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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

    Electromechanical Projects 10620145

  • 3.00 credits
  • Electromechanical Technology
  • Involves developing and designing a project as the culminating course in the Electromechanical program. By creating a fully-functional automation system, the learner will tie together all of the concepts learned in previous courses. The project will consist of a machine of the student's choosing, and it will be automatically controlled by an industrial controller or computer. Systems analysis, problem solving and group cooperation are emphasized throughout the course.

    1 Course Section
    1 Course Section
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    #01 Fall
    Open
    08/25/2025 –
    12/17/2025
    08/30/2025 In-Person Wausau Main Campus
    Aug 25 – Dec 17
    -
    H129 - Classroom - H Building
    Dustin Van De Weerd
    Aug 25 – Dec 17
    Monday
    09:00 AM - 12:20 PM
    H146A - Mechatronics Project Lab - H Building
    Dustin Van De Weerd
    Aug 25 – Dec 17
    Wednesday
    09:00 AM - 12:20 PM
    I105 - Smart Project Factory Lab - I Building
    Dustin Van De Weerd
    Aug 25 – Dec 17
    Wednesday
    09:00 AM - 12:20 PM
    I104A - AME Lab - I Building
    Dustin Van De Weerd
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    Post Secondary

    Industrial Motors 2: DC/AC Variable Speed Motor Drives 10620160

  • 1.00 credits
  • Electromechanical Technology
  • Introduces industrial motor drives including the most common types of DC and AC variable speed motor drives. Constant speed, torque and power operation modes, as well as the various solid state motor drive power control schemes and applications are discussed. Remote control and monitoring signals and system integration techniques are introduced. Labs include multiple vendor motor drive programming, connection, integration and testing as well as drive network communications, control and monitoring.

    1 Course Section
    1 Course Section
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    #01 Fall
    Open
    08/25/2025 –
    09/17/2025
    08/30/2025 In-Person Wausau Main Campus
    Aug 25 – Sep 17
    Monday, Wednesday
    08:00 AM - 10:50 AM
    I104B - AME Lab - I Building
    Matt Jacobson
    Aug 25 – Sep 17
    Monday, Wednesday
    08:00 AM - 10:50 AM
    H129 - Classroom - H Building
    Matt Jacobson
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    Post Secondary

    PLC 4: Advanced Instructions And Programming 10620167

  • 1.00 credits
  • Electromechanical Technology
  • Introduces Advanced Instruction and Programming techniques by exploring and configuring analog and digital scaling values, data management, PLC vision and PLC Proportional Integral derivative (PID) process control. Learners will apply these PLC functions in real world industrial applications.

    1 Course Section
    1 Course Section
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    #01 Fall
    Open
    08/25/2025 –
    09/17/2025
    08/30/2025 In-Person Wausau Main Campus
    Aug 25 – Sep 17
    Monday, Wednesday
    02:00 PM - 04:50 PM
    I110 - Classroom - I Building
    Dustin Van De Weerd
    Aug 25 – Sep 17
    Monday, Wednesday
    02:00 PM - 04:50 PM
    I104A - AME Lab - I Building
    Dustin Van De Weerd
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    Post Secondary

    Machine Control 1: Ladder Logic Fundamentals 10620151

  • 1.00 credits
  • Electromechanical Technology
  • Introduces ladder logic symbols and diagrams used in industrial control circuits. Safety standards and procedures are reviewed and implemented. Discrete industrial devices are also studied including switches, relays, timers, and motor starters.

    1 Course Section
    1 Course Section
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    #01 Fall
    Open
    08/25/2025 –
    09/17/2025
    08/30/2025 In-Person Wausau Main Campus
    Aug 25 – Sep 17
    Monday, Wednesday
    11:00 AM - 01:50 PM
    I112 - Classroom - I Building
    Benjamin Knospe
    Aug 25 – Sep 17
    Monday, Wednesday
    11:00 AM - 01:50 PM
    H146B - Mechatronics Project Lab - H Building
    Benjamin Knospe
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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

    PLC 1: PLC Fundamentals And Bit Based Instructions 10620164

  • 1.00 credits
  • Electromechanical Technology
  • Introduces PLC hardware setup, software applications and system configuration. Basic industrial control problems are solved using Bit Based Instructions. Various kinds of sensors and other input devices will be applied to the PLC. Output devices will be controlled by the PLC.

    1 Course Section
    1 Course Section
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    #01 Fall
    Open
    09/22/2025 –
    10/15/2025
    08/30/2025 In-Person Wausau Main Campus
    Sep 22 – Oct 15
    Monday, Wednesday
    12:00 PM - 02:50 PM
    I110 - Classroom - I Building
    Benjamin Effa
    Sep 22 – Oct 15
    Monday, Wednesday
    12:00 PM - 02:50 PM
    I104B - AME Lab - I Building
    Benjamin Effa
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    Post Secondary

    PLC 5: Industrial Networking 10620168

  • 1.00 credits
  • Electromechanical Technology
  • Introduces PLC networking and data base collection. Learners will explore effective network communication schemes between PLC system components. Machine and process control systems require that programmable controllers be interconnected, so that data can be passed among them easily to accomplish the control task. Learners will explore these PLC Network communications through real world examples

    1 Course Section
    1 Course Section
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    #01 Fall
    Open
    09/22/2025 –
    10/15/2025
    08/30/2025 In-Person Wausau Main Campus
    Sep 22 – Oct 15
    Monday, Wednesday
    02:00 PM - 04:50 PM
    I110 - Classroom - I Building
    Dustin Van De Weerd
    Sep 22 – Oct 15
    Monday, Wednesday
    02:00 PM - 04:50 PM
    I104A - AME Lab - I Building
    Dustin Van De Weerd
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    Post Secondary

    Machine Control 2: Motor And Actuator Control 10620152

  • 1.00 credits
  • Electromechanical Technology
  • Develop motor and other actuator control and power circuits. The student will utilize typical industrial manufacturing controls. Basic machine sequence control circuits are developed using computer aided design and simulation software.

    1 Course Section
    1 Course Section
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    #01 Fall
    Open
    09/22/2025 –
    10/15/2025
    08/30/2025 In-Person Wausau Main Campus
    Sep 22 – Oct 15
    Monday, Wednesday
    11:00 AM - 01:50 PM
    H146B - Mechatronics Project Lab - H Building
    Benjamin Knospe
    Sep 22 – Oct 15
    Monday, Wednesday
    11:00 AM - 01:50 PM
    I112 - Classroom - I Building
    Benjamin Knospe
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    Post Secondary

    Robotic Applications 1: Fundamentals Of Robotic Control 10620154

  • 1.00 credits
  • Electromechanical Technology
  • Introduces a basic understanding of a robot system. Topics studied include robot safety, controls and basic programming. The students will learn robotic program development.

    1 Course Section
    1 Course Section
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    #01 Fall
    Open
    09/22/2025 –
    10/15/2025
    08/30/2025 In-Person Wausau Main Campus
    Sep 22 – Oct 15
    Monday, Wednesday
    08:00 AM - 10:50 AM
    I112 - Classroom - I Building
    Matt Jacobson
    Sep 22 – Oct 15
    Monday, Wednesday
    08:00 AM - 10:50 AM
    I104B - AME Lab - I Building
    Matt Jacobson
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    Post Secondary

    PLC 2: Timers, Counters And Program Control 10620165

  • 1.00 credits
  • Electromechanical Technology
  • Incorporates PLC Timer, Counter and Program Control instructions used in industrial manufacturing processes.

    1 Course Section
    1 Course Section
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    #01 Fall
    Open
    10/20/2025 –
    11/12/2025
    10/25/2025 In-Person Wausau Main Campus
    Oct 20 – Nov 12
    Monday, Wednesday
    12:00 PM - 02:50 PM
    I110 - Classroom - I Building
    Benjamin Effa
    Oct 20 – Nov 12
    Monday, Wednesday
    12:00 PM - 02:50 PM
    I104A - AME Lab - I Building
    Benjamin Effa
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    Post Secondary

    Machine Control 3: Sensors And Machine Safety 10620153

  • 1.00 credits
  • Electromechanical Technology
  • Introduces solid state motor controls and proximity and photo sensors. Machine sequence control circuits are developed using programmable logic relays (PLRs) with computer based ladder logic programming and simulation software and then connected and tested in the lab.

    1 Course Section
    1 Course Section
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    #01 Fall
    Open
    10/20/2025 –
    11/12/2025
    10/25/2025 In-Person Wausau Main Campus
    Oct 20 – Nov 12
    Monday, Wednesday
    11:00 AM - 01:50 PM
    I112 - Classroom - I Building
    Benjamin Knospe
    Oct 20 – Nov 12
    Monday, Wednesday
    11:00 AM - 01:50 PM
    H146B - Mechatronics Project Lab - H Building
    Benjamin Knospe
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    Post Secondary

    Robotic Applications 2: Robotic System Components And Software 10620155

  • 1.00 credits
  • Electromechanical Technology
  • Develop a strong understanding of the robot control system. Topics studied include creating and editing robot frames, branching and system IO and program control.

    1 Course Section
    1 Course Section
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    #01 Fall
    Open
    10/20/2025 –
    11/12/2025
    10/25/2025 In-Person Wausau Main Campus
    Oct 20 – Nov 12
    Monday, Wednesday
    08:00 AM - 10:50 AM
    I104B - AME Lab - I Building
    Matt Jacobson
    Oct 20 – Nov 12
    Monday, Wednesday
    08:00 AM - 10:50 AM
    I112 - Classroom - I Building
    Matt Jacobson
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    Post Secondary

    PLC 6: Plc, Pac And Pc Automation Integration 10620169

  • 1.00 credits
  • Electromechanical Technology
  • Introduces Integrated Manufacturing Systems (IMS). Learners will contrast Programmable Logic Controllers (PLC), Programmable Automation Controllers (PAC) and Personal Computer (PC) programming environments. Typically PLCs are suited for machine control, PACs are bettered suited for complex automation and the PC programming environment offers purpose-built Industrial PCs for manufacturing flexibility. Learners will demonstrate PC programming techniques within the LabView programming environment and practice advanced programming and troubleshooting techniques.

    1 Course Section
    1 Course Section
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    #01 Fall
    Open
    10/20/2025 –
    11/12/2025
    10/25/2025 In-Person Wausau Main Campus
    Oct 20 – Nov 12
    Monday, Wednesday
    02:00 PM - 04:50 PM
    I104A - AME Lab - I Building
    Dustin Van De Weerd
    Oct 20 – Nov 12
    Monday, Wednesday
    02:00 PM - 04:50 PM
    I110 - Classroom - I Building
    Dustin Van De Weerd
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    Post Secondary

    PLC 3: Data, Math, Sequencer And Shift Instructions 10620166

  • 1.00 credits
  • Electromechanical Technology
  • Incorporates Data, Math, Sequencer and Shift Register control instructions used in industrial manufacturing processes.

    1 Course Section
    1 Course Section
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    #01 Fall
    Open
    11/17/2025 –
    12/17/2025
    10/25/2025 In-Person Wausau Main Campus
    Nov 17 – Dec 17
    Monday, Wednesday
    12:00 PM - 02:50 PM
    I104B - AME Lab - I Building
    Benjamin Effa
    Nov 17 – Dec 17
    Monday, Wednesday
    12:00 PM - 02:50 PM
    I110 - Classroom - I Building
    Benjamin Effa
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    Post Secondary

    Servo Systems 3: Advanced Position Control And Integration 10620163

  • 1.00 credits
  • Electromechanical Technology
  • Advanced servo integration is accomplished using industrial servo drives and programmable logic controllers. Servo gearing and camming is studied through hands-on activities. Learners solve real world servo related problems using advanced PLC and Servo programming.

    1 Course Section
    1 Course Section
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    #01 Fall
    Open
    11/17/2025 –
    12/17/2025
    10/25/2025 In-Person Wausau Main Campus
    Nov 17 – Dec 17
    Monday, Wednesday
    02:00 PM - 04:50 PM
    I110 - Classroom - I Building
    Matt Jacobson
    Nov 17 – Dec 17
    Monday, Wednesday
    02:00 PM - 04:50 PM
    I104B - AME Lab - I Building
    Matt Jacobson
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    Post Secondary

    Industrial Motors 1: Electric Motors 10620159

  • 1.00 credits
  • Electromechanical Technology
  • Introduces industrial motors including the most common types of AC and DC motors. The potential dangers of Industrial motors are explored and the application and safety standards related to electric motors are reviewed and implemented. Labs include motor load and efficiency testing utilizing digital power, speed and torque measurement devices.

    1 Course Section
    1 Course Section
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    #01 Fall
    Open
    11/17/2025 –
    12/17/2025
    10/25/2025 In-Person Wausau Main Campus
    Nov 17 – Dec 17
    Monday, Wednesday
    11:00 AM - 01:50 PM
    I104B - AME Lab - I Building
    Benjamin Knospe
    Nov 17 – Dec 17
    Monday, Wednesday
    11:00 AM - 01:50 PM
    I112 - Classroom - I Building
    Benjamin Knospe
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