Humanities & Writing Humanities provides us the opportunity to find out who we are by allowing us to look at where we’ve been and to imagine who we will become. Writing gives us the chance to explore the essence of what it is to be human; and editors make it a pleasure to read. Discover hidden talents, great literature and the infinite wonder of being human in one of our compelling courses today. • Expert instructors • Convenient class schedule • M otivated adult learners who share your interests spot light. Humanities & Writing The Business of Brewing The business of brewing is thriving both locally and nationally as craft brewing emerges from home hobby to booming business. Attend a free information session about UC San Diego Extension’s new Brewing program and the profession of brewing. Learn what the program has to offer, and how to gain the necessary training and knowledge to become certified in this rapidly-growing industry. extension.ucsd.edu/brewing Write Your Way to a New Career Do you know how to clearly explain how things work? Designed and taught by professionals working in the field, our Technical Communication Professional Certificate provides instruction in technical writing, critical thinking, information design, and ethical issues facing technical communicators. extension.ucsd.edu/techcomm Getting Creative Have a bestseller in mind, just not sure how to get it down on paper? Learn the vital techniques designed to encourage, enhance and enrich your writing in one of our many creative writing courses. extension.ucsd.edu/creativewriting Pay Attention to Detail A solid background in the basic tools and techniques of copyediting is one of today’s most desirable and marketable skills for both full-time and freelance work. Hone your skills and learn to bridge the gap between writers, editors, publishers, and readers in our online Copyediting Specialized Certificate. extension.ucsd.edu/copyediting Contact Us Arts, Humanities and Languages Phone: (858) 534-5760 Email: ahl@ucsd.edu Learn more > extension.ucsd.edu/humanities 184 extension.ucsd.edu Celebrate Good Literature We offer terrific literature classes that will enrich your enjoyment of the world’s most celebrated writers. extension.ucsd.edu/humanities Enroll by December 7, Save $25 We offer an early enrollment discount on select courses. See course listings for details. Certificate Programs SPECIALIZED • Copyediting • Children’s Book Writing PROFESSIONAL • Brewing • Medical Writing • Technical Communication Winter 2016 I (858) 534-3400 contents TABLE OF CONTENTS Brewing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 186 Brewing Certificate Information Session. . . . . . . . . . Sensory Evaluation and Beer Styles. . . . . . . . . . . . . Raw Materials and Malting. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Wort Production & Recipe Formulation . . . . . . . . . . Technology of Brewing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Overview of the Craft Brewing Industry. . . . . . . . . . Operations Management. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Financial Management for Breweries. . . . . . . . . . . . Internship. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Barrel Aging. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 186 186 186 186 186 186 186 187 187 187 Copyediting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 187 Copyediting I . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Copyediting II. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Copyediting III. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Social Media for Editors . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 187 187 188 188 Core Writing Skills. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 188 Copyediting and Technical Communication Information Session. . . . . . . . 188 Grammar Lab. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 188 Creative Writing. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 188 “Amy Wallen was excellent at inspiring, encouraging and pushing us to keep writing every day to achieve our best work. It was a great class and I’m signing up for more!” —Novel Writing I student, Spring 2015 “The class was fun yet informative and made me excited to delve into the world of children’s books.” —Writing Children’s Picture Books, Spring 2015 188 189 189 189 189 189 189 190 190 190 190 190 190 190 191 191 191 191 191 191 History, Politics & Culture . . . . . . . . . . . 192 Introduction to Cinema. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 192 Native American History . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 192 Literature . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 192 “I could not have asked for a better introductory course to Sherman Alexie: Poetic and Profound Stories of an Urban Indian . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 192 copyediting. The course covered a great deal of material, Medical Writing. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 192 and I feel prepared to begin the next level now that I have a solid foundation.” —Copyediting I, Fall 2014 Ethics for Medical Writers. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 192 Introduction to Medical Writing & Editing. . . . . . . . 192 Technical Communication. . . . . . . . . . . 192 Humanities & Writing What Our Students Are Saying About Us… Creative Writing Programs - Information Session. . . Digital Journalism: Self-Editing and Publishing for the Web. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Investigative Poetics . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Playwriting II. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Writing for Children II: Intermediate . . . . . . . . . . . . Creative Writing I . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Digital Journalism: News and Feature Writing . . . . . Creative Writing II. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Developing Unforgettable Characters . . . . . . . . . . . Writing By Heart. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Personal Narrative Writing I. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Personality that Ticks: Developing Character for Creative Non-fiction and Memoir. . . . . . . . Writing for the Middle Grade/YA Reader. . . . . . . . . Playwriting I. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Novel Writing I. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Novel Writing III . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Writing for Children I: Introduction . . . . . . . . . . . . . Screenwriting II. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Screenwriting I . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Writers Workshop: Read and Critique. . . . . . . . . . . Basics of Technical Editing. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 192 Critical Thinking for Communicators . . . . . . . . . . . . 193 Project Management for Technical Communicators . 193 Specialized Certificates. . . . . . . . . . . . . 193 Children’s Book Writing. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 193 Copyediting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 194 Winter 2016 I (858) 534-3400 extension.ucsd.edu I185 Professional Certificates . . . . . . . . . . . . 195 Brewing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 195 Medical Writing. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 196 Technical Communication . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 197 courses BREWING ONE DAY Brewing Certificate Information Session Get an introduction to Extension’s new Professional Certificate in Brewing at this free information session. Information sessions are open to the public but the certificate courses are by application only. IN-CLASS Instructor: Teresa Grosch, B.A. Program Representative at UC San Diego Extension. Section: 113312-5003 Course No. INFO-70051 Time/Date: TBD Location: TBD Credit: Not for credit Fee: $0 Sensory Evaluation and Beer Styles ˜Effective sensory analysis is essential Humanities & Writing both to correct flaws in raw materials and in the brewing process, and to control the ingredients and process to produce various outcomes and styles, such as lager, pale ale, IPA, saison, amber ale and stout. Get training in the industry’s standard sensory analysis tool, the Beer Flavor Wheel, by review of the four basic flavors, progressing to off-flavors and fermentation by-products, mouthfeel and fullness. Note: Enrollment is by application only. Please see http://extension.ucsd.edu/ brewing for additional program information and the online application form. IN-CLASS Instructor: Gwen Conley, Bachelors in Biology, minor in Chemistry Director of Brewery Production and Quality Assurance at Port Brewing/The Lost Abbey in San Marcos, CA. Course No. BREW-40005 Time/Date: TBD Location: UCSD Extension University City Ctr., 6256 Greenwich Dr., San Diego Credit: 3 units in Brewing Fee: $425 186 extension.ucsd.edu Raw Materials and Malting Discover the vital details in the selection and processing of the key raw materials of beerwater, a starch source such as grain, hops, and yeast-as well as the ins and outs of grain handling and malt analysis. The carefully controlled germination of the grain, through the multi-step malting process, is presented and demonstrated. Expert guest speakers will join students in class and focus on specific topics related to the selection of quality raw materials. Note: Enrollment is by application only. Please see http://extension.ucsd.edu/brewing for additional program information and the online application form. IN-CLASS Instructor: Aaron Justus Course No. BREW-40001 Time/Date: TBD Location: UCSD Extension University City Ctr., 6256 Greenwich Dr., San Diego Credit: 3 units in Brewing Fee: $425 Wort Production & Recipe Formulation Knowing how to customize the fermentability and body of beer is a key component in producing a quality brew. Get the essential details in the process of preparing, on an industrial scale, malted grain for fermentation and the variations on this process that create specific styles of beer. The science and technology of the process, as well as the industry brewhouse standards involved in milling, mashing, lautering and boiling, are discussed. Note: Enrollment is by application only. Please see http://extension.ucsd.edu/brewing for additional program information and the online application form. IN-CLASS Instructor: Justinian Caire Course No. BREW-40002 Time/Date: TBD Location: UCSD Extension University City Ctr., 6256 Greenwich Dr., San Diego Credit: 2 units in Brewing Fee: $425 Technology of Brewing ˜Knowing how brewing equipment is conceived of and constructed, as well as the engineering principles important in successful commercial brewing, enables brewers to evaluate engineering proposals and discuss them with engineers. Learn about the vital engineering models and concepts that are key to operating a working brewery including fluid flow (principally regarding pumps, pipes and valves), steam, energy balances, heat transfer (conduction, convention and radiation) and refrigeration, and gas laws. Note: Enrollment is by application only. Please see http://extension.ucsd.edu/brewing for additional program information and the online application form. IN-CLASS Instructor: Yuseff A. Cherney Head Brewer and Co-Founder of Ballast Point; Taught Brewing through UCSD’s Craft Center for almost 20 years; Lead Instructor for the Brewing Certificate. Course No. BREW-40006 Time/Date: TBD Location: UCSD Extension University City Ctr., 6256 Greenwich Dr., San Diego Credit: 3 units in Brewing Fee: $425 Overview of the Craft Brewing Industry ˜Knowing how to craft beer is only one aspect of running a successful brewery. Study the industry from a business perspective, with a particular emphasis on the San Diego region. Find out how business practices change based on which type of brewing enterprise, as well as how to operate and grow a successful company. Review and assess a wide range of representative business examples including microbreweries, brewpubs, medium-sized and large brewing businesses. Note: Enrollment is by application only. Please see http://extension.ucsd.edu/brewing for additional program information and the online application form. IN-CLASS Instructor: Ed O’Sullivan Course No. BREW-40007 Time/Date: TBD Location: UCSD Extension University City Ctr., 6256 Greenwich Dr., San Diego Credit: 1 unit in Brewing Fee: $195 Operations Management ˜Since the beginning of the Industrial Revolution nearly 300 years ago, the practice of finding the most efficient and effective ways to utilize materials and labor in the production of quality product has developed from an intuitive practice into a precise science. Study the key aspects of brewing operations management including plant management, equipment maintenance management, production control, skilled trade supervision, strategic manufacturing policy, systems analysis, productivity analysis and cost control, and materials planning. Note: Enrollment is by application only. Please see http://extension. ucsd.edu/brewing for additional program information and the online application form. IN-CLASS Instructor: Paul Segura Course No. BREW-40008 Time/Date: TBD Location: UCSD Extension University City Ctr., 6256 Greenwich Dr., San Diego Credit: 2 units in Brewing Fee: $325 Winter 2016 I (858) 534-3400 ˜Building a brewing business from the ground up requires strategic and thoughtful planning, as well as industry research and financial knowhow. Learn how to effectively research the industry, build accurate financial projections, and develop a full-fledged business plan for potential investors that are specific to the brewing industry. Developing a business plan with financial projections is the focal point of this course. Note: Enrollment is by application only. Please see http://extension.ucsd.edu/ brewing for additional program information and the online application form. IN-CLASS Instructor: Staff Course No. BREW-40010 Time/Date: TBD Location: UCSD Extension University City Ctr., 6256 Greenwich Dr., San Diego Credit: 2 units in Brewing Fee: $325 Internship ˜The final phase in the Brewing Certificate, the 120-hour internship provides students with the opportunity for hands-on learning and application of recently acquired skills in a variety of breweries for an internship under the direction of a supervisor. This portion of the certificate program may only be fulfilled when all required coursework in the program has been completed. The two elective units may be completed concurrently with the internship course. Note: Enrollment is by application only. Please see http:// extension.ucsd.edu/brewing for additional program information and the online application form. IN-CLASS Instructor: Staff Course No. BREW-40011 Time/Date: TBD Location: TBD Credit: 4 units in Brewing Fee: $595 Barrel Aging Aging beer in barrels that have been used previously to age red wines such as cabernet sauvignon, merlot and pinot noir-rather than storing in stainless steel or aluminum kegs-achieves a range of sophisticated and unique effects. Learn how to take artisan brewing to a distinctive level of complexity and refinement. Types of beer to be discussed include-but are not limited to-limbic, saison, barleywine, and blonde ales. Note: Enrollment is by application only. Please see http://extension.ucsd.edu/brewing for additional program information and the online application form. Winter 2016 I (858) 534-3400 IN-CLASS Instructor: Staff Course No. BREW-40014 Time/Date: TBD Location: UCSD Extension University City Ctr., 6256 Greenwich Dr., San Diego Credit: 1 unit in Brewing Fee: $195 ONLINE Instructor: Lourdes Venard, M.A. A news editor at Newsday, overseeing a team that copy-edits the business pages and a Sunday news-feature section, and has worked at the Chicago Tribune. Section: 112868-5003 Course No. WCWP-40236 Time/Date: Jan. 11-Mar. 19 Location: ucsdextension.blackboard.com Credit: 3 units in Writing Program Fee: $425 No refunds after: Jan. 15 (da/tmp) Pre-enrollment required. Early enrollment advised. COPYEDITING SEE ALSO • Specialized Certificate Copyediting—p. 196 • Grammar Lab—p. 190 in Copyediting I Turn your talents for recognizing and correcting grammatical errors into a full-time or freelance career as a copy editor. The first step is to learn light copyediting, which involves the correction of indisputable errors in spelling, grammar, punctuation, syntax, and usage. In this online course you will explore the tools and techniques the professionals use. You will practice editing with standard editing marks and with Microsoft Word, and you will learn to communicate with authors and editors via queries and to record changes via style sheets. Note prerequisites for enrollment: Fluent in English and ability to write clear, logical, and grammatically correct sentences. This online course is not self-paced. Please see extension.ucsd.edu/online before enrolling and purchase textbooks before class begins. ONLINE Instructor: Jennifer Maybin Section: 112658-5003 Course No. WCWP-40236 Time/Date: Jan. 11-Mar. 19 Location: ucsdextension.blackboard.com Credit: 3 units in Writing Program Fee: $425 No refunds after: Jan. 15 (da/tmp) Pre-enrollment required. Early enrollment advised. ONLINE Instructor: Paul Richmond, B.A. A Supplier Development Manager for Elsevier Inc. and a technical and developmental editor. Section: 112853-5003 Course No. WCWP-40236 Time/Date: Jan. 11-Mar. 19 Location: ucsdextension.blackboard.com Credit: 3 units in Writing Program Fee: $425 No refunds after: Jan. 15 (da/tmp) Pre-enrollment required. Early enrollment advised. ONLINE Instructor: Elizabeth King Humphrey, MFA Associate manager of corporate communications and a freelance editor, writer, and book designer. Section: 112867-5003 Course No. WCWP-40236 Time/Date: Jan. 11-Mar. 19 Location: ucsdextension.blackboard.com Credit: 3 units in Writing Program Fee: $425 No refunds after: Jan. 15 (da/tmp) Pre-enrollment required. Early enrollment advised. Copyediting II To thrive as a copy editor you must practice judicious and defensible editing. In this course you will be continually challenged to maintain the author’s voice and meaning while correcting subjective errors that result in convoluted writing. You will tear apart and rebuild sentences, build a case for why your revision is the best one, and practice communicating with the author and editor through sensitive and appropriate queries. You will get additional practice with style sheets and electronic editing, delve deeper into Chicago, and continue to explore varying editorial practices. Note prerequisites for enrollment: Successful completion of Grammar Lab (WCWP-40234) and Copyediting I (WCWP-40236). You may enroll in a future section of Copyediting II while currently taking the classes mentioned above. Passing grades will be verified in prerequisites before the quarter begins. ONLINE Instructor: Christopher Stuart, B.A. A senior writer at UC San Diego’s Office of Contract and Grant Administration and has held editorial positions at UCSD’s School of Medicine. Section: 112869-5003 Course No. WCWP-40237 Time/Date: Jan. 11-Mar. 19 Location: ucsdextension.blackboard.com Credit: 3 units in Writing Program Fee: $425 No refunds after: Jan. 15 (da/tmp) Pre-enrollment required. Early enrollment advised. Prerequisite required. ONLINE Instructor: Staff Section: 112870-5003 Course No. WCWP-40237 Time/Date: Jan. 11-Mar. 19 Location: ucsdextension.blackboard.com Credit: 3 units in Writing Program Fee: $425 No refunds after: Jan. 15 (da/tmp) Pre-enrollment required. Early enrollment advised. Prerequisite required. ONLINE Instructor: Staff Section: 112871-5003 Course No. WCWP-40237 Time/Date: Jan. 11-Mar. 19 Location: ucsdextension.blackboard.com Credit: 3 units in Writing Program Fee: $425 No refunds after: Jan. 15 (da/tmp) Pre-enrollment required. Early enrollment advised. Prerequisite required. Humanities & Writing Financial Management for Breweries extension.ucsd.edu I187 Copyediting III Are you ready for your first editing assignment? In this course, you will work on deadline to perform a heavy edit on all elements of a long manuscript. Examine complex problems in English usage, review topics introduced in earlier classes, and explore new topics. You will immediately use what you learn to complete the course project: an original manuscript that you can edit to perfection. Note prerequisites for enrollment: Successful completion of Copyediting II (WCWP-40237) and proficiency with electronic editing using MS Word. You may enroll in a future section of Copyediting III while currently taking the class mentioned above. Passing grades will be verified in prerequisites before the quarter begins.Allow yourself a minimum of 9 hours per week to work on assignments. ONLINE Instructor: Mark Allen, B.S. Newspaper copy editor for 20 years and a freelance editor and writer since 2009, and edited scholarly papers and college accreditation applications. Section: 112872-5003 Course No. WCWP-40238 Time/Date: Jan. 11-Mar. 19 Location: ucsdextension.blackboard.com Credit: 3 units in Writing Program Fee: $425 No refunds after: Jan. 15 (da/tmp) Pre-enrollment required. Early enrollment advised. Prerequisite required. ONLINE Instructor: Jill Coste, M.A. A freelance copyeditor for almost ten years Section: 112873-5003 Course No. WCWP-40238 Time/Date: Jan. 11-Mar. 19 Location: ucsdextension.blackboard.com Credit: 3 units in Writing Program Fee: $425 No refunds after: Jan. 15 (da/tmp) Pre-enrollment required. Early enrollment advised. Prerequisite required. Social Media for Editors Humanities & Writing ˜Social media is great way to promote your editing business. Participating in online conversations about language can help readers see you as the professional you are. Learning strategies for using those conversations to build your reputation is vital to making social media marketing work. The key is to learn the basics of social media promotion specifically as an editor. Learn from the experts: marketing and editing professionals who’ve successfully used social media to create their brands. Discover the basic concepts of marketing, business writing, and social media marketing and how to apply it to your freelance business or job search. During this course, you will build a social media marketing plan that will guide your conversations from all over the web to your online marketing hub, where you can get clients interested in hiring you. 188 extension.ucsd.edu ONLINE Instructor: Erin Brenner, M.A. An editor for almost 20 years and runs her own editing business, Right Touch Editing. Section: 113282-5003 Course No. WCWP-40304 Time/Date: Jan. 11-Feb. 15 Location: ucsdextension.blackboard.com Credit: 2 units in Writing Program Fee: $295 No refunds after: Jan. 15 (da/tmp) Pre-enrollment required. Early enrollment advised. CORE WRITING SKILLS Copyediting and Technical Communication Information Session Write your way to a new career! This free, online information session is designed for those who are interested in learning more about our comprehensive online certificate programs in Copyediting and Technical Communication. Don’t wait another day to explore a new career! ONLINE Instructor: Teresa Grosch, B.A. Program Representative at UC San Diego Extension. Section: 112879-5003 Course No. INFO-70034 Time/Date: Jan. 4-Mar. 19 Location: ucsdextension.blackboard.com Credit: Not for credit Fee: $0 Pre-enrollment required. Early enrollment advised. Grammar Lab In this course you will take a diagnostic test to determine basic strengths and weaknesses in your knowledge of grammar and usage. You will complete 10-20 exercises online each week which are electronically scored to give you immediate feedback. Also, you will complete several challenging assessments. Topics covered include parts of speech, clauses, phrases, verb tenses, punctuation, and mechanics. The instructor will provide structured lessons and feedback, but you will have the option to spend more time on topics you need to review and less on those already mastered. Note: Required course for the Copyediting program. This course is asynchronous but not self-paced. Please see extension.ucsd.edu/online before enrolling. Prerequisite: Strong command of English. ONLINE Instructor: Jill Coste, M.A. A freelance copyeditor for almost ten years. Section: 112874-5003 Course No. WCWP-40234 Time/Date: Jan. 11-Mar. 19 Location: ucsdextension.blackboard.com Credit: 3 units in Writing Program Fee: $425 No refunds after: Jan. 15 (da/tmp) Pre-enrollment required. Early enrollment advised. ONLINE Instructor: Barbara A. Felix, M.A. For over 15 years has been teaching English and ESL at Grossmont College and San Diego Mesa College. Section: 112875-5003 Course No. WCWP-40234 Time/Date: Jan. 11-Mar. 19 Location: ucsdextension.blackboard.com Credit: 3 units in Writing Program Fee: $425 No refunds after: Jan. 15 (da/tmp) Pre-enrollment required. Early enrollment advised. ONLINE Instructor: Barbara A. Felix, M.A. For over 15 years has been teaching English and ESL at Grossmont College and San Diego Mesa College. Section: 112876-5003 Course No. WCWP-40234 Time/Date: Jan. 11-Mar. 19 Location: ucsdextension.blackboard.com Credit: 3 units in Writing Program Fee: $425 No refunds after: Jan. 15 (da/tmp) Pre-enrollment required. Early enrollment advised. ONLINE Instructor: John A. Adams, A.B. (Classical Languages & Theology) Teacher-Consultant for the San Diego Area Writing Project and an Advanced Placement English and college preparatory instructor. Section: 112877-5003 Course No. WCWP-40234 Time/Date: Jan. 11-Mar. 19 Location: ucsdextension.blackboard.com Credit: 3 units in Writing Program Fee: $425 No refunds after: Jan. 15 (da/tmp) Pre-enrollment required. Early enrollment advised. ONLINE Instructor: Mary Negrete, M.A. TESOL, B.A. Has over 20 years of experience teaching ESL, basic composition, and grammar at the community college and university level. Section: 112878-5003 Course No. WCWP-40234 Time/Date: Jan. 11-Mar. 19 Location: ucsdextension.blackboard.com Credit: 3 units in Writing Program Fee: $425 No refunds after: Jan. 15 (da/tmp) Pre-enrollment required. Early enrollment advised. CREATIVE WRITING Creative Writing Programs Information Session Embrace your creativity and discover your voice. Start your novel. This free information session is for those interested in learning more about our Creative Writing courses. In this free, on-demand information session, we will review our course offerings, skills needed to succeed, and links to useful resources. Information session includes a brief slideshow presentation available for access throughout the quarter. Join our community of writers and start your journey today! Note: For additional information, email ahl@ucsd.edu, or call 858-534-6704. ONLINE Instructor: Jasmine Wang, B.A. in Communication Section: 112540-5003 Course No. INFO-70107 Time/Date: Jan. 4-Mar. 19 Location: ucsdextension.blackboard.com Credit: Not for credit Fee: $0 Winter 2016 I (858) 534-3400 ˜The ability to edit your own writ- ten work is a skill that’s highly valued by employers and publishers. Whether your job or hobby is to create blog content, feature articles, or marketing copy, it is essential that you be able to organize your thoughts in logical, clear, and engaging ways. Upon completion of this course, students will be able to recognize good writing, critique their own work, write clean copy, and edit content for optimal readability. Students will create a portfolio site as part of this course. Note prerequisites: Students should have a fundamental understanding of English grammar, punctuation, and journalistic principles, as well as experience with website creation (WordPress, Tumblr, Blogger, or Dreamweaver). ONLINE Instructor: Sylvia Mendoza, M.A. Digital Journalism Journalist, editor, author, college professor; President, Mendoza Communications. Section: 112548-5003 Course No. WCWP-40313 Time/Date: Jan. 19-Mar. 12 Location: ucsdextension.blackboard.com Credit: 3 units in Writing Program Fee: $425 ($400 if enrolled by Dec. 7). No refunds after: Jan. 25 (da/jyw) Early enrollment advised. Investigative Poetics ˜Poet Cecilia Vicuña writes, “Poetry is concentrated listening.” Investigative Poetics is part documentary (written evidence), part imagination (imagery), and part biography. The methodology helps map, describe, and shape a poetic story of this present moment by awareness to the here and now with relation to space and time. This course will introduce students to work by poets who connect us to history made from constellations of story. Students will develop an approach to writing poetry through investigation. Students are invited to examine their world and consider the interrelatedness of their presence among nature, humanity, and culture (language) both from historical and local perspectives. IN-CLASS Instructor: Christina Burress, MFA A poet and teacher whose work has appeared in publications such as San Diego Poetry Annual, Bombay Gin, Not Enough Night, The Alembic, and Admit Two. Section: 112930-5003 Course No. WCWP-40318 Time/Date: Sa 10:00-11:30 a.m., Feb. 6-Mar. 19 (6 mtgs.) Location: Rm. 109, UCSD Extension Complex Credit: 1 unit in Writing Program Fee: $195 ($170 if enrolled by Dec. 7). No refunds after: Feb. 19 (da/jyw) No visitors permitted. Early enrollment advised. Winter 2016 I (858) 534-3400 Playwriting II ˜What are your play’s strengths? Where does it falter? What’s it really about? In this workshop you will read your play aloud and get feedback from other writers on how to take it to the next level. You will receive indepth critique on one of your plays and will read passages from one or two others. Readand-critique is a key component of the class, but there may also be reading assignments, lectures, and writing and revision exercises. Note prerequisite: Playwriting I (WCWP40188) or equivalent knowledge. Bring one completed play and several works in progress to class. IN-CLASS Instructor: Jennifer Bustance, MFA Columbia University Award-winning playwright whose works have been performed across the United States. Section: 112927-5003 Course No. WCWP-40319 Time/Date: Th 6:30-8:30 p.m., Jan. 21-Mar. 17 (8 mtgs.) Location: UCSD Extension University City Ctr., 6256 Greenwich Dr., San Diego Credit: 2 units in Writing Program Fee: $275 ($250 if enrolled by Dec. 7). No refunds after: Jan. 27 (da/jyw) No visitors permitted. Early enrollment advised. Writing for Children II: Intermediate Revision is the key to improving your work to reach the next level—publication. But often the hardest thing to figure out is which words to cut, which to leave in, and how to tighten up the rest. This writing workshop will concentrate on revision through sharing your work—picture books, easy readers, nonfiction books, and novels—for constructive feedback from classmates and the instructor. Tips on writing techniques, the submission process, and in-class exercises will also be offered. Note prerequisite: Writing for Children I (WCWP-40186) or equivalent knowledge of children’s writing or writing in general; a work in progress; an open mind and keen listening skills. Students may repeat the workshop. IN-CLASS Instructor: Sarah Tomp, MFA Author of My Best Everything, a novel for young adults (March 2015, Little Brown Books) and Red, White and Blue Good-bye, a picture book; active member of SCBWI. Section: 112541-5003 Course No. WCWP-40315 Time/Date: Tu 6:30-9:30 p.m., Jan. 26-Mar. 15 (8 mtgs.) Location: UCSD Extension University City Ctr., 6256 Greenwich Dr., San Diego Credit: 3 units in Writing Program Fee: $275 ($250 if enrolled by Dec. 7). No refunds after: Feb. 1 (da/jyw) No visitors permitted. Early enrollment advised. No UCSD parking permit required. Creative Writing I Creative Writing I is a workshop focusing mostly on fiction, although memoir is also welcome. Students will submit at least one short story or novel chapter for group discussion and critique. This course will provide you with a variety of tools and an open forum for your work. Through lively discussion, examples, and exercises, we will examine all facets of the writing life, including the elements of style, voice, and dramatic structure. We will also emphasize critical reading skills, which are crucial for accomplished writers. Note: All writing levels welcome, from beginners to writers working on revisions. IN CLASS Instructor: David Louis Coddon, MFA Section: 112542-5003 Course No. WCWP-40253 Time/Date: W 6:30-9:30 p.m., Jan. 27-Mar. 16 (8 mtgs.) Location: Rm. 108, UCSD Extension Complex Credit: 3 units in Writing Program Fee: $275 No refunds after: Feb. 2 (da/jyw) No visitors permitted. Early enrollment advised. Digital Journalism: News and Feature Writing Learn the fundamentals of news and feature writing, from developing story ideas to cultivating sources and crafting and structuring compelling news and feature stories. This course introduces students to the history, ethics and elements of journalism and feature writing. You will explore and begin to use emerging web tools used for writing and reporting online and will also explore principles relating to libel and journalistic ethics. Note prerequisites: You must have native-level fluency with English and the ability to write clear, logical, and grammatically correct sentences. You will need a computer, a high-speed connection, MS Word, and proficiency with all of the above. IN-CLASS Instructor: Caitlin Rother, MSJ NYT bestselling author of nine books, including I’ll Take Care of You, Lost Girls, Naked Addiction and My Life, Deleted. Section: 112583-5003 Course No. WCWP-40276 Time/Date: Th 6:30-9:00 p.m., Jan. 28-Mar. 17 (8 mtgs.) Location: Rm. 152, UCSD Extension Complex Credit: 3 units in Writing Program Fee: $275 ($250 if enrolled by Dec. 7). No refunds after: Feb. 3 (da/jyw) No visitors permitted. Early enrollment advised. Humanities & Writing Digital Journalism: Self-Editing and Publishing for the Web extension.ucsd.edu I189 Creative Writing II Thomas Mann once said, “A writer is a person for whom writing is more difficult than it is for other people.” If you are a writer looking for inspiration and motivation, this class will reinforce successful writing habits in a supportive environment. The focus will be on maintaining a workable writing schedule, learning further elements of craft, and advancing a project from inspiration to completion. Through lecture, in-class exercises, assignments, and read-and-critique, you will discover that it is in the doing that we learn to write. There will also be an increased opportunity for reading and critiquing peer stories as a means of learning to edit and improve your own work. Note recommended prerequisite: Creative Writing I (WCWP40253). Writers of all genres and levels of experience are welcome. IN-CLASS Instructor: Emily Vizzo, MFA Section: 112544-5003 Course No. WCWP-40258 Time/Date: Th 6:00-9:00 p.m., Jan. 28-Mar. 17 (8 mtgs.) Location: Rm. 109, UCSD Extension Complex Credit: 3 units in Writing Program Fee: $275 ($250 if enrolled by Dec. 7). No refunds after: Feb. 3 (da/jyw) No visitors permitted. Early enrollment advised. Humanities & Writing Developing Unforgettable Characters Whether you are writing short fiction, a novel, or memoir, characters are what draw your reader in and make them care enough to read on. This course offers methods for creating three-dimensional characters that your readers will react to, relate to and remember. You will acquire a toolkit of exercises to help you develop or more clearly define both primary and secondary characters. You will fill a notebook with characters and scenes you can use in a story, and write a chapter or short story featuring your most unforgettable character. Note: Participation is essential. Everyone is expected to complete weekly writing assignments, attend class, actively engage in discussions, and share excerpts from their work. If you need support or alternative ways for sharing your work, please discuss it with the instructor at the first meeting. IN-CLASS Instructor: Marni Freedman, BFA, MS A produced, published, and award winning writer, Marni’s successful Los Angeles play, “Two Goldsteins on Acid” was made into a film, “Playing Mona Lisa. Section: 112625-5003 Course No. WCWP-40245 Time/Date: W 6:30-9:30 p.m., Jan. 27-Mar. 16 (8 mtgs.) Location: Rm. 152, UCSD Extension Complex Credit: 2 units in Writing Program Fee: $195 ($170 if enrolled by Dec. 7). No refunds after: Feb. 2 (da/jyw) No visitors permitted. Early enrollment advised. 190 extension.ucsd.edu Writing By Heart Are you starting your memoir and are in need of inspiration? Learn how to find your unique and personal style to write about your meaningful life experiences with clarity and authenticity. This course will offer the opportunity, the atmosphere, and the support to write about meaningful and memorable life experiences in memoir form. We will draw upon standard writing techniques, but also emphasize writing from our emotions and heart, and the awareness that comes from reflection and epiphanies. You will complete 3-4 chapters or short pieces about life experiences. Topics may include Turning Points, Writing about Nature, Love, Health, Significant people, and Places. IN-CLASS Instructor: Karen Kenyon, M.A. An author, journalist, poet, travel writer and college instructor whose books include Sunshower and The Bronte Family/Passionate Literary Geniuses. Section: 112610-5003 Course No. WCWP-40311 Time/Date: M 6:00-9:00 p.m., Feb. 1-Mar. 14; no mtg. Feb. 15 (6 mtgs.) Location: Rm. 109, UCSD Extension Complex Credit: 2 units in Writing Program Fee: $145 ($120 if enrolled by Dec. 7). No refunds after: Feb. 7 (da/jyw) No visitors permitted. Early enrollment advised. Personal Narrative Writing I Our lives are fertile subjects for stories. We write about our personal experiences in order to inspire or entertain others, to create a permanent record, or to search for deeper meaning. In the process we examine and reevaluate our past and perhaps come to better understand ourselves. In this course we will use our life stories as springboards for writing that is interesting, lively, and insightful. We will learn the elements of good story writing, read and critique one another’s work, and explore the possibilities of getting published. Note: No prerequisite. IN-CLASS Instructor: Judy Reeves A writer, teacher and writing practice provocateur who has published four books on the craft including A Writer’s Book of Days. Section: 112607-5003 Course No. WCWP-40191 Time/Date: M 6:30-9:30 p.m., Jan. 11-Mar. 14; no mtg. Jan. 18, Feb. 15 (8 mtgs.) Location: Rm. 141, UCSD Extension Complex Credit: 3 units in Writing Program Fee: $295 ($270 if enrolled by Dec. 7). No refunds after: Jan. 24 (da/jyw) No visitors permitted. Early enrollment advised. Personality that Ticks: Developing Character for Creative Non-fiction and Memoir Are you writing memoir? An autobiography? A profile of someone interesting? How do you take a nugget of a person’s experience and turn it into a gem? Whether you’re writing about your life or that of another, getting to the heart of personality is essential. Rich details, anecdotes, emotion, dialogue, secondary characters and setting can help breathe a character to life. Learn how to capture the essence and core of personality to create authentic characters that will resonate with readers and produce a satisfying story-from first page promise to last page delivery. Note: For beginner and intermediate levels, but all are welcome. IN-CLASS Instructor: Sylvia Mendoza, M.A. Digital Journalism Journalist, editor, author, college professor; President, Mendoza Communications. Section: 112612-5003 Course No. WCWP-80006 Time/Date: W 6:30-9:00 p.m., Feb. 10-Mar. 16 (6 mtgs.) Location: Rm. 109, UCSD Extension Complex Credit: Not for credit Fee: $195 ($170 if enrolled by Dec. 7). No refunds after: Feb. 16 (da/jyw) No visitors permitted. Early enrollment advised. Writing for the Middle Grade/YA Reader Discover how successful middle grade and young adult books are crafted, and begin to plot out and write a tale of your own. In this course, we will consider how a plot works, what makes a compelling character, and what drives a reader forward. Students will participate in an online critique group and have an opportunity to get their first five pages reviewed. ONLINE Instructor: Carolyn Marsden, MFA Author and writing teacher of over thirty years. Section: 112545-5003 Course No. WCWP-40274 Time/Date: Jan. 19-Mar. 12 Location: ucsdextension.blackboard.com Credit: 3 units in Writing Program Fee: $275 ($250 if enrolled by Dec. 7). No refunds after: Jan. 25 (da/jyw) Early enrollment advised. Playwriting I From Death of a Salesman to Company to The Color Purple, the foundation of dramatic writing is characters in conflict. In this class you will learn about this and other basic dramatic principles in the only way you really can: by doing. You will write extensively, working with such concepts as character objectives and tactics, conflict, dramatic language and style in order to focus your dramatic vision and unlock that elusive “writer’s voice.” You will have the opportunity to share your work and receive extensive critique in a safe and supportive workshop environment. The class will culminate in readings of the students’ original work. Note: Please bring an idea for a play to the first class. Winter 2016 I (858) 534-3400 Novel Writing I The greatest challenge to writing a first novel may be deciding where to start. This course will help you write an engaging first paragraph and a draft of at least the first chapter. You may also work on an outline. You will also learn how to use the elements of fiction—characterization, setting, dialogue, perspective, and plot—to set up your story. There will be some lecture, but basically this is a seminar course, focusing on read-and-critique sessions. All students are expected to participate in discussion. Note: No prerequisite. Open to writers of all levels, including writers working on revisions. ONLINE Instructor: Carolyn Wheat An author of six Cass Jameson legal mysteries, an award-winning short story writer, and an experienced writing teacher. Section: 112552-5003 Course No. WCWP-40187 Time/Date: Jan. 19-Mar. 12 Location: ucsdextension.blackboard.com Credit: 3 units in Writing Program Fee: $275 ($250 if enrolled by Dec. 7). No refunds after: Jan. 25 (da/jyw) Early enrollment advised. Novel Writing III ˜This class will prepare you for the big picture review of your novel. With the use of contemporary and classic novels as examples, you will evaluate the progress on the plot arc and character development within your story. Other parts of craft will be reviewed as well, including point of view, conflict, and subplots to determine where the story as a whole is working or needs revision. For the workshop portion of the course we will focus on endings. This does not mean you have to have completed your novel, but we will begin the work to develop a last chapter, an essential way to determine what should really be in the middle. Note prerequisite: Novel Writing II (WCWP-40239) or department approval. IN-CLASS Instructor: Amy E. Wallen, MFA Best-selling novelist, senior writer-in-residence at New York State Summer Writers Institute and a contributing book critic for the Los Angeles Times. Section: 112624-5003 Course No. WCWP-40254 Time/Date: Tu 6:30-9:00 p.m., Jan. 26-Mar. 15 (8 mtgs.) Location: Rm. 108, UCSD Extension Complex Credit: 3 units in Writing Program Fee: $275 ($250 if enrolled by Dec. 7). No refunds after: Feb. 1 (da/jyw) No visitors permitted. Early enrollment advised. Winter 2016 I (858) 534-3400 Writing for Children I: Introduction Screenwriting I ONLINE Instructor: Sarah Tomp, MFA Author of My Best Everything, a novel for young adults (March 2015, Little Brown Books) and Red, White and Blue Good-bye, a picture book; active member of SCBWI. Section: 112549-5003 Course No. WCWP-40186 Time/Date: Jan. 19-Mar. 12 Location: ucsdextension.blackboard.com Credit: 3 units in Writing Program Fee: $275 ($250 if enrolled by Dec. 7). No refunds after: Jan. 25 (da/jyw) Early enrollment advised. IN-CLASS Instructor: Warren Lewis, MFA Screenwriting, Calstate Fullerton A writer/producer for over 20 years and has written screen plays and television pilots for most of the major studios. Section: 112622-5003 Course No. WCWP-40184 Time/Date: Sa 9:00 a.m.-12:00 p.m., Jan. 23-Mar. 19; no mtg. Feb. 13 (8 mtgs.) Location: Rm. 108, UCSD Extension Complex Credit: 3 units in Writing Program Fee: $295 ($270 if enrolled by Dec. 7). No refunds after: Jan. 29 (da/jyw) No visitors permitted. Early enrollment advised. Have you ever told yourself that someday you will write a children’s book? Now’s your chance! Join us as we demystify the writing process and examine the wide variety of books offered to children: picture books, easy readers, early chapter books, middle grade novels, young adult novels, children’s magazines, fiction and nonfiction. If you want to write for children but don’t know where to start, this course is for you. It reveals the best way to choose an idea, how to benefit from critique to improve your revisions, and how to write a catchy query letter or intriguing cover letter to capture an editor’s attention. Tips for marketing your work, when it’s ready, will also be offered. Note: Writers of all levels welcome. Screenwriting II There is no single right way to write a screenplay, only an infinite number of wrong ways. Through a combination of lectures, story troubleshooting, and revision assignments this course addresses how to avoid them by ensuring your script’s ability to successfully communicate the potential and clarity of your cinematic ideas to the ultimate reader— agent/producer/actor, etc. Read-and-critique is a key component of this class. Participants can have a completed script ready for evaluation, be in the midst of writing one, or have a solid outline that needs some guidance. IN-CLASS Instructor: Warren Lewis, MFA Screenwriting, Calstate Fullerton A writer/producer for over 20 years and has written screen plays and television pilots for most of the major studios. Section: 112623-5003 Course No. WCWP-40197 Time/Date: Sa 1:00-4:00 p.m., Jan. 23-Mar. 19; no mtg. Feb. 13 (8 mtgs.) Location: Rm. 108, UCSD Extension Complex Credit: 1.5 units in Writing Program Fee: $295 ($270 if enrolled by Dec. 7). No refunds after: Jan. 29 (da/tmp) No visitors permitted. Early enrollment advised. Get an insider’s understanding of the dynamics of screenwriting, exploring both the creative and business aspects. Learn how to write for your audience, engineer interesting plots, and develop believable characters. Work on a script in any genre you choose, identify the best market for your particular skills, and practice the art of pitching. Other topics to be explored include formats (for TV movies, half-hour episodes, one-hour episodes, and feature films), common pitfalls, and how to avoid the producer’s trash can. Examples from new and classic films will be used. This course will also help writers in other media, including journalism, fiction, and nonfiction writing. More advanced screenwriters will also benefit from a lively workshop environment. Note: Open to writers of all levels. Writers Workshop: Read and Critique Read and critique is a way—possibly the only way—for writers to hear how their writing sounds to others. The thoughtful, objective and constructive feedback you receive will tell you how your writing is being perceived, what is working and what needs additional work. Read and critique also enables writers to learn more about the craft through the careful reading of others’ work. In addition to the weekly review of manuscripts, minilessons inspired by the work at hand will be given by the instructor. Participants will be required to bring copies of manuscript pages of work-in-progress. Note: Open to all levels, beginner to advanced, including writers of long and short fiction, screenplays, plays, creative non-fiction, and memoirs. IN-CLASS Instructor: Jincy Willett Kornhauser, M.A. Wrote three novels and one collection of short stories, all published by St. Martin’s Press; her fiction has appeared in McSweeney’s and The Yale Review. Section: 112611-5003 Course No. WCWP-40252 Time/Date: M 6:30-9:00 p.m., Jan. 11-Mar. 14; no mtg. Jan. 18, Feb. 15 (8 mtgs.) Location: Rm. 108, UCSD Extension Complex Credit: 3 units in Writing Program Fee: $295 ($270 if enrolled by Dec. 7). No refunds after: Jan. 24 (da/jyw) No visitors permitted. Early enrollment advised. Humanities & Writing IN-CLASS Instructor: Jennifer Bustance, MFA Columbia University Award-winning playwright whose works have been performed across the United States. Section: 112546-5003 Course No. WCWP-40188 Time/Date: W 6:30-9:30 p.m., Jan. 27-Mar. 16 (8 mtgs.) Location: UCSD Extension University City Ctr., 6256 Greenwich Dr., San Diego Credit: 3 units in Writing Program Fee: $275 ($250 if enrolled by Dec. 7). No refunds after: Feb. 2 (da/jyw) No visitors permitted. Early enrollment advised. extension.ucsd.edu I191 HISTORY, POLITICS & CULTURE Introduction to Cinema ˜Whether it’s cinematography, directing, production design or sound, it takes a lot to make a great film and there are those who have pioneered and perfected their crafts. This class will look at films and filmmakers who made history with their vision, style, approach, and execution. This course will be an introduction to film history and film theory and will cover all major film movements from the beginning of film history to present. It will also cover all key aspects of filmmaking and theories behind them. ONLINE Instructor: Jodi Cilley, MBA San Diego based educator, film producer, and founder and president of the Film Consortium San Diego. Section: 112924-5003 Course No. HIST-40073 Time/Date: Jan. 19-Mar. 12 Location: ucsdextension.blackboard.com Credit: 2 units in History Fee: $275 ($250 if enrolled by Dec. 7). No refunds after: Jan. 25 (da/jyw) Early enrollment advised. No UCSD parking permit required. Native American History Humanities & Writing ˜This course will analyze Native American History from the perspective of the Native American. The study will start with an in-depth examination of how Native Americans have been stereotyped throughout history before delving into a study about preColumbian Native America. Students will then examine the Mound Builder society, which constructed some of the world’s largest pyramids in the American Midwest; the arrival of Columbus and how this impacted relations between the two cultures for the next five hundred years; the History of Jamestown and Plymouth; U.S. relations with various Native tribes from the time periods of the Washington administration; Tecumseh’s confederation; the Trail of Tears; and the massacre at Wounded Knee. ONLINE Instructor: Chris Savio, M.A. Published author and scholar of Native American history. Section: 112550-5003 Course No. HIST-40072 Time/Date: Jan. 12-Mar. 19 Location: ucsdextension.blackboard.com Credit: 4 units in History Fee: $225 ($200 if enrolled by Dec. 7). No refunds after: Jan. 18 (da/jyw) Early enrollment advised. 192 Iextension.ucsd.edu LITERATURE Sherman Alexie: Poetic and Profound Stories of an Urban Indian ˜With compassion, grace and a scathing wit, Sherman Alexie poses the question of what it means to “live as an Indian in this time.” In this class, we will submerse ourselves in the rich, brutal short stories, novels and poetry of Alexie, focusing on three works: The Lone Ranger and Tonto Fistfight in Heaven, The absolutely True Diary of a Part-Time Indian, and The Business of Fancydancing. Through weekly class discussions, we will collectively navigate Alexie’s world-a space challenged by alcoholism, despair, loss of tradition and identity, and empowered by memory, storytelling and resilience. IN-CLASS Instructor: Renee Weissenburger, M.A. Worked as an artist for CoTA (Collaborations, Teachers, Artists) and as a literature & creative writing instructor at National University. Section: 112939-5003 Course No. LIT-40096 Time/Date: Tu 6:30-9:00 p.m., Jan. 26-Mar. 16 (8 mtgs.) Location: Rm. 109, UCSD Extension Complex Credit: 2.5 units in Literature Fee: $125 ($100 if enrolled by Dec. 7). No refunds after: Feb. 1 (da/jyw) No visitors permitted. Early enrollment advised. MEDICAL WRITING Ethics for Medical Writers ˜This course covers the basic principles of medical ethics (autonomy, beneficence and justice) as they apply to the delivery of healthcare and to human subjects research, from a medical writing perspective. Ethical reasoning skills are developed using real life case studies through analysis of actual cases. ONLINE Instructor: Jill Shuman Section: 113051-5003 Course No. FPM-40609 Time/Date: Jan. 4-Mar. 19 Location: ucsdextension.blackboard.com Credit: 2 units in Family and Preventive Medicine Fee: $295 No refunds after: Jan. 4 (lkb/klr) Introduction to Medical Writing & Editing ˜This course introduces the basics of writing and editing scientific and medical materials, and provides an overview of the careers available in Medical Writing. Topics include: definitions of scientific and medical writing and editing and the difference between scientific writing and science writing scientific publications and the IMRAD format a review of essential grammar including plurals, correct and preferred usage and jargon punctuation, hyphenation, and capitalization, inclusive language, age and sex referents, misplaced modifiers, abbreviations, acronyms, eponyms, and Greek letters, reference styles, professional organizations. All reading will be scientific or medical in nature. Specific content to be edited will be exercises from the AMA Manual of Style. Command of the English language and prior knowledge of medical terminology are essential for this course. ONLINE Instructor: Lori Alexander Section: 112657-5003 Course No. FPM-40605 Time/Date: Jan. 4-Mar. 19 Location: ucsdextension.blackboard.com Credit: 3 units in Family and Preventive Medicine Fee: $445 No refunds after: TECHNICAL COMMUNICATION SEE ALSO • Core Writing Skills—p. 190 •Professional Certificate in Technical Communication—p. 199 Basics of Technical Editing Learn the tools and techniques of technical editing and practice marking indisputable errors in spelling, grammar, punctuation, syntax, and usage in technical documentation. Edit technical writing using MS Word and Adobe Acrobat (Reader or Professional), learn to communicate with authors and editors, and practice writing queries and creating style sheets. Get a perspective on the field. Whether new or seasoned, students completing this course are equipped to use and implement technical editing skills and tools in a variety of work situations. ONLINE Instructor: Linda L. Oestreich, B.A. A senior consultant with The Marlin Alliance, and has a lifetime teaching credential from the California Community College System. Section: 112880-5003 Course No. WCWP-40307 Time/Date: Jan. 11-Mar. 19 Location: ucsdextension.blackboard.com Credit: 3 units in Writing Program Fee: $395 No refunds after: Jan. 15 (da/tmp) Pre-enrollment required. Early enrollment advised. Winter 2016 I (858) 534-3400 This course explores how decisions made before the writing process begins can have unexpected ramifications. Students will examine their thinking processes—how they use reason to solve problems, form opinions, and make decisions­ —in order to improve them. They will practice identifying key questions and assumptions, assessing interpretations and conclusions, and applying criteria and standards to analysis. The course will be taught through lectures, discussions, and technical writing exercises and projects. Note: Required course for the certificate in Technical Communication. This online course is asynchronous but not self-paced. ONLINE Instructor: Bonni Graham Gonzalez A technical documenter for over 18 years and Director of User Experience and Documentation Manager for Scantron Corporation. Section: 112881-5003 Course No. WCWP-40265 Time/Date: Jan. 11-Mar. 19 Location: ucsdextension.blackboard.com Credit: 3 units in Writing Program Fee: $395 No refunds after: Jan. 15 (da/tmp) Pre-enrollment required. Early enrollment advised. Project Management for Technical Communicators How can you keep your technical communication project on track when the goal is always changing? Let an experienced project manager teach you how to tame your wild project. Learn to do document needs analysis, productivity metrics, project estimation (cost and timeline), and progress tracking and reporting. Get hands-on practice on a course project (a cost and timeline estimate) you will create from a set of starting requirements. For your convenience, homework assignments will build toward the course project, and you can do the coursework online at any time of day. Note: Elective for certificate in Technical Communication. This online course is for technical communication professionals who have been or will be assigned project management duties. ONLINE Instructor: Bonni Graham Gonzalez A technical documenter for over 18 years and Director of User Experience and Documentation Manager for Scantron Corporation. Section: 113400-5003 Course No. BUSA-40667 Time/Date: Jan. 11-Feb. 15 Location: ucsdextension.blackboard.com Credit: 2 units in Business Administration Fee: $295 No refunds after: Jan. 15 (da/tmp) Early enrollment advised. Winter 2016 I (858) 534-3400 SPECIALIZED CERTIFICATE Certificate Programs Humanities & Writing SPECIALIZED • Children’s Book Writing • Copyediting PROFESSIONAL • Brewing • Technical Communication Children’s Book Writing Children’s books impart a wide range of knowledge by capturing the imagination, delighting the senses, and engaging the mind. Writers have the challenging task of creating stories that both entertain and inform children. The key to being a successful children’s book writer is to learn the techniques and skills that engage a child’s imagination, sustain attention, and push a child toward a greater understanding of the world. Successful writers must also understand how to flesh out ideas, revise and critique, write query letters to get published, and know the history of the medium. This certificate provides a solid foundation in the skills and tools that improve one’s chances of being published as a writer. It also introduces aspiring professionals to a wide variety of media and advanced topics required for a thriving career. For detailed information, please enroll in the online on-demand Creative Writing Programs Information Session. REQUIRED COURSES (All units required) •Writing for Children I: Introduction (WCWP-40186) •Writing for Children II: Intermediate (WCWP-40315) •History of Children’s Literature (LIT-40093) •Getting Published: Navigating the Children’s Book Market (ART-40636) Electives (Minimum of 6 units required) •Writing Children’s Picture Books (WCWP-40261) •Writing for the Middle Grade/YA Reader (WCWP-40274) •Illustrating For Writers (ART-40646) •Children’s Book Illustration: Thinking in Pictures (ART-40634) •Adobe Photoshop I: Introduction (ART-40311) •Adobe Illustrator (ART-40527) •Adobe InDesign (ART-40533) Certificate Fee: $60 Contact: Arts, Humanities, Languages & Digital Arts, (858) 534-6731 Email: unex-digital@ucsd.edu Humanities & Writing Critical Thinking for Communicators extension.ucsd.edu I193 SPECIALIZED CERTIFICATE Copyediting Copyediting-especially nonfiction editing-is one of today’s most marketable skills for freelance work. Copyeditors are the bridge between writers, publishers, and readers. They refine a variety of writing that appears in print or on-screen, such as newsletters, manuals, reports, feature articles, catalogs, and books. Copyeditors who have a specialized background (science, technical, medical) or proficiency with digital media are particularly in demand. Our program provides a solid grounding in the tools and techniques of copyediting and introduces several advanced topics required for a successful career. Every lesson offers practical skills and information you can use immediately. For detailed information, please enroll in the Writing Program Online Information Session. The program can be completed online in 9-12 months. Tuition is $425 per course. The courses are asynchronous but not self-paced; you will be required to keep up with weekly assignments. The average student spends three hours online and six hours offline per course each week. Please preview our e-learning system at http:// ucsdextension.blackboard.com Write . . . Conditions for Admission You must have native-level fluency with English and must write clear, logical, and grammatically correct sentences. You will need a computer, a high-speed connection, MS Word 2010 or later, and proficiency with all of the above. Certificate Guidelines Copyediting I, II, and III must be taken in sequence, and Grammar Lab is a prerequisite for Copyediting II. You must earn a Pass (C-) or better grade in each course. Copyediting I for Technical Communicators (WCWP-40243) may be substituted for Copyediting I with department approval Information Session (Find out more about the program in a free, online information session.) •Copyediting and Technical Communication Information Session (INFO-70034) Humanities & Writing Required Courses •Grammar Lab (WCWP-40234) •Copyediting I (WCWP-40236) •Copyediting II (WCWP-40237) •Copyediting III (WCWP-40238) Recommended Courses (Please note: Does not apply to certificate.) •Editing as a Business: How to Succeed on Your Own (PROF-80008) •Marketing for Copyeditors: How to Get the Word Out (PROF-80009) Certificate Fee: $60 Contact: Arts, Humanities, Languages & Digital Arts, (858) 534-5760 Email: ahl@ucsd.edu 194 Iextension.ucsd.edu Winter 2016 I (858) 534-3400 PROFESSIONAL CERTIFICATE Brewing Brewers bring expertise from a diverse array of fields including engineering, chemistry, microbiology, physics and business, and must be able to apply that knowledge on a daily basis. The UC San Diego Extension Brewing certificate curriculum provides students with the technical skill and knowledge to select raw materials, produce wort, manage yeast and fermentation processes, and finish and package the product, all to the highest industry standards. The business curriculum provides graduates with the skills and knowledge necessary to administer all financial and managerial operations of a brewery. Taught by leading professional brewers and other industry experts, the UC San Diego Extension Brewing Certificate is a part-time, evening and weekend program that offers academic and practical training for entry-level brewing professionals. The certificate can be completed in 18-24 months and students may take as many or as few classes as fit their schedule. Tuition is paid per course at the time they are taken. Follow us on Facebook to learn more about the program and the local and national brewing community. For detailed information, please enroll in the Brewing Program Information Session. Program Benefits • Flexibility to take courses at your own pace • Courses offered during the evenings and weekends • Gain analytical and practical training in the classroom and in local breweries throughout San Diego • Career-oriented course content designed to provide fundamental brewing skills for an entry-level position in a craft brewery Guidelines The Professional Certificate in Brewing is issued upon completion of the total number of required credit units (31 quarter units). The approximate cost of the program is $5,700 (includes course fees, application fee, certificate enrollment fee, and textbooks) and is paid incrementally as students enroll in courses rather than up front. Course fees and schedules are subject to change. COURSE TITLE PAGE CRS. NO. UNITS FA WI SP SU INFORMATION SESSION (Find out more about the program in a free, onsite information session.) Brewing Certificate Information Session INFO-70051 0 U U U U BREW-40000 BREW-40001 BREW-40002 BREW-40003 BREW-40004 BREW-40005 BREW-40006 1 3 2 3 3 3 3 U U U U U U U U U U U U U U U BREW-40007 BREW-40008 BREW-40009 BREW-40010 1 2 2 2 U U U U U BREW-40011 4 BREW-40012 BREW-40013 BREW-40014 2 1 1 U U REQUIRED COURSES PART 1: THE SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY OF BREWING Overview of Brewing Science and Technology Raw Materials and Malting Wort Production & Recipe Formulation Yeast & Fermentation Processes Finishing Practices Sensory Evaluation and Beer Styles Technology of Brewing U PART 2: THE BUSINESS OF BREWING Overview of the Craft Brewing Industry Operations Management Marketing and Distribution Financial Management for Breweries U U U PART 3: INTERNSHIP Internship ELECTIVES (2 units required) The Origins and History of Beer Food Pairings and Beer Dinners Barrel Aging U L=La Jolla M=Mission Valley O=Online U=University City n=Location TBA Conditions for Admission All students must be at least 21 years of age. For acceptance to the UC San Diego Extension Professional Certificate in Brewing, and to any of the required courses for the Certificate, students must have adequate preparation in the following areas, as evidenced by official high school and/or college transcripts. Advisors Stephen Lawler General Manager Porter’s Pub Alex McKean President McKean Financial Consulting Marty Mendiola Brewmaster Second Chance Beer Company Chris White, Ph.D. Justinian Caire President White Labs Rick Chapman To Register in the Certificate Program Brewery Trainer Stone Brewing President Coronado Brewing Yuseff Cherney Co-Founder/Head Brewer Ballast Point Brewing Gwen Conley Director of Production & Quality Port Brewing/The Lost Abbey Jim Crute, Ph.D. Founder Lightning Brewery Mike Hess Founder Hess Brewing Matt Johnson Head Brewer Karl Strauss Brewing Certificate registration is required to complete the program. Candidates are encouraged to enroll in the certificate program as early as possible to take advantage of program benefits. See pages 254-258 Certificate Fee: $60 Contact: Arts, Humanities, Languages & Digital Arts, (858) 534-6705 E-mail: brewing@ucsd.edu To Enroll in Courses For details on enrolling in individual courses, consult the general information section, pages 263-270. To enroll by mail, you may use the enrollment form on the inside back cover or call the Registration Office at (858) 534-3400. Humanities & Writing From just eight craft breweries in the U.S. in 1980 to over 3,400 nationwide today, craft and microbrewing has developed into a multi-billion dollar industry. San Diego is contributing to the growth of the brewing trade with about one hundred local breweries in operation and many more in the planning stages. The key to a career in this thriving business is to gain the training and knowledge necessary to excel in this specialized field. Betsy Komives, Ph.D. Professor of Chemistry and Biochemistry UC San Diego For information and to review the schedule of costs of attendance in a certificate program, visit extension.ucsd.edu/costofattendance. Winter 2016 I (858) 534-3400 extension.ucsd.edu I195 PROFESSIONAL CERTIFICATE Medical Writing This online program provides a comprehensive set of courses to prepare biomedical or life sciences graduates to gain the baseline knowledge and skills needed to obtain a position as a medical writer in the commercial sector, a government agency or academia. The program focuses on writing for peerreviewed journals, regulatory documents, and/ or research grant proposals. The demand for medical writing professionals is growing steadily in all of these areas and offers a rewarding and intellectually stimulating career, with six-figure salaries for senior writers. Many medical writers manage their own freelance businesses. Conditions for Admission Successful applicants must have relevant educational background, and native-level fluency in English with the demonstrated ability to write clear, logical, and grammatically correct sentences as evidenced by the application, official transcripts and writing samples. Accepted applicants will have degrees in biomedical or life sciences, such as biology, chemistry, pharmacy, nursing, nutrition, or public health. It is anticipated that many will have advanced degrees, including PhDs. Candidates with Ph.D.s are particularly competitive for medical writing positions in the commercial sector and academic settings. Certificate Guidelines All students must either take the following two courses or have taken appropriate equivalents within the past five years, earning a grade of B or better: • Medical Terminology FPM-40172, 1 unit online • Practical Clinical Statistics for the NonStatistician FPM-40233, 2 units online Advisors Humanities & Writing Jennifer Arevalo, M.A., FACHE Senior Manager, Corporate and Internal Communications UC San Diego Health Systems David C. Chang, Ph.D., MPH, MBA Director of Outcomes Research Massachusetts General Hospital/Harvard University Noelle Demas COURSE TITLE PAGE CRS. NO. UNITS FA WI SP SU PREREQUISITES (Must complete the following or equivalent within the past five years.) Medical Terminology Practical Clinical Statistics for the Non-Statistician FPM-40172 FPM-40233 1 2 O O O O O O O O REQUIRED COURSES (All 14 units required) Introduction to Medical Writing & Editing 192 Medical Writing & Editing Advanced Medical Writing & Editing Designing Figures, Tables, & Graphs Ethics for Medical Writers 192 FPM-40605 FPM-40606 FPM-40607 FPM-40608 FPM-40609 3 3 4 2 2 O O O O O O O O O FPM-40188 BIOL-40201 BIOL-40015 PM-40173 PM-40493 2 3 3 3 3 O O O O O O O O O O O O O FPM-40189 3 O O O O BUSA-40710 FPM-40205 2 Schedule Varies 3 O O O O O ELECTIVES (8 units required) Medical Writing: Protocols, Reports, Summaries, and Submission Good Documentation Practices Overview of the Drug Development Process Drug Development Process Understanding Oncolog Regulation of Drugs, Biologics, Devices, and Diagnostics Grant Proposal Preparation for Research Administration Science of Clinical Trials Design L=La Jolla M=Mission Valley O=Online U=University City n=Location TBA Lynne Friedmann, APR, Fellow PRSA Principal Friedmann Communications Diane Lattanzio, MPH Freelance Medical Editor and Instructor of Medical Editing Timothy Ken Mackey, MAS, Ph.D. Assistant Professor UC San Diego School of Medicine Ruth Patterson, Ph.D. Professor & Director of Cancer Prevention Program UC San Diego School of Medicine, Moores Cancer Center Gwen Rosenberg Vice President, Investor Relations & Corporate Communication Senomyx, Inc. Donna Simcoe, M.S., MBA, CMPP Principal Simcoe Consultants Georgia Theofan, Ph.D. Clinical Development Consultant & Medical Writer Theofan Consulting Gabriele Weinhausen, Ph.D. Associate Dean of Education, Division of Biological Sciences UC San Diego To Enroll in the Certificate Program Application for candidacy is required. Candidates are encouraged to enroll in the certificate program as early as possible to take advantage of program benefits. See pages 254-258. Cert. Section ID:110005 Application Fee: $25 Contact: Healthcare & Behavioral Sciences, (858) 534-9268 E-mail: lkbruce@ucsd.edu To Enroll in Courses For details on enrolling in individual courses, consult the gerneral information section, pages 263-270. To enroll by mail, you may use the enrollment form on the inside back cover or call the Registration Office at (858) 534-3400. Robin Weaver Director, Crisis Communications Trius Therapeutics Medical Writer Panorama MedWriters Group, Inc. For information and to review the schedule of costs of attendance in a certificate program, visit extension.ucsd.edu/costofattendance. 196 Iextension.ucsd.edu Winter 2016 I (858) 534-3400 PROFESSIONAL CERTIFICATE Technical Communication UC San Diego Extension’s Professional Certificate in Technical Communication will prepare you for an entry-level position by providing you with the most up-to-date knowledge. The program is designed and taught by technical communication professionals working in the field and can be completed entirely online. For detailed information, please enroll in the Writing Program Online Information Session. The program can be completed online in 18-24 months. Tuition is $295-$595 per course. The courses are asynchronous but not self-paced; you will be required to keep up with weekly assignments. The average student spends three hours online and six hours offline each week. Please preview our e-learning system at http:// ucsdextension.blackboard.com. Guidelines COURSE TITLE Copyediting and Technical Communication Information Session Technical Communication I Basics of Technical Editing Critical Thinking for Communicators Information Design for Technical Communicators Writing Online Documentation Technical Communication II UNITS FA WI SP SU O INFO-70034 0 O O O 192 193 WCWP-40151 WCWP-40307 WCWP-40265 WCWP-40150 WCWP-40158 WCWP-40154 3 3 3 2 3 3 O O O O O O O O O WCWP-40283 WCWP-40266 ART-40311 ART-40325 193 BUSA-40667 WCWP-40264 CSE-40116 2 3 3 3 2 2 3 O, U O O n O, U O O n O, U O n O ELECTIVES (7 units required) Webinar Skills for Technical Communicators Tools for Technical Communicators Adobe Photoshop I: Introduction Adobe Dreamweaver I: Introduction Project Management for Technical Communicators Applied Design for Technical Communicators Web Publishing I O O O, U O n L=La Jolla M=Mission Valley O=Online U=University City n=Location TBA Although a college degree or professional experience in the field are not required, applicants with such experience may receive preference for admission when program capacity is limited. Current UCSD students may be considered for admission depending on their academic and career focus and educational performance. To Register in the Certificate Program Certificate registration is required to complete the program. Candidates are encouraged to enroll in the certificate program as early as possible to take advantage of program benefits. See pages 254-258. Kathleen Balgley Associate Director of Writing Sixth College, UCSD Certificate Fee: $60 Contact: Arts, Humanities, Languages & Digital Arts, (858) 534-5760 E-mail: ahl@ucsd.edu Lynne Friedmann, APR To Enroll in Courses Bonni Graham For details on enrolling in individual courses, consult the general information section, pages 263-270. To enroll by mail, you may use the enrollment form on the inside back cover or call the Registration Office at (858) 534-3400. Advisors Consultant Friedmann Communications President/CEO Manual Labour Documentation Services Conditions for Admission Barbara Newton-Holmes Please see the application for specific admission requirements for this program. CRS. NO. REQUIRED COURSES (All 17 units required) The program consists of 24 quarter units in Writing and other disciplines related to technical communications. It can be completed in eight academic quarters. You must earn a Pass (C-) or better grade in each course. Extension courses in science, computing, and engineering may be applied toward electives with department approval. You must have native-level fluency with English and must write clear, logical, and grammatically correct sentences. You will need a computer, a high-speed internet connection, MS Word, PowerPoint, and proficiency with all of the above. Students should be prepared to send and receive email regularly, navigate the web, and manage files on a computer. PAGE INFORMATION SESSION (Learn more about the program in a free, online information session.) Suzanne Hosie President/CEO Write on the Edge Technical Communications Steven Margolin Owner Margolin Communications President Adept Writing Services Al Rubottom Technical Publications Manager Tyco Video Systems Division David Sumner-Smith Technical Writer Gen-Probe Michelle Wier Director of Operations Technical Standards, Inc Humanities & Writing Technical communication is an excellent career for good writers who love to help others understand complex information. They draw on their skills in writing and information design to translate complex scientific or technical information into content that a specific audience will easily understand. Technical communicators work in every field, from accounting to pharmaceuticals to telecommunications and create a wide variety of documents and scripts, including environmental impact statements, financial reports, training materials, user guides and more. Demand is greatest for communicators who have degrees in science or engineering, but there are opportunities for those with a background in communications, journalism, English, visual media, and other fields. For information and to review the schedule of costs of attendance in a certificate program, visit extension.ucsd.edu/costofattendance. Winter 2016 I (858) 534-3400 extension.ucsd.edu I197