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Continuing Education

Basic Rider Course 42816401

  • 0.30 credits
  • Motorcycle
  • $204.44
  • This Basic Motorcycle Rider course consists of classroom and range instruction designed for beginning riders and was developed by the Motorcycle Safety Foundation (MSF). The Basic Rider Course covers preparing to ride, turning, shifting and braking, street strategies, special situations, increasing riding skills, maintenance and insurance. Instructors are certified by the MSF and Wisconsin Department of Transportation (WisDOT). It is taught off-street, out of traffic, and motorcycles and helmets are provided. In addition there is a 5 hour ECourse that must be completed within 30 days prior to class(fees for ECourse are included in the overall class price). 

    7 Course Sections
    7 Course Sections
    Section Status Start/End Date Register By Instruction Mode Campus Meeting Information Cost
    #PD003 Summer
    Waitlist
    06/23/2025 –
    06/26/2025
    06/16/2025 In-Person Wausau Main Campus
    Jun 23 – Jun 26
    Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday
    05:30 PM - 08:30 PM
    A165 - WTPD Innovation Classroom A - A Building
    Jean Logan
    Jun 23 – Jun 26
    Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday
    05:30 PM - 08:30 PM
    Lot A - Wausau Main Campus
    Jean Logan
    $204.44
    #PD004 Summer
    Waitlist
    07/12/2025 –
    07/13/2025
    07/01/2025 In-Person Spencer Off Campus
    Jul 12 – Jul 13
    Sunday, Saturday
    08:00 AM - 02:30 PM
    SPENCERHS - Spencer High School - Spencer Off Campus
    Scott Anderson
    $204.44
    #PD005 Summer
    Waitlist
    07/19/2025 –
    07/20/2025
    07/08/2025 In-Person Spencer Off Campus
    Jul 19 – Jul 20
    Sunday, Saturday
    08:00 AM - 02:30 PM
    SPENCERHS - Spencer High School - Spencer Off Campus
    Scott Anderson
    $204.44
    #PD006 Fall
    Waitlist
    08/02/2025 –
    08/03/2025
    07/22/2025 In-Person Medford Campus
    Aug 2 – Aug 3
    Sunday, Saturday
    08:00 AM - 02:30 PM
    M125A - Classroom - Medford Campus
    Andrew Neidner
    Aug 2 – Aug 3
    Sunday, Saturday
    08:00 AM - 02:30 PM
    MEDFORDPK - Medford Campus Parking Lot - Medford Campus
    Andrew Neidner
    $204.44
    #PD008 Fall
    Waitlist
    08/16/2025 –
    08/17/2025
    08/05/2025 In-Person Wausau Main Campus
    Aug 16 – Aug 17
    Sunday, Saturday
    08:00 AM - 02:30 PM
    A165 - WTPD Innovation Classroom A - A Building
    Aug 16 – Aug 17
    Sunday, Saturday
    08:00 AM - 02:30 PM
    Lot A - Wausau Main Campus
    $204.44
    #PD009 Fall
    Open
    09/06/2025 –
    09/07/2025
    08/26/2025 In-Person Medford Campus
    Sep 6 – Sep 7
    Sunday, Saturday
    08:00 AM - 02:30 PM
    M125A - Classroom - Medford Campus
    Andrew Neidner
    Sep 6 – Sep 7
    Sunday, Saturday
    08:00 AM - 02:30 PM
    MEDFORDPK - Medford Campus Parking Lot - Medford Campus
    Andrew Neidner
    $204.44
    #PD010 Fall
    Open
    09/20/2025 –
    09/21/2025
    09/09/2025 In-Person Wausau Main Campus
    Sep 20 – Sep 21
    Sunday, Saturday
    08:00 AM - 02:30 PM
    A165 - WTPD Innovation Classroom A - A Building
    Robert Milton
    Sep 20 – Sep 21
    Sunday, Saturday
    08:00 AM - 02:30 PM
    Lot A - Wausau Main Campus
    Robert Milton
    $204.44
    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
    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
    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
    Section Status Start/End Date Register By Instruction Mode Campus Meeting Information Cost
    #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

    Basic Rider Course 2 42816402

  • 0.20 credits
  • Motorcycle
  • $115.43
  • This Basic Motorcycle Rider 2 course consists of classroom and range instruction designed for riders with their Wisconsin Motorcycle Instruction Permit who are either returning to riding or are seeking a refresher course to practice and/or seeking their motorcycle license or endorsement (already licensed or endorsed riders may also participate). Any person over the age of 16 may enroll in this course. The student must already possess basic riding skills such as starting out, stopping, and turning. Students must bring their own 2 wheel motorcycle which may be a manual or automatic. Students must provide proof of registration and insurance for the motorcycle they will be using. In addition there is a 4 hour ECourse that must be completed within 30 days prior to class(fees for ECourse are included in the overall class price)  The in-person portion consists of eight range exercises, including a screening exercise to verify participants have sufficient skill to continue. This course may also be used to waive the road test when applying for the Wisconsin Motorcycle license, as long as the student also completes the E-Course. 

    2 Course Sections
    2 Course Sections
    Section Status Start/End Date Register By Instruction Mode Campus Meeting Information Cost
    #PD002 Summer
    Open
    07/26/2025
    07/15/2025 In-Person Wausau Main Campus
    Jul 26
    Saturday
    08:00 AM - 02:30 PM
    A165 - WTPD Innovation Classroom A - A Building
    Robert Milton
    Jul 26
    Saturday
    08:00 AM - 02:30 PM
    Lot A - Wausau Main Campus
    Robert Milton
    $115.43
    #PD003 Fall
    Open
    09/06/2025
    08/26/2025 In-Person Wausau Main Campus
    Sep 6
    Saturday
    08:00 AM - 02:30 PM
    A165 - WTPD Innovation Classroom A - A Building
    Robert Milton
    Sep 6
    Saturday
    08:00 AM - 02:30 PM
    Lot A - Wausau Main Campus
    Robert Milton
    $115.43
    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
    Section Status Start/End Date Register By Instruction Mode Campus Meeting Information Cost
    #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
    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
    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.

    2 Course Sections
    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
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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

    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
    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
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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

    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
    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
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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.

    2 Course Sections
    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
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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.

    2 Course Sections
    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
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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

    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
    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
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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

    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
    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
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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

    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
    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
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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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