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Often overlooked in traditional design and architecture courses, the women designers of the twentieth century have had a profound influence upon the way we perceive; experience; and enjoy our built environments, interiors, and decorative objects. This course…
This hands-on creative experience is designed for beginners and novices who share a love for art, travel, and personal expression. In this course, we master the fundamentals of sketching and simple watercolor washes, progressing from basic color mixing to…
Gustav Klimt embodied the aesthetic preoccupations of turn-of-the-century Vienna's dazzling intellectual world. Although widely regarded as the greatest talent of the Viennese avant-garde, Klimt remained a lightning rod for controversy, with his work…
Edvard Grieg was the preeminent figure of Norwegian musical nationalism, celebrated for his ability to transform folk traditions into sophisticated art music. A master of the Romantic era, Grieg established a distinct Nordic identity that broke away from the…
With nearly one hundred Academy Award nominations collectively, the Newman family has been a fundamental force in shaping the sound of American cinema over the last century. Their work traces the evolution of movie music, from grand orchestral scores and the…
Hollywood may be more famous for its divorces than its weddings, but few subjects have sparked as entertaining, insightful and funny movies as Hollywood’s take on marriage. In this course, we analyze how even the most entertaining films can deliver…
Art and science are not separate disciplines, but two sides of the same fundamental human impulse to observe, understand, and create. In this course, we explore the indivisible connections between the aesthetic and the methodical, examining the convergence…
In July 2020, during COVID lockdown, the Los Angeles Times published an article by Sharon Boorstin about an architectural driving tour of Wilshire Boulevard from MacArthur Park to Fairfax Boulevard. Her research uncovered more fascinating information than she…
Short and powerful at just 1,310 words, the Declaration of Independence remains one of the most influential and least fully understood documents in history. Drafted collectively by a committee of fifty, it blends political theory and literary artistry to…
Bad music is often more instructive than good music; understanding why a piece fails can give surprising insight into the elements that make music brilliant. In this course, we examine the strange, subjective, and sometimes torturous relationship between the…
We often imagine that women in the Roman world were excluded from political power. However, the reality was very different. In this course, we explore how literature, public commemorations, and monuments encouraged all Romans to connect with powerful female…
Tai Chi, an ancient martial art, is utilized today as a therapeutic form of moving meditation and rehabilitation and promotes physical health, mental clarity, and overall well-being. In this course, we progressively learn the first 11 movements of the Tai Chi…
In this course, we analyze the scripts of The Conversation (1974) and Godfather II (1974) and compare them to the films (viewed at home). We look at themes, story development, character development, foreshadowing, shot choices, rising action, and climax. In…
Intermediate Mah-Jongg is designed for players who already understand the basic rules of play and have had some experience playing the game and wish to further develop their skills. The goals of the class include a better understanding of reading the…
This is a slow meditative course, intended for those with little or no yoga experience, or those with physical limitations. In this course, we practice breathing techniques, chair yoga, and gentle vinyasa yoga, in which participants perform flowing asanas on…
Qigong boosts and improves the various bodily functions by cultivating the body's natural energy flow and capacity with simple standing and seated postures, body movements and harmonized breath. The simple movements were developed over the last 5000 years to…
Tai chi is well known for bringing the mind, body and spirit together to improve balance, prevent injury and promote good health. This peaceful art helps to clear the mind, reduce stress and enhance flexibility along with promoting overall wellness. The steps…
OLLI at UCLA members who enroll into this course receive access to a selection of past program recordings in their Canvas student portal. Enjoy more than 50 recordings of 1-day lectures, virtual tours, guest speaker interviews, previous Beyond the Headlines…
In this course, we watch quality modern films at home and have a discussion afterwards on Zoom. The facilitator selects films that are available on Netflix, and members should screen the film at home before meeting with the group on Zoom. Discussions center…
Designed for students who have taken two or more years of French or who have lived in a French-speaking country, this class prepares you to have a conversation with native speakers of French. Real-life dialogues include engaging topics such as meeting people,…
Designed for students who have had one year of French. This course prepares you to have a conversation with native speakers of French. Real-life dialogues include engaging topics such as meeting people, making plans, discussing leisure activities, and just…
Join us for a walking tour of the UCLA Mildred E. Mathias Botanical Garden, exclusively for OLLI at UCLA members. Explore a living museum that is home to unique collections of plants from around the world! Learn about the diverse plants and animals that live…
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…
This conversation course is for more advanced Spanish speakers who want to continue improving their oral Spanish skills. Using authentic sources from Latin America, students improve their spoken Spanish through interpretation, imagination, and critical…
This course provides a comfortable space for students with an intermediate knowledge of Spanish to practice their conversation skills under an instructor's guidance. Students respond to prompts provided by the instructor, while their peers ask follow-up…
Since the days of silent films, music has accompanied moving pictures in theaters. Whether it be a single piano or organ, band or orchestra playing on cue, music synchronized to film has been an integral part of the movie experience. With the advent of…
This course provides a comfortable space for students with a basic knowledge of Spanish to practice their conversation skills under an instructor's guidance. Students respond to prompts provided by the instructor, while their peers ask follow-up questions or…
There is chocolate candy, and then there is artisanal, hand-crafted dark chocolate. In this course, we look at the methods and selection process of craft bean to bar companies in contrast to mass manufacturers. We learn how fermenting and roasting (or not)…
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…
This course offers students the opportunity to engage with contemporary art, as well as with each other. Our conversations include materials, perception, and interpretation of abstract, figurative and performative projects, while considering the time and…
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…
Gain the essential tools to survive in situations in which Spanish must be used. Learn essential vocabulary to communicate in everyday life. This course is intended for students who have not had a great deal of exposure to the language.
Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart is arguably the most famous prodigy in the history of classical music, having established himself as an accomplished performer on keyboard and violin and a budding composer as early as age five. However, his musical legacy extends far…
At the beginning of her career, Cyndi Lauper was told that success was just around the corner—if only she could use her amazing voice to sound more like Barbra Streisand. "I think that job has been taken," she replied, knowing that success would come only if…
In this course, we explore the profound spiritual landscapes of ancient China and India, seeking the soul of the traditions that have shaped Eastern thought for millennia. We begin by examining the origins of Taoism and its founder, Lao Tzu, alongside the…
In this course, we explore how depression, anxiety, and mood changes uniquely manifest as we age, focusing on the many factors that influence emotional well-being in later life. We examine how physical health changes, grief, caregiving roles, and social…
The Art Nouveau era emerged in late 19th-century France amidst a swirling landscape of societal change and creative rebellion. Characterized by sinuous curves and organic forms, the movement looked to nature as its ultimate sourcebook, stylizing plants,…
Unlike his tragedies, William Shakespeare’s comedies generally revolve around themes of love, mistaken identity, and social disruption, almost always culminating in the celebratory union of marriage. While modern audiences may find the humor evolves beyond…
Building upon the illustrious art-collecting legacies of their parents, Helen Clay Frick and Electra Havemeyer Webb became visionary collectors and preservationists in their own right. Their work transformed family traditions into expansive public…
John Cheever, the Pulitzer Prize-winning "Chekhov of the American landscape," masterfully captured the tension between mid-century social grace and the hidden complexities of the human psyche. In this course, we explore Cheever’s iconic fiction, spanning…
Traits commonly associated with ADHD often fuel creative thinking by fostering divergent thought, novel idea generation, and unique perspectives, leading to strengths in artistic endeavors, problem-solving, and innovation. In this course, we explore the lives…
Surfacing our joints, cartilage provides pain-free and nearly friction-free movement, often for many decades but not necessarily for one’s entire life. Cartilage degradation and injury are the sources of arthritis, which can disable an otherwise healthy…
Pierre Choderlos de Laclos’s 1782 masterpiece, Dangerous Liaisons , remains one of the most scandalous and controversial novels in European literature. Composed entirely of imagined letters, this epistolary novel coldly dissects the psychology of passion and…
Emerging from the 17th-century Catholic Counter-Reformation in Italy, the Baroque period became the first truly international art movement. Characterized by its dynamic and dramatic energy, the style adapted to unique geographic regions and patronage as it…
As the first truly modern art movement in the United States, abstract expressionism dominated the New York art scene of the 1940s and 50s. Emerging as a reaction to World War II, this "New York School" of artists shifted the global art focus by breaking away…
From their beginning in the late 1890s, silent films often focused on producing comedies. Mostly improvised and often rather silly, they required few if any subtitles to be understood by most audiences. Early films emphasized visual and physical humor such as…
In this course, we learn to read and write, hold short conversations and begin growing our knowledge of grammar, vocabulary and culture. We begin with printed and cursive letters, basic greetings and how to conjugate verbs in the present tense. We also learn…
Music has always been a source of controversy and scandal. In the search for originality, some artists push the envelope and either pay the price or use it for self-promotion. There have been fascinating episodes of plagiarism, cultural appropriation, and…
In this course, we explore how leadership, collaboration, and innovation unfold in the jazz world – and how these same principles can be applied to elevate performance and relationships in everyday life. By examining the dynamics of a jazz ensemble, we gain…
The Roman emperor Justinian, who ruled from 527-565 AD, transformed nearly every aspect of Roman life. In this course, we explore this enigmatic Roman emperor by reconstructing his military campaigns to reconquer territories the empire lost in the west, his…