FA23 YC Companion   

Exploration of major artistic, historical, cultural, philosophical, gender, and genre issues represented in selected works of British literature from 1798 to the present. Online, Late Start.

A group fitness class emphasizing one or more of the following: cardio fitness, resistance training, core/stability and flexibility exercises. 

Intensive study and application of effective strategies used by selected authors in various genres to promote, explore, raise questions about, or provide insight into specified themes. Online, Late Start.

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

Part One of this course meets 8/14 - 10/4/23. To continue through December, students must register and pay for Part Two, 10/10 - 12/6/23.

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

Part One of this course meets 8/14 - 10/4/23. To continue through December, students must register and pay for Part Two, 10/10 - 12/6/23.

Exploration of partner dance styles. Variety styles include: Arizona Two-Step, Night Club Two-Step, and a few favorite Linedances. (No class 9/4.)

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. 

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. 

Basic anatomy and physiology of the legs and feet. Equine conformation, movement and performance. Basic horseshoeing trimming techniques.

Part One of this course meets 8/14 - 10/2/23. To continue through December, students must register for Part Two, 10/16 - 12/4/23.

A group fitness class emphasizing one or more of the following: cardio fitness, resistance training, core/stability and flexibility exercises. 

Ground skills necessary for safety, control and cooperation with horses. Various training philosophies as well as methodologies involved in preparing individuals to train their own horse. Includes hands-on sessions with horses to build ground manners for liberty and riding. Personal horses welcome but not required.

Part One of this course meets 8/16 - 10/4/23. To continue through December, students must register and pay for Part Two, 10/11 - 12/6/23.

Horticulture production activities involved with the growing of market crops. Emphasis on hydroponic, greenhouse and field grown orchard and row crops. Includes team work and hands on learning managing and producing in an extensive greenhouse, orchard, organic and research gardens and flower beds. State of the art computer controls system and cutting edge techniques used in the cultivation of food crops and ornamentals. This Hybrid course meets in-person on Wednesdays and is online 8/12 - 12/9/23.

Part One of this course meets 8/16 - 10/6/23. To continue through December, students must register and pay for Part Two, 10/7 - 12/9/23.

Reading and writing poetry. Beginning techniques used for writing poetry.

Reading and writing poetry. Beginning techniques used for writing poetry.

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 of rhetorical theories to a variety of material, print, and digital forms of communication.

Part One of this course meets 8/15 - 10/5/23. To continue through December, students must register and pay for Part Two, 10/10 - 12/7/23.

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.

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

Introduction to organic gardening in Yavapai County. Includes basic plant selection, soils, nutrients, and practices consistent with organic production for the home and small hobby farm.

Introduction to printmaking techniques including monoprint, collograph, relief and elementary intaglio printing. Exploration of different methods of inking, registration, hand and press techniques. Application of design principles.

Practical writing for the world of work. Includes business correspondence to technical reports. Analyze and create written and digital products. Focus on understanding the audience for effective communication.

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.

Part One of this course meets 8/18 - 10/6/23. To continue through December, students must register and pay for Part Two, 10/13 - 12/8/23.

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

Exploration of sculpture using Oxyacetylene torches and GMAW (wire) arc welding processes. Emphasis on welding, cutting, and shaping metal to explore sculptural forms. No prior welding experience is necessary. Application of design principles.

Exploration of transparent qualities of watercolor medium. Techniques and materials used to stimulate personal creativity and uniqueness of expression. Application of design principles.

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.

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.