Creative Arts Classes
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Arts
Anyone Can Draw
Study contours, space, composition and shading, using a variety of media that may include graphite, pen and ink, charcoal and pastels. Includes still life, landscapes and portraits. Supplies provided by the student; to be determined at first class.
LSP 5577 / length: 16 hours
CRN 1239, Fridays
Feb. 20-April 24, 6-8 p.m.
Marple Campus
Cost: Sponsoring: $129
Non-sponsoring: $159
Intro to Life Drawing
Learn basic figure drawing techniques through observation of a live model, emphasizing proportions, gestures and shading. Supplies provided by the student; to be determined at first class. No class 3/19.
LSP 5883/ length: 16 hours
CRN 2179, Wednesdays
Feb. 18-April 15, 7-9 p.m.
Marple Campus
Cost: Sponsoring: $129
Non-sponsoring: $159
Watercolor
Covers brush handling, color mixing, composition and perspective, with step-by-step demonstrations in transparent watercolor for beginners and experienced painters. Supplies provided by the student. Bring sketching materials to the first class.
CAR 2513 / length: 20 hours
CRN 1320, Fridays
Feb. 20-May 1, 7-9 p.m.
Marple Campus
Cost: Sponsoring: $129
Non-sponsoring: $159
Acrylic Painting
Learn the basics of acrylics in a studio setting, including care and use of materials, underpainting, light and shadow, color mixing, and paint application. Supplies provided by the student to be determined at first class. Bring sketching materials.
CAR 3615 / length: 16 hours
CRN 2180, Mondays
Feb. 23-April 20, 6-8 p.m.
Marple Campus
Cost: Sponsoring: $129
Non-sponsoring: $159
Hand-blown Glass Ornaments
Glaskolben glass tubes make it easy for beginners to experience this old-world craft. Learn to heat glass with a small torch and then blow to form a shape. Experiment with shapes and colors to create 10 unique ornaments. Bring safety glasses and a small box to class.
LSP 5672 / Length: 4 hours
Not offered this spring
Intro to Glass Bead Making
Professional jewelry makers and hobbyists learn to create unique glass beads, using a small flame to wrap hot glass around steel rods. Bead shaping and decorative techniques including texture, stripes, polka dots and use of multi colors are covered. materials included. Students must bring safety glasses to class.
LSP 5672 / length: 8 hours
CRN 1261, Saturdays
April 11-18, 9 a.m.-1 p.m.
Marple Campus
Cost: Sponsoring: $159
Non-Sponsoring: $209
Music
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Beginning Piano
Through group instruction in our electronic piano lab you will gain a thorough understanding of basic music concepts and learn to play some of the most familiar compositions. Access to a piano for practice is strongly recommended.
LSP 5463 / length: 20 hours
CRN 390, Mondays
Feb. 23-May 4, 6-8 p.m.
Marple Campus
Cost: Sponsoring: $167
Non-sponsoring: $215
Intermediate Piano
As a continuation of the piano I course you will engage in the art of making music and learning to read new compositions. You will work with popular songs and learn how to analyze music so new scores can be played. Piano I book required.
LSP 5646 / length: 20 hours
CRN 1370, Tuesdays
Feb. 24-May 5, 6-8 p.m.
Marple Campus
Cost: Sponsoring: $167
Non-sponsoring: $215
Broadway/Rock 'n' Roll
An advanced course for interested Piano III and Piano IV students. No class week of 3/16-3/21.
LSP 5888 / Length: 20 hours
CRN 3143, Wednesdays
Feb. 25-May 6, 6-8 p.m.
Marple Campus
Cost: Sponsoring $167
Non-Sponsoring $215
Piano III
An advanced course for students who have successfully completed piano I, Intermediate piano (if needed), piano II, and piano III.
LSP 5691 / length: 20 hours
CRN 3139, Thursdays
Feb. 26-May 7, 6-8 p.m.
Marple Campus
Cost: Sponsoring: $167
Non-sponsoring: $215
Piano IV-Part 1
An advanced course for students who have successfully completed piano I, Intermediate piano (if needed), piano II, and piano III.
LSP 5703 / length: 20 hours
Not offered this spring
Collecting Classic Rock
Discover unique and rare “Classic Rock” songs by artists you enjoy form the 60’s-90’s on vinyl and compact disc. Hear songs you’ve never heard before and discuss the artists’ hard to find music. Enjoy songs you might never have heard and decide if music collecting is a fun hobby that you could enjoy.
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Experience the romance of Ballroom and the passion of latin dances. these beginner courses will teach you how to dance, regardless of age or ability. Fun, easy and proven methods will get you on the dance floor the very first night! Educate your body, mind and soul as you unlock your potential. registering with a partner is suggested but not required.
Latin Rhythm
Includes rumba, Salsa and Cha Cha.
LSP 5617 / length: 4 hours
CRN 3062, Tuesdays
April 7-28, 6:30-7:30 p.m.
Marple Campus
Cost: Sponsoring: $49
Non-Sponsoring: $69
Smooth Ballroom
Includes Foxtrot, Waltz and Tango.
LSP 5618 / length: 4 hours
CRN 2183, Tuesdays
April 7-28, 7:35-8:35 p.m.
Marple Campus
Cost: Sponsoring: $49
Non-Sponsoring: $69
Introduction to Argentine Tango
LSP 5717 / length: 10 hours
CRN 2184, Saturdays
April 11-May 9
11 a.m.-1 p.m.
Marple Campus
Cost: Sponsoring: $119
Non-Sponsoring: $139
Writing
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Writing Well
Learn the basic principles of composition, rules of usage, and methods and forms of writing, while developing a unique approach to style. Book(s) included.
CAR 5586 / length: 20 hours
CRN 2185, Wednesdays
Jan. 14-March 25, 6:30-8:30 p.m.
Marple Campus
Cost: Sponsoring: $145
Non-Sponsoring: $175
Creative Writing
Learn to make your fiction or non-fiction writing come alive with creative techniques. Learn to see in new ways, use your senses more accurately, set a mood, use people more effectively, handle conversation and create a point of view. Does not teach writing basics or English.
CAR 3080 / length: 16 hours
CRN 2186, Wednesdays
April 1-May 20, 6-8 p.m.
Marple Campus
CRN 1240, Tuesdays
Feb. 17-April 14, 6-8 p.m.
Marple Campus
Cost: Sponsoring: $112
Non-Sponsoring: $164
Writing for Children's Market
Learn to think like a child, find ideas that are just right for children, and write with a child’s point of view. Discover the basics of plot that keep young readers reading, and what makes a good story. Discuss children’s markets and how to access them.
CAR 3440 / length: 8 hours
CRN 3063, Thursdays
Feb. 26-March 26, 7-9 p.m.
Marple Campus
Cost: Sponsoring: $89
Non-Sponsoring: $119
Life Stories
Leaving a written account of your life stories would be a treasured gift to your family and friends. Knowing how to gather information and put it to paper is the challenge! Learn how to work through your stories with assistance from an instructor who can help you capture those beautiful memories and events. No writing experience necessary.
CAR 4321 / Length: 16 hours
CRN 3064, Tuesdays
March 31-May 19, 7-9 p.m.
Marple Campus
Cost: Sponsoring: $119
Non-Sponsoring: $149
Get Published
Explore the advantages and disadvantages of publishing your own book versus finding a publisher. Find out how to get started in self-publishing and how to contact and negotiate with publishers.
CAR 3757 / length: 8 hours
CRN 2187, Tuesdays
May 5-26, 7-9 p.m.
Marple Campus
Cost: Sponsoring: $89
Non-Sponsoring: $119
Photography
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Learn to use this image-manipulation program. Course topics include: Photoshop environment, sizing images, selecting image areas, layers, blending and compositing, image modes, color and painting, text, layer effects and filters and adjusting and saving complete images. Prerequisite: COM 3102 or equivalent skills.
COM 1653 / Length: 8 hours
CRN 1139, Thursday
March 19, 8;30 a.m.-5 p.m.
Exton Center
CRN 506, Mon & Wed
March 23-April 1, 6:30-8:30 p.m.
Marple Campus
Cost: Sponsoring $140
Non-Sponsoring $175
Use advanced selection options and learn to retouch images to make them Web ready. Course topics include: masking and layers, vector paths, swatches, gradients, patterns, layer type and styles, and advanced masking. Prerequisite: COM 1653 or equivalent skills.
COM 1657 / Length: 8 hours
CRN 2952, Thursday
April 2, 8:30 a.m.-5 p.m.
Exton Center
CRN 2043, Mon & Wed
April 6-15, 6:30 a.m.-8:30 p.m.
Marple Campus
Cost: Sponsoring $140
Non-Sponsoring $175
Bring your digital camera, cable to connect to your computer and the software disk that came with the camera to this hands-on course. Topics include: camera memory, controls and menus, techniques for taking better pictures, transferring pictures to the computer, editing your photos (red eye, lighting and color correction) and printing and sending pictures on the internet. Prerequisite: COM 3102 or equivalent skills.
COM 0115 / Length: 12 hours
CRN 2045, Tues & Thurs
Feb. 3-12, 6-9 p.m.
Marple Campus
Cost: Sponsoring $210
Non-Sponsoring $258
It’s time to take your camera off Auto mode. Learn to control your aperture, shutter speed, color, and get a sharp focus all with hands on activities. After the basics we’ll get creative with trick photography, night photography, paint with light, and more! Prerequisite: COM 3102 or equivalent skills.
COM 0118 / Length: 8 hours
CRN 1188, Wednesday
March 4-25, 6:30-8:30 p.m.
Marple Campus
Cost: Sponsoring $140
Non-sponsoring $175
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