Adult Education

Students will need to complete the following classes with passing ("P") grades to earn the PARENT AND FAMILY DEVELOPMENT CERTIFICATE:

PARENT 021CE -- Family Development & Communication
Learn about the nature of family, family roles, and cultural beliefs. Practice effective communication and positive parenting skills.

PARENT 022CE -- School, Work & Family Balance
Discuss the stages of family and child development, parenting styles, and other topics. Learn to structure your day-today life, set parenting goals, and learn about resources.

The Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) course is a non-credit course which consists of lecture and clinical experiences. The course is approved by The California Department of Public Health. It is offered during the fall and spring semesters. The program is designed to be completed within one semester (16 weeks). Upon successful completion of the course, students are eligible to apply to take the state of California certification examination for Certified Nursing Assistant.

To learn more, please click on the following link Nursing and scroll down to programs. If you have any questions, please call 818-947-2559 or email Geraldine Weber weberga@lavc.edu.

The Community Health Worker (CHW) Program trains community members and students to work as a CHW in their respective communities. Community Health Workers are trusted frontline public health workers that serve as a link between health services, social services, and the community while helping chronically ill older adults and others access medical and social services. They focus on establishing trust in communities and improving quality of life for those in need. There is a high demand for CHWs in California.

Students will need to complete three classes with passing ("P") grades to earn the COMMUNITY HEALTH WORKER CERTIFICATE. 

COMPLETE THE FOLLOWING 2 REQUIRED COURSES:
VOC ED 554CE -- Community Health Workers I- Introduction and Background
Learn the background knowledge, concepts, and delivery modalities used in this profession. This class will allow you to prepare to further your education or professional development.

VOC ED 555CE -- Community Health Workers II- Foundations, Ethics, and Best Practices
Learn the foundational skills needed to perform as a Community Health Worker optimally. Explore ethical issues and learn best practices and responses to common challenges in the field.

COMPLETE 1 OF THE FOLLOWING REQUIRED COURSES:
NC 017CE -- English as a Second Language (E.S.L.) VI
This class emphasizes listening/speaking skills and reading/writing skills at a high-intermediate level focusing on understanding and engaging in extended conversations, discussions, and lectures. Students also learn to give brief impromptu oral presentations, read authentic material, and identify the main idea, supporting details, vocabulary development, and inferences.

BSICSKL 110CE -- 21st Century Employability Skills:  Empathy
Learn about the importance of developing social and vocational relationships that create a positive and productive work environment.

BSICSKL 116CE -- 21st Century Employability Skills:  Communication
Learn to develop workplace writing, verbal, and non-verbal communication skills, and passive and active listening.

BSICSKL 112CE -- 21st Century Employability Skills:  Diversity Awareness
Learn how to develop sensitivity to differences in background beliefs, gender, sexual orientation ethnicity, and age in the workplace.

BSICSKL 115CE -- 21st Century Employability Skills:  Resilience
Learn about capabilities, skills, and self-care practices to meet challenges at work, at home, and other areas of your life.

Program Student Learning Outcomes:

1. Students will be able to identify basic health and social needs for various populations.

2. Students will be able to evaluate health and human service resources available within the community.

3. Students will be able to demonstrate CHW professional skills and job readiness.

By combining the skills gained and specialized industry know-how from the Introduction to Insurance as well as the Fundamentals of Insurance - Property/Casualty and Health coursework, students will be fully prepared to be successful in pursuing a career in Insurance. The experience will also inform students about opportunities for additional required training in the industry. Careers associated with this program have a salary range from $38,000 to $227,000 with an average salary of $113,000.

Students will need to complete two classes with passing ("P") grades to earn the INSURANCE CERTIFICATE.

COMPLETE THE FOLLOWING 2 REQUIRED COURSES:
VOC ED 423CE -- Introduction to Insurance
Students will learn about the fundamentals of the insurance industry, with a focus on the property/casualty insurance market(s), in order to encourage students to seek further training in order to prepare them to work in one or more of the fields of insurance (e.g., Sales, Administration, Agent Training, Insurance Adjusting).

VOC ED 424CE -- Fundamentals of Insurance - Property/Casualty and Health
Students will learn about the specifics of the property/casualty insurance and then move on to the life, health and reinsurance markets, all with a focus on encouraging students to seek further training in order to prepare them to work in one or more of the fields of insurance (e.g., Sales, Administration, Agent Training, Insurance Adjusting).

Program Student Learning Outcomes:

1. Gain an understanding of insurance industry fundamentals, with a focus on the property/casualty markets.

2. Gain an understanding of life, health, and reinsurance markets.

3. Be provided guidance regarding how to seek further training for preparation in insurance sales, administration, becoming an agent, and becoming an adjuster.

4. Differentiate between insurance agents and brokers.

5. Become familiar with the economics of the insurance industry and the methods by which it is sold.

6. Become familiar with the concept of underwriting.

Successfully passing both courses in the program will provide students with a Certificate of Completion. The program coursework will provide students with a better understanding of student basic needs and a strong knowledge base of various supportive resources available in the college and the broader community. Students will gain insight into the diversity of perspectives and experiences involved in accessing social service systems and become equipped with the skills needed to independently research and gain access to services. Additionally, students will build on mental health management skills. Upon program completion, students will be better self-advocates and well-positioned to advocate for others.

COMPLETE THE FOLLOWING 2 REQUIRED COURSES WITH PASSING ("P") GRADES TO EARN THE BASIC NEEDS NAVIGATION CERTIFICATE:

VOC ED 580CE -- Student Basic Needs I: Stigma, Barriers, and Mental Wellbeing
In this course, students will deconstruct the stigma and other barriers (Personal, Family, cultural, and societal) associated with seeking support for basic needs. This course will address the diversity of perspectives and experiences accessing the social services system. Students will question myths and truths about mental health and develop cognitive health management skills. Upon completion of the course, students will be better able to take on the psycho-social burden of overcoming barriers to basic needs and will be better able to advocate for themselves and other specialties.

VOC ED 581CE -- Student Basic Needs II: Navigating Resources
In this course, students will build a solid knowledge base of the various social services and support resources available to the college and the wider community. Students will have the skills needed to conduct independent research and access resources, including public benefits, food and housing support, college financial aid programs, and more.

Program Student Learning Outcomes:

1. Students will be able to construct realistic step-by-step plans for tackling basic need and other barriers to success.

2. Students will be able to identify and apply multiple concrete mental health management strategies.

3. Students will develop the ability to independently research and navigate campus special programs and community-based support agencies.

4. Students will develop the skills and confidence needed to initiate contact, pursue services, and appeal decisions with campus and community resource providers.

This program includes identifying, assessing, and modifying the policies and practices of diversity, equity, and inclusion in the workplace. Workers in all sectors can benefit from this program in which we assess the need and impact of diversity, equity, and inclusion practices in their workplace and in society.

COMPLETE THE FOLLOWING 2 REQUIRED COURSES WITH PASSING ("P") GRADES TO EARN A WORKPLACE DIVERSITY, EQUITY, AND INCLUSION CERTIFICATE:

VOC ED 148CE -- Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion in the Workplace
This course will provide students with foundational knowledge about the role of diversity, equity, and inclusion in the workplace. Topics include workplace diversity, differentiating equity from equality, inclusivity, and using an intersectional perspective to better understand workplace environments.

VOC ED 149CE -- Creating a Diverse, Equitable, and Inclusive Workplace
This course will provide students with foundational knowledge about the role of diversity, equity, and inclusion policies in the workplace. Topics include applying an equity perspective in the workplace, creating diversity through hiring and retention, and assessing diversity, equity, and inclusion policies in workplace environments.

Program Student Learning Outcomes:

1. The students will be able to assess and evaluate diversity, equity, and inclusion policies in the workplace.

The successful completion of this certificate will give students thorough experience in the application of the law and how it applies to media: radio, film, television, journalism, photojournalism, photography and new media. Some of the areas of study include censorship, the First Amendment, libel, slander, and copyright law. Careers associated with this program have a salary range from $32,000 to $162,000 with an average salary of $104,000. Career opportunities for this program are expected to grow nationwide from 2022 to 2032.

Students will need to complete two classes with passing ("P") grades to earn the THE MASS MEDIA AND THE LAW CERTIFICATE.

COMPLETE THE FOLLOWING 2 REQUIRED COURSES:
VOC ED 913CE -- Social Media: Freedom of Speech and Your First Amendment Rights
This social media law class focuses on providing students with the basic knowledge of the laws that govern social media. The course will focus on social media and its privileges and restrictions under freedom of speech laws and the First Amendment.

VOC ED 914CE -- Media Law: Libel, Slander and Censorship
This social media law class focuses on providing students with basic knowledge of the laws that govern social media. The course will focus on the qualities of life for print media, slander for broadcast media and the limits of censorship in the media.

Program Student Learning Outcomes:

1. Students will be able to identify media content that adheres to freedom of speech laws and understand the limits of free speech and the First Amendment.

2. Students will understand what constitutes censorship versus prior restraint. They will be able to identify libel and slander and learn how to avoid it.

3. Students will understand copyright law and gain the necessary tools to avoid violating the protection of original content and understanding exceptions to copyright law.

RECOMMENDED FOR THE FOLLOWING CREDIT CLASSES:
Photography 010: Beginning Photography

The successful completion of this certificate will give students a basic background in the camera and lighting functions for photography, and experience in creating photographs for various purposes, from the planning stages, the technical aspects of the camera and lighting, aesthetic choices, to the start of portfolio development.

Careers in this field offer a salary range from $28,000 to $206,000, with an average of $64,000. Anticipated national growth in career opportunities for this program is expected from 2019 to 2029.

COMPLETE THE FOLLOWING 2 REQUIRED COURSES WITH PASSING ("P") GRADES TO EARN A PHOTOGRAPHY: BASIC TECHNIQUES CERTIFICATE:

VOC ED 915CE -- Photography: Basic Camera Techniques
A beginner-level course that delves into the fundamental functions and techniques of the camera and lens. Proper utilization of the camera and lens is explored through demonstrations and hands-on exercises.

VOC ED 916CE -- Photography: Basic Lighting Techniques
A beginner-level course focusing on the essential functions and techniques of lighting for photography. Proper use of lights and lighting equipment is explored through demonstrations and hands-on exercises.

Program Student Learning Outcomes:

1. Students will be able to utilize the basic functions of camera and lighting to produce acceptable photographic images.  

The successful completion of this certificate will give students thorough experience in the application of audio, radio, and podcasting digital production including recording, editing, mixing, and mastering using the industry new digital consoles such as SAS system technology. Careers associated with this program have a salary range from $31,000 to $182,000 with an average salary of $104,000.

COMPLETE THE FOLLOWING 2 REQUIRED COURSES WITH PASSING ("P") GRADES TO EARN A RADIO/AUDIO INDUSTRY CERTIFICATE:

VOC ED 909CE -- Certified Radio Operator Workshop
The Certified Radio Operator Workshop non-credit course is designed to help you pass the nationally recognized Society Of Broadcast Engineers radio exam. Successful completion of the SBE test assures any prospective radio station employer of your knowledge and skills required to become a Radio Station Operator.

VOC ED 910CE -- Digital Board Operator Workshop
The Digital Board Operator Workshop non-credit class allows you to learn this newer technology used in Podcasting, Radio, Television, and Social Media Production. It will give the student a hands-on opportunity to learn and understand digital audio mixing and better prepare students for the work industry.

Program Student Learning Outcomes:

1. Students will be able to complete audio industry certification and have the ability to create and design audio projects using current digital equipment in media.

Successfully passing all four Gig Economy Careers in Entertainment courses will provide students with a Certificate of Completion. By combining the skills gained and specialized industry know-how from the Development Department, First Assistant Director, Post Production, and Business Aspects coursework, students will be fully prepared to be successful in the world of entertainment. The experience will also create opportunities for exposure and professional networking that lead to steady employment.

COMPLETE THE FOLLOWING 4 REQUIRED COURSES WITH PASSING ("P") GRADES TO EARN A GIG ECONOMY CAREERS IN ENTERTAINMENT CERTIFICATE:

VOC ED 152CE -- Gig Economy Careers in Entertainment - The Development Department
The Development Process touches on all areas of the front office: project creation, packaging, response to script changes based on budget and logistics, handling test marketing results, and creating an effective marketing campaign.

VOC ED 153CE -- Gig Economy Careers in Entertainment - The First Assistant Director
The first assistant director coordinates every physical aspect of production to allow the director to achieve their creative vision. This position requires knowledge of every department and the language needed to communicate effectively.

VOC ED 154CE -- Gig Economy Careers in Entertainment - Post Production
Post Production is one of the most immediate paths to the entertainment industry.

VOC ED 155CE -- Gig Economy Careers in Entertainment - Business Aspects
Learn to navigate an entrepreneurial career as this industry is based on “gig economy” or switching from job to job.

Program Student Learning Outcomes:

1. Inform students regarding the development process: project creation, packaging, response to script changes based on budget and logistics, handling test marketing results, and creating an effective marketing campaign.

2. Help students develop an understanding of the role of an effective first assistant, which includes coordinating every physical aspect of production with the goal of achieving the director's vision.

3. Provide awareness of the required skills and career options pertaining to digital imaging, physical production, post-production, and the associated changing technology.

4. Familiarize students with the challenges that stem from the gig economy, such as job acquisition, networking, financial planning, and long-term strategies.

RECOMMENDED FOR THE FOLLOWING CREDIT CLASSES:
 Media Arts 116: Introduction to Screenwriting
Media Arts 130: Advanced Screenwriting
Media Arts 131: Advanced Episodic Writing

The successful completion of this certificate will give students thorough experience in the application of screenwriting, both feature film and episodic content using the industry standard program Final Draft. Careers associated with this program have a salary range from $32,000 to $162,000 with an average salary of $104,000.

Students will need to complete two classes with passing ("P") grades to earn the SCREENWRITING CERTIFICATE.

COMPLETE THE FOLLOWING 2 REQUIRED COURSES:
VOC ED 907CE -- Final Draft Techniques & Script Formatting
This is a beginning level course focusing on the use of Final Draft screenwriting software for Motion Picture and Television production. The techniques and tools of the program will be explored via demonstrations and hands-on exercises.

VOC ED 908CE -- The Hero's Journey: Joseph Campbell in Nine Hours
This Storytelling writing course focuses on providing students ideas and techniques on following the Hero's Journey in their sceenplays/teleplays, focusing on the 12 stages in a nine-hour format.
 

Program Student Learning Outcomes:

1. Students will be able to gain experience and operational knowledge using Final Draft Screenwriting software, formatting, Beat board/outlining, track changes from draft to draft.

2. Students will be able to understand and create a story model using the stages of the Hero's Journey for screenplays and teleplays.

RECOMMENDED FOR THE FOLLOWING CREDIT CLASSES:
Cinema 110: Motion Picture Sound
Media Arts 110: Digital Film Sound

The successful completion of this certificate will give students thorough experience in production sound recording and postproduction sound editing and mixing for motion picture and episodic projects.

COMPLETE THE FOLLOWING 2 REQUIRED COURSES WITH PASSING ("P") GRADES TO EARN A MOTION PICTURE SOUND TECHNIQUES CERTIFICATE:

VOC ED 897CE -- Set Recording and Foley Production Sound Techniques
A beginner-level course focusing on the use of microphones, sound recorders, and other sound recording devices for motion picture and television sound recording.

VOC ED 898CE -- ProTools PostProduction Sound Techniques
A beginner-level course concentrating on using ProTools for motion picture and television sound editing and mixing. Editing and mixing dialogue and effects are explored through demonstrations and hands-on exercises.

Program Student Learning Outcomes:

1. Students will be able to gain experience in the position of sound designer, production sound mixer, boom operator, sound editor, and postproduction sound mixer.

2. Students will learn the basics of on-set recording capturing dialogue, effects, and Foley.

3. Students will learn the basic postproduction sound editing and mixing techniques.

RECOMMENDED FOR THE FOLLOWING CREDIT CLASSES:
 Cinema 115: Cinematography
Media Arts 115: Digital Cinematography

The successful completion of this certificate will give students thorough experience in the roles as a grip and electric on a set for motion picture and episodic projects. Students will learn the proper and safe handling of various stands, clamps, power distribution boxes and cabling, and various other grip and electric equipment. Careers associated with this program have a salary range from $32,000 to $162,000 with an average salary of $104,000.

Students will need to complete two classes with passing ("P") grades to earn the MOTION PICTURE & TELEVISION GRIP AND ELECTRIC CERTIFICATE.

COMPLETE THE FOLLOWING 2 REQUIRED COURSES:
VOC ED 905CE -- Grip for Motion Pictures and TV
This is a beginning level course focusing on grip skills and safe operation of grip equipment for Motion Pictures and Television. Operating tools such as stands, dollies, camera support and various other grip tools will be explored via demonstrations and hands-on exercises. 

VOC ED 906CE -- Electric for Motion Pictures and TV
This is a beginning level course focusing on electric skills and safe operation of electric equipment for Motion Pictures and Television. Distributing power on a set, calculating load, and operating various electric-related tools will be explored via demonstrations and hands-on exercises.
 

Program Student Learning Outcomes:

1. Students will be able to gain experience as a grip and electric of a motion picture or episodic production.

2. Students will learn the basics of set etiquette in the role of grip and electric.

3. Students will learn the safe operation of various electric and grip equipment.

RECOMMENDED FOR THE FOLLOWING CREDIT CLASSES:
Media Arts 113: Low Budget Producing

The successful completion of this certificate will give students thorough experience in the setting up of a production company, scheduling a production, and budgeting a production for motion picture and episodic projects.

COMPLETE THE FOLLOWING 2 REQUIRED COURSES WITH PASSING ("P") GRADES TO EARN A LINE PRODUCING & UNIT PRODUCTION MANAGEMENT (UPM) SKILLS CERTIFICATE:

VOC ED 901CE -- Setting up a Production Company
This beginner-level course emphasizes establishing a production company for motion pictures and television, covering topics such as selecting the right corporation, managing employees, workflow, and insurance.

VOC ED 902CE -- Scheduling & Budgeting for Motion Pictures and TV
Another beginner-level course focuses on scheduling and budgeting for motion pictures and television productions. Exploring the creation of schedules (strip boards) and detailed budgets through demonstrations and hands-on exercises.

Program Student Learning Outcomes:

1. Students will be able to gain experience in the position of producer, line producer, and/or unit production manager (UPM) on motion picture, episodic, or various other productions.

2. Students will learn the basics of setting up a production company, scheduling a production and budgeting a production.

3. Students will learn how to properly set up a production company for a motion picture or television production then schedule and budget a production.

RECOMMENDED FOR THE FOLLOWING CREDIT CLASSES:
 Cinema 111: Developing Content for Movies
Media Arts 113: Low Budget Producing

The successful completion of this certificate will give students thorough experience in the supporting roles as an executive assistant at a studio, production company, and/or talent agency as well as a production assistant on a set for motion picture and episodic projects. Careers associated with this program have a salary range from $32,000 to $162,000 with an average salary of $104,000.

COMPLETE THE FOLLOWING 2 REQUIRED COURSES WITH PASSING ("P") GRADES TO EARN A ENTERTAINMENT INDUSTRY ENTRY LEVEL PREPARATION CERTIFICATE:

VOC ED 903CE -- The Executive Assistant
This is a beginning level course focusing on the job of the Executive Assistant for Motion Pictures and Television. Assistant duties in the supporting role to an executive at a studio, agency, and production company will be explored via lecture and group activities. This course is recommended as an addendum to the credit courses Cinema 111 "Developing Content for Movies" and Media Arts 113 "Low Budget Producing" which explores these topics in greater detail.

VOC ED 904CE -- The Production Assistant
This is a beginning level course focusing on the job of the Production Assistant for Motion Pictures and Television. On set duties in the supporting role to a production crew will be explored via lecture and group activities. This course is recommended as an addendum to the credit courses Cinema 111 "Developing Content for Movies" and Media Arts 113 "Low Budget Producing" which explores these topics in greater detail.

Program Student Learning Outcomes:

1. Students will be able to gain experience in the entry-level positions at studios, production companies, talent agencies, and on the set of a motion picture, episodic production.

2. Students will learn the basics of supporting executives at a studio, production company, and/or talent agency as an executive assistant.

3. Students will learn the basics of supporting cast and crew on a set as a production assistant.

RECOMMENDED FOR THE FOLLOWING CREDIT CLASSES:
 Cinema 101: Beginning Film Production
Cinema 125: Advanced Motion Picture Production
Media Arts 118: Directing

The successful completion of this certificate will give students thorough experience in the supporting roles as an executive assistant at a studio, production company, and/or talent agency as well as a production assistant on a set for motion picture and episodic projects. Careers associated with this program have a salary range from $32,000 to $162,000 with an average salary of $104,000.

COMPLETE THE FOLLOWING 2 REQUIRED COURSES WITH PASSING ("P") GRADES TO EARN A WORKING WITH ACTORS CERTIFICATE:

VOC ED 764CE -- Working with Actors: Casting
This is a beginning level course focusing on working with actors during the casting process for Motion Pictures and Television. Creating casting notices, reviewing actors' submissions, arranging casting sessions, and making decisions will be explored via demonstrations and hands-on exercises. This course is recommended as an addendum to the credit courses Cinema 101 "Beginning Film Production", Cinema 125 "Advanced Motion Picture Production", and Media Arts 118 "Directing" which explores these topics in greater detail.

VOC ED 765CE -- Working with Actors: Rehearsing
This is a beginning level course focusing on working with actors during the rehearsal process for Motion Pictures and Television. Creating rehearsal schedules, communicating with actors as a director, guiding actors through the process to prepare for filming, and extracting from actors the desired performance for a scene will be explored via demonstrations and hands-on exercises. This course is recommended as an addendum to the credit courses Cinema 101 "Beginning Film Production", Cinema 125 "Advanced Motion Picture Production", and Media Arts 118 "Directing" which explores these topics in greater detail.

Program Student Learning Outcomes:

1. Students will be able to gain experience working with actors for the occupation of director and casting director.

2. Students will learn the casting process from posting, to disseminating submitted information, to auditions, to finally making the proper choice for specific roles.

3. Students will learn techniques in order to guide actors to successful performances.

4. Students will be able to build a reel (digital resume) with their own footage in order to better position themselves for gainful employment in the entertainment industry.

The successful completion of this certificate will give students thorough experience in the application of TV/Video and Social Media Content Creation digital production including recording, editing, mixing, and mastering using the industry's Adobe Premiere and SBE TV certification opportunities. Careers associated with this program have a salary range from $31,000 to $182,000 with an average salary of $97,000.

COMPLETE THE FOLLOWING 2 REQUIRED COURSES WITH PASSING ("P") GRADES TO EARN A TV/VIDEO INDUSTRY CERTIFICATE:

VOC ED 911CE -- Certified Television Operator Workshop
The Certified Television Operator Workshop non-credit course is designed to help you pass the nationally recognized Society Of Broadcast Engineers television exam. Successful completion of the SBE test assures any perspective television station employer of your knowledge and skills required to become a Television Station Operator.

VOC ED 912CE -- Adobe Premiere Video Editing Workshop
The Adobe Premiere Video Editing Workshop non-credit course is designed to help you pass the Premiere Pro Certification exam. Validate your knowledge of Adobe Premiere Pro, the industry- leading video editing software for Television, film, and the web will help assure any job candidate of the basic skills needed for job entry into television production.

Program Student Learning Outcomes:

1. Students will be able to complete video industry certification and have the ability to edit, create, and design video projects using current digital equipment in media.

The successful completion of this certificate will indicate that students understand the basic skills required in key roles in the camera department of contemporary, digital workflow productions. Careers associated with this program have a salary range from $32,000 to $162,000 with an average salary of $104,000.

Students will need to complete two classes with passing ("P") grades to earn the ON-SET CAMERA AND DIT SKILLS CERTIFICATE.

COMPLETE THE FOLLOWING 2 REQUIRED COURSES:
VOC ED 762CE -- Building Camera Systems
In this course you will assemble several different camera systems, including camera support, camera body, lenses, monitors, batteries/ac, matte box, rails, viewfinder and focusing system. Also includes simple camera configuration, operation, focusing techniques and tips for sliders.

VOC ED 763CE -- Digital Imaging Technician (DIT) Know-How
Go inside a Digital Imaging Technician cart, explore the gear, collaborate on-set, and get a grip on the DIT's job duties - from data backup, to on-set color and application of LUTs, to sending a feed to video village.
 

Program Student Learning Outcomes:

1. Provide opportunities for hands-on, on-set skills development for students seeking a career in film and television production.

2. Provide foundational skills that can help students gain entry-level positions in the industry.

RECOMMENDED FOR THE FOLLOWING CREDIT CLASSES:
Media Arts 105: Visual Effects and Color Grading
Media Arts 120: Digital Film Editing

The successful completion of this certificate will give students thorough experience in the application of digital editing, visual effects, color grading/correction, using the industry standard DaVinci Resolve software and hardware for motion picture and episodic projects. Careers associated with this program have a salary range from $32,000 to $162,000 with an average salary of $104,000.

COMPLETE THE FOLLOWING 2 REQUIRED COURSES WITH PASSING ("P") GRADES TO EARN A DAVINCI RESOLVE TECHNIQUES CERTIFICATE:

VOC ED 760CE -- DaVinci Resolve Techniques: Color Grading
This is a beginning level course focusing on the use of DaVinci Resolve software and hardware for color grading and color correction for Motion Pictures and Television. Manipulation of color, contrast, and brightness, using DaVinci Resolve panels will be explored via demonstrations and hands-on exercises. Various resolutions (HD, 4K, and up), dynamic ranges (SDR & HDR), and color spaces, (Rec709, P3, & Rec2020) are examined and explored. This course is recommended as an addendum to the credit course Media Arts 105 "Visual Effects and Color Grading" which explores these topics in greater detail. 

VOC ED 761CE -- DaVinci Resolve Techniques: Editing & Visual Effects
This is a beginning level course focusing on the use of DaVinci Resolve software and hardware for editing and visual effects for Motion Pictures and Television. Basic editing of video clips, the application of transitions, and various visual effects techniques are explored. This course is recommended as an addendum to the credit course Media Arts 120 "Digital Film Editing" which explores these topics in greater detail.

Program Student Learning Outcomes:

1. Students will be able to gain experience in visual effects, editing, digital color grading, color correction, and the application of color science technology using industry standard software and hardware.

2. Students will be able to build a reel (digital resume) with their own footage in order to better position themselves for gainful employment in the entertainment industry.

RECOMMENDED FOR THE FOLLOWING CREDIT CLASSES:
 Cinema 120: Film Editing
Media Arts 120: Digital Film Editing

The successful completion of this certificate will give students thorough experience in the postproduction process, postproduction workflows, editing, and transcoding various file deliverables for motion picture and episodic projects. Careers associated with this program have a salary range from $32,000 to $162,000 with an average salary of $104,000.

COMPLETE THE FOLLOWING 2 REQUIRED COURSES WITH PASSING ("P") GRADES TO EARN A DIGITAL FILM EDITING TECHNIQUES CERTIFICATE:

VOC ED 899CE -- Avid Techniques
This is a beginning level course focusing on the use of Avid Media Composer for Motion Picture and Television editing. The editing of video will be explored via demonstrations and hands-on exercises. This course is recommended as an addendum to the credit courses Cinema 120 and Media Arts 120 "Digital Film Editing" which explores these topics in greater detail.

VOC ED 900CE -- Transcoding and Postproduction Workflows
This is a beginning level course focusing on utilizing various software to create and transcode different file deliverables for Motion Picture and Television projects. Additionally various postproduction workflows will be examined covering several different types of entertainment industry projects. The transcoding will be explored via demonstrations and hands-on exercises. This course is recommended as an addendum to the credit courses Cinema 120 and Media Arts 120 "Digital Film Editing" which explores these topics in greater detail.

Program Student Learning Outcomes:

1. Students will be able to gain experience in the position of editor and/or assistant editor on motion picture, episodic, or various other productions.

2. Students will learn the basics of editing using Avid.

3. Students will learn various postproduction workflows and the basic transcoding techniques to create different file deliverables.

This training will prepare students for the entry-level Cisco Certified Support Technician (CCST) Network Certification and entry-level roles such as Network Support Technician, Entry-level Help Desk Technician, or IT Support Specialist. Students will learn how networks operate, including devices, media, and protocols that enable network communication. Develop key skills so students can perform basic troubleshooting, using effective methodologies and help desk best practices.

COMPLETE THE FOLLOWING 5 REQUIRED COURSES WITH PASSING ("P") GRADES TO EARN A NETWORKING SUPPORT TECHNICIAN TRAINING CERTIFICATE:

VOC ED 919CE -- Computer Hardware and Operating Systems Basics Net I
This course is the first course in a five-course series. This course teaches the fundamentals of computers and mobile devices by covering the basic concepts and skills needed to install components to build, repair, or upgrade personal computers. The course also covers the foundation of networking and network devices, media, and protocols.

VOC ED 920CE -- Networking Basics Net II
The course is the second course in a five-course series. This course teaches the fundamentals of networking by covering basic concepts and skills needed to set up and manage a small office or home office network.

VOC ED 921CE -- Networking Devices and Initial Configuration Net III 
This course is the third course in a five-course series. This course teaches intermediate knowledge and skills of networking devices configuration by covering basic concepts and the necessary skills needed to build and manage a small office or home network.

VOC ED 922CE -- Network Addressing and Basic Troubleshooting Net IV 
This course is the fourth course in a five-course series. This course teaches intermediate knowledge and skills of routers using network layer protocols and services to enable end-to-end connectivity. The course also provides an introduction to troubleshooting methodologies and examines how to troubleshoot the most common networking issues. The goal of this course is to provide the students with an intermediate overview of network design, structure, and operations.

VOC ED 923CE -- Network Support and Security Net V
This course is the fifth course in a five-course series. This course teaches a comprehensive overview of network support, endpoint troubleshooting, network documentation, and endpoint security. This course also teaches effective troubleshooting methodologies and help desk best practices.

Program Student Learning Outcomes:

1. The students will be able to demonstrate the basic skills needed to install components to build, repair, or upgrade personal computers.

2. The students will apply their knowledge of operating systems to implement basic operating system security and explain how to configure mobile device network connectivity and email.

The program prepares students for an entry-level position in cybersecurity support functions. Students learn the essentials of information and cybersecurity, intrusion protection software, firewalls, and other software programs to protect important computer systems and information. Students will learn to: • Select, install, configure, maintain, and secure software and hardware. • Manage and secure cloud environments, such as public, private, or hybrid clouds. Careers associated with this program have a salary range from $42,000 to over $239,000 with an average salary of $128,000.

Students will need to complete two classes with passing ("P") grades to earn the CYBERSECURITY SUPPORT TECHNICIAN CERTIFICATE.

COMPLETE THE FOLLOWING 2 REQUIRED COURSES:
VOC ED 924CE -- Cybersecurity Essentials I
Cybersecurity Essentials I is the first of a two-course series that teaches comprehensive cybersecurity concepts and skills at the entry level to help students develop workforce readiness skills and build a foundation for success in cybersecurity-related careers. In this course, students learn, apply, and practice cybersecurity knowledge and skills through a series of in-depth, hands-on experiences and simulated activities that reinforce their learning. The course teaches entry-level concepts and skills focusing on threat mitigation and defense and assessing vulnerabilities.

VOC ED 925CE -- Cybersecurity Essentials II
This is the second course in the two-course series: Cybersecurity Essentials I and II. The focus of this course is comprehensive cybersecurity concepts and skills at the entry level, to help students develop workforce readiness skills and build a foundation for success in cybersecurity-related careers. In this course, students learn, apply, and practice cybersecurity knowledge and skills through a series of in-depth, hands-on experiences and simulated activities that reinforce their learning. Topics include threat mitigation and defense, post-incident forensics, assessing vulnerabilities and risks, Linux and Windows endpoint security, common network defense measures and architectures, risk management, and cybersecurity incident response. The course includes hands-on labs using Virtual Machines, Packet Tracer activities, and research-based lab experiences.

Program Student Learning Outcomes:

1. Troubleshoot and resolve basic cybersecurity incidents.

2. Be prepared to work with Endpoint Security.

3. Be able to understand and comply with relevant cybersecurity policies and procedures.

4. Be able to implement and maintain basic cybersecurity controls.

5. Be able to identify and report security vulnerabilities.

BSICSKLS 105CE -- Student Success in Hybrid and Online Classes
This course is designed to set students up for success when enrolled in hybrid and online college classes. Students will explore the Canvas learning management system (LMS) using the course tools to complete typical online learning tasks such as creating student profiles, taking quizzes, and posting to discussion boards. Students will also learn mindful best practices and skills to succeed in the online learning environment including time management, academic honesty, and online etiquette.

 

The 21st Century Employability Skills project is a collaboration between the Foundation for California Community Colleges and the New World of Work (NWoW) initiative, which works to establish California Community Colleges as essential catalysts for expanding the state’s workforce and closing the skills gap. The classes are based on employer-driven essential 21st Century Employability Skills identified by NWoW. The coursework is aligned with the NWoW curriculum such that students can gain competencies for successful completion of each course in addition to certificates of completion (Basic, Basic/ Intermediate, Intermediate, Intermediate/Advanced, and Advanced).

21ST CENTURY EMPLOYABILITY SKILLS - BASIC CERTIFICATE
COMPLETE THE FOLLOWING REQUIRED COURSE WITH PASSING ("P") GRADES: BSICSKL 116CE.... 21st Century Employability Skills: Communication COMPLETE 1 COURSE WITH PASSING ("P") GRADES FROM THE ELECTIVES LISTED BELOW

21ST CENTURY EMPLOYABILITY SKILLS - BASIC /INTERMEDIATE
COMPLETE THE FOLLOWING REQUIRED COURSE WITH PASSING ("P") GRADES: BSICSKL 116CE.... 21st Century Employability Skills: Communication COMPLETE 3 COURSES WITH PASSING ("P") GRADES FROM THE ELECTIVES LISTED BELOW

21ST CENTURY EMPLOYABILITY SKILLS - INTERMEDIATE
COMPLETE THE FOLLOWING REQUIRED COURSE WITH PASSING ("P") GRADES: BSICSKL 116CE.... 21st Century Employability Skills: Communication COMPLETE 5 COURSES WITH PASSING ("P") GRADES FROM THE ELECTIVES LISTED BELOW

21ST CENTURY EMPLOYABILITY SKILLS - INTERMEDIATE/ADVANCED
COMPLETE THE FOLLOWING REQUIRED COURSE WITH PASSING ("P") GRADES: BSICSKL 116CE.... 21st Century Employability Skills: Communication COMPLETE 7 COURSES WITH PASSING ("P") GRADES FROM THE ELECTIVES LISTED BELOW

21ST CENTURY EMPLOYABILITY SKILLS - ADVANCED
COMPLETE THE FOLLOWING REQUIRED COURSE WITH PASSING ("P") GRADES: BSICSKL 116CE.... 21st Century Employability Skills: Communication COMPLETE 9 COURSES WITH PASSING ("P") GRADES FROM THE ELECTIVES LISTED BELOW

BSICSKL 108CE -- 21st Century Employability Skills: Entrepreneurial Mindset
This course is the sixth of the professional competencies outlined in the New World of Work 21st Century Employability Skills list. The course focuses on the primary attributes of an entrepreneurial mindset and its importance in the workplace. Students will understand the importance of developing self-motivation, risk-taking, and innovative thinking skills that would help build relationships with existing organizations or assist in setting up their own business opportunities.

BSICSKL 109CE -- 21st Century Employability Skills: Analysis/Solution Mindset
This course is the second of the professional competencies outlined in the New World of Work 21st Century Employability Skills list. The course focuses on helping to give students ideas regarding how to solve problems and building a sense of motivation around having a solution mindset.

BSICSKL 110CE -- 21st Century Employability Skills: Empathy
This workshop is the sixth of the professional competencies outlined in the New World Work 21st Century Skills list. The workshop focuses on building empathy in the workplace. Students will focus on understanding the difference between empathy and sympathy and developing good communicative skills that build positive verbal/nonverbal trust in the workplace. Students will also understand the importance of developing social and vocational relationships that create a positive and productive work environment

BSICSKL 111CE -- 21st Century Employability Skills: Adaptability
This course is the first of the professional competencies outlined in the New World Work 21st Century Skills list. This course focuses on helping students be aware of and positively respond to change in the workplace. Students will learn how to cope with uncertain, new, and rapidly changing conditions on the job as well as how to adapt to different personalities, communication styles, and cultures.

BSICSKL 112CE -- 21st Century Employability Skills: Social/Diversity Awareness
This course is the tenth of the professional competencies outlined in the New World Work 21st Century Skills list. The course focuses on the importance of developing sensitivity to differences in background, beliefs, gender, sexual orientation, ethnicity, and age in the workplace. Students will engage in professional and interpersonal skills that enable them to establish rewarding relationships with diverse individuals and groups.

BSICSKL 113CE -- 21st Century Employability Skills: Collaboration
This course is the fifth of the professional competencies outlined in the New World Work 21st Century Skills list. The course focuses on building collaboration and leadership models in the workplace. Students will focus on developing skills that enable them to respect people’s differences, resolve conflicts, and find commonality that enhances the workplace.

BSICSKL 114CE -- 21st Century Employability Skills: Self-Awareness
This course is the second of the professional competencies outlined in the New World Work 21st Century Skills list. This course focuses on helping students understand the importance of self-awareness in the context of social awareness. Students will focus on work opportunities that would be a good match for personal strengths and skills. Students will learn how to improve professional manner by learning guidelines or rules of the work setting, such as appropriate clothing and ways of communicating.

BSICSKL 115CE -- 21st Century Employability Skills: Resilience
This course is the eighth of the professional competencies outlined in the New World of Work 21st Century Employability Skills list. The course focuses on teaching students the capabilities, skills, and self-care practices that contribute to resilience. This will enable students to develop and build up their resilience so that they are ready to meet challenges at work, at home, and other areas of their life.

BSICSKL 116CE -- 21st Century Employability Skills: Communication
This course is the fourth of the professional competencies outlined in the New World of Work 21st Century Employability Skills list. The course focuses on helping students understand the importance of communication skills in the workplace. Students will have the opportunity to develop workplace-related writing skills, verbal and nonverbal communication skills, and passive and active listening skills that will enable them to act professionally and empathically in the workplace.

BSICSKL 117CE -- 21st Century Employability Skills: Digital Fluency
This course is the fifth of the professional competencies outlined in the New World of Work 21st Century Employability Skills list. The course focuses on helping students understand the importance of digital literacy and gaining a basic understanding of computer, tablet, smart phone hardware and software, and how they work in the workplace. Students use online tools such as Google and YouTube to find data, information, answer a question, or help solve a problem and determine the “usefulness” and “truthfulness” of sources. They will also use social media tools in their job search and identify steps to create a positive and professional online presence.

Program Student Learning Outcomes:

1. To notice changes and see opportunities for growth, stay open to new experiences, consider a variety of viewpoints, and handle stress in a positive way.

2. To improve professional manner by learning guidelines or rules of the work setting, and look for work opportunities that would be a good match for personal strengths and skills.

3. To have a basic understanding of computer, tablet, and smartphone hardware and software and know what technology tools will help people work together.

4. To know the difference between empathy and sympathy and connect with others by being a good listener, develop good relationships with people from different backgrounds, and make decisions based on client or customer needs by looking at things from their point of view.

5. To know how to speak in a professional manner, communicate using technology tools, choose words wisely and use non-verbal communication, and be an attentive listener while asking questions or repeating back to make sure points were understood correctly.

6. To understand diversity in the workplace, respect people's differences, share leadership by gathering ideas and using skills of all team members, and finding positive ways to deal with conflict.

Phone: (818) 778-5725
Location: LARC (Library), 2nd Floor Room 234
Services: Lend headphones, wired earbuds, and flash drives. Offer computers available for students to use, printing, scanning, and study rooms.
To learn more, click on the following link: Computer Commons Lab

Morning Phone: (818) 538-9050.
Primary Phone: (818) 778-5834
Email: LAVC-VVHD@laccd.edu
Location: Library, 2nd Floor Room 232
Services: Assistance and resources on how to use Canvas, the online course management system used for LAVC online. For additional information, please visit Valley College Online.

Phone: (818) 938-8418
Location: Student Services Annex (SSA)
Services: Provides help setting up educational and career goals. Develop a student educational plan to meet your goals. To learn more, click on the following link: Academic Counseling

Phone: (818) 778-5965 
Location: Campus Center (CC) Room 127 – Mosaic Village: Unity Center
Services: Support for food, housing, technology, transportation, hygiene, childcare, medical resources, and any related resources. Click the following link to learn more about the Basic Needs Center.

Phone: (818) 778-5612
Location: Child Development and Family Services Complex (CDFC) - FRC
Services: Parent workshops, clothing and baby supplies, parent support group, resource counseling, monthly playgroups, kid-friendly computer lab, and supportive services for student parents. To learn more, click on the following link Family Resource Center.

Phone: (818) 778-5925 
Location: Campus Center (CC) Room 127 – Mosaic Village: Unity Center
Services: Academic counseling, community resources available to undocumented immigrants, tutoring, lending library, computer lab, and events tailored to undocumented students and families. Click the following link to learn more about the Dream Resource Center.

Phone: (818) 778-5924
Email: guerren3@lavc.edu
Location: Campus Center (CC) Room 127 – Mosaic Village: Unity Center
Services: Academic and personal counseling, computer lab access, and events tailored for students who identify as lesbian, gay, bisexual,  transgender,  queer, questioning, intersex, asexual (LGBTQIA+). For more information, please visit the Rainbow Pride Center.

LAVC offers various career-related services such as resume and cover letter assistance, job placement, internships, cooperative education, and more. Contact the Career & Transfer Center and the Workforce Development for more information about which career services are available.

Click the following link to learn more about Job Resources, Career & Transfer Center, and Workforce Development.

Phone: (818) 947-2681
Email: ssd@lavc.edu
Location: Student Services Annex (SSA), Room 175
Services: Specialized instruction and educational accommodations to students with verified learning, medical, physical, or psychological disabilities. To learn more about their services, please visit: Services for Students with Disabilities (SSD).

WRITING CENTER
Email: writingtutor@lavc.edu
Location: LARC (Library), 2nd Floor Room 224
Services: Brainstorming for a topic, developing a thesis, grammar, composing strong sentences, summarizing, and understanding how to use verb tenses, subjects, and pronouns properly. For additional information, please visit the Academic Resource Center.