queens college - Center for the Biology of Natural Systems - CUNY

Enrich your life, now and foreverENRICHMENT STUDIESDiane Gahagan, Director, Educational Programs & Workforce Development / Catherine Vesey, Assistant Director, Educational ProgramsPHOTOGRAPHYLA-330, Section SA11-QCPhotography WorkshopMastery of the basic skills is fundamental toyour better photo future. Learn to maximizewhat your camera has to offer, applydisciplines and take your creativity to the nextlevel. Learn how to use form, color, light etc.Bring either film or digital/SLR. 20 hrs.• Saturday, 2:00 - 4:00 p.m.October 17 - December 19$230 • 9 sessions • Abraham Koo(last two classes meet from 2:00-5:00 p.m.)LA-412, Section TU21-QCWedding PhotographyLearn simple ways to shoot a wedding,improve your style and gear selection for theevent. Bring either film or digital/SLR. 12 hrs.• Tuesday, 7:00 - 9:00 p.m.October 13 - November 17$150 • 6 sessions • Abraham KooNEW!LA-410, Section SA11-QCTravel PhotographyAt home or abroad, either the mundaneweekend away or on the once in a lifetimetrip, learn how to pack and what to shootbeyond the cliché and bring home trulystunning, memorable images. Bring either filmor digital/SLR. 20 hrs.• Saturday, 10:00 a.m. – 12 noonOctober 17 - December 19$230 • 9 sessions • Abraham Koo(last two classes meet from 10 a.m.-1 p.m.)HEALTH & WELL-BEINGNEW!LA-226, Section SU11-QCBeginners TaekwondoLearn Taekwondo, the world famous OlympicMarital Art, from a member of the KoreanNational Team (Master Sooyong Jeon, 6thDegree Black Belt). Tae Kwon Do helps youto get in shape; develop self-discipline andself-confidence; improve coordination andflexibility; control weight; learn self-defense;relieve stress and much more. 12 hrs.• Sunday,12:30 - 2:00 pm.October 18 -December 13$180 (Includesthe cost of yourTaekwondouniform)8 sessions •MasterSooyong JeonLA-167, Section SA11-QCThe Healing Power of the DrumRhythm-based exercises can be used toattain psychological, physiological andspiritual well-being. Robert LawrenceFriedman, author of The Healing Power ofthe Drum will demonstrate how handdrumming can induce light trance, releaseanger, create joy and provide deep andsacred healing. This workshop covers theeffects of drumming on; stress, grief, Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder and Parkinson’sDisease. 6 hrs. Please note: All studentsmust purchase The Healing Power of TheDrum from the instructor. Book Required.• Saturday, 10:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m.October 24$65 • 1 session • Robert L. FriedmanLA-144, Section WE21-QCHumor and OptimismThinking optimistically and experience morejoy and laughter in your daily activities. Learnthe concept of learned optimism and theimportance of gratitude for attaininghappiness and good health. 4 hrs.• Wednesday, 7:00 - 9:00 p.m.October 7 - October 21$85 • 2 sessions • Robert L. FriedmanWRITINGLA-344, Section TU21-QCWriting for the MoviesLearn the basics of screen writing from theaward winning writer/director of ReturningMickey Stern. Using popular movies asexamples, learn proper format, theimportance of solid structure, characterdevelopment, and dialogue. Discusspertinent concepts like choosing the rightidea, making your script stand out, andknowing when it is finished. Please do notbring screenplays or outlines that you havealready written. We start from scratchtogether and create a fleshed-out 30–60page outline of your script. 16 hrs.• Tuesday, 8:00 - 10:00 p.m.October 20 - December 8$180 • 8 sessions • Michael PrywesLA-140, Section MO21-QCCreating an Original MonologueProfessional actress and teacher, JennyMercein, will guide you in shaping your lifestories into original monologues andperformance pieces. No acting or writingexperience necessary, just a desire to tellyour story! 16 hrs.• Monday, 6:00 - 8:00 p.m.October 19 - December 7$165 • 8 sessions • Jenny MerceinNEW!LA-386, Section TU21 -QC“Song Writing”“I write the songs that make the whole worldsing. I write the songs of love and specialthings. I write the songs that make the younggirls cry. I write the songs I write the songs.”Do you ever wish that you could have writtenor said that? Now you can. Explore thesongwriter’s journey by becoming one. We’llpartake in the adventure of matching wordsand melodies together. Who knows? Youcould have the next number one hit on yourhands. 12 hrs.• Tuesday, 7:00 - 9:00 p.m.October 20 - November 24$150 • 6 sessions • Winfield EngNEW!LA-385, Section TH21-QCNegotiating the EntertainmentContractThis workshop will use a fictional independentfilm as the basis to discuss negotiation termsof different aspects of entertainment. Alongthe way, you will learn how to identify dealpoints related to Joint Ventures, VendorAgreements, Deal Memos, DistributionDeals, Soundtrack and Composer Contracts,and Digital Rights. This is not a law class.Using sample agreements and memoranda,award –winning producer Michael Prywes willguide you through the ins and outs ofentertainment deal making. 9 hrs.• Thursday, 8:00 - 9:30 p.m.October 15 - November 19$160 • 6 sessions • Michael PrywesNEW!LA-387, Section WE21-QCLGBTQ StorytellingEveryone has a story to tell, and the tellingof these stories is essential to the creationof lasting social changes. This workshop isan opportunity for LGBTQ folks to explorethe stories of their lives and identity in a safeand affirming environment. It is open toeveryone from folks who do not considerthemselves to be writers, to thoseexperienced with sharing their stories throughwritten word. 2 hrs.• Wednesday, 6:00 - 8:00 p.m.November 4$30 (reg. fee incl.) 1 session •Sassafras LoweryEnrichment StudiesQUEENS COLLEGE / CUNY CONTINUING EDUCATION PROGRAMTO REGISTER OR FOR MORE INFORMATION: TEL (718) 997-5704 EMAIL: CEP@QC.CUNY.EDU WWW.QC.CUNY.EDU/CEP17