Learn how masterful screenwriters put realistic words into their characters’ mouths in this course dedicated to the art and craft of dialogue.

Ensure your story follows real world protocols and practices in this course dedicated to enhancing the realism and believability of your story.

Learn the techniques of character-driven storytelling in this workshop focusing on the most in-demand skills for today's TV writers.

In this course, students explore the spontaneous style of Chinese Brush Painting through hands-on step-by-step instruction.

A series of “chats” that centers on career focused topics in an effort to help our students connect with industry professionals and learn about job opportunities that exist within the entertainment industry.

Designed for students with limited programming, statistics, or data analytics knowledge, this data science overview course is ideal for beginners, business analysts, or non-tech managers interested in the field.

Osher (50+). In this course, we learn smarter ways to move painlessly.

This class explores the open spaces between drawing and painting, representation and abstraction, proper art materials and improper art materials. By using traditional materials (such as acrylic,…

Osher (50+). In this course we discuss the ideas of Nietzche, Nihilism, and Existentialism.

Learn about how our Interior Design certificate prepares you to enter the Master of Interior Architecture program from Cal Poly Pomona, our partner in preparing you for an exciting career and reaching your personal and professional goals.   

Learn the business side of design. Position yourself, target your interests & strengths, and prepare your portfolio & communications toward select design markets.

Create your design portfolio—one that communicates your value and your values to prospective collaborators or employers.

Join us for a free information session about the Design Communication Arts, User Experience and Visual Arts Programs.

Study the basic institutions of American politics. Debate contemporary political and constitutional issues.

This course provides an introduction to the problems of world politics, and furnishes students with the analytical tools and background necessary to better understand world politics.

This course examines the use of violence in revolutionary processes: demonstrations, mass uprisings, coup d'état, assassination, and terrorism.

A broad overview of the American presidency, this course studies the nature and problems of presidential leadership including the impact of the bureaucracy, congress, public opinion, interest groups, and the party system.

This course explores international law: the decentralized system of rules governing relations among states. 

This course discusses such complex problems as terrorism, nuclear proliferation, and the Arab-Israeli conflict.

Osher (50+). This current events lecture series features a different speaker each week.  Guest speakers are experts in their field who provide a one-hour lecture followed by a thirty-minute Q&A.