East Los Angeles College Classes, Los Angeles

Solar panels installations are becoming more and more popular since 2010. Thousands of home and commercial owners are looking for independent solar installers, and solar companies are hiring solar installers due to their rapid growth of work load.  By 2020, all new construction must have solar as an alternate power supply. This course will offer...

This course is an introduction to face painting. Participants will learn the free-hand stroke skills necessary to create swirls, teardrops, curlicues, dots and spots, stroke leaves, and teardrop flowers.  Topics will also include tool and make up selection, loading your brush wih multiple colors, using split cakes, and proper hygiene. The skills...

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...

Learn to create awesome and gruesome facial effects in this horrific hands-on special effects class. Topics include: burn effects, zombie makeup, bullet holes, fresh scabs, bruising, and realistic blood.  Please read:  Please request a list of required materials for this class at the time of registration. Instructions on how to...

This course offers students instruction on basic watercolor techniques in order to bring out their artistic expression. Topics covered in class include: color mixing, color application, brush stroke techniques, plus much more. No experience needed, all are welcome to join.  Please read:  Students need to have access to a basic...

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...

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:   Students need to have access to a basic watercolor set, brushes, watercolor sketchpad, pencil, and eraser. Instructions on...

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:  Students will need pencils, eraser, sketchpad, and color pencils for this class

This course is designed to help students understand basic mathematical concepts to gain the skills and confidence to do more challenging grade-level math exercises.  Topics include:  Ratios and proportional relationships Understanding of algebraic expressions Real world and mathematical problems involving area, surface area, and volume. ...

Phonics is a method of teaching reading based on the sound of letters, groups of letters, and syllables. Children having difficulty reading may profit from phonics. No pre-school children.

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.  Please read:  Students need to have access to acrylic paints...

Continue learning piano a positive and motivating environment. Individual learning will take place within a group setting. Students will progress at their own pace while they learn to practice, play and perform a wide variety of piano music.  Please read:   Students need to have access to a piano or keyboard.  Instructions...

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. Please read:  Instructions on how to access the course will be sent by email before the 1st day...

Create your own animations, programs, and games with MIT’s Scratch, Python, Sploder, and more! Computer programming helps with brain development, math skills, and logic, and is tons of fun!

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...