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Documentary Production 10206155

3.00 credits

Visual Communication

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.

1 Course Section

Section	Status	Start/End Date	Register By	Instruction Mode	Campus	Meeting Information	Cost
#02 Fall	Open	08/25/2026 – 12/16/2026	08/29/2026	In-Person	Wausau Main Campus	Aug 25 – Dec 16 Tuesday 09:00 AM - 11:50 AM H101 - Film Lab - H Building Jila Nikpay Aug 25 – Dec 16 Tuesday 09:00 AM - 11:50 AM H103 - Green Room/Lab - H Building Jila Nikpay Aug 25 – Dec 16 Wednesday 01:00 PM - 02:20 PM H101 - Film Lab - H Building Jila Nikpay Aug 25 – Dec 16 Wednesday 01:00 PM - 02:20 PM H103 - Green Room/Lab - H Building Jila Nikpay	View Rates

Imaging Equipment Operation 10526194

3.00 credits

Radiologic Technology

Introduces radiography students to the principles and applications of x-ray technology. Students analyze how x-rays are produced and determine the corrective actions necessary for common equipment malfunctions.

1 Course Section

Section	Status	Start/End Date	Register By	Instruction Mode	Campus	Meeting Information	Cost
#01 Fall	Open	08/25/2026 – 12/10/2026	08/29/2026	Hybrid	Wausau Main Campus ZOOM	Aug 25 – Dec 10 Thursday 09:00 AM - 09:50 AM ZOOM Nicole Buse Aug 25 – Dec 10 Tuesday 10:00 AM - 11:50 AM 3031 - Radiology Classroom - Center for Health Sciences (CHS) Nicole Buse	View Rates

Imaging Modalities 10526231

2.00 credits

Radiologic Technology

Introduces radiography students to imaging modalities with an emphasis in computed tomography and cross-sectional anatomy.

1 Course Section

Section	Status	Start/End Date	Register By	Instruction Mode	Campus	Meeting Information	Cost
#01 Fall	Open	08/25/2026 – 12/08/2026	08/29/2026	In-Person	Wausau Main Campus	Aug 25 – Dec 8 Tuesday 08:00 AM - 09:50 AM 3031 - Radiology Classroom - Center for Health Sciences (CHS) Amber Schuck	View Rates

Intro to Motion Graphics 47206104

0.30 credits

Visual Communication

$199.00

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

Section	Status	Start/End Date	Register By	Instruction Mode	Campus	Meeting Information	Cost
#PD001 Summer	Open	07/20/2026 – 07/24/2026	07/20/2026	In-Person	Wausau Main Campus	Jul 20 – Jul 23 Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday 09:00 AM - 12:00 PM H107 - Production Studio/Lab - H Building Jul 24 Friday 09:00 AM - 11:30 AM H107 - Production Studio/Lab - H Building	$199.00

Radiography Clinical 1 10526168

2.00 credits

Radiologic Technology

This beginning level clinical course prepares radiography students to perform radiologic procedures on patients with extensive supervision and direction. Students apply radiation protection and standard precautions in the production of radiographic images while adhering to legal and ethical guidelines. An emphasis of the course is the development of communication and critical thinking skills appropriate to the clinical setting.

1 Course Section

Section	Status	Start/End Date	Register By	Instruction Mode	Campus	Meeting Information	Cost
#01 Fall	Open	09/10/2026 – 12/10/2026	08/29/2026	In-Person	Wausau Off Campus	Sep 10 – Dec 10 Thursday, Tuesday 08:00 AM - 04:30 PM Wausau Off Campus Amy Stephens	View Rates

Radiography Clinical 3 10526193

2.00 credits

Radiologic Technology

This third level clinical course prepares radiography students to perform radiologic procedures on patients with varying degrees of direct and indirect supervision. Students apply radiation protection and standard precautions in the production of radiographic images in a health care setting while adhering to legal and ethical guidelines. An emphasis of the course is the demonstration of communication and critical thinking skills appropriate to the clinical setting.

1 Course Section

Section	Status	Start/End Date	Register By	Instruction Mode	Campus	Meeting Information	Cost
#01 Summer	Open	06/02/2026 – 07/23/2026	06/09/2026	In-Person	Wausau Off Campus	Jun 2 – Jul 23 Thursday, Tuesday 07:30 AM - 04:00 PM Wausau Off Campus Amy Stephens	View Rates

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

Section	Status	Start/End Date	Register By	Instruction Mode	Campus	Meeting Information	Cost
#PD001 Summer	Open	07/27/2026 – 07/31/2026	07/27/2026	In-Person	Wausau Main Campus	Jul 27 – Jul 30 Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday 09:00 AM - 12:00 PM H107 - Production Studio/Lab - H Building Jila Nikpay Jul 31 Friday 09:00 AM - 11:30 AM H103 - Green Room/Lab - H Building Jila Nikpay	$199.00

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

Section	Status	Start/End Date	Register By	Instruction Mode	Campus	Meeting Information	Cost
#03 Fall	Open	08/25/2026 – 12/16/2026	08/29/2026	In-Person	Wausau Main Campus	Aug 25 – Dec 16 Wednesday 03:00 PM - 04:20 PM H103 - Green Room/Lab - H Building Jila Nikpay Aug 25 – Dec 16 Tuesday 01:00 PM - 03:50 PM H101 - Film Lab - H Building Jila Nikpay	View Rates