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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…
In 1935, under President Frank D. Roosevelt's New Deal, the Federal Art Project, a federal economic relief effort organized under the Works Progress Administration, put unemployed artists on the government payroll to paint public murals in post offices,…
In this course, we go on three local field trips in the westside and the valley. Through our camera’s viewfinder, we seek inspiration, get outside of our comfort zone, and hone our skills as an iPhone photographer. Each field trip begins with a lecture on how…
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 workshop instead identifies eight secret side doors into your creativity. Techniques deployed…
In Chinese flower painting, a flower is never merely a flower—it carries rich symbolism, stories, cultural meaning, and the spirit of the season. This course explores seasonal subjects such as the plum blossom, orchid, lotus, and chrysanthemum. Through…
We are living in an era of unprecedented longevity, yet we continue to rely on outdated, ageist scripts to understand older adulthood. This course replaces prejudice with research, redefining our experiences and desires for this pioneering stage in human…
Jane Austen was an English writer who first gave the novel its distinctly modern character through her treatment of ordinary people in everyday life, and her works continue to intrigue and inspire a new generation of readers and writers alike. In this course,…
In the 1950s and 60s, many doo wop groups signed with small, independent labels who did not promote them after their one big hit. These groups became known as one-hit wonders. In this course, we take a close-up look at some of them, with inside stories about…
The course provides a better understanding of how future energy solutions—both power and transportation—address climate change and environmental protection from a policy standpoint. Instructors broadly discuss climate change, including greenhouse gas…
The key to reducing the risks and increasing the chances of success in business is to develop a business model that delivers unique value. To accomplish this, particpants must be able to objectively analyze the competitive landscape and innovate and…
The first part of the course focuses on preferred legal structures for a small business as well as a survey of all available business structures key federal, state (particularly California), and local regulations; liability protection provided by "must have"…
This course, originally designed by UCLA Anderson Forecast, provides the practical knowledge of the underlying trends and cycles of global economies, U.S. businesses, global and U.S. industries, and their outlooks. It introduces to you useful and powerful…
Crisis is all around us. Every day, governments, businesses and individuals have to deal with forces that threaten their very existence. The news is filled with natural disasters, technologically driven crises, media accusations and business meltdowns—and…
This course provides a detailed survey of professional public relations writing in its many forms. It is structured to illustrate both the style and content of corporate, agency, nonprofit and special client writing tasks in today's highly competitive public…
This course provides a high-level overview on a wide-range of media topics, including current media platforms and the trends and issues facing media. A different media topic is highlighted each week, including Video, Audio, Digital, Mobile, Social, Search…
This course is intended for individuals involved in import operations, including classifiers, import team members, supervisors and managers; those working in customhouse brokerage and freight forwarding; and owners of trading companies. Topics include entry…
The effective management of human capital, one of any organization's key investments, is critical to success. Clear accountability for human capital management, strong systems to support its development and growth, and an HR structure that is aligned to…
In this highly intensive, focused, and collaborative environment with a cohort of select students, you complete a solid draft of two original pilots in 9 months. You take a concept for a television series and develop it through outline, the pitch, first…
In this highly intensive, focused, and collaborative environment with a cohort of select students, you start with a new feature film story concept and develop it into a dynamic, compelling, market-ready screenplay in 9 months. You learn how to articulate a…
From the ports of Spain to the missions of Peru, from the trading cities of Japan to the coasts of Africa and Brazil, Western music traveled vast oceans in the wake of ships, merchants, and missionaries. In this course, we explore how music circulated across…
Real trials and courtroom movies are made for each other. Lawyers are storytellers, courtrooms are theaters and trials can provide drama, surprises, suspense, laughs and sometimes truth. In this course, we view and discuss entertaining clips filled with great…
According to the ancient Greeks, philosophy means the love of wisdom. More broadly, philosophy is a journey undertaken by those who wish to understand fundamental truths about themselves, the world in which they live, and their relationship to the world and…
Many screenwriters struggle to decipher the nuanced power of thematic storytelling. In this course you learn a series of techniques to elegantly interweave a theme inside carefully crafted, rhythmic story-structure. Your clearly expressed theme can act as a…
This course introduces the application of individual counseling skills when working with people with substance use disorders. Topics include an introduction to the therapeutic relationship between client and counselor; professional ethics; role and…
This introductory course covers the physical, biological and chemical properties of soils, as well as basic plant nutrition and fertilization. Soil conditions that affect plant-soil-air-water relations are discussed, including the effects of soil compaction…
With trees being the largest and often longest-living elements of our outdoor environment, proper tree selection and management are important to maximize the environmental, social, and economic benefits they offer. This class features a combination of…
Plants add color, texture and warmth to indoor spaces. They improve air quality and add a natural and living element to a room’s design. Whether you are looking to expand your indoor plant collection, just getting started with your first plant, or looking for…
Explore the rich spiritual landscapes of China, Korea, and Japan in this survey of traditional and modern East Asian religions. In this course, we trace the religious themes of Buddhism, Confucianism, Daoism, and Shinto. Through a historical lens, we examine…
During the 1950s, the eyes of the jazz world became focused on Los Angeles as West Coast jazz exploded onto the scene. Shorty Rogers left the Stan Kenton Orchestra in 1951 and recorded Modern Sounds , which helped establish the sound and style reflective of…
This course hones the business analyst skills in verbal and written communication in the context of building effective work groups and bringing forward recommendation(s) for acceptance and post-completion evaluation. Business analysts, in addition to their…