Older Adults (noncredit) (OLDR Courses)
OLDR 7000 Natural History: Central Coast
4.0 - 8.0 hours.
Acceptable for credit: N - Noncredit
Course Offered:
Spring
Grading Method: Noncredit
This course, designed to promote socialization and cognitive acuity, presents an engaging
review of the natural history and conservation issues related to the Central Coast
of California. Discussion topics include (but are not limited to) plant communities,
floral components, geology, soil, climate, biology, archeology, and environmental
concerns.
OLDR 7001A Topics for Older Adults
15.0 - 45.0 hours.
Acceptable for credit: N - Noncredit
This course is designed to promote the socialization and mental stimulation through
the presentation and discussion of international, national, and local events from
a current and historical viewpoint. Topics include a range of literature, current
world issues, historical events, and personal issues of interest as they relate to
the student.
OLDR 7002 Great Literature
6.0 - 12.0 hours.
Prerequisite: TEEN Y
Acceptable for credit: N - Noncredit
This course is an intellectually and socially rewarding class in which outstanding
short stories, essays, books, plays and poems are read and discussed. Through the
method of shared inquiry, along with thought-provoking questions, students are offered
exciting opportunities for self-discovery and personal growth.
OLDR 7005 Film Appreciation
4.0 - 12.0 hours.
Acceptable for credit: N - Noncredit
This course is an examination of film as an art form, which emphasizes film appreciation,
a study of the historical context, dramatic issues, artistic and technical objectives,
and narrative genre. Students view films and critically analyze and discuss the genre
in order to develop a broad appreciation, insight, and analytical understanding of
visual media.
OLDR 7035 Jewelry Making & Repair
24.0 - 68.0 hours.
Acceptable for credit: N - Noncredit
Repeatable: 5.00
C-ID Course Number: n/a
Course Offered:
Fall, Spring
Grading Method: Satisfactory Progress
Discover how easy it is to make a ring or pendant and perform simple jewelry repairs.
Topics include jewelry restoration, restringing pearls or beads, silversmithing, and
goldsmithing. This course provides an avenue for creative expression, fine and soft
motor skills and improved mental acuity.
OLDR 7100 Sensory Awareness
32.0 - 36.0 hours.
Acceptable for credit: N - Noncredit
Course Offered:
Fall, Spring, Summer
Grading Method: Noncredit
This sensory awareness class is designed to engage the five senses in order to sustain
mental/cognitive acuity. Activities include discussions centered on current events
and topics of interest. Music, storytelling, touch, aroma, and taste experiences provide
focus and stimulation.
OLDR 7101A Crafts for Seniors
32.0 - 36.0 hours.
Acceptable for credit: N - Noncredit
Learn to work with one or all of the following craft media in this survey of crafts
class: clay, paper, fabric, and paint. Some classes have a materials fee.
OLDR 7102 Current Topics
32.0 - 36.0 hours.
Acceptable for credit: N - Noncredit
Course Offered:
Fall, Spring
Grading Method: Noncredit
This course is designed to promote socialization and stimulate memory and cognition.
Students explore a wide range of topics via discussions, guest speakers, and other
techniques. Course discussion and activities draw upon current local, national, and/or
world topics, and draws upon the participants' experiences and knowledge of current
and historical events.
OLDR 7200 Int. Watercolor Painting
24.0 - 54.0 hours.
Acceptable for credit: N - Noncredit
Course Offered:
Fall, Spring, Summer
Grading Method: Noncredit
Designed with the older adult in mind, expand your knowledge of watercolor and aquamedia
techniques, develop your personal painting style, and enhance creative thinking and
expression in this inspirational class. Demonstrations, challenging projects, and
creative exercises build ability and confidence. Appropriate for all with a basic
knowledge of watercolor.
OLDR 7201A Jewelry, Sculpture, and Repousse
48.0 - 54.0 hours.
Acceptable for credit: N - Noncredit
Develop your creative expression through mixed-media sculpture and pewter repousse,
a mixed media with enamels and acrylics. Create two- and three-dimensional sculptures
from wood, metal, clay, plaster, fabric, and paper. Explore design fundamentals including
space, perspective, dimension, proportion, and balance.
OLDR 7206A Tole Painting
48.0 - 54.0 hours.
Prerequisite: TEEN Y
Acceptable for credit: N - Noncredit
Students explore the history of tole painting, while gaining practical experience
in the basic techniques of brush control, shading, use of color, and finishing. Additional
course topics include fabric painting, folk art, and pen and ink methods, with an
emphasis on artistic awareness, small-muscle dexterity, social interaction, and self-esteem.
OLDR 7209 Botanical Illustration
24.0 - 54.0 hours.
Acceptable for credit: N - Noncredit
Course Offered:
Fall, Spring, Summer
Grading Method: Noncredit
Designed with the older adult in mind, explore drawing and/or watercolor, and learn
to create accurate renderings of plants, ranging from fruits and vegetables to weeds
and wildflowers while exploring your creative expression. Review examples of the classic
scientific style in botanical illustration and the use of realistic plant images in
contemporary, fine art. Exercises range from quick sketches to finished compositions.
Beginners are welcome.
OLDR 7211 The Joy of Drawing
24.0 - 54.0 hours.
Acceptable for credit: N - Noncredit
Course Offered:
Fall, Spring, Summer
Grading Method: Noncredit
Drawing is the foundation of visual communication and can only be learned through
practice. Students explore the use of charcoal, colored pencil, graphite, and ink
to develop graphic fluency. Exercises help students give form and definition, convey
volume, define planes, give movement and direction, and articulate emotion through
drawing.
OLDR 7212A Watercolor Painting
45.0 - 51.0 hours.
Acceptable for credit: N - Noncredit
Grading Method: Noncredit
This course is designed for developing and/or sustaining confidence in creative expression,
as well as providing opportunities for creative/personal growth, community engagement,
and lifelong learning. Beginning-to-advanced painters learn basic to advanced watercolor
techniques while working on gross and fine motor skills, and memory recall. Course
will also explore art history, color theory, design elements, color mixing, brush
techniques, luminous transparent wash techniques, and simple elements of composition.
OLDR 7213 Painting in Oils and Acrylics
24.0 - 51.0 hours.
Acceptable for credit: N - Noncredit
Course Offered:
Fall, Spring, Summer
Grading Method: Noncredit
Learn how to paint your favorite subjects. This class covers the basics of oil and
acrylics, from the beginning drawing to the finished painting. Beginning through experienced
painters who wish to work with oils and acrylic media are welcome.
OLDR 7214 Ceramics 1
96.0 - 108.0 hours.
Acceptable for credit: N - Noncredit
Repeatable: 5.00
C-ID Course Number: N/A
Course Offered:
Fall, Spring
Grading Method: Noncredit
This course serves as an introduction to ceramics materials, concepts and processes,
including design principles, creative development, and ceramic terminology. Low-fire
clay and glaze processes using hand-building forming techniques will be emphasized.
These practices will help students to improve fine/gross motor skills, enhance mental
acuity, enhance creativity, foster socialization, and increase appreciation for the
arts among older adults.
OLDR 7215 Mixed Media 1
96.0 - 108.0 hours.
Acceptable for credit: N - Noncredit
Repeatable: 2.00
C-ID Course Number: NA
Course Offered:
Fall
Grading Method: Noncredit
An exploration of a variety of traditional and distinctly unique 2-dimensional art
media as they relate to drawing and painting mediums. This course is designed
to enhance mental/physical skills and fosters socialization.
OLDR 7216 Ceramics 2
96.0 - 108.0 hours.
Acceptable for credit: N - Noncredit
Repeatable: 5.00
C-ID Course Number: NA
Course Offered:
Fall, Spring
Grading Method: Noncredit
A continuation of Ceramics 1 and low-fire clay and glaze processes, using the potter's
wheel, extruder, making and using molds, graphic design with low-fire colored glazes. This
course is designed to enhance mental/physical skills and fosters socialization.
OLDR 7400 Mixed Ensemble
52.0 - 58.5 hours.
Limitations on Enrollment: Audition at first class meeting
Acceptable for credit: N - Noncredit
C-ID Course Number: N/A
Course Offered:
Fall, Spring
Grading Method: Noncredit
Designed to give singers with varying degrees of musical experience the opportunity
to rehearse and perform standard choral literature in a broad range of styles, including
a cappella and instrumentally accompanied works. Performances are scheduled throughout
the semester with an emphasis on community outreach. This course is designed to enhance mental/physical
skills and fosters socialization.
OLDR 7401 Jazz Ensemble
48.0 - 54.0 hours.
Acceptable for credit: N - Noncredit
Repeatable: 12.00
Course Offered:
Fall, Spring
Grading Method: Noncredit
Designed for members of the Allan Hancock College Jazz Band, which will perform a
variety of traditional and contemporary jazz works. The band will make several appearances
during the semester. This course is designed to enhance mental/physical skills
and fosters socialization.
OLDR 7405 Symphonic Band
48.0 - 54.0 hours.
Acceptable for credit: -
Repeatable: 12.00
Grading Method: Noncredit
This is a noncredit class for students in the community who wish to play and perform
in a community band. This course provides social interactions as well as the development
of dexterity and continued development of breathing capacity for the older adult.
The band performs a concert for the public every six to eight weeks.