Lifestyle & Leisure

ARTS

PAINTING I
This course is designed for beginning painters with little or no experience. Topics covered include the principles of composition, value and contrast, color harmonies, palette arrangement, and color mixing techniques. Focus is on experimentation as a tool to develop individual skills, and the understanding of materials and techniques. Also offered as credit class ART 126. Course fee $220

PAINTING II
This course is designed for experienced students and deals with individualized approaches to painting with oil paints. Focus will be on the experimentation of combinations of media and technique. Topics include historical background of painting, compositional organization, technical skills, and color usage. Also offered as credit class ART 126. Course fee $220

MUSIC

PIANO CLASS I
This course is designed for the individual with no previous piano playing experience. Basic fundamental keyboard skills and musicianship will be developed through repertoire of elementary piano pieces, including hands alone, hands together, solo and duet with increasing difficulty. Also offered as credit class MUS 153. Course Fee $220

VOICE CLASS I
This class is designed to improve an individual’s singing voice and develop the ability to sing successfully in front of others. During this course, students will be taught the fundamentals of healthy vocal production through a selected repertoire of vocal exercises and songs which includes the following: 1) proper posture and breathing to sing, 2) tone production, 3) diction, 4) expression, and 5) gaining confidence. Individual vocal problems will be assessed and exercises will be given to help strengthen and improve the voice. Students will sing in groups, and individually for class. Also offered as credit class MUS 187. Course fee $220.

CULINARY

CAKE DECORATING FOR BEGINNERS
This class begins with the basic fundamentals of decorating and follows with hands-on participation in a variety of cake decorating techniques including icing preparation, creating borders, adding finishing touches, and more. For a list of supplies needed for the course, call 410-827-5810 or email lthomas@chesapeake.edu. Course fee $99.

ADVANCED CAKE DECORATING
Students will learn advanced techniques such as basket weaving, string work, stacking, and tiering cake constructions. Hands-on participation will include making roses, flowers, and decorations to accessorize your beautiful cake creation. For a list of supplies needed for the course, call 410- 827-5810 or email lthomas@chesapeake.edu. Course fee $99.

HISTORY & CULTURE

GENEALOGY 101
Tracing your family’s history is a fascinating journey. Learn the basics of where to look, who to contact, and how to make your family history come alive. For more information about additional sections of this course go to www.ed2go.com/chesapeake or contact lallen@chesapeake.edu. Course fee $115. A new section begins every month!

FUNDAMENTALS OF MUSIC
If you enjoy music and would like to know more about what makes it work, this is the course for you. You’ll gain a complete understanding of rhythm, melody, and harmony, and you’ll be able to recognize pitches on the musical staff and on the keyboard. You’ll also be able to build intervals, major scales, and chords. By the time you complete this course, you’ll be able to read, write, and even play simple musical pieces on a keyboard. For more information about additional sections of this course go to www.ed2go.com/chesapeake or contact lallen@chesapeake.edu. Course fee $115. A new section begins every month!

HOW TO GET STARTED IN GAME DEVELOPMENT
Whether you want to start your own indie game project in your basement or work with a small creative team or for a large game development studio, this course will prepare you to start developing your own games. You will learn the fundamentals of game development and get an overview of game genres, platforms, and audiences. You’ll learn why many games fail and how to ensure your games are positioned for success. By the end of the course, you’ll have the experience and confidence to start developing your own game. For more information about additional sections of this course go to www.ed2go.com/chesapeake or contact lallen@chesapeake.edu. Course fee $115. A new section begins every month!

INTERIOR DESIGN

This course will show you how to transform plain living spaces into beautiful and functional rooms. You will delve into color theory, industry trends, spatial arrangements, floor plans, traditional and modern interior design ideas, and other basics. For more information about additional sections of this course go to www.ed2go.com/chesapeake or contact lallen@chesapeake.edu. Course fee $115. A new section begins every month!

LANGUAGES

AMERICAN SIGN LANGUAGE FOR BEGINNERS
This course is the first of a three part series designed for the individual who wishes to communicate with Deaf and Hard of Hearing individuals using American Sign Language. The course will focus on the manual alphabet, finger-spelling and numbers, and vocabulary acquisition. Tuition: In-county $35, Out-of-county $40, Out-of-State $45. Course fee $160.

NEW! THE COMMUNITY INTERPRETER® INTERNATIONAL
The Community Interpreter® International training will prepare students to facilitate meaningful communication between service providers and Limited English Proficient (LMP) members of the community. Topics to be covered in this 44 hour interactive and skills based course will include: ethics and conduct, terminology, positioning, modes of interpreting, steps for sight translation, intervention strategies, and cultural mediation. A 2-hour final exam will be held on Thursday, 5/2/19, following successful completion of the course. For more information, email: lthomas@chesapeake.edu or call 410-827-5810. Course fee $750. Textbook and testing fee included.

SPANISH CONTINUING EDUCATION CERTIFICATE
Do you want to be able to speak Spanish with your employees, the families of your students, your patients, your clients, your coworkers, and when traveling to Spanish-speaking countries? After the completion of the Basic Spanish Program, students will understand the fundamentals of Spanish grammar in the present tense, which is essential to speaking the language. The conversational section will allow the students to apply the principles they have learned via situational conversations. Earn a continuing education certificate from Chesapeake College upon the successful completion of the Basic Spanish Program (Basic Spanish I, Basic Spanish II and Basic Spanish Conversational).

BASIC SPANISH I
Develop basic vocabulary and grammar concepts. Starting from the first class, students will learn to write their own sentences, the rules of pronunciation, present tenses, and the most important Spanish verbs. At the end of this class, students will be able to use, read, write, and speak basic Spanish sentences. Textbook and workbook will be provided. Tuition: In-county $5, Out-of-county $10, Out-of-state $15. Course fee $169.

BASIC SPANISH II
Continue to develop basic grammar concepts and apply them during conversations. You will review the key concepts learned in Basic Spanish I, add possessive adjectives, interrogatory words, irregular verbs and more. Upon completion of this class, students will be able to engage in a simple Spanish conversation using basic dialogue skills. Textbook and workbook will be provided. Tuition: In-county $5, Out-of-county $10, Out-of-state $15. Course fee $169.

BASIC SPANISH CONVERSATIONAL
Apply what you have learned during your 16-weeks of Basic Spanish classes! This class will reinforce basic concepts in a conversational setting. We will introduce situational approaches including how to order food, reserve a hotel room, purchase airplane tickets and more. This course is a great refresher for intermediate students who want to practice their Spanish-speaking skills. Tuition: In-county $5, Out-of-county $10, Outof-state $15. Course fee $119.

NEW! COMMAND SPANISH® TRAINING FOR THE WORKPLACE NOW AVAILABLE
The Education Department of Chesapeake College has recently renewed certification as an Official Registered Provider of Command Spanish® , Inc. language and cross-cultural training programs. Command Spanish® , Inc. is the nation’s leading provider of occupational Spanish language and cross-cultural training and materials. As an Official Registered Provider, we can offer on-site, job-specific Spanish language and cross-cultural training in such diverse areas as nursing, law enforcement, dentistry, public safety, construction, hospitality, banking, office management, warehousing, manufacturing and retail sales. On-campus, open enrollment courses will also be offered based on community interests. The programs are all non-grammar based. No previous Spanish experience is necessary to enroll in Command Spanish® courses, which are low-stress, occupational-specific, and last between 8-24 hours. To learn more about the availability of Command Spanish® classes, contact: Lois Thomas at 410-827-5810 or e-mail lthomas@chesapeake.edu

COMMUNITY SPANISH FOR ENGLISH SPEAKERS
This course is designed to teach students to communicate in Spanish. Instruction will focus on pronunciation of words, common phrases, and some functional language skills dedicated to help the non-Spanish speaker understand Spanish commands, questions and phrases. Topics include: vowel sounds, consonant sounds, declarative, interrogative and exclamatory structures and basic vocabulary. Tuition: In-county $5, Out-of-county $10, Out-of-state $15. Course fee $135. Course materials included.

SPANISH FOR REQUESTING PERSONAL INFORMATION AND DATA
This continuing education course is designed to provide immediate access to functional language skills for non-Spanish speaking individuals who may need to acquire information and data from Spanish speakers. Instruction will focus on phonetic encoding to address the most important Spanish commands, questions and phrases pertinent to daily interactions. Topics include one-way communication in order to secure personal information and data from Spanish speakers. Tuition: In-county $5, Out-of-county $10, Out-of-state $15. Course fee $145. Course materials included.

SPANISH FOR LAW ENFORCEMENT
This continuing education course is designed for law enforcement professionals and will provide instruction on the basics of the Spanish language. Topics include basic information inquires, basic law enforcement commands, recognizing dangerous phrases or words, and building community relations. Tuition: In-county $5, Out-of-county $10, Out-of-state $15. Course fee $145. Course materials included.

FOUNDATIONS OF ITALIAN
Explore the basic language skills to enhance the Italian travel experience. Students will learn words and phrases and correct pronunciation so that they can effectively conduct dialogue employing the elements of Italian learned through oral drills, vocabulary, and grammar. Students will need to purchase “Italian Made Simple” (ISBN-13: 9780767915397). The instructor is a native speaker born and raised in Vicenza. Tuition: In-county $5, Out-of-county $10, Out-of-state $15. Course fee $129. 25

FOUNDATIONS OF ITALIAN II
This course is designed for students with some knowledge of the Italian language. In this course, you will improve communicative skills and learn new structures and expression that will enable you to express desires and opinions. Authentic materials such as songs, newspaper and magazine articles are used to expose you to contemporary Italian language and culture. Students will need to purchase “Italian Made Simple” (ISBN-13: 9780767915397). The instructor is a native speaker born and raised in Vicenza, Italy. Tuition: In-county $5, Out-of-county $10, Out-of-state $15. Course fee $129

PHOTOGRAPHY

DIGITAL PHOTOGRAPHY I
Students will learn the basics of operating a digital camera and the fundamentals of taking good photos. This class is appropriate for beginners and intermediate skill levels. Students will learn how to shoot using cameras off of automatic mode. We will cover aperture priority, shutter priority and manual modes, exposure, menu choices, file formats, depth of field, color balance and histograms. Students will work on shooting assignments outside of the class and we will do compositional critiques at each subsequent class. Beginner and Intermediate digital camera users are both welcomed. You will need a digital camera and it’s manual. Tuition: In-county $29, Out-of-county $34, Out-of-state $39. Course fee $119.

DIGITAL PHOTOGRAPHY II
Students will explore photo composition, cropping to make a stronger photograph, varying your points of view, and developing your eye for photographs. You will be encouraged to experiment through outside of the class shooting assignments and group discussions of the results. Some technical material will be covered including software image enhancements, shooting tips, etc. You will need a digital camera and it’s manual. Tuition: In-county $29, Out-of-county $34, Out-of-state $39. Course fee $119.

WRITING

INTRODUCTION TO INTERNET WRITING MARKETS
Discover the thousands of lucrative publishing opportunities on the Internet. Learn how to sell e-zine articles, write for Web-zines and online magazines, create a blog, sell manuscripts to an e-publisher, and self-publish your own work as an e-book or a traditional book using PrintOnDemand (POD) publishing. For more information about additional sections of this course go to www.ed2go.com/chesapeake or contact lallen@chesapeake.edu. Course fee $115. A new section begins every month!

NEW! PUBLISH AND SELL YOUR E-BOOKS
Whether you’re a first-timer or have already put out an e-book or two, this course puts you inside the publishing industry, sharing the tricks of the trade used by traditional publishers to make sure their books are in the best position to be found by readers. You’ll learn how to target your reading audience, select bookstores, get your book distributed around the world, and even have your book added to your local library’s virtual shelves. For more information about additional sections of this course go to www.ed2go.com/chesapeake or contact lallen@chesapeake.edu. Course fee $115. A new section begins every month!

TRAVEL WRITING
Travel the world and capture your experiences as a paid travel writer. Learn how to translate what is seen, heard, tasted, touched, and smelled into publishable articles and books. Discover the writing styles and methods used to sell material in today’s competitive market. For more information about additional sections of this course go to www.ed2go.com/chesapeake or contact lallen@chesapeake.edu. Course fee $115. A new section begins every month!

WRITING FOR CHILDREN
Transform your book idea into a finished product that could potentially land in the hands of an editor or agent. Explore the changing world of children’s literature and understand the various formats, whether it’s early readers, picture books, chapter books, middle grade or young adult novels. For more information about additional sections of this course go to www.ed2go.com/chesapeake or contact lallen@chesapeake.edu. Course fee $115. A new section begins every month!