YC Companion   

Examination of literature by a variety of ethnic groups in the American Southwest across multiple genres, time periods, and geographic regions. This will include Indigenous literature and Chicano/a literature. Late start.

Study of important works concerning theories of invention, arrangement, style, and delivery. Includes development of the written voice to enhance all aspects of communication to carry out work and persuasion. Also includes the application rhetorical theories to a variety of material, print, and digital forms of communication.

Practical application on the basic functions of Microsoft Office Excel using the Windows Operating System. Emphasis on creating worksheets for data input and analysis. Late Start.

Methodologies used in managing aquaculture systems. Including breeding and rearing procedures of common fin fish, saltwater fish and crustaceans. Field experience in maintaining a rearing facility and producing a food fish from incubation to stocker or market size. This hybrid course meets Tuesdays and online.

The elements of classical ballet technique. Emphasis on movement quality and artistic expression.

Theory and practice of ballet at the accelerated beginning level. Development of movement quality, and performance skills.

This YC Companion course is the perfect beginning Spanish class to get your feet wet with the language. Whether you have never had any Spanish before or whether you have some experience but would now like to get more serious and really improve, this is the right course for you. The class focuses heavily on improving speaking and listening skills in Spanish. Give Spanish a try! Textbook is written by instructor and is included in tuition. This hybrid course meets Mon/Wed and online. 

This YC Companion course continues your beginning Spanish development by analyzing the past tenses in Spanish. This course will prepare you for traveling in Spanish speaking coutnries and interacting with native Spanish speakers. You will come out of this course speaking Spanish! Heavy focus on listening comprehension, cultural fluency, and Spanish speaking skills. Textbook is written by instructor, will be provided at the start of class and is included in tuition. This hybrid course meets Mon/Wed and online. 

This YC Companion course continues your beginning Spanish development by analyzing the past tenses in Spanish. This course will prepare you for traveling in Spanish speaking coutnries and interacting with native Spanish speakers. You will come out of this course speaking Spanish! Heavy focus on listening comprehension, cultural fluency, and Spanish speaking skills. Textbook is written by instructor, will be provided at the start of class and is included in tuition. This hybrid course meets Mon/Wed and online. 

Perspective and visual perception studied as related to developing artistic visual growth in perceiving our environment. Emphasis on analysis of objects and their compositional placement within pictorial construction. Application of design principles. Recommended reference tool: Drawing Essentials; ISBN: 978019020952

Basic and beginning moves for the Fox Trot, Waltz and Tango. Includes movement, music and rhythm.

Learn how to grow market crops (food) in extensive greenhouse and outdoor production areas. Special emphasis on final stage of production, care of production producing plants, and maintaining inventory for YC Agripalooza Plant Sale. Includes management of the facility through hands on learning. This hybrd course meets Wednesdays and online. 

Development of speaking, writing, listening, and reading proficiency in Spanish at the intermediate low level. Culture of the Spanish-speaking world. This hybrid course meets Tue/Thu and online.

Introduction to the Animal Industry. Classification of agricultural animals, the reproductive process, behavior, basic genetics, growth and development, basic nutrition, welfare and consumer concerns. Emphasis on beef, sheep, swine, poultry, horses, fish and alternative agricultural animals. This hybrd course meets Mondays and online. 

Techniques in writing, evaluating, and critiquing poetry, fiction and creative non-fiction. Includes writing a documented analysis. 

Introduction to jewelry fabrication techniques for non-ferrous metals and associated materials. Application of design principles.

Cut and shape rocks into beautiful stones. Introduction to the tools, machinery and processes of the lapidary arts.

Developing skills and expressiveness in drawing a basic form, construction and gesture of the human figure. Application of design principles.

Study and experimentation in painting techniques employed by modern and old masters. Emphasis on personal creativity and uniqueness of expression. Application on design principles.

Principles of horse nutrition and its application to horse health. Includes the equine digestive system, functions of feeds, nutrient needs, protein, minerals, vitamins, water-soluble vitamins and rations. Emphasis on identifying potential problems at an early stage, causes and prevention.

Introduction to printmaking techniques including monoprint, collograph, relief, and elementary intaglio printing. Exploration of different methods of inking, registration, hand and press techniques. Materials needed: Ink, plates and tools. More specifics about the materials will be announced in class.

Basic skills of handling horses in a safe manner to complete daily job duties in a working stable or show barn. Stall cleaning/maintenance, daily feeding/rations, inventory, purchasing, record keeping, ethics, and client relations. Grooming techniques and equipment. Responsibilities of a professional groom/handler. Mandatory orientation 1/19/23.

 

Basics in pre-ride preparation, tacking, mounting, controlling and directing a horse at appropriate gait for horse and rider (e. g. walk, trot, lope). Emphasis on safety, fundamental patterns, and smooth transitions. Includes exercises to develop focus, feel and balance to create fluid synchronization between horse and rider. Horse ownership required or lease option available; contact instructor. First class meets in classroom, CVAG57-Room 119; do not bring horse.

Advanced riding skills for any discipline. Emphasis on safety, tack, grooming, horsemanship, and applicable gaits for various breeds. Focus on balance, control, posting, transitions, lateral work, training patterns and basic trail obstacles. Trailering and trail etiquette. Horse ownership required or lease option available; contact instructor. This hybrid course meets Fridays and online.

Basic and beginning moves for the Rumba, Cha Cha, and Swing. Includes movement, music and rhythm.

Study of design principles with emphasis on three-dimensional aesthetics. Planning of sculptural, utilitarian, and environmental objects. Application of design principles.

Explore the transparent qualities of watercolor medium. Techniques and materials will be introduced to stimulate your personal creativity and uniqueness of expression. Materials needed are watercolor paint and paper. More specifics about the materials will be announced in class.

Survey of women in literature from ancient Greece to present with emphasis on images of female protagonists as portrayed by male and female authors.

Study of theory and design of wood lathe-turned objects. Includes wood-turning techniques, use of wood lathe and associated tooling. Application of design principles.