East Los Angeles College Classes, Los Angeles

Practice the fundamentals of basketball and improve your game. Location notes: Room numbers are provided to students once the registration is completed. Students can purchase a semester parking permit from the Community Services Office for $10 or purchase a daily permit from the dispensing machines at each parking lot/structure for $2.

All classes are held in the state-of-the-art digital piano lab. Learn piano, learn music, and learn about yourself. Pre-requisite: Some experience on Piano is required. Location notes: Room numbers are provided to students once the registration is completed.  Students can purchase a semester parking permit from the Community Services Office...

Pre-ballet introduces basic movements that will lead your child to understand the development of ballet and dance. Ballet and pre-ballet students are expected to have their hair tied back and dress in leotard, tights, and ballet slippers.  Tutu skirts in pink (pre-ballet) and black (ballet) are usually worn for the dance showcase. Photography...

This course will help students understand and remember what they read. Students will learn to improve their reading comprehension skills while reading fun stories. They will also be writing summaries to each story that they read in class. Materials fee included. Location notes: Room numbers are provided to students once the registration is completed. ...

Students will enjoy interesting lessons in basic reading skills. Parents are welcomed to sit in and assist the child in learning the basics of reading skills. Price includes materials fee. Please bring #2 Pencils. Location notes: Room numbers are provided to students once the registration is completed.  Students can purchase a semester parking...

Learn how to sing or improve your technique in a supportive and friendly environment This class will teach you proper singing and breathing techniques to improve your singing style. Note: Students are recommended to bring a voice recorder (cell phones OK), paper, and pen/pencil to class. Location notes: Room numbers are provided to students once...

Develop your natural artistic talents as you learn basic watercolor theory and techniques. This class covers color mixing, color application, and composition through fun and exciting exercises. Please read: Bring a basic watercolor set, brushes, watercolor sketchpad, pencil, and eraser. Location notes: Room numbers are provided to students once...

In this class we will discuss different types of essays such as argumentative, narrative, and compare and contrast. Students will be presented with appropriate ways to write an essay. Students will learn to write adequate thesis statement and will be presented with useful methods that will help them compose introductory, body, and concluding...

Have fun learning various drawing techniques to create the many cartoon characters we see on TV, movies, and graphic novels. This class will provide step-by-step instructions on how to draw comic book and cartoon characters. Please read: Bring pencils, eraser, sketchpad, and color pencils.

This course helps students create and express themselves through acrylic painting. Students will receive step-by-step instruction to learn acrylic painting techniques covering concepts such as, basic color theory, composition, brush strokes, blending, and much more Preparation: Please bring acrylic paints (primary colors are a must), a brush set...

Our Video Game Design course provides the basics of game design in a hands-on environment. Students will discover the process of designing and building games using Code.org or Scratch platforms. Students will learn how to be a game designer, design narratives, learn to apply art and animation, programming roles, project teamwork, and how to make a...

Yoga can help you reduce stress, build strength, and increase flexibility. This class is designed for anyone that wants to learn the basics of yoga and meditation, regardless of age and flexibility level. Students will also learn Qi-Gong (Chinese energy exercises) and breathing exercises.  Please wear loose fitting clothes, come in with an empty...

Learn the face paint techniques and designs to celebrate Dia de Muertos in style. You will be provided with step-by-step instructions to help you create your own unique and special face painting designs resembling skulls (calaveras). Honor this tradition and impress everyone with your skills.  Please request a list of required materials for this...

Establish yourself as a Notary Public and earn additional income by providing a service to your community. It's not just a clerk's job anymore. Successful notaries provide a valuable service to their company, friends, and private clients. Ambitious Notaries gain the skills to become a Loan Signing Agent making $200 to $400 per signing. One six-hour...

This course will introduce students to the process and techniques of creative writing. Students will experiment with the four genres of writing: fiction, non-fiction, poetry and drama.  Class reading and discussion will expose students to each genre, as well as examples of the successes and strategies of other writers. Students are required to...