CLASSES FOR SENIORS

The Arts, Computers, History, Politics & Events, Humanities & Culture

The Arts

ART 287
Landscape and Still Life Painting in Oils
Learn valuable techniques such as alla prima (direct) painting, glazing, impressionistic brushwork, capturing realism and different ways to start a painting. Designed for an intermediate level student, emphasis will be on landscape elements, color theory/mixing/ lighting, mood, composition and design. Instructor: Jill Dodson
Total Cost: $105 (Tuition $60 Fees: $45)

ARB 178
Introduction to Watercolor
Gain an introduction to various processes and techniques in rendering watercolor landscapes, seascapes, and still-life composition in preparation for the Intermediate Watercolor course. Topics include subject matter, rendering of water, composition, and architectural drawing, and painting. Instructor James Drake Iams.
Total Cost: $65 (Tuition: $25 Fees: $40)

ART 321
Watercolor Painting - Beginners/Intermediate
Acquire basic and intermediate painting skills while being introduced to wash, dry brush and masking techniques. Subject matter such as landscapes, still life, and portraitures will be included. Materials list provided in class. Instructor Carol Westphal.
Total Cost: $105 (Tuition: $60 Fees: $45)

ARB 185
Art Masterpieces of Great Museums
Examine and discuss the wonderful works of art found at the Metropolitan Museum of Art in New York, the Louvre in Paris, and the Hermitage in Russia. Instructor: Elise Burns
Total Cost: $80 (Tuition $35 Fees: $45)

ARB 177
The Impressionistic Art Movement of the 19th Century
Learn about the Impressionism art movement. Discuss the characteristics of impressionistic paintings and the twelve central figures of this movement. Topics include visible brush strokes, open composition, emphasis on light in its changing qualities and ordinary subject matter. Instructor Elise Burns.
Total Cost: $80 (Tuition: $35 Fees: $45)

Computers

PCO 048
Computers &ndash Microsoft Excel
Gain an introduction to the skills necessary for productive development of workbooks.  Learn formulas, how to copy and move materials, formatting numbers and text, and column and row modifications. Instructor:  Lee Klima
Total Cost: $80 (Tuition $45 Fees: $35)

PCP 109
ADOBE Photoshop - Basic
Become familiar with one of the most exciting graphics programs ever written. This course is intended to give even novices the necessary tools to work in the Photoshop environment. Beginning with introductory information about the program, learn to create simple digital paintings, edit photography and correct image exposures. Instructor Dona Rucci
Total Cost: $160 (Tuition: $90 Fees: $70)

PCA 944
Computers - Internet and Information Highway
Discover how the Internet can open up a world of opportunities. Learn to connect to the Internet, web search, buy and sell on the Internet and surf the Net. Instructor: Sarah High
Total Cost: $80 (Tuition: $45 Fees: $35)

PCA 088
Introduction to Computers
Learn the basics about computers in a relaxed and comfortable setting. This course includes word processing, e-mail, Internet surfing and other basic computer concepts. . Instructors Hal Fox(83630), Frank Sofsky (83480), Sarah High (83677).
Total Cost: $160 (Tuition: $90 Fees: $70)

PCP 252
Discover Digital Photography
Bring it all into focus. Learn how to select and operate that digital camera to produce a variety of perfect images and properly store, transfer, and print your photos. Instructor Dona Rucci
Total Cost: $80 (Tuition: $35 Fees: $45)

PCP 606
Photoshop Elements for the Digital Photographer
Discover the basics of this award winning package specifically designed for photo enthusiasts. Designed for those with no image-editing experience, this class takes students from novice to accomplished user. Instructor Leroy Klima
Total Cost: $160 (Tuition: $90 Fees: $70)

PCO 220
Windows XP Getting Started
Become familiar with Windows XP, getting help, My Computer, Windows Explorer, files, WordPad, MS Paint and Internet Explorer. Discover how to customize a workstation. Instructor: Frank Sofsky
Total Cost: $80 (Tuition: $45 Fees: $35)

PFA 191
Learning about Contemporary Issues and Ideas
Analyze and evaluate current issues and ideas that influence contemporary American society. View political situations, economic conditions, cultural issues as well as local, national and international. Instructor: Toby Essrog
Total Cost: $80 (Tuition: $35 Fees: $45)

HIS 858
The History of Piracy: Under the Black Flag
Learn about the history of piracy from the earliest known records to modern times. Topics include definition of piracy; piracy in the ancient world; piracy in the China Seas; the Golden Age of Piracy; pirate as Robin Hood; myth versus reality and modern images of pirates. Instructor Clifford Long
Total Cost: $80 (Tuition: $45 Fees: $35)

HIS 670
Eastern European Jewry
Examine the history of Jewish life within the Shtetl in Eastern Europe as well as the life of Jewish immigrants in America.  Topics include the world of the Shtetl; Enlightenment; social changes; leaving Europe/coming to America; Jewish labor movements/socialism; Yiddish culture (writing/theatre/press/ scholars/intellectuals); and life in the New World.  Instructor Ellie Gumuit-Reamer
Total Cost: $80 (Tuition: $35 Fees: $45)

HIS 752
Great Decisions 2010
Learn the challenges now faced by the United States and the international community through non-partisan, balanced and informed discussion. Topics include eight issues of concern to U.S. policy makers today and that represent our foreign policy challenges of tomorrow. Subjects are: special envoys, Kenya & R2P, global crime, U.S.-China security relations, global financial crisis, Russia & its neighbors, Persian Gulf, Peace-building, and conflict resolution. Instructor: George Brookhart
Total Cost: $90(Tuition: $30 Fees: $60)

Humanities & Culture

PDV 151
Beginning Bird Watching
Learn to appreciate the diversity of bird life that is present in our mid-Atlantic region. We'll get you ready to understand the identification process through the use of field marks, habitat time of year, and song. In-class slide and sound-illustrated lectures will focus on techniques and challenges of bird identification. On 4/17 and 5/1 the class will take local field trips. Instructor: John Canoles
Total Cost: $64 (Tuition $- Fees: $64)

PDV 073
Home Survival Skills for Seniors
Obtain information on household maintenance; basic skills in plumbing, carpentry, drywall and plastering; electricity and locks and security methods. Emphasis on what maintenance can be safely performed by the homeowner and when a professional should be called. Instructor: Donald Schoene
Total Cost: $105 (Tuition $60 Fees: $45)

ARB 173
Master Composers: Their Symphonic, Operatic, and Chamber Music
Discover the formal designs and expressive content in vocal and instrumental compositions by master composers such as J.S. Bach, Haydn, Mozart, Brahms, Beethoven, Schubert, Schumann, Tchaikovsky, Verdi, Wagner and others. Instructor Cliff Alper
Total Cost: $80 (Tuition: $35 Fees: $45)

WLT 219
Creative Writing
Gain insight on applying the techniques appropriate for each type of creative writing including narrative fiction and poems. Topics to be covered include: complexities of creative writing as an art and craft, representative works, varieties of literary forms, and the problems and promise of creative writing. Instructor Corinne Hammett
Total Cost: $80 (Tuition: $35 Fees: $45)