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Spring 2008 Courses: Adult Continuing Education Art Cooking and Social Spirits Finance and Investment Fitness and Sports Hobby and Recreation Home and Garden Institute of World Languages Mind, Body and Spirit Test Prep Tutoring Writing and Communication Spring 2008 Courses: Professional Education and Training Business Management Certificate Programs Computers Food and Beverage Non-Profit Management Online Learning Summer 2008 Courses: Adult Continuing Education Arts Cooking and Social Spirits Finance and Investment Fitness and Sports Hobby and Recreation Home and Garden Languages Latino Courses Mind, Body and Spirit Test Prep Tutoring Writing Summer 2008 Courses: Professional Education and Training Business Management Certificate Programs Computers Food and Beverage Non-Profit Management Continuing Education Links: F.A.Q. Business and Professional Institute Older Adult Institute Youth Education ED2Go Online Classes Supply Lists Locations
	Indulge the more creative side of your life and fulfill a lifelong ambition, acquire new skills, or do something you have always wanted to do with classes and workshops in the fine arts. Paint or draw a picture, design beautiful jewelry, play a musical instrument or sing, shoot memorable photos, write unique script and much more. The Writer's World has classes for beginning and more accomplished writers as well as to meet the needs of every budding author. Everyone has a story to tell, and in the Writer's World at College of DuPage, everyone can find a way to tell it. The possibilities are endless. Summer 2008 Acting—Non-Actors ACTING FOR NON-ACTORS. Boost your self-confidence in social situations by learning the skills that actors use. Through a variety of acting exercises and improvisations, develop expressiveness, concentration and powers of observation. $99 CCGE. CODE# 43396. W, 6:30 TO 8:30 P.M. Above Class Only – Meets 6 Weeks, Starts Week Of 6/9 Acting—Ventriloquism NEW* LEARN TO BE A VENTRILOQUIST. Learn from a performing ventriloquist how to talk without moving your lips. Develop character voices and manipulate puppets to make them appear lifelike and entertaining. Rudimentary puppets provided for in-class use or bring your own. Beginners welcome. $45 CCGE. CODE# 43719. W, 7 TO 9:30 P.M. Above Class Only – Meets 2 Weeks, Starts Week Of 6/9 Art—Floor Cloth Creation DECORATIVE FLOOR CLOTH. Create a charming painted rug, historically called a floor cloth, which is a heavyweight canvas artistically painted and finished with a protective sealant. Designs available or provide your own. Beginners welcome. Supply list mailed prior to class. $99 CCGE. CODE# 42170. W, 7 TO 9:30 P.M. Above Class Only – Meets 4 Weeks, Starts Week Of 6/9 Calligraphy—Character Writing I CHINESE CALLIGRAPHY. Practice writing the uniquely beautiful characters of Chinese calligraphy while learning about its history and cultural importance. Supply cost of $80 to $90 not included. Supply list mailed prior to class. Beginners welcome. $175 CCGE. CODE# 44040. T, 6:30 TO 9:30 P.M. Above Class Only – Meets 8 Weeks, Starts Week Of 6/9 Drawing—Drawing I BEGINNING DRAWING. Let your artistic abilities surface and learn how to draw and sketch. This class teaches basic drawing skills such as placement, form, light and shadow, and composition. Supply list mailed prior to class. $159 CCGE. CODE# 42169. T, 7 TO 9:30 P.M. Above Class Only – Meets 7 Weeks, Starts Week Of 6/9 Film—Audrey Hepburn NEW* ALL ABOUT AUDREY. Savor the timeless elegance of Audrey Hepburn. Watch five essential films starring Hepburn – including Roman Holiday, The Nun’s Story and Breakfast at Tiffany’s – and discover why she’s one of the most beloved movie stars of all time. $99 CCGE. CODE# 43720. T, 7 TO 9:15 P.M. Above Class Only – Meets 5 Weeks, Starts Week Of 6/2 Film—Screenwriting I BASICS OF SCREENWRITING. Within the framework of the American mainstream movie, learn aspects of screenwriting such as character development, story generation, format, scene building and analysis, screenwriting as a career, and selling your work. Short writing assignments are included. $65 CCGE. CODE# 42832. T, 7 TO 9 P.M. Above Class Only – Meets 3 Weeks, Starts Week Of 6/9 Jewelry—Silver I BEGINNING SILVERSMITH. Learn the fundamentals of jewelry making while designing pieces for yourself, family or friends. Projects include band rings, pins, earrings, pendants, buttons or chains. Some supplies included; others discussed at first class. Beginners welcome. $285 CCGE. CODE# 42172. F, 6:30 TO 9:30 P.M. Above Class Only – Meets 7 Weeks, Starts Week Of 6/9 Painting—Oils and Acrylics I BEGINNING OILS AND ACRYLICS. Explore oil and acrylic paints to establish a firm foundation of technical knowledge. Study the creative use of the elements of art form, line, mass, color and texture. Supply list mailed prior to class. $159 CCGE. CODE# 42171. TH, 7 TO 9:30 P.M. Above Class Only – Meets 7 Weeks, Starts Week Of 6/9 Painting—Watercolor I BEGINNING WATERCOLOR. Learn how to choose supplies, mix color and paint backgrounds. Discover simple painting techniques to create skies, water, trees, grass and flowers. Learn finishing techniques that will make your paintings come alive. Supply list mailed prior to class. $159 CCGE. CODE# 42167. M, 7 TO 9:30 P.M. Above Class Only – Meets 7 Weeks, Starts Week Of 6/9 [back to top]	Ginny Pace Coordinator (OCC), Room 126 (630) 942-4021 Fax: (630) 942-3785 E-mail Provide Feedback Supply Lists