Programs and Courses - Schenectady County Community College

Creative WritingCFE 600-51 60438 $125Tuesdays, June 11-July 16, 6-8 pmWriting is a joyful expression, whether you hope to become a professional or not. Thiscourse will take you from the basics (grammar, spelling and rules of writing), throughconcepts such as literary license and the elusive “finding your voice.” Identifying yourpassion, and writing about it, is a key concept—once we do that, finding media that willpay you to write about what you love is easy! Join us for this six-week adventure, and becomepart of the community of people who’ve found personal and professional fulfillmentthrough this wonderful, heart-ful art. This course is taught by Marion E. Altieri, an Alumnaof Mount Holyoke College and published author. Ms. Altieri is the Publisher/Editor-in-Chiefof f!LLY Magazine. She writes the Mairzy Doats column on Saratoga.com and contributes toseveral international racing publications and websites.Cake Decorating as a HobbyCFN 679-51 60378 $125Mondays, June 10-July 22, 6-9 pmNo class June 24This course is an introduction to basic cake frosting anddecorating. Topics covered will include techniques forcake and cupcake frosting and decorating, character cakecreation, and tiered cakes, as well as use of fondant andgum paste to decorate cakes and create flowers. In addition,the course will discuss general tips on cake design andcreativity from baking through a finished product that issure to impress. Additional course materials will costabout $100. This course is taught by Rebecca Yates. Ms. Yateshas more than four years of cake decorating and over a decadeof baking experience. She was trained in the Wilton method of cake decorating, and demonstratescreativity and originality in her cake projects. Ms. Yates is the owner of Little Bean Cakes.Playwriting for AdultsCFN 953-51 60601 $150Tuesdays, June 25-July 30, 6:30-9 pmThis course will cover the fundamentals of playwriting. It will use exercises and workshopping to help students begin transforming their original ideas into plays. Studentswill work outside of class to complete outlines and scenes that will be read and discussedin class. Both beginning playwrights and those more experience are welcome. Requiredcourse materials: Please purchase the book Playwriting, Brief & Brilliant by JulieJensen. This course will be taught by Kit Goldstein-Grant. Ms. Grant is a prize winningplaywright, lyricist and composer with over a dozen productions of her plays and musicals inupstate New York. She is a graduate of Union College and the BMI Lehman Engel MusicalTheatre Writing Workshop in New York City. Ms. Grant is also a member of the DramatistsGuild and the Society of Composers and Lyricists.26 • Non-Credit Courses