Cuesta College Community Programs
Phone: (805) 546-3132; Fax: (805) 546-3107
College for Kids
Summer 2008
Course Descriptions
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College for Kids
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ART
About
Faces (7/8/9)
Joan Judson -
Rm
4720 (Session I
only)
Learn about the proportions of the
face using pencils, chalks, oil pastels and collage techniques to create a
variety of different portraits.
Fee: $70 + $5 materials fee = $75
Art & Letters (7/8/9)
Joan Judson -
Rm
4720 (Session I
only)
Create works of art using letters. Learn to do calligraphy
(lettering). Make an illuminated letter, and create letter prints and
cards using printmaking methods.
Fee: $70 + $5 materials fee = $75
Art
Exploration (5/6 & 7/8/9) Margaret
Archuleta - Rm 4750
(Sessions I
& II)
Learn important visual techniques and drawing “tricks” while
exploring a variety of media, including painting and various art
materials. Develop artistic talent through a variety of assignments that
include shading, color and perspective. This hands-on course is fun,
creative and a little challenging but can get messy, so please
dress appropriately.
Fee: $70 + $5 materials fee = $75
Cartooning (7/8/9) Margaret
Archuleta - Rm
4750
(Sessions I
& II)
Explore rendering techniques to
create a cartoon character, to show your characters in motion, and to
duplicate your character several times. Learn to create an interesting
script and plotline for your cartoon character. We will also make
several renderings of different cartoon characters, step-by-step, to use
to make your own favorite cartoon characters. Sketching techniques to
quickly develop a drawing, both main character and background, will be
taught and applied.
Fee: $70 + $5 materials fee = $75
Color, Design & Painting,
Intro (5/6 & 7/8/9)
Adrienne Allebe -
Rm
4720
(Sessions I
& II)
This class provides an introduction to composition, color and
acrylic painting. Explore basic design concepts, color theory and painting
techniques through a variety of subjects from imagination as well as from
life. Students will be exposed to a wide variety of artists and ideas from
different time periods. All skill levels welcome.
Fee: $70 + $5 materials fee = $75
Drawing
from Life (5/9)
Adrienne Allebe - Rm 4021 - Children's
Center
(Sessions I
& II)
This class introduces the basic
materials and techniques of drawing. Students will learn how to see and
translate their observations to drawing. Subject matter will include
both three-dimensional objects (still-life) and photographs. The basic
elements of line, shape, value, texture and color will be explored
through pencil, charcoal, pen and ink wash. In addition, students will
learn about proportion, positive and negative space, perspective and
light logic. These elements will be presented in an art-historical
context with emphasis on learning how to use a variety of materials and
techniques.
Fee: $70 + $5 materials fee = $75
COMPUTERS
Digital Imaging
(5/9)
Heather Burchmore - Rm
4740 (Sessions I & II)
Class covers
digital cameras, scanners and camcorders. Students will learn how to
manipulate and edit photos using PhotoShop, Word, and
Microsoft Publisher. Bring in photos
from home to enlarge or make smaller using the scanner.
Bring in photos
from home to enlarge or make smaller using the scanner. Make a personal
photo album upon completion of class.
Fee: $70 + $10 materials fee = $80
Office
2003 (5/9)
Heather Burchmore - Rm
4740 (Sessions
I & II)
Learn different aspects of the Office Professional
package using Word, PowerPoint, and MS Publisher. This
fun class will give
students the preparative edge through the creation of brochures,
greeting cards, calendars and documents. They will
complete a PowerPoint presentation to show to family and friends.
Fee: $70 + $10 materials fee = $80
Web Page Design
(5/9)
Heather Burchmore - Rm
4740 (Sessions
I & II)
Students will design their own Web page using MS Word and
Dream Weaver MX. They will learn how to insert graphics, create banners and
links to their favorite sites.
Suggestion: Take Digital Imaging
simultaneously with Web Page Design.
Fee: $70 + $10 materials fee = $80
COOKING & NUTRITION
Cooking
Fundamentals (5/9)
Heather Burchmore - (2
hrs) Rm 4720 (Sessions I & II)
An introduction to baking basic breads, preparing
simple after school snacks and delicious desserts.
Fee: $145 + $45 materials fee = $190
Nutrition
(5/6 & 7/8/9)
Geri
Gran - Rm 4021 - Children's
Center
(Sessions I
& II)
Good eats, healthy treats: taste new
creations and enjoy the flavor of food that is good for you. Includes food
preparation, health value of ingredients, sharing of recipes and dishes,
as well as guest presentations by local chefs.
Fee: $70 + $5 materials fee = $75
HOME
DECOR
Interior Design & Decoration
(5/9) Rhonda
McBride - Rm 4760
(Sessions I
& II)
Do you have great ideas
for designing your own special space? Once you have the
techniques down; it will not be hard to create a fabulous,
unique look for your bedroom, bath, or a space just to have
fun in! Working with art markers; you will learn to turn
cubes into chairs, couches, beds, and bookcases. We will
also have fun with actual designer fabric swatches! All of
this will enable you to make a fabulous “presentation board”
of the room of your dreams.
Fee: $70 + $5 materials fee = $75
FASHION DESIGN
Beginning Fashion Design
(5/6/7 &
7/8/9) Rhonda
McBride - Rm 4760
(Sessions I
& II)
Enter the creative world of fashion design and experience the entire
design process: from sketching ideas to creating a finished product.
Students will start with a plain white t-shirt and learn how to use
fabrics, trims, appliqués and even fabric paint! Working in an imaginary
design company, students will create ideas for their t-shirts from fashion
drawings to the completed design! Bring a plain white t-shirt to the
first class meeting.
Fee: $70 + $5 materials fee = $75
Fashion
Figure Drawing
(5/9) Rhonda
McBride - Rm 4760
(Sessions I
& II)
Learn to draw your high fashion figure
using techniques from famous fashion illustrators! We will begin with a
standing figure and proceed with several classic poses. We will also learn
to draw a fashion face, features and hairstyles. This is a great class for
those who are interested in fashion and in improving their drawing skills.
Fee: $70 + $5 materials fee = $75
LANGUAGES
Beginning Chinese (5/9)
Susan Goya - Rm
4730 (Session II
only)
Learn about one of the most fascinating
cultures in the world and gain proficiency in basic conversation.
Students in this class will learn vocabulary and build communication
skills through participation in a variety of lively activities. No
previous Chinese required.
Fee: $70 + $5 materials fee = $75
Beginning Italian
(5/9)
Domenico Maceri - Rm
4117 (Session I
only)
Learn practical words and phrases
useful for a trip to Italy and as a basis for further study of Italian.
Italian culture, geography, history and cuisine will be explored.
Fee: $70 + $5 materials fee = $75
Beginning Japanese
(5/9)
Susan Goya -
Rm 4730
(Session I only)
Learn about one of the
most fascinating cultures in the world and gain proficiency in basic
conversation. Students in this class will learn vocabulary and build
communication skills through participation in a variety of lively
activities. No previous Japanese required.
Fee: $70 + $5 materials fee = $75
Beginning
Spanish
(5/9)
Erin Bryan -
Rm 4710
(Sessions I & II)
This class is designed
to have fun while learning Spanish. Basic conversational
Spanish skills, games, activities, and interactive exercises
will be incorporated to help students gain confidence while
enjoying themselves.
Fee: $70 + $5 materials fee = $75
MUSIC
Beginning Harp
(5/9)
Jennifer Sayre -
Rm 7104
(Session II)
Room Change
Students will be introduced to the harp and learn to
identify harp strings, note reading and playing songs. No previous
experience required. Contact the instructor at
jsayre_1@charter.net to
arrange for harp rentals starting at $15 per three week session.
Fee: $70
+ $5 materials fee = $75 (harp rental not included)
PHYSICAL
ED ACTIVITIES
(Coed)
Basketball
(5/9)
Erin Bryan -
New Gym
(Sessions I & II)
Students will learn
sound basketball fundamentals, strategies, and game rules in fun
cooperative activities. Students must wear
appropriate footgear that does not have black soles.
Fee: $70 + $5 materials fee = $75
Non-Traditional
Games & Field Sports
(5/9)
Track
Lindsay Walitsch (Session
I); STAFF (Session II)
Students will focus on cooperative games that provide an alternative and
exciting experience from traditional sports. Many activities will focus on
communication, cooperation, team building, trust and group challenges.
Students must be willing to break from tradition, expand their limits and
try new things.
Fee: $70 + $5 materials fee = $75
Soccer
(5/8)
Soccer Field
Lindsay Walitsch
(Session 1); STAFF (Session II)
Students will focus on basic skill development, strategies, game rules,
positions and fun cooperative activities. Shin guards are required.
Fee: $70 + $5 materials fee = $75
Softball
(5/9) STAFF
- Softball Field
(Session II
only)
CANCELED
Learn the basic skills of throwing, catching, fielding and hitting.
Students will also focus on skill development, rules of the game and
teamwork.
Students must provide their own gloves.
Fee: $70 + $5 materials fee = $75
Swim Fitness
(5/9)
Deep End of the Pool
Lindsay Walitsch (Session I) ;
Shawn Tucker
(Session II)
Experience new and fun ways to exercise in the pool. Guided techniques
of aqua aerobics designed to increase conditioning will be provided in the
one or two hour class. Youth participating in this activity
must
be a level 4 swimmer or above and confident in deep water. Children
can sign up for more than one class. This class meets in the
deep
end of the main pool.
Pool Closures are possible. Although we try to avoid this, because of
the tight schedule, make-ups are not possible. Your class fee reflects
this possibility. No refunds for pool closures
Fee: $70 + $5 materials fee = $75
Volleyball
(5/8)
Lindsay Walitsch
-
Sand Volleyball Courts (Session I
only)
This outdoor class is provided on sand
courts. Instruction includes basic skill development, strategies, game
rules and fun cooperative activities.
Fee: $70 + $5 materials fee = $75
READING,
WRITING & THINKING (PHILOSOPHY)
All
About Harry Potter
(7/8/9)
AnnE
Lorenzen - Rm
4118 (Sessions
I & II)
Below the surface of this series lay countless treasures
buried by Harry’s creator, J.K. Rowling. Come explore the mysteries and
surprises hidden in each of the seven books. Join in lively discussions
about Harry’s fate and whether or not Sirius and Dumbledore are somehow
coming back. Reconsider the roles of myth and language in literature,
Philosophy and our culture.
Prerequiste:
You Must have read all seven books
in order to join this class.”
Fee: $70
Argument
101
(6/7/8/9) AnnE
Lorenzen - Rm
4118 (Sessions
I & II)
The foundations of effective arguing are rooted in the lives and
beliefs of a bunch of old characters like Socrates, Plato,
and Aristotle. Come meet some of the greatest thinkers of the Ancient
World and practice some new thinking techniques that just might help you
win some arguments without getting grounded and without annoying your
friends, family and acquaintances. This popular course offers you the
opportunity to “test drive” some great speaking and debate skills in a
relaxed and guaranteed fun environment.
Fee: $70
Classical Clues in Harry Potter
(5/8) AnnE
Lorenzen - Rm
4118
(Sessions
I & II)
Plan on learning more than you can imagine about
what is going on in the Potter series, and in Harry’s life. For
seven
summers, students of this course have been amazed and enthused by
discovering the fun (yeah, fun!) in classical Latin, mythology, and
the astounding of adults. Although a working familiarity with the story
line is helpful, the reading of the books is not a prerequisite for this
course. (And, yes: having seen the movies does count.)
Fee: $70
Creative Writing
(5/6) Margaret
Archuleta - Rm 4750 (Sessions
I & II)
Students will enjoy creating, improving and sharing many story line
ideas and forums. This creative and imaginative writing course will
emphasize correct grammar and techniques for devising story line and plot
development.
The class concentrates on developing the student's creative outlet
through correct sentence structure and a weekly short story.
Fee: $70
It's Showtime
(5/9) Geri
Gran - Rm 4021
Children's Center (Sessions I
& II)
Creating a critical eye for film makes
going to the movies an exciting, educational experience. Learn what makes
the story work, how contrasts are used to keep us interested and how
feelings are manipulated. Learn about the world around us through
appropriate classic and contemporary films.
Films
to be reviewed are
Duma (NR), Whale Rider
(NR), Black Stallion (NR), To Kill a Mockingbird (NR), Rabbit Proof Fence (PG),
and Into the West (PG).
Fee: $70 + $5 materials fee = $75
SCIENCE &
MATH
Astronomy & Mythology
(5/9)
Karen Poland -
Rm 4710 (Sessions I & II)
Learn
our solar system and beyond in week 1; study Native American
Constellations and mythology with a focus on stories of our local
tribe-the Chumash in week 2 and finish with Greek Constellations and
mythology.
Fee: $70 + $5 materials fee = $75
Exploring Life on Planet
Earth (5/8)
Karen Poland
Rm 4710
(Sessions I & II)
Around the world in 3 weeks! Week 1:
Students will learn about marine mammals, fish, kelp
and squid dissections. Week 2:
Study native
animals to the Central Coast such as
birds, reptiles, amphibians and insects. Week 3:
Explore soil, geology, soil
science and
communities. What lies beyond planet Earth?
Fee: $70 + $5 materials fee = $75
Fun
with Algebra
(5/9) -
Susan Goya -
Rm 4730
(Sessions I & II)
Do you think math hates you? Do you
want to win the battle with Algebra and go back to school a
better student in Math? Discover
why numbers behave the way they do and the usefulness of
Algebra in your daily life.
Fee: $70 + $5 materials fee = $75
SHOP
Junior Robotics
(5/6)
Jeremy Edmonds -
(2 hrs) Rm 4502B (Sessions I
& II)
Have you ever wanted to build a robot?
This course lets you put your hands on real robots and robotic
equipment. Learn some basic concepts behind robotic motion
and analyze the design of an intelligent robotic insect that will
be yours to take home!
Fee: $145 + $20 materials fee = $165
Robotics
(7/8/9)
Jeremy Edmonds -
(2 hrs) Rm 4502B (Sessions I
& II)
Have you ever wanted to build a robot?
This course lets you put your hands on real robots and
robotic equipment. Learn some of the science
and physics behind robotic motion and study the technologies
of electrical power and computer control programming.
Design and build intelligent robots in a team
with other classmates and analyze the design of an
intelligent robotic insect that will be
yours to
take home!
Fee: $145 + $45 materials fee = $190
Welding
(7/8/9)
Tim Fay -
(2 hrs) Rm 4209 (Sessions I
& II)
Weld steel with an electric arc that is 10,000 degrees hot! This class
provides students with an opportunity to practice and develop skills in
short arc welding of sheet steels. Topics include safety, physics of
welding and metalworking. Personal safety glasses, welding gloves and
supplies included. Dress code for safety: long pants (can change at shop),
long sleeve shirt and enclosed shoes (tennis shoes OK - no sandals).
Fee: $145 + $45 materials fee = $190
Welding,
Advanced
(7/8/9)
Tim Fay -
(2 hrs) Rm 4209
(Session II only)
Pick up where you left off in welding and explore more
welding processes. Explore stick welding and oxy-fuel processes. Design
and build a windmill using your creativity with sheet metal and plate
steel. Mandatory attendance first day of class due to safety issues.
Dress code for safety: long pants (can change at shop), long sleeve shirt,
and enclosed shoes (tennis shoes OK - no sandals).
**Prerequisite: Welding.
Fee: $145 + $45 materials fee =
$190
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