ART E00, Survey of Art
This course provides older adult students with in-depth knowledge about the chronological, social, and historical development of art and/or architecture. Older adults investigate the history of art and view selections from different time periods, regions, or developmental stages, and compare and contrast artwork from different periods with their peers.
Course Number: 9701 Time: 10 – 11:50 a.m. TLocation: ONLINEInstructor: Benson J K
Course Number: 9704 Time: 1 – 2:50 p.m. ThLocation: EC 1227 408Instructor: Manno M
Course Number: 9705 Time: 1:30 – 3:20 p.m. WLocation: ITINERARYInstructor: Harrison A BSome weeks will meet in various galleries, and some weeks will meet online.
ART E15, Drawing
This course provides a supportive atmosphere for older adults –- from beginners to more advanced students –- to explore and experiment with self expression through drawing. Older adult students learn drawing skills, elements of design, composition, and creativity, as well as drawing techniques for representative or stylistic effect. As well, students learn to interpret the perceived “real world” in a two-dimensional field, and to improve their observation and hand-eye coordination. The course focuses on the processes by which one makes art, exposes students to different approaches, and challenges students to think about what they are doing or trying to do.
Course Number: 9706 Time: 9:30 – 11:45 a.m. ThLocation: EC 1227 205Instructor: Huerta R B
Course Number: 9707 Time: 10:30 a.m. – 12:20 p.m. WLocation: MALBU 220Instructor: Huerta R BAbove section 9707 meets at the SMC Malibu Campus, 23555 Civic Center Way, Malibu.
Course Number: 9708 Time: 12:30 – 2:45 p.m. FLocation: EC 1227 204Instructor: Tirr C ADrawing in color media: Beginning and advanced techniques using colored pencils and pastels to draw still life studies, landscapes and cityscapes. Some drawing experience would be helpful.
ART E16, Life Drawing Studio
This course provides an opportunity for older adults to learn to see the human form and draw the anatomy of the human figure. This supportive class explores basic anatomy, movement, and skeletal structure of the figure using live models. Through demonstrations, class exercises, individual instruction, and guidance, beginning students learn basic life drawing skills, while more advanced students sharpen their skills in capturing the physical attributes of the model and expressiveness of the pose.
Course Number: 9709 Time: 9 – 11:50 a.m. MLocation: EC 1227 204Instructor: Adams L KDraw the human form from a live model. Learn basic drawing skills, perception and eye-hand coordination, elements of design, composition and creativity.
Course Number: 9710 Time: 9 – 11:50 a.m. TLocation: ONLINEInstructor: Adams L KPainting the human form — long pose for painting.
Course Number: 9711 Time: 9:30 a.m. – 12:20 p.m. ThLocation: MALBU 220Instructor: Harrison A BAbove section 9711 meets at the SMC Malibu Campus, 23555 Civic Center Way, Malibu.
ART E19, Painting
This course enhances older adults’ artistic creativity and painting skills through positive motivation and instruction in oils and acrylics techniques that may use the palette knife for effect. Older adults learn how to select supplies and equipment, and basic elements of composition. Painting projects, demonstrations, group critiques, and discussions are used to explore two-dimensional artwork.
Course Number: 9712 Time: 9 – 11:50 a.m. WLocation: ONLINEInstructor: Tirr C APainting in a variety of mediums and techniques: acrylics, oils, grounds, washes, layering, color mixing, and finishes.
Course Number: 9713 Time: 9:30 a.m. – 12:20 p.m. WLocation: EC 1227 204Instructor: Donon S GThis section focuses on watercolor, acrylic, and oil.
Course Number: 9714 Time: 1 – 3:50 p.m. TLocation: ONLINEInstructor: Burchman J H
Course Number: 9715 Time: 1 – 3:50 p.m. WLocation: ONLINEInstructor: Adams L KPainting for persons at all levels of skill.
Course Number: 9716 Time: 1:20 – 4:20 p.m. ThLocation: MALBU 220Instructor: Harrison A BAbove section 9716 meets at the SMC Malibu Campus, 23555 Civic Center Way, Malibu.
ART E20, Drawing and Painting
This course provides older adults with a supportive environment for instruction in drawing and painting. Older adults, from beginners to more advanced students, maintain or improve their drawing and/or painting skills in a constructive environment, and learn about space, line, value, and color in a workshop atmosphere.
Course Number: 9717 Time: 11 a.m. – 12:50 p.m. MLocation: ONLINEInstructor: Benson J KDrawing and painting with emphasis on the portrait. Studio time split between working with live models and other in-class exercises.
Course Number: 9718 Time: 9:30 – 11:45 a.m. WLocation: EC 1227 205Instructor: Chow V YDrawing and painting, from pencil to pastel, acrylics to watercolors. Develop your sense of composition, value, color and other drawing and painting techniques. We will be working with still-lives, landscapes, printed images to exploring abstraction. We will also be exploring a little mixed media methods relating to drawing and painting. Friendly and encouraging critiques.
Course Number: 9719 Time: 1 – 3:50 p.m. MLocation: MALBU 220Instructor: Tirr C AAbove section 9719 meets at the SMC Malibu Campus, 23555 Civic Center Way, Malibu.
ART E21, Painting/Drawing, Oil and Acrylic
This course enhances older adults’ artistic creativity and painting skills through positive motivation and instruction in oils and acrylic techniques. Older adults learn basic painting techniques, the elements of composition, and how to select and use materials. Painting projects, demonstrations, and group critiques are used to explore two-dimensional artwork.
Course Number: 9720 Time: 12:30 – 2:20 p.m. MLocation: EC 1227 204Instructor: Adams L KPainting and drawing for all levels.
Course Number: 9721 Time: 1:30 – 3:45 p.m. ThLocation: ONLINEInstructor: Benson J KInterdisciplinary studio. For persons at all levels of skill. Learn about concept, composition, value and color in a workshop atmosphere. This section is endowed in the memory of Francis J. Abrahams.
Course Number: 9722 Time: 2:30 – 4:20 p.m. MLocation: EC 1227 204Instructor: Adams L K
ART E22, Watercolor
This course allows older adults who have never used watercolors to acquire a strong foundation in watercolor techniques, and provides those students with some watercolor experience with a strongly supportive peer group in which to paint. Older adult students learn watercolor techniques and methods, as well as washes, brush strokes, color, value, and composition.
Course Number: 9723 Time: 9 – 11:15 a.m. TLocation: ONLINEInstructor: Manseau F JDesigned for beginning watercolorists. A techniques and methods class concentrating on the “how” of the medium: washes, brush strokes, color, value and composition.
Course Number: 9724 Time: 9:30 – 11:45 a.m. TLocation: EC 1227 204Instructor: Donon S G
Course Number: 9725 Time: 11:30 a.m. – 1:45 p.m. TLocation: ONLINEInstructor: Manseau F JIntermediate watercolor. Review basics and further develop techniques toward a more personal creative result. Designed for students with some experience.
ART E23, Calligraphy for Older Adults
This course assists older adults in acquiring basic skills in calligraphy to use for personal growth, self expression, or for family and volunteer projects. Older adult students learn the tools and equipment needed to write the beginning calligraphy alphabet, as well as fundamental calligraphy techniques.
Course Number: 9726 Time: 2 – 3:50 p.m. FLocation: EC 1227 408Instructor: Martorello J MAdd grace and style to all of your handwritten projects. This term will focus on the beautiful and popular style of Italic. We will start from the very beginning building your knowledge of the hand and the fundamental skills needed to support your calligraphic journey. Classes taught online with Hybrid Zoom/In Person meeting once per month TBD.
ART E24, Calligraphy II
This course expands older adults’ knowledge of calligraphy and everyday calligraphic forms to use for personal growth, self expression, or for family and volunteer projects. Older adult students learn the tools and equipment needed to write the calligraphy alphabet, as well as fundamental calligraphy techniques, lettering styles, and display methods.
Course Number: 9727 Time: 9:30 a.m. – 12:20 p.m. FLocation: EC 1227 408Instructor: Martorello J MA variety of different styles is offered each term with variations ranging from traditional to modern adaptations. Topics include layout, use of color and practical applications. Add style and grace to all of your handwritten projects. Classes taught weekly on Zoom with one meeting a month offered as a Zoom/in person Hybrid.
ART E30, Watercolor Studio
This course allows older adults who have never used watercolors to acquire a strong foundation in watercolor techniques, and provides those students with some watercolor experience with a strongly supportive peer group in which to paint. Older adult students learn watercolor techniques and methods, as well as washes, textures, color, value, and composition.
Course Number: 9728 Time: 9 – 11:50 a.m. ThLocation: EC 1227 204Instructor: Manseau F J
Course Number: 9729 Time: 9 – 11:50 a.m. FLocation: ITINERARYInstructor: Tirr C AAn outdoor, “plein air” class meeting at a variety of locations for instruction in techniques, composition, selection of subject, and quickly capturing a landscape. Critiques are at the easel. The first class meeting is at Tongva Park.
Course Number: 9730 Time: 12:30 – 3:20 p.m. WLocation: ONLINEInstructor: Tirr C AStudio watercolor covering the basics with a focus on strong composition and an understanding of the medium.
ART E55, Sculpture
This course introduces older adults to three-dimensional design principles and elements, and helps them create expressive works of sculpture. Older adults learn to appreciate sculpture as a medium of self expression, and use a combination of materials and techniques to create a sculptural form and develop an expressive idea using a variety of materials, including items from everyday life. Students are required to purchase or bring their own materials.
Course Number: 9731 Time: 11 a.m. – 1:15 p.m. ThLocation: ONLINEInstructor: Benson J KBecome inspired creatively in three dimensions. Material options to be discussed on first day of class. Students will be introduced to sculpture processes involving clay, paper, wire, balsa wood, found objects, plaster of Paris, mold-making rubber and casting resin.
ART E80, Jewelry Making
This course provides older adults with an opportunity to create pieces of jewelry and learn an assortment of different techniques involved in creating jewelry. Students also learn about the wide range of materials available for making jewelry. Older adults make bracelets, earrings, and necklaces using techniques such as wire wrapping and bending, macrame, pearl knotting, crimping, and bead-weaving. Each week students learn a new technique and make a piece of jewelry using that technique.
Course Number: 9732 Time: 11:30 a.m. – 1:45 p.m. ThLocation: ONLINEInstructor: Ryza S VNew, advanced projects weekly, as well as basic skills will be taught. A wide range of jewelry-making techniques will be covered, including bead stringing, wirework, bead weaving, knotting, chain maille, macrame, metalwork, and more. Guidelines for tools and materials purchasing will be given during class.
HME EC E71, Needlecrafts II
This course provides a supportive, stimulating, and creative environment for older adults to create handmade needlework or other fiber arts projects using an assortment of techniques, including knitting, crochet, needlepoint, weaving, and macrame. Beginning students will learn basic skills; students with some experience in needlework will learn more advanced techniques.
Course Number: 9800 Time: 1:30 – 4:20 p.m. WLocation: ONLINEInstructor: Ryza S VIn this friendly, relaxed, social class, learn a wide variety of needlecraft techniques, including knitting, crochet, embroidery, weaving, macrame, needlepoint, and others. New projects are presented each week. Class is suitable for complete beginners or more advanced students. Students choose which projects they want to pursue while learning all the presented techniques.
PHOTO E00, Digital Photography I
This course assists older adults in selecting and using digital cameras. Older adults are encouraged to take photographs, keep photographic records, use photography as a means of self-expression, and share their vision and photographic experiences with others.
Course Number: 9833 Time: 9 – 10:50 a.m. TLocation: ONLINEInstructor: Cohen Mar AThis class fosters photographic excellence through weekly assignments, covering composition, lighting, exposure, depth of field, and focal length. We study master’s work, explore gear from DSLRs to smartphones, and focus on editing techniques. Sharing images is central‚ students present work in a supportive environment, receiving feedback from peers and the instructor to help develop personal style and improve their craft.