Young Entrepreneur Program this Thursday at 4:30 pm 0 Comments

This FREE program is available to COC students and community members interested in being an entrepreneur or would like to explore having a small business now or in the future. The program features hands-on, interactive sessions that will allow participants to explore what’s involved in being a successful entrepreneur. It will also help assess their readiness to be an entrepreneur and to develop the skills needed to be a successful entrepreneur. Students will meet with successful business owners and have access to free consulting with business professionals. They will have the opportunity to participate in business plan and marketing plan competitions where they can build a plan for their future (or current!) business.

Summer in Paris with College of the Canyons 0 Comments

Interested in learning french, sipping wine and earning credit all at the same time? Join Pierre Etienne and other COC faculty for an informational meeting about this summer’s hotest ticket.

When
Thursday, February 16 at 6:30 p.m.

Where
Bonelli Hall 310

Women Surrealist Exhibition at LACMA 0 Comments

In Wonderland: The Surrealist Adventures of Women Artists in Mexico and the United States

North America represented a place free from European traditions for women Surrealists from the United States and Mexico, and European émigrés. While their male counterparts usually cast women as objects for their delectation, female Surrealists delved into their own subconscious and dreams, creating extraordinary visual images. Their art was primarily about identity: portraits, double portraits, self-referential images, and masquerades that demonstrate their trials and pleasures. The exhibition includes works in a variety of media dating from 1931 to 1968, and some later examples that demonstrate Surrealism’s influence on the feminist movement. Iconic figures such as Louise Bourgeois, Leonora Carrington, Frida Kahlo, Lee Miller, Kay Sage, Dorothea Tanning, and Remedios Varo are represented, along with lesser known or newly discovered practitioners.

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Art Center Open House 0 Comments

This is a great opportunity to visit, see student work from all the majors, hear more about financial aid and admissions, meet faculty and Chairs, and take a tour of the campus.

When:
Sunday
February 12th
12- 4:40 p.m.

Art Center Annual Open House
1700 Lida Street (Hillside Campus)
Pasadena, CA 91103

Cash for College Workshop 0 Comments

Cash For College Workshop
College of the Canyons
Performing Arts Center
Tuesday, January 24th
6:30PM – 8:00PM

Next Tuesday evening, the Financial Aid Office will be conducting a Cash For College workshop for any student who would like information about financial aid. At this workshop, we will discuss how to apply for financial aid, student eligibility requirements, and awards available. Financial aid experts will be on hand to answer any questions or concerns they might have. This workshop is open to the community and is FREE to attend. No reservations are required.

Looking for something to do this Sunday? 1 Comments

Be part of a historical live art performance with artist Lita Albuquerque for the recreation of her seminal artwork spine of the earth at the breathtaking Baldwin Hills scenic overlook in Culver City.

GMD 120: History of Graphic Design 0 Comments

Gain mad skills by registering for COC’s brand new course on the History of Graphic Design. Two sections, two start dates:
Section #85367 starts 2/6/12
Section #85368 starts 4/9/12

Call for Submissions: $2500 for the winning design! 0 Comments

The SCV family is looking to improve their logo and create true brand recognition. Submit 1 or 2 full color logo designs. Submissions are due by 4:00 pm January 9, 2012

Visit our site, www.scvh2o.org for inspiration or contact Jason La Riva @ 661-286-4093 with any questions.

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Meet The World’s Most Expensive Photograph 0 Comments

It’s not worth a penny over $4.2 million, if you ask me.

For your winter break reading needs 0 Comments

As Christmas is just over a month away, Craig Grannell quizzes the web industry’s finest about the essential books you should be giving to that special web designer or developer in your life or devour yourself this holiday season

Dr. Michael McMahan Writing Award 0 Comments

Deadline extended to 5:00 pm this Thursday, December 1.
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The Department of English is happy to announce Dr. Michael McMahan Writing Award for currently enrolled

COC students. The purpose of this Writing Award is to promote academic writing and writing-in-the-discipline. It is part of the Humanities Division’s efforts to raise awareness about the importance of language, writing, and critical thinking.
Students need to be recommended by a professor in order to submit writing for the award. Please see instructions for submission guidelines and the timeline listed below.

Five Categories: $200-$50, in the form of Barnes and Noble Gift Cards

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A Conversation with Artist: Jay Willis – COC Art Gallery 0 Comments

A Conversation with the artist Jay Willis on:

Tuesday, November 15th
12:00 to 1:00 PM
COC Art Gallery

Jay Willis is known for his sculptures featuring a vibrant primary palette. Mr. Willis was an art professor at The University of Southern California at Los Angeles from 1969 through 2010. During his tenure he was the founding director of Public Art Studies as well as Chair of Studio Arts. He has exhibited widely throughout the United States and his public artwork is evident throughout Los Angeles.

culturehall.com 0 Comments

Just a shout out to Culture Hall; always find something interesting and/or inspiring. Plus, an open call for new artists, deadline November 29th.

From Calligraphy Buff to Design Guru: Steve Jobs Remembered 0 Comments

When Steve Jobs was a college dropout he attended a calligraphy class that led to a revolution in graphic design. As we honor Steve Jobs, we hear about how the Apple Mac changed lettering, from calligrapher DeAnn Singh and graphic designers April Greiman, Lorraine Wild, Andrew Byrom and Keith Scharwath. And design consultant Chee Pearlman explains what “design” meant to Steve Jobs and his chief collaborator, Jonathan Ive.

Shoot Now, Focus Later: A New Photographic Marvel 0 Comments

Lytro, a Silicon Valley start-up headed by Ren Ng, 31, has developed a camera that, in its words, “turns light into living pictures.” The language of the science is somewhat complicated, involving “light field sensors” and “sophisticated algorithms.” In short, this camera will process the various sources of light and information that a traditional sensor flattens. It will also require special software to edit and view the images. But still, pretty neat. Can’t wait to find out how much one of these things will cost.