As libraries and other types of organizations begin digitizing their local and special collection materials, this frequently means that librarians and library assistants find themselves working with archival and manuscript materials for which they have no training. Understanding how archival collections are appraised, handled, arranged, described, and preserved better prepares library staff for working with these unique materials. Similarly, libraries and other cultural heritage organizations today must ensure that digital information of long-term value, both “born digital” and reformatted content, is preserved to remain accessible and usable over time. This Certificate of Achievement expands on the coursework of the Digitization Skills Certificate to include archival practices, digital image editing and digital preservation skills sets that will better prepare students for work in archives, special collections and the digitization field.

A Certificate of Achievement is awarded upon completion of all required courses with a grade of C or better.

Program Outcomes

- Analyze the selection, technical and copyright issues that impact the success of archival and digital projects.

- Apply established digitization protocols and standards to produce digital representations of archival materials.

- Apply established protocols and metadata standards to provide access to digital objects in digital asset management systems.

- Analyze methods, issues and best practices for handling, organizing, and preservation of archival collections.

- Evaluate digital preservation strategies, methods and tools to determine what may be appropriate for particular material types, users and institutions. - Demonstrate proficiency in basic digital image editing, processing, and manipulation techniques.

Yoga Teacher Training is designed to deepen students’ understanding of yoga by investigating the biomechanics of yoga postures, learning to use anatomical cueing for proper alignment in poses, examining effective teaching techniques for a variety of settings, and exploring the history and philosophy of yoga.

A Certificate of Achievement is awarded upon completion of all required courses with a grade of C or better.

Program Outcomes

- Identify core principles of Hatha Yoga.

- Examine skills for instructing yoga, including verbal cues, sequences, variations, adjustments, and modifications.

- Illustrate stress management techniques with yoga poses.

- Describe the philosophy of yoga through history and the development of asanas.

- Design and execute a 60-minute Yoga class.

The Jewelry/Metalworking certificate provides technical skills in Jewelry design and fabrication. Skills cover metal sawing, filing, sanding, forming, silver soldering, fusing, cold connections, patina, polishing, casting, basic stone setting, and mixed materials. Concepts cover research, sketches, models, and the realization of physical metal forms by hand. Students will develop a portfolio of work that will enable them to apply for jobs in the Jewelry field. All courses in this certificate require literacy and proficiency in writing and math. Projects require written, oral, and visual presentations as well as the application of basic math and chemistry principles and skills.

A Certificate of Achievement is awarded upon completion of all required courses with a grade of C or better.

Program outcomes

- Understand and apply the vocabulary of the jewelry field, tools and materials, design research, and the process of jewelry designs and constructions.

- Produce original jewelry/objects that demonstrate and understanding of design principles, fabrication, casting, and advanced jewelry/metalworking techniques.

- Analyze and evaluate the jewelry/objects utilizing the critique process.

The basic welding skills developed in this certificate program will help an individual stand out when applying for employment in fields such as building construction, automotive technology, truck repair, plumbing, air conditioning, sheet metal, plant maintenance, and other manufacturing trades.

This program includes practice with oxy-acetylene welding, brazing and cutting, Shielded Metal Arc Welding (SMAW) in all positions, and Gas Tungsten Arc Welding – also known as Tungsten Inert Gas Welding (TIG).

An Occupational Skills Certificate is awarded upon the completion of all courses with a grade of C or better.

Program Outcomes

- Demonstrate the skills required by the industry to perform oxyacetylene welding and cutting.

- Demonstrate the skills required by industry to perform shielded metal arc welding and gas tungsten arc welding.

- Interpretation and performance of welding projects from verbal and or drawings provided.

- Demonstrate safe set-up and operations of welding equipment.

- Demonstrate the skills required by the industry to perform welds on special materials.

The curriculum prepares students to seek employment in the welding/metal working trades as welders, welder’s helpers, cutting torch operators, or apprentice fitters. The focus of instruction and practical welding experience is on Shielded Metal Arc Welding (SMAW), semi-automatic Gas Metal Arc Welding (GMAW), and Gas Tungsten Arc Welding (GTAW) and oxy-acetylene welding, brazing and cutting processes. These processes are used in the aerospace and manufacturing industries. Welding practice prepares the student for the Structural Steel Groove and Light Gauge Structural Certification. Gas Tungsten Arc Welding (GTAW) will include the welding of steel, aluminum and stainless steel as used in the aerospace industry.

Metal fabrication skills including blueprint reading, shop math, metal fit-up and production welding techniques. Instruction includes structural steel welding codes and welding theory. Students are required to purchase welding materials and protective clothing. A Certificate of Achievement is awarded upon completion of all required courses with a grade of C or better.

Program Outcomes

- Demonstrate the necessary skills to enter the job market as welders, metal workers or transfer to a four-year school.

- Demonstrate knowledge of the ethical and social responsibilities, understand and apply safe working procedures to a career in Welding Technology.

- Demonstrate the value of teamwork in the field of Welding Technology.

- Demonstrate appropriate mastery of the knowledge, techniques, skills and modern tools used in Welding Technology.

- Demonstrate skills in Gas Welding, Tungsten Inert Gas, Gas Metal Welding, Electric Arc Welding, Shielded Metal Arc Welding and Flux Cored Arc Welding.

- Demonstrate the skills required to obtain the American Welding Societies' “Structural Steel Welding Certification” and the “Los Angeles City Structural Steel Welding” Licenses.

- Demonstrate the proper use of related reference tables, diagrams, symbols, abbreviation graphics and charts for analysis for the interpretation of blueprints and specifications.

The curriculum prepares students to seek employment in the welding/metal working trades as welders, welder’s helpers, cutting torch operators, or apprentice fitters. The focus of instruction and practical welding experience is on the Shielded Metal Arc Welding (SMAW), semi-automatic Flux Cored Arc Welding (FCAW) and oxy-acetylene welding, brazing and cutting processes. These processes are used in the construction and manufacturing industries. Welding practice prepares the student for the Structural Steel Groove and Light Gauge Structural Certifications. Certification is now considered a mandatory requirement for successful employment in the construction and manufacturing industries.

Metal fabrication skills including blueprint reading, shop math, metal fit-up and production welding techniques. Instruction includes structural steel welding codes and welding theory. Students are required to purchase welding materials and protective clothing. A Certificate of Achievement is awarded upon completion of all required courses with a grade of C or better.

Program Outcomes

- Perform shielded metal arc (SMAW), flux-cored arc welding (FCAW) and oxy-acetylene welding and cutting.

- Select appropriate equipment and processes for metal/welding operations and demonstrate safe set-up and operations of welding equipment.

- Evaluate welds to industry standards and prepare inspections reports including welding defects and solutions.

- Fabricate a part from a blueprint including the layout, assembly, and cutting of material guided by welding symbols.

- Prepare to successfully pass the practical and written L.A. City Structural Steel Certification exam for a shielded metal arc (SMAW) and flux-cored arc welding (FCAW).

The curriculum prepares students for technical careers in professional and educational theater, stage lighting, scenic arts, stage management and related vocations. There are two courses of study offered.

A Certificate of Achievement is awarded upon completion of all required courses with a grade of C or better.

Program Outcomes

- Collaborate with others in the production of theatrical works.

- Research, analyze, interpret and evaluate dramatic literature and theatre arts.

- Utilize theatrical tools and technology in order to act as technical support and design for professional theatrical productions.

The curriculum prepares students to work in various areas of broadcasting and electronic media. Coursework covers basic aspects of audio and video production, post-production principles, and writing for commercial, educational and cable companies. Practical internships are offered in professional facilities, including commercial and public broadcast companies, cable television, post-production and production companies. Students are prepared for such positions as production assistants, production coordinators, associate directors, stage managers, researchers, programmers, camera operators, technical directors, and editors.

A Certificate of Achievement is awarded upon completion of all required courses with a grade of C or better.

Program Outcomes

- Create effective communication using written, oral and/or audio-visual methods in a media context.

- Integrate critical thinking in a media context.

- Integrate professional standards of conduct in a media context.

- Demonstrate technological proficiency in a media context.

The curriculum prepares students in the field of electronic journalism. Students are prepared for positions such as news researcher, assignment editor, news producer, news writer or reporter.

A Certificate of Achievement is awarded upon completion of all required courses with a grade of C or better.

Program Outcomes

- Create effective communication using written, oral and/or audio-visual methods in a media context.

- Integrate critical thinking in a media context.

- Integrate professional standards of conduct in a media context.

- Demonstrate technological proficiency in a media context.

Video Post-Production prepares students for a seamless transfer into the CSU system to complete a baccalaureate degree in Film, Television, Broadcast Journalism, digital or electronic media, or a similar major within the creative industries. The primary goal of this Associate Degree in Video Post-Production is to provide formal training for individuals who seek entry-level employment in the field of television and video post-production. This field consists of professionals such as assistant editors, editors, post-production supervisors, sound editors, visual effects artists and title designers for manifold delivery systems, including broadcast and digital or electronic media. Students will utilize industry-standard hardware, software and operating systems to acquire, manage and edit digital video and audio. Large projects are assigned to allow students to build their portfolios.

A Certificate of Achievement is awarded upon completion of all required courses with a grade of C or better.

Program Outcomes

- Create effective communication using post-production audio and visual methods in a media context.

- Integrate critical thinking into a post-production audio/video context.

- Integrate standards of professional conduct in a post-production audio/video context.

- Develop technological proficiency in a media context.