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The ideal group for those who love acting, theatre, language, and Shakespeare. Each week, we read scenes from the play aloud, then analyze and discuss them from an actor's perspective (scripts in hand, no memorization required). We explore the different ways…
Before Hollywood officially became the filmmaking capital of the world, downtown Los Angeles served as a magnet for fledgling silent filmmakers seeking creative independence and diverse locations. In this course, we discuss the incentives that pulled…
The rich history of Asian design reveals centuries of cultural and socio-political narratives expressed through objects of beauty. In this course, we explore the decorative arts of China, Japan, Korea, India, Indonesia, and Vietnam; including painting,…
When governments lose the trust of their people, revolutions become the primary engine of political change and remain one of the most powerful forces in modern history. In this course, we follow the evolution of revolution across four centuries. We begin with…
Claude Debussy was a foundational French composer and pianist of the fin de siècle who captured the essence of French Symbolist culture. His revolutionary harmonic idiom broke from the dominant Wagnerian influence of the 19th century, establishing a distinct…
Hollywood boasts a plethora of beautiful homes and glamorous retreats where legends of the film industry lived, worked, and played. As the Hollywood movie industry took hold, the stars and their directors cultivated a glamorous lifestyle through their homes,…
In this course, we explore the powerful connection between music, rhythm, and the aging brain—discovering how active engagement with sound can strengthen memory, elevate mood, and support a meaningful sense of self in the later chapters of life. Drawing on…
Many artists maintain rich writing practices—letters, journals, and personal reflections—that are rarely discussed alongside their visual work. Yet these writings often reveal how artists process, question, and give meaning to what we see on the canvas. In…
Cuba’s architecture evolved from its Spanish colonial past to the bold experimentation of the 20th century. In this course, we explore how the island nation’s unique history—from elegant baroque, neoclassical buildings, and grand plazas to iconic modernist…
Most people who want to cultivate their creativity rely on the same expected techniques, such as a regular routine, class instruction, or group accountability. This course instead identifies two secret side doors into your creativity. Techniques deployed…
Contemporary philosophy often utilizes film to ground abstract concepts, offering a visual language for exploring identity, reality, ethics, and the divine. This course features five thought-provoking films, using them as catalysts for deep discussion about…
A new generation of independent filmmakers emerged in the 1990s, including such luminaries as Quentin Tarantino, Allison Anders, Robert Rodriguez, Hal Hartley, and Spike Lee. They would become as synonymous with Generation X as MTV, grunge music, and flannel…
Explore abstraction as a philosophy and a process-based journey of discovery. Through drawing and painting, you develop a variety of aesthetic and conceptual approaches to non-representation, experimenting with diverse processes and techniques. You devise or…
Examine the organization, administration and policies associated with secondary institutions in the United States. Explore higher education through an organizational lens, looking at the university as an integrated and complex system, rather than as mutually…
This course introduces students to the key concepts and best practices of accessibility in the context of user experience (UX) design. Students will explore the principles of universal design and develop a working understanding of multimedia accessibility,…
Discover the building blocks of accounting and see how they come together to drive today’s business world. In this course, you’ll learn how transactions are recorded, how information systems keep businesses running smoothly, and why internal controls are…
Learn the concepts and practices of accounting for state and local governments and for nonprofit entities, including voluntary health and welfare agencies, hospitals, colleges and universities, and religious organizations. In addition, get an introduction to…
Discover the power of storytelling through adaptation and retelling in this engaging, creative literature course. Go beyond the idea of “faithful” reproduction to explore how today’s writers, filmmakers and artists transform classic literature, myths and…
Get an introduction to three essential Adobe applications for graphics professionals—Adobe Photoshop, Adobe Illustrator and Adobe InDesign. You learn the technical aspects of these essential digital tools, focusing on the features that have the widest usage…
Get a comprehensive understanding of consolidated financial statements and how to prepare them. Focus on the accounting principles, methods and techniques that relate to particular types of business and nonbusiness entities, including corporations,…
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