, painting, and rubber-stamping. Students make books by folding, gluing, and sewing. Handmade cards will include pop-up and collage.
Students may bring in their own special papers and
mementos to add to their books and cards.
Reg# 251048CA
Through Oct 1: $145 / After: $160
Westwood: 313 1010 Westwood Center
✷✷ Sat 9am-12pm, Nov 1-22, 4 mtgs
No refund after Nov 1.
Peggy Hasegawa, papermaker and artist whose
specialties include origami art, paper dyeing, printing,
and bookmaking.
Mentorship
X 482.14 Art 4 units
Work 1-on-1 with a current visual arts instructor who
guides your development of a meaningful project
geared toward a portfolio piece, competition, freelance
assignment, or other advanced goal. Students choose
their own mentors, who are in the areas of studio arts
and photography. Together, the student and instructor
arrange to meet at a museum, studio, cafe, or other
site of interest for 6 hours over the course of the
quarter. Students must have previously taken a Design
Communication Arts, studio arts or photography
course. Students may complete this mentorship online
or in-person. Mentors must sign the application form
before enrollment can be processed. For an application email [email protected] or call (310)
206-1422. Restricted course; web enrollments automatically generate a “Permission to Enroll” request.
Visitors not permitted.
Reg# 251095CA
Fee: $625
Handmade Book Structures
X 418.12 Art 4 units
Estimated materials cost is $100.
Enrollment limited. Internet access required to retrieve
course materials. For more information see page 71.
Reg# 250671CA
Through Aug 29: $625 / After: $685
Westwood: 310 1010 Westwood Center
Mon 7-10pm, Sep 29-Dec 15, 12 mtgs
No refund after Oct 6.
Erin Zamrzla, for credits see page 71.
Color Methodologies m
X 482.10 Art 4 units
Fee does not include the cost of art supplies.
Enrollment limited. For more information see page 67.
Reg# 250330CA
Through Aug 29: $625 / After: $685
Sep 29-Dec 15
Todd Smith, for credits see page 67.
Intermediate
New This Quarter
DSLR Video and Motion
DSLR video is quickly becoming an
­important part of the professional photographers’ toolkit. This class covers technical
issues such as camera settings, lighting,
audio and editing.
Creatively, students complete projects that
include creating a story and developing
themes. Instruction is divided between
­lectures, shooting sessions, and computer
lab time.
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Functional Arts & Crafts
Handmade Jewelry I
X 440.43 Art 3 units
Estimated cost for tools is $250; cost of metals
is extra and varies with each project; materials
discussed at first class.
Intended for beginners, this course presents an introduction to jewelry creation using fine silver. Through a
series of projects, students learn methods of drilling,
sawing metal shapes, filing, soldering, and finishing to
complete their projects without the use of wax or
special casting procedures. Instruction also covers how
to make tubing, set stones, and make a bezel setting
for a Cabochon. For their final class project, students
create 1 of the following: ring, pendant, pin, or earrings.
Internet access required to retrieve course materials.
Reg# 251069CA
Through Aug 30: $505 / After: $555
Westwood: 321 1010 Westwood Center
Tue 7-10pm, Sep 30-Dec 9, 10 mtgs
(no mtg 11/11)
No refund after Oct 7.
Adham Refaat, jewelry designer and teacher, his Bench
Jewelry classes have been attended by hundreds of students over the years. Some of his students have gone on
to start their own jewelry businesses, while others went to
further their jewelry design education. Adham studied
jewelry design under Master Jeweler Ralph Goldstein.
Photography
For information on enrollment, location, and space
availability call (800) 825-9971. For information
on course content call (310) 206-1422 or email
[email protected].
For online course technical requirements see
page 4. For detailed descriptions of our photography certificates see page 16.
Beginning
Photography I
X 438.9 Art 4 units
In this practical hands-on introduction, the fundamental
technical and aesthetic principles of digital photographic
processes are addressed, including instruction on DSLR
camera operation, composition, and digital retouching
and manipulation. Instruction also includes Adobe
Photoshop software acquisition techniques and output
technologies. Discussion covers contemporary digital
imaging and its application within commercial and fine
arts. Assignments demonstrate mastery of technical
Instructor Van Ditthavong.
skills and individual creative expression. Enrollment
limited. Although no previous knowledge of photography
or photo editing is required, students must be familiar
with such basic computer operations as opening and
saving documents, file management, and copy/paste
functions, etc. Students are encouraged to bring their
camera and instruction manual to the first class. Internet
access required to retrieve course materials.
Reg# 250585CA
Through Aug 29: $635 / After: $699
Westwood: 407 1010 Westwood Center
Mon 7-10pm, Sep 29-Dec 1
Westwood: B04 1010 Westwood Center
✷✷ Sat 10am-1pm, Oct 25-Nov 8, 12 mtgs
(no mtg 11/1)
No refund after Oct 6.
Michael Miller, experienced commercial, product, and
figure photographer whose client list includes Disney,
Warner Brothers, Mattel Toys, MGM, Mitsubishi, and Los
Angeles Chamber Orchestra; Lecturer in Photography,
CSU Northridge.
Reg# 251053CA
Through Sep 1: $635 / After: $699
Westwood: 418 1010 Westwood Center
Wed 7-10pm, Oct 1-Dec 3
Westwood: B04 1010 Westwood Center
✷✷ Sat 10am-1pm, Oct 11; Dec 6, 12 mtgs
(no mtg 11/26; 1 mtg to be arranged)
No refund after Oct 8.
Zed Saeed, post-production expert and consultant who
has worked on such projects as Cold Mountain, Dust
to Glory, Sky Captain and the World of Tomorrow,
Scrubs, The Rules of Attraction, and Full Frontal; author
of many books on Final Cut Pro and After Effects.
Photography I m
X 438.9 Art 4 units
Enrollment limited. Although no previous knowledge of
photography or photo editing is required, students must
be familiar with such basic computer operations as
opening and saving documents, file management, and
copy/paste functions, etc. For more information see
page 15. &
Reg# 251055CA
Through Aug 29: $559 / After: $615
Sep 29-Dec 15
Clover Leary, MFA in Photography and Media, CalArts;
internationally exhibited photographer and visual artist
who works with photography, installation, film, video,
and new media
Reg# 250604CA
Through Sep 1: $559 / After: $615
Oct 1-Dec 17
Kenneth Wischmeyer, MA in Instructional Tech­
nologies, San Francisco State University; Adobe
­Certified Expert.
Photography II
X 439.90 Art 4 units
This course focuses on gaining control of all photographic variables, while attempting various creative
assignments. The use of manual controls is emphasized, along with the capture and processing of .RAW
image files. Course assignments involve defining a point
of view, emphasizing figure versus ground, storytelling,
portraits, and the use of artificial light. Instruction also
covers the RAW workflow, Photoshop for photographers, monitor calibration, and printmaking. For technical requirements see page 4. Prerequisite: X 438.9
Photography I or equivalent experience; an advanced
knowledge of general photography and access to a
digital camera. Enrollment limited. Internet access
required to retrieve course materials.
Reg# 250594CA
Through Aug 30: $635 / After: $699
Westwood: 413 1010 Westwood Center
Tue 7-10pm, Sep 30-Dec 2
Los Angeles: Location Shoot
✷✷ Sun 2-5pm, Oct 19
Westwood: B04 1010 Westwood Center
✷✷ Sun 10am-1pm, Nov 2 & 23, 12 mtgs
(no mtg 11/11)
No refund after Oct 7.
Van Ditthavong, award-winning photographer
and filmmaker.
Photography II m
X 439.90 Art 4 units
Formerly Intermediate Digital Photography.
Prerequisite: X 438.9 Photography I or equivalent
experience; an advanced knowledge of general photography and access to a digital camera. Enrollment
l­imited. For more information see page 15. &
Reg# 250605CA
Through Sep 1: $559 / After: $615
Oct 1-Dec 17
Kenneth Wischmeyer, MA in Instructional
­Technologies, San Francisco State University; Adobe
Certified Expert.
NEW COURSE
DSLR Video and Motion
X 440.38 Art 4 units
This class helps photographers strengthen their visual
storytelling by adding a time-based element to their work.
Both technical and creative issues in DSLR filmmaking
are addressed. Technical instruction covers camera settings, lighting, audio, post-production, and editing. Creatively, students complete projects that include creating
a story, developing themes, interview style videos, stop
motion and mini-documentary. Class time is divided
between classroom lectures, shooting sessions, and
computer lab time. Prerequisite: Basic camera and digital
literacy. Familiarity with an editing software such
as Premier, Final Cut Pro, iMovie, Avid Movie Maker.
Students must provide their own DSLR cameras. Internet
access required to retrieve course materials.
Reg# 249855CA
Through Sep 6: $635 / After: $699
Westwood: 415 1010 Westwood Center
Mon 6:30-10pm, Oct 6, 13 & 27;
Nov 10 & 24; Dec 1
Los Angeles: Location Shoot
✷✷ Sat 10:30am-1pm, Oct 18; Nov 15
Westwood: B04 1010 Westwood Center
✷✷ Sat & Sun 9:30am-12:30pm, Nov 1 & 16,
10 mtgs
No refund after Oct 13.
Van Ditthavong, award-winning photographer
and filmmaker.
16 Arts
Enroll at uclaextension.edu or call (800) 825-9971
Photography Certificate
Improve your technical skills, hone your creative eye, and learn
about the business side of photography in this newly revised
­certificate designed for beginners or hobbyists who want to take
their practice to the next level.
Using a digital SLR camera, students gain experience in manual
control, lighting, portraiture, composition, and more. Flexible
schedules and evening/weekend courses are designed with
­working professionals in mind.
Curriculum
7 Required Courses
Photography I
Photography II
Lighting I
Lighting II
Portraiture
History of Photography
Portfolio Workshop
Plus 3 electives of your choosing from
such areas as Photoshop, landscape,
documentary, fine art photography,
and more. Mentorships also earn
­elective credit. Electives change
each quarter; check catalog for
­current courses.
Candidacy Benefits
Certificate students pay a $250
­candidacy fee and receive a complimentary 1-year APA membership
(American ­Photographic Artists),
discounts on Adobe software at
the UCLA s­ tudent store, and
eligibility for a UCLA BruinCard
(additional $10).
Enroll now! This certificate
(CF598) has open enrollment; no
formal application required. Enroll
online at uclaextension.edu or call
(310) 825-9971.
Contact Us
[email protected] | (310) 206-1422
Lighting I
X 440.22 Art 4 units
Whether you’re shooting people, products, still life, or
landscapes, understanding how light interacts with
your subject matter is critical to mastering the art of
photography. This course covers both artificial (strobes
and hot lights) and natural lighting as well as the
combination of both. Students photograph a variety of
subjects to learn common lighting issues and powerful
solutions needed to capture that great image. Instruction covers the use of light meters, reflectors, fill flash,
soft boxes, and the safe operation of studio strobe
equipment. This course consists of 3 hands-on meetings at a fully equipped professional photography
studio in Hollywood and 5 classroom meetings that
include lecture, discussion, and critiques. Prerequisite:
X 438.9 Photography I. Enrollment limited. Students
may shoot digital or film in any format. Bring samples
of your work to the first class. Internet access required
to retrieve course materials.
Reg# 250599CA
Through Sep 23: $705 / After: $775
Westwood: 214 Extension Lindbrook Center
Thu 7-10pm, Oct 23-Nov 20
Hollywood: McCadden Space,
1041 N. McCadden Pl.
✷✷ Sat 10am-5pm, Oct 25-Nov 8, 8 mtgs
No refund after Oct 24.
Kevin Merrill, MA in Photography, Savannah College
of Art and Design; award-winning photographer whose
work has appeared in Vogue, Elle, and InStyle.
Environmental Portraiture
X 428 Art 4 units
A subject’s environment lets them speak from within a
photograph. Learn hands-on strategies for creating
memorable portraits though interaction with your subject, their environment, and meaningful objects within
it. Experiment with available and artificial light and
creative re-purposing of environmental factors. Assignments help students build their confidence and ability
to create successful portraits in real-world locations.
Examples of iconic environmental portraits are discussed to illustrate strategies used by master photographers. Prerequisite: X 438.9 Photography I or
equivalent experience. Enrollment limited. Internet
access required to retrieve course materials.
Reg# 250597CA
Through Sep 1: $559 / After: $615
Westwood: 416 1010 Westwood Center
Wed 7-10pm, Oct 1-Dec 3
Los Angeles: Location Shoot
✷✷ Sat 2-5pm, Oct 11 & Nov 8
Westwood: B04 1010 Westwood Center
✷✷ Sat 10am-1pm, Nov 15, 12 mtgs
(no mtg 10/18 & 11/26)
No refund after Oct 8.
Parker Steele, BFA in Photography, Columbus College
of Art and Design; award-winning editorial and
­commercial photographer based in Los Angeles.
Shooting Like the Masters:
A History of Photography
X 442.35 Art 4 units
Using slide lectures, creative assignments, and critiques, this course introduces students to the history
of photography and the artists responsible for its most
iconic images. Lectures address such movements as
Pictorial, Straight, and Postmodern and familiarize
students with the works of such artists as Nadar,
Adams, and Baldassari. Students complete assignments inspired by the photographers’ styles and
techniques discussed in class. By the end of the
course, students have a series of photographs as well
as a deeper understanding and appreciation of the
history of photography. Prerequisite: X 438.9 Photography I or equivalent knowledge. Use of Adobe Lightroom or Photoshop is required, though no prior
knowledge of these programs is necessary (tutorials
are provided in class). Internet access required to
retrieve course materials.
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Photography students on a location shoot. Photo by Scott Stulberg.
Reg# 250883CA
Through Sep 4: $559 / After: $615
Westwood: 408 1010 Westwood Center
✷✷ Sat 10am-1pm, Oct 4-Dec 20, 12 mtgs
(no mtg 10/18 & 11/29; 2 mtgs to be
arranged)
No refund after Oct 10.
Richard Langendorf, BArch, PhD in urban and regional
planning, MIT; architecture and planning consultant
specializing in computing and visualization with over 30
years of experience as a photographer.
Photoshop Portrait Retouching
Workshop
865.89 Art 0.7 CEU
Photoshop is a photographer’s best friend, and retouching in Photoshop is a skill that can benefit all kinds of
photographers. This hands-on workshop focuses on
some of the best tools and techniques to fix and
improve any kind of portrait. Learn the advantages of
working in .RAW; why layer masks are the key to
retouching; how to remove wrinkles and blemishes,
smooth out skin and get good skin color, reshape the
nose, whiten teeth, add highlights to the hair, dodge and
burn effectively; and more. Each student has his/her
own computer workstation and works on images with
the instructor. By the end of the course, learn how to
enhance portraits without revealing that they were
retouched in Photoshop. Prerequisite: Previous experience with Photoshop and a basic knowledge of its tools
and functions. Enrollment limited; early enrollment
advised. Held in a Mac lab. Internet access required to
retrieve course materials.
Reg# 251045CA
Through Oct 22: $175 / After: $190
Westwood: B04 1010 Westwood Center
✷✷ Sat 10am-5pm, Nov 22, 1 mtg
Scott Stulberg, professional photographer for over 20
years, specializing in travel and stock photography;
author, The Digital Photographer’s New Guide to
­Photoshop Plug-ins.
Advanced
Photography Portfolio Workshop
X 450.37 Art 4 units
Get personalized guidance and feedback on your
photography portfolio. Class projects are designed to
strengthen an existing body of work. Students complete self-directed assignments in their own creative
style and polish final pieces. Instruction covers design
and presentation of a professional portfolio as well as
writing an artist statement and best practices for
approaching galleries and potential employers. Prerequisite: Students must have an in-progress photography portfolio and not need further DSLR camera
technical instruction. Internet access required to
retrieve course materials.
Reg# 250600CA
Through Sep 2: $559 / After: $615
Westwood: 413 1010 Westwood Center
Thu 7-10pm, Oct 2-Dec 18, 12 mtgs
(no mtg 11/27; 1 mtg to be arranged)
No refund after Oct 9.
Neil A. France, MFA, Art Center College Of Design,
Pasadena. Educator, photographer and curator whose
work addresses issues of land use in the urban, suburban and exurban areas. Neil A. France is also one of
the original founding curators of Phantom Galleries LA/
Long Beach, an organization dedicated creating Pop
galleries through out LA/LB and surrounding areas.
c UC credit
m Online course
& Text required
M Course held during daytime hours