The Arts

New and Popular Programs

VISUAL ARTS

Offset & Digital Printing Techniques Workshop: the Possibilities Are (Nearly) Endless

The Visual Arts department is thrilled to partner with print master David Mayes for a two-Saturday printing workshop at Typecraft in Pasadena. From embossing to diecutting to foil stamping and more, students will explore approximately 25 different printing techniques and possibilities. They will also learn best practices for preparing files with complicated elements and design a print project incorporating whichever techniques inspire them the most.

WRITERS’ PROGRAM

Written Communication Courses

The Writers’ Program is thrilled to present its new program in Written Communication. These courses focus on practical applications of writing in daily life: clear expression of ideas, writing persuasively, editing communication for clarity and brevity, and using writing in careers. Our fall offerings include WRITCOM X 401 Clear and Descriptive Writing, taught by Jessica Barksdale; WRITCOM X 402 Persuasive Writing, taught by Carlos Allende; and WRITCOM 702.1E Résumé Writing Basics, taught by Scott Eagan. Stay tuned for more information and additional courses in upcoming quarters.

The Write Process Podcast

The Write Process podcast is back for Season 6, inviting writers to tell us the good, the bad, and the ugly about writing their completed projects. This season features J. Ryan Stradal, Shiwani Srivastava, Tamika Thompson, Sana Balagamwala, Cynthia Dewi Oka, Mary-Alice Daniel and Julia Camara. New episodes drop every two weeks beginning August 4, available free on Spotify, Apple Podcasts, and SoundCloud.

Wp Now

Writers’ Program Network of Writers: Join a Welcoming Community Writers thrive when they immerse themselves in a community of people who share their passion. That’s why so many people fondly remember their Writers’ Program classes for years after—the connections they make with other students and instructors end up being the fuel they need to keep going. Stay immersed in the Writers’ Program community with the Writers’ Program Network of Writers (WP NOW), a membership program that offers exclusive access to an exceptional roster of discounts and benefits, including members-only networking and professional development opportunities, for one low annual fee. Keep your education and professional development going strong outside the classroom. Membership begins the quarter you join and lasts for one full year.

2023–2024 Master Classes in Creative Writing

Our Master Classes are designed for writers serious about revising their completed book-length drafts into polished works for publication. These 30-week courses allow for individual instruction, peer critiques from like-minded talented writers, ongoing mentoring, and focus on process and results. Limited to eight writers, these advanced Master Class workshops require the submission of a book-length project. The deadline to apply is Tuesday, September 5, 9am PT.

Explore all of our courses and certificates, in person, hybrid, or online: uclaextension.edu

Instructor Spotlight

Patrick Hruby

B.F.A. in Illustration from Art Center College of Design

DCA instructor

Mr. Hruby is an award-winning illustrator and designer. He currently serves as the art director for digital enterprises for the Los Angeles Times. A Los Angeles native, his work is as inspired by the sunny landscape as it is by a love for geometry and all things mid-century. Influenced by artists and designers such as Charley Harper, Paul Rand, and Mary Blair, Mr. Hruby has gone on to develop his own stunning and modern aesthetic. A positive and uplifting presence in the classroom, he is a master in making design accessible and achievable for his students. This fall, he will be teaching Design Fundamentals, Color Methodologies, and Design History and Context

Graduate Spotlight

Events

Landscape Architecture Program Virtual Information Session Remote

August 1, 6–8pm

Horticulture Program Virtual Information Session Remote August 3, 6–7:30pm

Immersive Media Open House Remote Wednesday, August 23, 5–6pm

UX/Design Communication Arts

Open House Remote Thursday, August 24, 5–6pm

Hyeon Jee Kang

DCA Student

Congratulations to DCA student Hyeon Jee Kang whose final project from Design IV: Capstone has won the 2023 Indigo Design Award! KICKOFF is a rebrand project for a nonprofit organization, AMERIC SCORES Los Angeles. Based on its mission, the primary design objective was to redesign the cohesive tone of the brand to increase awareness. Hyeon Jee wishes to express her sincere appreciation for instructor John Beach’s guidance and support throughout the class that enabled her to achieve this accomplishment.

Events

Paralegal Training Program

Information Session Livestream

September 9 or October 21, 10am–12pm

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For more information: uclaextension.edu/paralegalinfosession

39th Annual Tax Controversy Conference

The Beverly Hills Hotel

Thursday, October 26, 8:30am–5:30pm

For more information: uclaextension.edu/taxcon

Fields of Study

Accounting & Taxation

Business & Management

Finance & Investments

Legal Programs

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