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Introduction to Music Technology EXPR 062.51, CRN 17000

$149
Calendar Feb 11, 2025 at 6 pm

Music technology is a broad field of disciplines that includes topics such as recording and mixing, live sound, synthesis, and hardware performance. This course will cover accessible techniques in these fields, focusing on tools that will empower students with the ability to engage with music technology in their lives. Curriculum will include microphones, digital audio workstations (DAWs), musical instrument digital interface (MIDI), live-sound setups, digital and hardware synthesizers, hardware performance, and other topics in music technology based on the interest of the students. By the end of the course students will be able to record and mix audio to produce audio projects, set up and control live sound scenarios, and gain a deeper understanding of electronically-produced music and the hardware used to make it. Instructor Ethan Lindblom

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Painting: Personal Practice Intensive Feedback ARTS 075.51 CRN 17015

$129
Calendar Feb 12, 2025 at 6 pm

This course is for students who are comfortable with their painting practice and who can benefit from learning how to approach effective critique for others, receiving personalized feedback, and having the regular structure of group studio sessions. Each class will begin with a group critique followed by time to paint and individual feedback with the instructor. Participants are responsible for their own supplies. Come ready to begin on the very first class! Bring your painting supplies (oil or acrylic) and a recently completed work or work in progress that you would like the group to discuss. Participants should have an active, current painting practice. This course is for people who want to broaden their skills and creative expression through supportive feedback and critique with a small community of experienced painters. Instructor Lynn Sisler.

Creative Writing Workshop ARTS 072.51, CRN 16999

$125
Calendar Feb 17, 2025 at 6 pm

In this creative writing‐focused workshop, we will be reviewing the various forms of poetry and prose to begin creating an original composition that will be peer reviewed for constructive feedback. With introductory writing activities to get your creativity flowing, we will then transition into completing a text that you can later expand on and submit for publishing. Explore various platforms and resources that will allow you to publish your work independently or through a publishing press. 

Conversational French 1 LANG 005.51, CRN 16991

$179
Calendar Feb 18, 2025 at 6 pm
Enjoy an introduction to the French culture via fun conversations. The goal of the class is to cover different topics such as introducing yourself, talking about your family, making arrangement for a trip... The first building blocks needed for achieving proficiency in the French language. We'll also review culture, customs and French influence around the world. Gain more confidence in conversing in French. Instructor Ingrid Vega.

Dance - Ballet for Adults HLTH081.51 CRN17004

$99
Calendar Feb 19, 2025 at 6:45 pm

Learn to dance to soothing classical music & learn proper barre work, center, turns and various ballet positions while you sculpt, tone, lift and tighten your muscles. Instructor Karen Grant.

Dance - Ballet for Adults HLTH081.52 CRN17005

$99
Calendar Feb 22, 2025 at 9:30 am

Learn to dance to soothing classical music & learn proper barre work, center, turns and various ballet positions while you sculpt, tone, lift and tighten your muscles. NO CLASS On March 15. Instructor Karen Grant.

Getting to Know Your Sewing Machine with Andrea Zax HOME 025.51, CRN 16850

$39
Calendar Feb 25, 2025 at 5:30 pm
In this one shot class Andrea will be a resource for students to help you understand how to use your sewing machines. Beginners will leave confident of how to thread their own machine, wind a bobbin and sew a simple drawstring bag. The first half of the class will feature one on one interaction with students to make sure they can thread and wind a bobbin. Following the threading can be challenging at first. As students become more familiar with the threading they will move on to some stitching of straight lines to get better control of the speed and how the fabric and machine work together. Fabric and drawstrings will be provided. Students will also learn how to make a drawstring bag with step by step instruction. If time permits, we may also explore zig-zag stitches, hem stitch and zipper foot. Sign up for this interactive beginners class now!

Spanish for Human Service Professionals LANG 011.51, CRN 16993

$284
Calendar Feb 25, 2025 at 6 pm

Designed for human service professionals, case workers and staff, you will develop your fluency, pronunciation and oral comprehension in the local dialect of Spanish. Intended for students with little or no knowledge of the language. Contextualized for health and social service settings, basic grammatical structures will be used to communicate needs, desires, preferences, and basic personal information. Customs and cultural insights will also be presented. THE CLASS WILL BE PRESENTED VIA ZOOM.Instructor Karolina Kopczynski.





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