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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.

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Section	Status	Start/End Date	Register By	Instruction Mode	Campus	Meeting Information	Cost
#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

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.

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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

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.

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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

Process Control 50413516

2.00 credits

Electricity

Apprentices will explore instrumentation basics involved in process control and relate these to job duties and tasks performed by E&I technicians. Course learning outcomes include safety, instrumentation basics, measurement, control, instrument calibration, control theories, using technical resources, and networking protocols.

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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.

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Section	Status	Start/End Date	Register By	Instruction Mode	Campus	Meeting Information	Cost
#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

Hydraulics & Pneumatics 50413520

2.00 credits

Electricity

The Hydraulics and Pneumatics course is customized for Industrial Electricians and relates the basics of hydraulic/pneumatic theory and hydraulic/pneumatic components. Safety and the interrelationship between hydraulic/pneumatic power with electrical control are emphasized.

2 Course Sections

Section	Status	Start/End Date	Register By	Instruction Mode	Campus	Meeting Information	Cost
#02 Fall	Open	08/05/2025 – 09/30/2025	08/30/2025	In-Person	Wausau Main Campus	Aug 5 – Sep 30 Tuesday 07:00 AM - 03:30 PM H147 - Pneumatic/Fluid Power lab - H Building Marc Martindale Aug 5 – Sep 30 Tuesday 07:00 AM - 03:30 PM H131 - Apprentice Classroom - H Building Marc Martindale	View Rates
#01 Fall	Open	08/07/2025 – 10/09/2025	08/30/2025	In-Person	Wausau Main Campus	Aug 7 – Aug 14 Thursday 07:00 AM - 03:30 PM H131 - Apprentice Classroom - H Building Marc Martindale Aug 28 – Oct 9 Thursday 07:00 AM - 03:30 PM H131 - Apprentice Classroom - H Building Marc Martindale	View Rates

DC Fundamentals 50413509

2.00 credits

Electricity

Introduces the fundamental concepts of and computations related to DC electricity. Emphasis is placed on circuit analysis and the problem solving skills necessary for the maintenance of modern industrial electric systems. Competencies related to metering and safe use of measuring devices are included.

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Section	Status	Start/End Date	Register By	Instruction Mode	Campus	Meeting Information	Cost
#02 Fall	Open	08/06/2025 – 10/01/2025	08/30/2025	In-Person	Wausau Main Campus	Aug 6 – Oct 1 Wednesday 07:00 AM - 03:30 PM H146A - Mechatronics Project Lab - H Building James Buck Aug 6 – Oct 1 Wednesday 07:00 AM - 03:30 PM H131 - Apprentice Classroom - H Building James Buck	View Rates
#01 Fall	Open	08/07/2025 – 10/09/2025	08/30/2025	In-Person	Wausau Main Campus	Aug 7 – Aug 14 Thursday 07:00 AM - 03:30 PM H146B - Mechatronics Project Lab - H Building James Buck Aug 7 – Aug 14 Thursday 07:00 AM - 03:30 PM H146A - Mechatronics Project Lab - H Building James Buck Aug 7 – Aug 14 Thursday 07:00 AM - 03:30 PM H121A - Classroom - H Building James Buck Aug 28 – Oct 9 Thursday 07:00 AM - 03:30 PM H121A - Classroom - H Building James Buck	View Rates

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.

2 Course Sections

Section	Status	Start/End Date	Register By	Instruction Mode	Campus	Meeting Information	Cost
#01 Fall	Open	08/25/2025 – 12/17/2025	08/30/2025	Online Required Due Dates	Online	Aug 25 – Dec 17 - Online Jordan Innes	View Rates
#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	View Rates

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.

2 Course Sections

Section	Status	Start/End Date	Register By	Instruction Mode	Campus	Meeting Information	Cost
#01 Fall	Open	08/25/2025 – 12/17/2025	08/30/2025	Online Required Due Dates	Online	Aug 25 – Dec 17 - Online Jordan Innes	View Rates
#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	View Rates

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.

2 Course Sections

Section	Status	Start/End Date	Register By	Instruction Mode	Campus	Meeting Information	Cost
#01 Fall	Open	08/25/2025 – 12/17/2025	08/30/2025	Online Required Due Dates	Online	Aug 25 – Dec 17 - Online Jila Nikpay	View Rates
#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	View Rates

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.

2 Course Sections

Section	Status	Start/End Date	Register By	Instruction Mode	Campus	Meeting Information	Cost
#01 Fall	Open	08/25/2025 – 12/17/2025	08/30/2025	Online Required Due Dates	Online	Aug 25 – Dec 17 - Online Jordan Innes	View Rates
#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	View Rates

Line Electrician Field Training 1 31413104

5.00 credits

Electricity

Focuses on the operation of trucks and equipment used in electric utility construction. Students will install utility poles, and URD equipment. Basic wood pole climbing techniques will be introduced. Learners will explore the overview of an electrical power system.

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Section	Status	Start/End Date	Register By	Instruction Mode	Campus	Meeting Information	Cost
#01 Fall	Open	08/25/2025 – 10/14/2025	08/30/2025	In-Person	Agriculture Center of Excellence	Aug 25 – Oct 14 Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday 08:30 AM - 03:00 PM AG401 - EPDP Classroom - Agriculture Center of Excellence Marc Cegielski	View Rates

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.

2 Course Sections

Section	Status	Start/End Date	Register By	Instruction Mode	Campus	Meeting Information	Cost
#01 Fall	Open	08/25/2025 – 12/17/2025	08/30/2025	Online Required Due Dates	Online	Aug 25 – Dec 17 - Online Jila Nikpay	View Rates
#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	View Rates

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.

2 Course Sections

Section	Status	Start/End Date	Register By	Instruction Mode	Campus	Meeting Information	Cost
#01 Fall	Open	08/25/2025 – 12/17/2025	08/30/2025	Online Required Due Dates	Online	Aug 25 – Dec 17 - Online Jila Nikpay	View Rates
#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	View Rates

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.

2 Course Sections

Section	Status	Start/End Date	Register By	Instruction Mode	Campus	Meeting Information	Cost
#01 Fall	Open	08/25/2025 – 12/17/2025	08/30/2025	Online Required Due Dates	Online	Aug 25 – Dec 17 - Online Jordan Innes	View Rates
#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	View Rates

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.

2 Course Sections

Section	Status	Start/End Date	Register By	Instruction Mode	Campus	Meeting Information	Cost
#01 Fall	Open	08/25/2025 – 12/17/2025	08/30/2025	Online Required Due Dates	Online	Aug 25 – Dec 17 - Online Jordan Innes	View Rates
#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	View Rates

Line Electrician Safety 1 31413103

1.00 credits

Electricity

Applies safety procedures for hand and power tool use, underground electrical systems, and pole setting operations. Learners begin to explore safe operation of vehicles and equipment.

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Section	Status	Start/End Date	Register By	Instruction Mode	Campus	Meeting Information	Cost
#02 Fall	Open	08/25/2025 – 10/14/2025	08/30/2025	Online Required Due Dates	Online	Aug 25 – Oct 14 - Online Marc Cegielski	View Rates

Electrical Skill Development 50413508

2.00 credits

Electricity

Introduces the apprentice to the layout and purpose of the National Electric Code. It also strives to teach the apprentice proper methodology to research a code question and correctly interpret what they are reading. Various examples in the textbook and activity sheets help guide the apprentice through this process. Apprentices will research the structure of the National Electric Code and define the requirements of the code that are common to all electrical installations and electrical codes applicable to the trade.

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Section	Status	Start/End Date	Register By	Instruction Mode	Campus	Meeting Information	Cost
#01 Fall	Open	10/07/2025 – 12/02/2025	08/30/2025	In-Person	Wausau Main Campus	Oct 7 – Dec 2 Tuesday 07:00 AM - 03:30 PM H131 - Apprentice Classroom - H Building James Buck	View Rates

AC Fundamentals 50413510

2.00 credits

Electricity

Introduces the industrial electrical apprentice to the basic concepts of alternating current. Emphasis is placed on circuit analysis and the problem solving skills necessary for the maintenance of modern industrial electric systems.

2 Course Sections

Section	Status	Start/End Date	Register By	Instruction Mode	Campus	Meeting Information	Cost
#02 Fall	Open	10/08/2025 – 12/10/2025	08/30/2025	In-Person	Wausau Main Campus	Oct 8 – Nov 19 Wednesday 07:00 AM - 03:30 PM H146A - Mechatronics Project Lab - H Building James Buck Oct 8 – Nov 19 Wednesday 07:00 AM - 03:30 PM H131 - Apprentice Classroom - H Building James Buck Dec 3 – Dec 10 Wednesday 07:00 AM - 03:30 PM H146B - Mechatronics Project Lab - H Building James Buck Dec 3 – Dec 10 Wednesday 07:00 AM - 03:30 PM H146A - Mechatronics Project Lab - H Building James Buck Dec 3 – Dec 10 Wednesday 07:00 AM - 03:30 PM H131 - Apprentice Classroom - H Building James Buck	View Rates
#01 Fall	Open	10/16/2025 – 12/18/2025	08/30/2025	In-Person	Wausau Main Campus	Oct 16 – Nov 20 Thursday 07:00 AM - 04:30 PM H121A - Classroom - H Building James Buck Dec 4 – Dec 18 Thursday 07:00 AM - 04:30 PM H121A - Classroom - H Building James Buck	View Rates

Programmable Logic Controllers 2 50413515

2.00 credits

Electricity

Expands on the subjects introduced in the Programmable Logic Controller 1 course. Learners strengthen their knowledge of programming and their troubleshooting ability. They apply the principles to installation, communication, faults, and troubleshooting programmable logic controllers and other automation equipment in an industrial environment.

1 Course Section

Basic Instrumentation 50413517

2.00 credits

Electricity

Introduces learner to industrial automated equipment and systems. Learning outcomes will examine basic control loops, compare automated and robotic manufacturing systems, explore distributed and central control, examine various system layouts, apply controller concepts and communications, and discuss automated control system safety Signaling systems and redundant systems are explored as well.

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Section	Status	Start/End Date	Register By	Instruction Mode	Campus	Meeting Information	Cost
#01 Fall	Open	10/13/2025 – 12/08/2025	08/30/2025	In-Person	Wausau Main Campus	Oct 13 – Dec 8 Monday 07:00 AM - 03:30 PM H131 - Apprentice Classroom - H Building Marc Martindale	View Rates

Line Electrician Field Training 2 31413101

5.00 credits

Electricity

Introduces learners to overhead pole framing techniques. Builds on pole climbing techniques learned in Line Electrician Field Training 1 and introduces new techniques.

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Section	Status	Start/End Date	Register By	Instruction Mode	Campus	Meeting Information	Cost
#02 Fall	Open	10/15/2025 – 12/09/2025	08/30/2025	In-Person	Agriculture Center of Excellence	Oct 15 – Dec 9 Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday 08:30 AM - 03:00 PM AG401 - EPDP Classroom - Agriculture Center of Excellence Marc Cegielski	View Rates

Line Electrician Safety 2 31413100

1.00 credits

Electricity

Introduces learners to industry safety manuals, rules, and definitions. Develops safety procedures for ladders, pole climbing, digger derrick trucks, bucket trucks and equipment. work zone safety and setup.

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Section	Status	Start/End Date	Register By	Instruction Mode	Campus	Meeting Information	Cost
#02 Fall	Open	10/15/2025 – 12/09/2025	08/30/2025	Online Required Due Dates	Online	Oct 15 – Dec 9 - Online Marc Cegielski	View Rates

Transformers & Motors 50413518

2.00 credits

Electricity

Introduces the Industrial Electrician Apprentice to the basic concepts of single and three-phase transformers. The course will cover transformer theory, turns, current and voltage ratios as well as proper connections and use of various transformers. In addition, this course is designed to give the Industrial Electrician Apprentice the knowledge required by industry to maintain electric motors and generators.

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Section	Status	Start/End Date	Register By	Instruction Mode	Campus	Meeting Information	Cost
#01 Fall	Open	10/16/2025 – 12/18/2025	08/30/2025	In-Person	Wausau Main Campus	Oct 16 – Nov 20 Thursday 07:00 AM - 03:30 PM H131 - Apprentice Classroom - H Building Marc Martindale Dec 4 – Dec 18 Thursday 07:00 AM - 03:30 PM H131 - Apprentice Classroom - H Building Marc Martindale	View Rates