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This course offers an overview of the leadership, supervision and professional development of staff; and how to guide the center and the staff toward a high-quality, developmentally appropriate philosophy and implementation of a program. Instruction covers…
This course offers an overview of administering a child care center. An introduction to the logistical and philosophical details of planning, implementation, and appropriate care and education is presented. Instruction covers national professional guidelines…
This course is an overview of the various methods for changing, adapting and managing individual children’s behavior. Instruction covers assertive discipline, behavior modification and other authoritarian and egalitarian approaches to behavior change in young…
This orientation to the CLAD through CTEL Program gives applicants a clear understanding of the entire program, including its scope and goals, requirements, standards, procedures that affect competencies and field experience(s). This orientation is a…
The Six Sigma Management System is rocking the business world by helping organizations meet or exceed customer requirements through greater efficiency and profitability. "Sigma" is a statistical measurement term that indicates how far a given process deviates…
Learn basic hospital and laboratory design from a plumbing design standpoint. The course covers hospital medical gas systems (piping, equipment valves and alarms), as well as laboratory gas systems (piping and storage systems). Instruction also provides an…
Editing is storytelling. Throughout the process, from first assembly to final delivery, editors are responsible for fulfilling the film's potential through a full command of craft, as well as an aesthetic understanding of story, character and rhythm. By…
For production managers, producers, corporate finance personnel and production accounting professionals, this course provides you with a practical understanding of the budgeting process, including how to use Movie Magic Budgeting, a budgeting software…
With the prevalence of HD, 4K, and digital cinema technology, the digital imaging technician (DIT) has become crucial in helping the director of photography achieve and maintain the desired look of the picture. There are growing entry-level opportunities in…
In this capstone course of the Cinematography Certificate program, apply your knowledge of the principles and elements of cinematography through several short filmmaking assignments. Lectures and discussion cover various advanced lighting and shooting…
Using Adobe After Effects, learn to produce projects similar to those found in the real entertainment media world of digital effects and animation. Topics include an introduction to the interface, working with layers and masking, rotoscoping, motion graphics,…
Adobe Premiere Pro is used by professionals across the spectrum of filmed entertainment, including feature films, music videos and documentaries. You learn how to use this powerful program, from simple editing techniques to more complex compositing, layering,…
This course provides an introduction to physical and general chemistry principles; atomic structure based on quantum mechanics; atomic properties; trends in the periodic table; chemical bonding (Lewis structures, VSEPR theory, hybridization and molecular…
This course presents the software program used to manage and control construction projects. Instruction features hands-on training in the use of Microsoft Project Professional software to conduct multiple tasks such as preparing construction schedules which…
The course addresses construction project management components from the contractor's perspective, with an emphasis on publicly owned projects. You examine all facets of project management tools on the jobsite and the expected roles of the site management…
This course studies construction materials, equipment, methods and regulatory influences. Topics include construction for site and civil work; seismic resistance; technology of basic building materials; interior and exterior finishes and plumbing, electrical…
This course provides a general introduction to the study of plant structures and functions, emphasizing these aspects as they relate to the natural survival and cultivation of plants. Topics include types and functions of leaves, stems, flowers and fruits;…
Work one-on-one with a current Visual Arts instructor who guides development of a meaningful project geared toward a portfolio piece, competition, freelance assignment, or other advanced goal. Students choose their own mentors from instructors currently…
This beginning course focuses on basic freehand drawing and drafting. All the components essential to good drawing are presented and discussed. Working almost exclusively in black-and-white, students embark on a series of exercises that introduce important…
Introduction to principles of economic analysis, economic institutions and issues of economic policy. Emphasis on aggregative economics, including national income, monetary and fiscal policy, and international trade. Transferable for UC credit.
Introduction to principles of economic analysis, economic institutions and issues of economic policy. Emphasis on allocation of resources and distribution of income through price system. Transferable for UC credit.
Work one-on-one with an instructor who guides your development of a meaningful project geared toward a portfolio piece, design competition, freelance assignment or other advanced goal. Students choose their own mentors, who are usually DCA or UX instructors.…
This course covers the tools necessary to construct digital drawings in 2D and 3D. Using AutoCAD, SketchUp, Enscape and Adobe Illustrator/Photoshop software, students learn many skills and techniques to expand their knowledge of drawing and presentation and…
Internships facilitate the transition from student to professional designer. Students must be registered in the Design Communication Arts (DCA) Advanced Design Communication Arts (ADCA), or User Experience (UX) certificate program and have earned a "C" or…
A continuation of lectures, demonstrations, and exercises dealing with the understanding of design fundamentals, this course examines abstract structuring in 2D and 3D design, use of construction materials, and fundamentals of modular systems and their…
Learn to develop memorable identity systems using symbols, icons, logos and comprehensive environments to define and reinforce personality, tone and voice. The goal is to create a meaningful, dynamic relationship with the customer.
This course covers the study of the perception of color, its permutations, and its dimensions using traditional as well as contemporary methods with an emphasis on individual experimentation through lab exercises and demonstrations. Topics include the color…
This course is an introduction to the process of commercial and residential interior design. Lectures and projects introduce students to design theory, principles of design, design vocabulary, design psychology, methods of programming and the history of…
In this first in a series of studio courses, students are given the opportunity to apply fundamental design principles to the layout of interior spaces. Starting with the development of a design concept, students learn how to develop a space while…
This course provides a hands-on introduction to Amazon Web Services (AWS), architecture, deployment and management. AWS has revolutionized IT infrastructure and is the dominant cloud services provider with more than six billion dollars in revenues. AWS…
This course introduces machine learning using Python. Students will learn structured and unstructured data processing, linear regression modeling and non-linear modeling methods used in machine learning algorithm development, optimization techniques, neural…
This course introduces tools for distributed storage and data processing in an open-source framework. It covers NoSQL, the core components of Hadoop, and an overview of Hive. The extent of data being produced and stored by organizations is increasing. In…
This course provides a practical introduction to the core concepts, methods, and visualization techniques that support modern data exploration and analytics. Students will learn how data science uses historical information to understand past behavior and how…
Get an introduction to the foundational concepts and techniques behind data science and its real‑world applications. Students will learn core programming languages used in the field, including Python and SQL, and gain hands‑on experience building common…
This hands‑on course introduces foundational defensive security strategies and the practical tools used to protect modern computing environments. Students will learn to configure and manage virtualized lab environments, implement firewalls and web servers,…
This hands-on course provides an in‑depth exploration of both common and specialized security tools used during professional penetration assessments. Beginning with an overview of the offensive attack lifecycle, students will examine the strategic purpose of…
Cyber-based attacks and data breaches are threats to any organization, however, effective defense mechanisms are seldom well understood or applied. This course delivers a step-by-step methodology for securing any infrastructure through enhanced defenses to…
This course explores both physical and logical cybersecurity practices essential for protecting technology assets and the core components that support modern IT infrastructures. Students will examine infrastructure security management, physical and logical…
This course combines theoretical cybersecurity fundamentals with state-of-the-art use cases for a comprehensive introduction to the field. It is designed to benefit a cross-section of students, including those considering a career in cybersecurity; system…
This course provides a comprehensive introduction to programming using Java , a powerful and well‑designed object‑oriented language widely used to build large‑scale Internet and intranet applications. Known for its simplicity and readability, Java is also an…
Python is a high-level, dynamically typed, and portable programming language that excels when the cost of software development outweighs performance considerations—which is quite often in practice. Python covers similar territory as Perl and is similarly an…
Anyone who does web work needs to understand HTML (Hypertext Markup Language) and CSS (Cascading Style Sheets). Together, they provide the foundation on which web pages are built. HTML labels types of information, and CSS specifies how that information will…
Structured Query Language (SQL) is an American National Standards Institute (ANSI) standard computer language for accessing and manipulating database systems. SQL works with database programs such as Microsoft Access and SQL Server, DB2, Informix, Oracle and…
Instruction explores the components of a quality infant/toddler care program: costs, staffing, appropriate environments, developmental experiences, health issues and parent involvement. Instruction emphasizes the special needs of infants in a group care…
Instruction examines staff organization for effective communication and interpersonal relationships and covers criteria for selecting and evaluating personnel; the administrative role in promoting professional growth, teaching effectiveness and sensitivity to…
Students learn introductory drafting, lettering and perspective drawing techniques as they relate to the field of Landscape Architecture and professional standards. All work product is developed from Tongva Park, a real site located in Santa Monica. At the…
Fulfills Equity, Diversity and Access requirement (Standard 9) for the SB2042 Preliminary Credential. Please obtain the approval of your credential program advisor before enrolling to ensure that this course satisfies your credential program requirements.…
This course fulfills California requirements for (a) a subject-specific pedagogy course for teaching reading in a Multiple Subject Credential program (CA Preliminary Multiple Subject Credential Program Standards, 2017) and (b) a course in developing English…
Fulfills Health Education requirement (Standard 10) for SB 2042 Preliminary Credential. Please obtain the approval of your credential program advisor before enrolling to ensure that this course satisfies your credential program requirements. Taking a holistic…
Teacher Induction Program Mentors prepare for their role and responsibilities to guide new teachers through multiple cycles of individualized professional learning and reflection. Mentors learn about how UCLA Extension's program is designed to align with…