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Continuing Education

Short Narrative Production 47206101

  • 0.30 credits
  • Visual Communication
  • $199.00
  • Learn how to write a screenplay and translate it into a short fictional video. Activities include generating ideas for a short fictional film, creating a shot list, directing actors, shooting a scene, and editing a 1-2 minute video using Adobe Premiere Pro software. Participants will work in teams with the class members as their cast and crew.

    1 Course Section
    1 Course Section
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    #PD01 Summer
    Open
    07/14/2025 –
    07/18/2025
    07/14/2025 In-Person Wausau Main Campus
    Jul 14 – Jul 18
    Friday, Monday, Wednesday
    09:00 AM - 01:00 PM
    H103 - Green Room/Lab - H Building
    Jila Nikpay
    $199.00
    Continuing Education

    Documentary Production 47206102

  • 0.30 credits
  • Visual Communication
  • $199.00
  • Learn how to develop and produce non-fiction film concepts into short documentary videos. Utilizing professional audio and camera equipment, you will capture raw interview and b-roll content and edit these assets into 1-2 minute documentary stories.

    1 Course Section
    1 Course Section
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    #PD001 Summer
    Open
    07/21/2025 –
    07/25/2025
    07/21/2025 In-Person Wausau Main Campus
    Jul 21 – Jul 25
    Friday, Monday, Wednesday
    09:00 AM - 01:00 PM
    H103 - Green Room/Lab - H Building
    Jordan Innes
    $199.00
    Continuing Education

    Product Commercial 47206103

  • 0.30 credits
  • Visual Communication
  • $199.00
  • Learn how to use studio facilities, lighting, cinema cameras and high-tech camera support tools to capture professional video of a product for marketing and promotions.

    1 Course Section
    1 Course Section
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    #PD001 Summer
    Open
    07/28/2025 –
    08/01/2025
    07/28/2025 In-Person Wausau Main Campus
    Jul 28 – Aug 1
    Friday, Monday, Wednesday
    09:00 AM - 01:00 PM
    H103 - Green Room/Lab - H Building
    Jordan Innes
    $199.00
    Continuing Education

    Intro to Motion Graphics 47206104

  • 0.30 credits
  • Visual Communication
  • $550.00
  • Learn how to use Adobe After Effects to create basic animation with text and shapes. We'll begin by covering the After Effects interface, creating a composition and various shapes. You'll then learn how to work with keyframes and properties to animate objects and export them to share. You'll have a chance to experiment and animate to music.

    1 Course Section
    1 Course Section
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    #PD001 Fall
    Open
    08/04/2025 –
    08/08/2025
    08/04/2025 In-Person Wausau Main Campus
    Aug 4 – Aug 8
    Friday, Monday, Wednesday
    09:00 AM - 01:00 PM
    H103 - Green Room/Lab - H Building
    Jila Nikpay
    $550.00
    Post Secondary

    Programming Concepts A 10152501

  • 1.00 credits
  • IT - Programmer/analyst
  • Introduces programming concepts and terminology using an object-oriented approach, with a focus on iterative development and testing. This course uses C# .NET, the Unified Modeling Language (UML) and other tools to present concepts from a variety of perspectives. Learners will create UML diagrams and write/debug C# .NET applications that incorporate classes, fields, methods and variables. Additional topics include: utilization of an Integrated Development Environment (IDE), value and reference types, object instantiation/lifetime/scope and mathematical/conditional/logical expressions.

    2 Course Sections
    2 Course Sections
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    #01AYW Fall
    Open
    08/25/2025 –
    10/01/2025
    08/30/2025 Attend Your Way Online Available Wausau Main Campus
    Aug 25 – Oct 1
    Wednesday
    10:00 AM - 11:50 AM
    A108 - Computer Lab - A Building
    Dominic Gruetzmacher
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    #03AYW Fall
    Open
    10/06/2025 –
    11/05/2025
    08/30/2025 Attend Your Way Online Available Wausau Main Campus
    Oct 6 – Nov 5
    Wednesday
    01:00 PM - 02:50 PM
    A108 - Computer Lab - A Building
    Dominic Gruetzmacher
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    Post Secondary

    User Experience Design A 10152524

  • 1.00 credits
  • IT - Programmer/analyst
  • Examines the fundamental principles and concepts of user experience research. Learners will apply user experience standards in the research phase of the User Experience Design process to provide a quality user experience. Topics include: psychological and interaction principles, user research, and requirements analysis.

    1 Course Section
    1 Course Section
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    #01AYW Fall
    Open
    08/25/2025 –
    10/01/2025
    08/30/2025 Attend Your Way Online Available Wausau Main Campus
    Aug 25 – Oct 1
    Tuesday
    12:00 PM - 01:30 PM
    A122 - IT Lab - A Building
    Clay Hess
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    Post Secondary

    IT Development and Design Fundamentals 10152500

  • 1.00 credits
  • IT - Programmer/analyst
  • Introduces the field of IT software development and design. Learners will explore degree and career paths, IT tools and processes and begin to demonstrate professional communication. Learners will create or modify a simple computer program using an integrated development environment.

    1 Course Section
    1 Course Section
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    #02AYW Fall
    Open
    08/25/2025 –
    10/01/2025
    08/30/2025 Attend Your Way Online Available Wausau Main Campus
    Aug 25 – Oct 1
    Wednesday
    01:00 PM - 02:50 PM
    A108 - Computer Lab - A Building
    Dominic Gruetzmacher
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    Post Secondary

    Video Pre-production 10206150

  • 3.00 credits
  • Visual Communication
  • Develops the pre-production components for video or animation assignments. Learners develop the blueprints for effective and manageable video and animation projects by developing concepts, creating loglines, examining principles of storytelling, outlining, script formatting, preparing for documentary production, examining linear vs. non-linear structures, creating a production plan and budget, scheduling and storyboarding.

    1 Course Section
    1 Course Section
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    #03 Fall
    Open
    08/25/2025 –
    12/15/2025
    08/30/2025 In-Person Wausau Main Campus
    Aug 25 – Dec 15
    Monday
    09:00 AM - 11:50 AM
    H101 - Film Lab - H Building
    Jordan Innes
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    Post Secondary

    Creative Process 10206161

  • 1.00 credits
  • Visual Communication
  • Develops a creative process by imagining, sharing, revising, and reflecting on their dream project. Throughout this process, they consider technology, technique, and taste, the breadth of their knowledge, and how it impacts their visual style. Later, they apply this creative process to explore how personal and assignment-based projects could move beyond the formulaic approach using their creativity and available resources.

    1 Course Section
    1 Course Section
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    #03 Fall
    Open
    08/25/2025 –
    10/13/2025
    08/30/2025 In-Person Wausau Main Campus
    Aug 25 – Oct 13
    Monday
    01:00 PM - 03:50 PM
    H103 - Green Room/Lab - H Building
    Jordan Innes
    Aug 25 – Oct 13
    Monday
    01:00 PM - 03:50 PM
    H101 - Film Lab - H Building
    Jordan Innes
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    Post Secondary

    Advanced Editing Techniques 10206156

  • 3.00 credits
  • Visual Communication
  • Develops non-linear editing techniques through hands-on project applications using professional post-production software. Learners will utilize advanced editing concepts and techniques to create polished video projects for publishing on the web. In this course learners will edit documentary, narrative and music video footage and utilize effects filters and titling to complete professional edits.

    1 Course Section
    1 Course Section
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    #03 Fall
    Open
    08/26/2025 –
    12/16/2025
    08/30/2025 In-Person Wausau Main Campus
    Aug 26 – Dec 16
    Tuesday
    01:00 PM - 03:50 PM
    H101 - Film Lab - H Building
    Jordan Innes
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    Post Secondary

    Documentary Production 10206155

  • 3.00 credits
  • Visual Communication
  • Introduces the equipment, vocabulary and techniques unique to shooting video projects outside of the studio setting. Learners will utilize professional cameras and lenses to complete a short documentary project. Emphasis will be placed on interview techniques, use of natural light, capturing production audio, location scouting, shooting b-roll and improvisation.

    1 Course Section
    1 Course Section
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    #03 Fall
    Open
    08/26/2025 –
    12/16/2025
    08/30/2025 In-Person Wausau Main Campus
    Aug 26 – Dec 16
    Tuesday
    09:00 AM - 11:50 AM
    H101 - Film Lab - H Building
    Jila Nikpay
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    Post Secondary

    VFX, Compositing & Color 10206164

  • 2.00 credits
  • Visual Communication
  • Explores professional visual effects software for the effective completion of professional post-production design applications. Learners will explore compositing tools, video effects, motion tracking, filters, 3D lighting and camera effects, and color grading techniques in the creation of enhanced visuals.

    1 Course Section
    1 Course Section
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    #03 Fall
    Open
    08/27/2025 –
    12/17/2025
    08/30/2025 In-Person Wausau Main Campus
    Aug 27 – Dec 17
    Wednesday
    01:00 PM - 03:20 PM
    H101 - Film Lab - H Building
    Jordan Innes
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    Post Secondary

    Video Production: Studio 10206154

  • 4.00 credits
  • Visual Communication
  • Introduces professional lighting equipment, lighting techniques and cinema camera operation for use on studio projects. Learners will manipulate light to create a variety of effects in a diverse set of scenarios and utilize different types of cinema camera equipment, support tools and techniques for use in studio projects. Learners will examine advanced equipment, vocabulary and techniques unique to the studio environment including the use of green screen, creation of camera movement and working in a variety of crew positions to support a production.

    1 Course Section
    1 Course Section
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    #03 Fall
    Open
    08/27/2025 –
    12/17/2025
    08/30/2025 In-Person Wausau Main Campus
    Aug 27 – Dec 17
    Wednesday
    09:00 AM - 11:50 AM
    H101 - Film Lab - H Building
    Jordan Innes
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    Post Secondary

    Film & Video: Language And Technique 10206152

  • 3.00 credits
  • Visual Communication
  • Introduces learners to the audio-visual vocabulary, tools and technology utilized in motion picture production, post-production and animation through a mix of lecture, video screenings and discussion. Learners will be exposed to a variety of videos, films, genres and technical innovations. This course provides a basic understanding of critical theories and communication principles necessary for anyone pursuing a career in film/video/animation production.

    1 Course Section
    1 Course Section
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    #03 Fall
    Open
    08/28/2025 –
    12/11/2025
    08/30/2025 In-Person Wausau Main Campus
    Aug 28 – Dec 11
    Thursday
    01:00 PM - 03:50 PM
    H106 - Theater Room/Lab - H Building
    Jila Nikpay
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    Post Secondary

    Video Foundation Intensive 10206162

  • 3.00 credits
  • Visual Communication
  • Introduces the process and workflow of video production from concept to completion by translating story ideas into compelling cinematic language through storyboarding, shot-list, cinematography, and post-production. Learners explore the five elements of film language for visual storytelling while learning the fundamentals of camera operation, audio capture and video editing.

    1 Course Section
    1 Course Section
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    #03 Fall
    Open
    08/28/2025 –
    12/11/2025
    08/30/2025 In-Person Wausau Main Campus
    Aug 28 – Dec 11
    Thursday
    09:00 AM - 11:50 AM
    H101 - Film Lab - H Building
    Jila Nikpay
    Aug 28 – Dec 11
    Thursday
    09:00 AM - 11:50 AM
    H103 - Green Room/Lab - H Building
    Jila Nikpay
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    Post Secondary

    Programming Concepts B 10152502

  • 1.00 credits
  • IT - Programmer/analyst
  • Reinforces programming concepts and standards, building on the object-oriented approach introduced in 10-152-501 Programming Concepts A, with a focus on iterative development and testing. This course uses C# .NET, the Unified Modeling Language (UML) and other tools to present concepts from a variety of perspectives. Learners will create UML diagrams and write/debug C# .NET applications, applying the object-oriented basics of abstraction and encapsulation. Additional topics include: utilization of a debugger, object multiplicity and constructors.

    2 Course Sections
    2 Course Sections
    Section Status Start/End Date Register By Instruction Mode Campus Meeting Information Cost
    #01AYW Fall
    Open
    10/06/2025 –
    11/05/2025
    08/30/2025 Attend Your Way Online Available Wausau Main Campus
    Oct 6 – Nov 5
    Wednesday
    10:00 AM - 11:50 AM
    A108 - Computer Lab - A Building
    Dominic Gruetzmacher
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    #03AYW Fall
    Open
    11/10/2025 –
    12/17/2025
    10/25/2025 Attend Your Way Online Available Wausau Main Campus
    Nov 10 – Dec 17
    Wednesday
    01:00 PM - 02:50 PM
    A108 - Computer Lab - A Building
    Dominic Gruetzmacher
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    Post Secondary

    User Experience Design B 10152525

  • 1.00 credits
  • IT - Programmer/analyst
  • Examines the fundamental principles and concepts of the design and prototyping phase of the User Experience Design process. Learners will apply user experience standards in the design of web and software interfaces to provide a quality user experience. Topics include: psychological and interaction principles, requirements analysis, style guides, usability testing, and visual design principles.

    1 Course Section
    1 Course Section
    Section Status Start/End Date Register By Instruction Mode Campus Meeting Information Cost
    #01AYW Fall
    Open
    10/06/2025 –
    11/05/2025
    08/30/2025 Attend Your Way Online Available Wausau Main Campus
    Oct 6 – Nov 5
    Tuesday
    12:00 PM - 01:30 PM
    A122 - IT Lab - A Building
    Clay Hess
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    Post Secondary

    Programming Concepts C 10152503

  • 1.00 credits
  • IT - Programmer/analyst
  • Emphasizes programming concepts and standards, building on the object-oriented approach of 10-152-502 Programming Concepts B, with a focus on iterative development and testing. This course uses C# .NET, the Unified Modeling Language (UML) and other tools to present concepts from a variety of perspectives. Learners will create UML diagrams and write/debug C# .NET applications, applying the object-oriented basics of abstraction, encapsulation, inheritance.

    1 Course Section
    1 Course Section
    Section Status Start/End Date Register By Instruction Mode Campus Meeting Information Cost
    #01AYW Fall
    Open
    11/10/2025 –
    12/17/2025
    10/25/2025 Attend Your Way Online Available Wausau Main Campus
    Nov 10 – Dec 17
    Wednesday
    10:00 AM - 11:50 AM
    A108 - Computer Lab - A Building
    Dominic Gruetzmacher
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    Post Secondary

    User Experience Design C 10152526

  • 1.00 credits
  • IT - Programmer/analyst
  • Applies the principles and concepts of the design and prototype and testing phase of the User Experience Design process.  Learners will apply user experience standards in the development of an interactive prototype to provide a quality user experience. Topics include: psychological and interaction principles, designing for different devices, usability and user experience testing, and interactive design principles.

    1 Course Section
    1 Course Section
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    #01AYW Fall
    Open
    11/10/2025 –
    12/17/2025
    10/25/2025 Attend Your Way Online Available Wausau Main Campus
    Nov 10 – Dec 17
    Tuesday
    12:00 PM - 01:30 PM
    A122 - IT Lab - A Building
    Clay Hess
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