Advanced Editing Techniques 10206156

Expands non-linear editing concepts and techniques to an advanced level through hands-on project work using professional post-production software. Learners edit documentary, narrative, and music video footage, utilizing effects, filters, and titling tools to create fully polished video projects ready for web publishing and professional presentation.

American Sign Language 1 10533113

Focuses on interactions using ASL among learners who have little or no knowledge of ASL and Deaf culture. Learners will learn the skills needed to communicate comfortably in a variety of situations. Cultural information is included throughout the course. Learners will interact with the Deaf community in way that demonstrates their cultural awareness and respect. 

Beginning Sign Language II 47533501

Build upon a basic knowledge of signing and learn intermediate techniques for communicating with the Deaf and Hard of Hearing. Explores expanding your sign language skills including sign language skill development and key signs to use to communicate effectively.

Creative Process 10206161

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.

Documentary Production 10206155

Examines video and audio equipment and post-production techniques essential to creating video projects outside the studio environment. Learners operate professional cameras and audio equipment to complete several short documentary projects. Focuses on interview and lighting techniques, recording production audio, capturing b-roll, location scouting, shooting on location, improvisation, and editing practices that connect visuals and sound to authentic storytelling.

Film & Video: Language And Technique 10206152

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.

Incident Investigation In The Workplace 10449102

Expands learner’s ability to conduct incident investigations utilizing analysis to connect accident events and casual factors.  Covers accident costs, accident theories, analytical techniques, corrective actions, reporting and communicating lessons learned.  Additionally, OSHA reporting requirements will be reviewed.  Case studies will be examined and action plans will be developed throughout this online course.    

Interpreting/Educational Setting 10533111

Acquires the fundamental knowledge of the field of educational interpreting, the role and function of an educational interpreter, terminology and professional organizations.

Intro to Motion Graphics 47206104

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.

Introduction to the Interpreting Process 10533112

Develops the principals of sign language interpreting skills for work in the K - 12 academic elementary setting. Learners apply listening, analysis, memory to produce effective expressive and receptive interpreting work. Focuses on English and American Sign Language (ASL) discourse, grammar, and vocabulary. Learners develop visual spatial awareness.

OSHA 10 47449409

Occupational safety is important in every work environment. Designed for general industry workers, foremen, job supervisors and anyone involved in general industry, the Outreach Training Program courses are an orientation to occupational safety and health for workers covered by the Occupational Safety Health Act (OSHA) 29 CFR 1910. When required by OSHA standards, workers must receive additional training on the specific hazards of their job. This training is recommended by OSHA. Attendees will receive an NTC certificate of completion, plus the official blue general industry wallet card issued by OSHA, to certify they successfully completed the course.

OSHA 30 47449403

OSHA Compliance 10449105

Reviews Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) compliance. Covers the history, mission, employee/employer rights, compliance process, violations/citations and penalties. Top OSHA compliance violations will be discussed and compared to leading workplace injuries. The final capstone project will involve conducting a simulated mock OSHA inspection of a workplace. From this base knowledge the student will be able to initiate and/or evaluate OSHA compliance in a work setting.

Safety Management Systems 10449104

Examines occupational health and safety management principles, systems, and the supporting techniques to initiate and/or improve an organization's safety management system. Included is a focus on job safety analysis and fault tree analysis. From this base knowledge the learner will be able to coordinate safety policies and objectives in an orderly, consistent manner into existing functional areas such as operations, finance, quality and environmental management.

Short Narrative Production 47206101

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.

Technical Process 10206261

Explores essential technical tools, techniques, and workflows used in professional video production. Learners operate cameras, audio recorders, and microphones, and apply post-production software to build technical proficiency that supports creative storytelling. Emphasizes proper setup, operation, and maintenance of production equipment; capturing quality video and sound; and integrating footage, sound, and graphics through basic editing and post-production practices.

VFX, Compositing & Color 10206164

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.

Video Foundation Intensive 10206162

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.

Video Pre-Production 10206150

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.

Video Production: Studio 10206154

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.

Vocabulary Enhancement - Interpreter 10533122

Develops the fundamental skills required for producing concepts and ideas represented in American Sign Language (ASL). Learners will apply the appropriate English synonyms for sign concepts based on contextual meaning. Learners will apply more than one English word equivalent to most sign vocabulary word. A variety language and vocabulary building exercises are designed to help learners enhance their English vocabulary. Learners will develop awareness of local and regional sign variations.

Workplace Safety 10449122

Explores the current best practices in safety and first aid. This course examines current OSHA safety regulations within industry while also covering important basic emergency skills of AHA first aid and CPR. Learners receive the OSHA 10 general industry card along with the AHA Heartsaver 1st Aid, CPR, and AED certification.