ACA LOS NINOS4545 E. Cesar Chavez Ave.Los Angeles CA 90022(323) 526-4545Welcome! We offer classes for all ages.  Bienvenidos! Ofrecemos clases para todaslos edades.

ACADEMY OF ART UNIVERSITY79 New Montgomery St.San Francisco CA 94105(800) 544-ARTSwww.academyart.eduDegrees in: advertising, architecture (MFA only), animation & visual effects, computer arts/new media, fashion, fine art, graphic design, industrial design, illustration, interior architecture & design, motion pictures & television; and photography.

ANTIOCH UNIVERSITY400 Corporate PointeCulver City CA 90230(310) 578-1080 or (800) 7-ANTIOCHwww.antiochla.eduOffers Bachelor of Arts in Liberal Studies with emphases in business, child studies, creative writing or psychology. Graduate programs include Master of Arts in Education with Teacher Credential, Education with an emphasis in Leadership and Change, Organizational Management, Psychology, and Master of Artsin Creative Writing.

ART INSTITUTE OF CALIFORNIA2900 31st StreetSanta Monica CA 90405(310) 752-4700 or (888) 646-4610ailaadm@aii.eduwww.aila.artinstitutes.eduCulinary Arts (AS degree), Culinary Management (BS degree), Game Art & Design (AS degree), Graphic Design (AS&BS), Interior Design (BS), Media Arts & Animation (BS), Multimedia & Web Design (AS/BS), Video Production (AS/BS).  AILA’s culinary school includes an on-campus restaurant, Bistro 31, which is run by students.

CHOUINARD SCHOOL OF ART1020 Mission StreetSouth Pasadena CA 91030(626) 799-0826info@chouinardfoundation.orgwww.chouinardfoundation.orgTeaching the fundamentals of drawing, painting and design in day, evening and weekend classes for children and adults. Spring session begins April 17, 2006.

COLUMBIA COLLEGE – HOLLYWOOD FILM SCHOOL18618 Oxnard StreetTarzana CA 91356Tel : (800) 785-0585, (818) 345-8414Fax : (818) 345-9053www.columbiacollege.eduColumbia College is an accredited college offering Bachelor of Arts and Associate of Arts degrees in cinema and television production. CCH’s 65,000 square foot campus includes a large soundstage, two theatres, two permanent sets, digital classrooms, editing suites and a casting room, allowing hands-on training in directing, cinematography, producing, screenwriting, editing and graphic arts.

FASHION INSTITUTE OF DESIGN & MERCHANDISING919 S. Grand Ave.Los Angeles CA 90015(213) 624-1200www.fidm.eduAt the downtown LA Campus of FIDM, creative ideas flow as different majors interact and energize the over 5,000-plus full-time students studying the fields of entertainment, graphic design , interior design and fashion design. The cross-pollination of disciplines at FIDM and more than 1,000 creative staff and faculty makes for an intense and always fresh curriculum.

JOSIE NEGLIA DANCE ACADEMY342 1/2 N. Ford Blvd.Los Angeles CA 90022(323) 261-0664www.JosieNegliaDanceAcademy.comTeaching the world to dance one step at a time!  Salsa, tango, hip-hop, reggaeton, jazz, swing, ballet, ballroom. World-class instructors.

LOS ANGELES FILM SCHOOL6363 Sunset Blvd. Ste. 500Los Angeles CA 90028(323) 860-0789www.lafilm.comThe Los Angeles Film School offers a one-year immersion filmmaking program. Students work hands-on with industry professionals in the school’s on-site film studio to shoot high-definition, digital video, 16mm and 35mm film. LAFS is unique among schools in the U.S. in housing a fully digital high-definition soundstage/post-production facility and a THX Dolby digital theater.

LOS ANGELES RECORDING SCHOOL6690 Sunset Blvd.Los Angeles CA 90028(323) 464-5200www.larecordingschool.comThe Los Angeles Recording School (LARS) was founded in 1985 and is located on Sunset Boulevard in Hollywood. The faculty is comprised of professional recording engineers who teach a full range of audio engineering and music production skills such as recording, mixing, and optimizing audio for music, movies, television, computer games and the Internet. Graduate credits include Grammy Awards and nominations, engineering multi-platinum albums, placing the final touches on new theatrical releases, and working with top musical artists such as: Sheryl Crow, Vanessa Williams, Mary J. Blige, Seal and Christina Aguilera.

MT. SIERRA COLLEGE101 E. Huntington Dr.Monrovia CA 91016(888) 828-8800www.mtsierra.eduAt Mt. Sierra College we put the focus on you. We have created a community of learning where you receive the personal attention you deserve.  Your life is not on hold. You may be in the military or here to study from another country. So we will personally help you earn your bachelor’s degree and realize your goals and dreams through on-campus or online programs.

PACIFICA GRADUATE INSTITUTE249 Lambert RoadCarpinteria CA 93013(805) 969-3626 ext.103Admissions@Pacifica.eduwww.Pacifica.eduPacifica Graduate Institute, with two scenic campuses located just south of Santa Barbara, offers graduate degree programs in psychology, the humanities, and mythological studies.

RYOKAN COLLEGE11965 Venice Blvd., Ste. 304Los Angeles CA 90066(310) 390-7560www.ryokan.eduAn affordable college of psychology (bachelor, masters and doctoral) designed for working adults and returning students who wish to become therapists. On campus/online, evenings and weekends.

TEMPLE SINAI OF GLENDALE ADULT EDUCATION1212 N. Pacific Ave.Glendale CA 91202(81) 246-8101www.temple-sinai.netRabbi Wayne Dosick speaks on Sunday, March 5 (free admission).10:15am-12:30pm “Bringing Up Ethical Children in Unethical Times”2:30pm-4:30pm “Dancing With GodWhen Life Hurts”Save the date: Rabbi Richard Levy on Sunday, May 7.

UCLA EXTENSION10995 Le Conte AvenueLos Angeles, CA 90024-1333Tel: (310) 825-9971Fax: (310) 206-3223Email: uclaextension@uclaextension.eduWeb: www.uclaextension.eduAs the leading continuing education resource for Los Angeles, UCLA Extension offers thousands of courses, seminars, workshops, and programs each year for adult learners seeking professional, academic and creative growth. Taught by leading experts from a wide range of disciplines, Extension courses are held at convenient locations days, evenings, weekends, even online. Quarter after quarter, great learning continues at UCLA Extension.

UCLA EXTENSION – DEPARTMENT OF ENTERTAINMENT STUDIES AND PERFORMING ARTS10995 Le Conte Ave. #437Los Angeles CA 90024(310) 825-9064www.uclaextension.edu/entertainmentstudiesUCLA’s Extension’s Department of Entertainment Studies and Performing Arts offers acting; development; producing; directing; cinematography; production design/art direction; makeup/costume; production crafts; sound; post-production; visual effects creation; animation; interactive media/games; film/TV theory, history and appreciation; business and management of film, TV and digital entertainment; music history; music theory; performance; the music business; recording engineering and record production; music technology; songwriting; and film scoring.  Whether you choose a single course or a certificate program, UCLA Extension’s Department of Entertainment Studies and Performing Arts offers the open enrollment and industry-geared curriculum you need to keep learning your craft.  Taught by talented working professionals, courses are conveniently scheduled in the evening, on weekends or online.

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