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Art History, Studio Arts & Photography Courses
ART X 450.10
Through a series of studio-based creative projects, complete at least three works and expand your ability to create a respond to abstract art.
Format: In Person
Next Start Date: January 6, 2026
ART 803.82
Students create new and different-styled arrangements each week using fresh or dried branches, leaves and flowers. For intermediate-level students who want to continue practicing their craft and improving their technique.
Format: In Person
Next Start Date: October 11, 2025
ART X 135
Designed for those at an intermediate or advanced level, students in this course develop and work on a personal project, with guidance and input from the instructor.
Format: In Person
Next Start Date: September 25, 2025
ART X 5A
A beginning course in drawing designed to develop and expand one's observational abilities and rendering skills.
Format: Hybrid
Next Start Date: September 25, 2025
ART X 5D
From palette building to mark making to composition, this course explores the fundamentals of painting with acrylic paint--a fast-drying, permanent, and clean water-based medium that permits easy correction and change.
Format: In Person
Next Start Date: September 23, 2025
ART X 429
This course introduces beginners to the art of calligraphy, and gives them mastery over basic calligraphic tools. Alphabets vary by quarter.
Next Start Date: TBA
ART 855.65
Work from live models and black and white photos to create portraits, from the early stages of setup to the finishing strokes.
Next Start Date: TBA
ART X 430
In this course, students explore the spontaneous style of Chinese Brush Painting through hands-on step-by-step
instruction.
Format: In Person
Next Start Date: January 7, 2026
ART 821.11
Explore the wonders of spontaneous-style Chinese Brush Painting with hands-on, step-by-step instruction.
Format: In Person
Next Start Date: October 8, 2025
ART 730.26
Interested in photography but not sure what type of camera to buy? This free workshop covers the ins and outs of digital cameras, from point-and-shoot to prosumer models. Learn what make and model will best fit your creative goals.
Next Start Date: TBA
ART 852.12
This one-day course showcases the latest advancements in AI technology to help you create visually stunning, one-of-a-kind images.
Next Start Date: TBA
ART X 427.15
Explore the techniques, materials, and vocabulary of watercolor painting. A variety of techniques are covered, including wet into wet, dry brush, and collage. Discovery and experimentation are…
Format: In Person
Next Start Date: September 25, 2025
ART 851.42
This course explores the current L.A. art scene--artists, dealers, galleries, and institutions--and the relationships between them. Participants visit artists in their studios, discuss their…
Format: In Person
Next Start Date: January 17, 2026
ART HIS 825.48
Using Mothers of Invention: The Feminist Roots of Contemporary Art (2025) as a primary text, this class will explore work being created by artists in Los Angeles today, taking into account historical precedents found in Feminist art of the ‘60s, ‘70s, and before.
Format: Hybrid
Next Start Date: October 8, 2025
ART 803.81
Using branches, leaves, and flowers, create new and differently-styled arrangements each week that capture the beauty and elegance of nature.
Format: In Person
Next Start Date: October 13, 2025
ART 857.59
This introductory course covers basic drawing concepts and techniques
Format: In Person
Next Start Date: September 22, 2025
ART 715.31
This course offers a stimulating immersion into the intersection of technology and creativity
Format: Live Online
Next Start Date: March 9, 2026
ART X 440.22
Gain an understanding of how to use natural and artificial lighting to enhance your subject.
Format: Online | In Person
Next Start Date: September 23, 2025
ART X 482.14
Work one-on-one with an instructor who guides your development of a meaningful project geared toward a portfolio piece, competition, freelance assignment, or other advanced goal.
Format: In Person
Next Start Date: September 22, 2025
ART HIS 800.16
Join us virtually as we explore some of the world’s greatest museums through a guided tour of select paintings, sculptures, photography, new media and architecture.
Next Start Date: TBA
ART X 428.56
This in-depth exploration of photographic portraiture covers approaching subjects, establishing a rapport, collaborating with your subject, and digital workflow.
Format: Online
Next Start Date: January 6, 2026
ART X 438.9
Explore the fundamental technical and aesthetic principles of digital photographic processes, including DSLR camera operation, composition, and digital retouching and manipulation.
Format: Online | Live Online
Next Start Date: September 23, 2025
ART X 439.90
Both intermediate and advanced photographers will gain control of all photographic variables while attempting various creative assignments in this course.
Format: Online
Next Start Date: September 23, 2025
ART X 450.37
Through a series of creative assignments, get personalized guidance and feedback on building a cohesive photography portfolio.
Format: Hybrid
Next Start Date: September 24, 2025
ART X 462.11
Explore the frontiers of AI, generative art, and digital photography using cutting-edge tools including AI-powered software and blockchain applications.
Format: Hybrid
Next Start Date: September 23, 2025
ART X 440.21
Designed for beginning photographers, this course provides an introduction to digital workflow using Photoshop.
Next Start Date: TBA
ART X 434.57
This course provides a historical, commercial, and hands-on approach for exploring still life photography.
Next Start Date: TBA
ART X 413.20
This course introduces tattoo as a visual language, exploring its cultural history, symbolism, and connection to the human body. Weekly workshops and guided exercises help students develop technical and conceptual skills through drawing, composition, iconography, and body-aware design.
Format: In Person
Next Start Date: September 25, 2025
ART X 450.99
Develop a unique photographic storytelling perspective and define your personal narrative voice.
Format: Online
Next Start Date: January 6, 2026
ART 865.99
This one-day workshop explores many aspects of travel photography & provides keen insights needed to create one-of-a-kind images while traveling. The instructor will show powerful images from all…
Next Start Date: TBA
ART 802.21
For those seeking to have their work published, this short course draws from decades of experience in the profession to advise on the myriad of business decisions that await you as an independent photographer.
Next Start Date: TBA
ART 855.51
Watercolor painting is an opportunity to embrace qualities such as curiosity, creativity, playfulness and a sense of wonder. In this course designed for beginners, sketching and painting are…
Next Start Date: TBA
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