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This course traces the architecture, landscape architecture, interior design, furniture and decorative arts of the nineteenth century. Periods covered include French Empire, English Regency, Biedermeier, Gothic Revival, Victorian, Beaux Arts, the Chicago…
Crime novel of all types—be they cozies, hard-boiled or thrillers—often appear on the bestseller lists. But mysteries are challenging novels to write due to their complex plots, the necessity of planting of clues and red herrings, and the unraveling of the…
Novice storytellers tend to associate the quality of a story with the quality of its prose. While a clear and concise style will facilitate understanding, the commercial success of “poorly written” books demonstrates that good storytelling, the kind of…
The Prose Poem is either a profound paradox or an absurdist joke—in your tiny handheld mirror is an even smaller figure repeating a question as if it were a riddle: “A poetry freed from the definition of poetry, and a prose free of the necessities of…
This course satisfies the final requirement for Certificate in Creative Writing candidates by providing a structured environment in which to engage in activities that help writers move from workshop feedback reliance toward self-directed writing and revision.…
Videogame players demand deep stories with rich characters, as hits such as Red Dead Redemption 2, God of War, and The Last of Us prove. Further, the rise of touch-screen devices of all sizes opens up exciting new innovations for storytelling techniques. In…
Literary agents are uniquely positioned in the publishing world to have their hands in many facets of the book process, from a book's inception through to finished copies and publicity. This course begins with an overview of the Agency Agreement, the contract…
An editor’s job includes not only improving the mechanics of writing but identifying places where content isn’t working or needs revision and development. This skill is also invaluable for writers, who can use it to shape their own work or to make extra money…
This course gives students an overview of copyediting processes involved in preparing a manuscript for editorial review or publication. Appropriate for writers of all genres and those seeking to develop professional skills in copyediting, students learn best…
Created for the beginning writer, this course explores the various genres within the category of children's picture books, including nonfiction, writing in rhyme, classics and concept books for young children. Writing exercises focus on improving fundamental…
For those with some previous training in poetry, this intermediate workshop focuses on creating work which emphasizes lyrical and innovative language, personal insight and individual voice. In addition, you refine your knowledge of a number of the craft's…
Editors who want to work outside of big publishing houses can find success in freelance editing. Freelance editors must learn to balance projects, find and bid on new work, and maintain client relationships over time. This course will provide students an…
To be successful, editors draw from a broad base of skills while taking the entire publishing process into account. They are avid, active readers in their own right who understand the way the publishing market works. Beyond that, they also understand the…
This workshop takes you beyond the picture book basics and teaches you to master the specific craft techniques used in creating successful picture books, including strong beginnings and endings, the power of the page turn, audience participation, engaging…
Rock ‘n’ roll exists because of the blues. Songs sung by enslaved Africans in the southern U.S. became gospel music, the acoustic blues of the Mississippi Delta, the electrified sounds of Chicago, and the rhythm and blues associated with Memphis. When this…
As we travel along life's path, our stories are the most precious gifts we can pass on. In this course, students are encouraged to write stories that have affected their hearts. Be they funny or sad, about good times or bad, each student has an opportunity to…
Due to advances in technology, what we thought we knew about the fundamentals of cosmology, astronomy and space exploration is evolving almost daily. In this course, we explore the latest concepts, news and discoveries regarding multiverses, gravitational…
Discover what it takes to be an effective producer and director in the flourishing genre of unscripted television and gain insights in the process of creating a valid series concept that can sell. Through lectures, discussion with industry guests and analysis…
Bringing a design-centric approach to UI (User Interface), this course will give you the tools to make the interactive elements on your website or app look great and feel intuitive. Instruction covers visual fundamentals, presentation best practices, and user…
This course is for anyone who has a story from "real life" that needs to be told. Sometimes your story is about a person, place, thing or some concealed part of yourself; a remembered time or event; or even something that will happen as you give account to…
Travel writing has been imaginatively transporting readers for centuries and remains one of the most robust areas of publishing. This course guides you to elevate the mere travelogue or guidebook entry into a thoughtful, well-crafted piece of literature as…
Many aspiring novelists write with the hope that inspiration will come. The result is time wasted on a flabby novel with no clear shape and a sagging pace. On the other hand, story structure gives your novel a skeleton; it forms the bones of your story. And…
This course provides an introduction to Avid Media Composer, an industry-standard non-linear film/video editing application. This long-standing editing software is affordable; has easy-to-use video editing tools; and streamlined HD, file-based and stereo 3D…
This course covers the identification and management of common garden insects, diseases and weeds common in the California landscape. Topics include integrated pest management (IPM) and biological and other non-chemical methods of control, as well as…
Designed for serious writers with at least 50 pages of their memoir, this workshop offers a structured writing environment to generate new material and ongoing critique. Issues of structure, theme and honing the author's unique voice are emphasized. You will…
A memoir is a book-length narrative that is told from the writer's point of view and captures a meaningful slice of the writer's life. If you have a story to tell and would like to figure out how best to tell it, this course helps you get started. In-class…
Through lecture and demonstration, this hands-on workshop introduces the basic concepts and tools of Revit, a building information modeling program for architects and interior designers. Students are introduced to Revit's powerful 3D model organization to…
This course further introduces the student to the use of line drawings as a medium for communicating design concepts. Beginning with the connections of architectural plan, section, and elevation, the course proceeds to explore the full range of constructed…
This course introduces students to strategies in design communication and covers utility of systems, programs, campaigns and design families. Visual presentation and concept development are emphasized.
As Artificial Intelligence (AI) rapidly evolves, it's reshaping design and development in unprecedented ways. This introductory course is designed to familiarize creative professionals with the transformative potential of AI. It offers an overview of AI…
This course provides an introduction to the concepts, practices and processes of user experience. Topics include observational research and insight generation, developing user personas and scenarios, information architecture, user interface design,…
The course provides an introduction to computer programming (coding) and software app development. It benefits individuals pursuing programming and software development as a career, as well as anyone in the IT field who works with programmers and systems…
This course covers professional relationships and the rights and responsibilities between parties in the public and private sectors. Instruction emphasizes professional practices and project management, including licensing and consumer protection, setting up…
This course examines the principles and application of Feng Shui. Discussion explores the basic theories from which Feng Shui derives; how human physiology interacts with the surrounding environment; landscape evaluation and correction; the best orientations,…
This course provides insight about the tools, techniques and strategies needed to develop content that draws in your target audience along their consumer journey, optimize your website architecture and build inbound links to improve search rankings. Learn…
This course provides a comfortable space for students with an intermediate knowledge of Spanish to practice their conversation skills. Students respond to instructor prompts, while their peers ask follow-up questions or make comments, all in Spanish. The…
Engr 215. Entrepreneurship for Engineers. (Instructor: Prof. Huang, B.) Lecture, four hours; outside study, eight hours. Limited to graduate engineering students. Topics in starting and developing high-tech enterprises and intended for students who wish to…
Engr 205 Model-Based Systems Engineering (Instructor: Prof. Hecht, M.) Lecture, four hours; outside study, eight hours. Model-based systems engineering ((MBSE) and systems modeling language (SysML) taught through lectures and readings, individual projects,…
Engr 201 Systems Engineering (Instructor: Prof. Kung, K.) Lecture, four hours; outside study, eight hours. Designed for graduate students. Practical review of major elements of system engineering process. Coverage of key elements: system requirements and flow…
This course provides a comfortable space for students with a basic knowledge of Spanish to practice their conversation skills. Students respond to instructor prompts, while their peers ask follow-up questions or make comments, all in Spanish. The instructor…
This unique discussion group focuses on exploring the news of the week. Participants share articles and opinions that pertain to what's happening both in the United States and internationally, particularly to introduce diverse views. Many of the pundits we…
CS 264A. Automated Reasoning: Theory and Applications. (Instructor: Darwiche, A.) Lecture, four hours; laboratory, four hours; outside study, four hours. Requisite: course 161. Introduction to theory and practice of automated reasoning using propositional and…
EC ENGR C247A Neural Networks and Deep Learning (Instructor: Suhas, D.) Lecture, four hours; discussion, two hours; outside study, six hours. Requisites: courses 131A, 133A or 205A, and M146, or equivalent. Review of machine learning concepts; maximum…
What is a poem and how does it differ from prose? What sources can you, the beginning poet, look to for ideas and inspiration? How can you encourage a raw unfinished poem to become a thing of power and beauty? This course provides a series of enjoyable and…
This holistic approach to movement, voice, and speech aims at liberating and enhancing the performer's natural capacity for moving, sounding and speaking as applied to performance on camera. Using techniques developed by Alexander, Spolin, and Sills, learn to…
Engr 213 Data and Business Analytics (Instructor: Huang, B.) Lecture, four hours; outside study, eight hours. Coverage of wide variety of spreadsheet models that can be used to solve business and engineering problems, with emphasis on mastery of Excel…
MAE M270A Linear Dynamic Systems (Instructor: M’Closkey, R.) (Same as Chemical Engineering M280A and Electrical Engineering M240A.) Lecture, four hours; outside study, eight hours. Requisite: course 171A or Electrical Engineering 141. State-space…
MAE 250C Compressible Flows (Instructor: Spearrin, M.) Lecture, four hours; outside study, eight hours. Requisites: courses 150A, 150B. Effects of compressibility in viscous and inviscid flows. Steady and unsteady inviscid subsonic and supersonic flows;…
CEE 235A Advanced Structural Analysis (Instructor: Taciroglu, E.) Lecture, four hours; outside study, eight hours. Requisite: course 135A. Recommended: course 135B. Review of matrix force and displacement methods of structural analysis; virtual work theorem,…
As a specialty trade in the construction industry, electrical systems can be complex and confusing to the non-expert. Students learn the the essentials of electrical systems for commercial construction with an overview of fundamentals, construction…