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 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 7104 Balance and Mobility
16.0 - 18.0 hours.
Prerequisite: TEEN Y
Acceptable for credit: N - Noncredit
This class is designed for older adults identified as low-to-moderate risk for falls.
Class activities target specific balance problems in a challenging, but safe training
environment. This class is not intended to replace physical therapy.
OLDR 7200A Int. Watercolor Painting
48.0 - 54.0 hours.
Acceptable for credit: N - Noncredit
Expand your knowledge of watercolor and aquamedia techniques, develop your personal
painting style, and enhance creative thinking 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 & 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 7209A Botanical Illustration
48.0 - 54.0 hours.
Prerequisite: TEEN Y
Acceptable for credit: N - Noncredit
Explore drawing and/or watercolor and learn to create accurate renderings of plants,
ranging from fruits and vegetables to weeds and wildflowers. 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 7211A The Joy of Drawing
48.0 - 54.0 hours.
Prerequisite: TEEN Y
Acceptable for credit: N - 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 7213A Painting in Oils and Acrylics
45.0 - 51.0 hours.
Acceptable for credit: N - Noncredit
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.