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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
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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

    Diesel Engines 3 10412132

  • 3.00 credits
  • Combustion Engines
  • Builds on theory and operation principles learned in Diesel Engines 2. Examines in detail an engine's lubricating and cooling systems, as well as its internal rotating assembly. Through lab and lecture we perform diesel engine disassembly, inspection, parts evaluation and reassembly.

    1 Course Section
    1 Course Section
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    #01 Fall
    Open
    08/25/2025 –
    09/19/2025
    08/30/2025 In-Person Agriculture Center of Excellence
    Aug 25 – Sep 19
    Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday
    07:30 AM - 12:00 PM
    DESL100 - Diesel Classroom - Agriculture Center of Excellence
    James Eckardt
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    Post Secondary

    Diesel Brake Systems 1 10412119

  • 1.00 credits
  • Combustion Engines
  • Focuses on the air brake system component operation and maintenance for trucks and tractor/trailers. Learners are introduced to the fundamentals of heavy truck air brake systems and camshaft actuated foundation brake components. Students are instructed on proper maintenance inspection techniques for cam actuated air brake systems.

    1 Course Section
    1 Course Section
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    #01 Fall
    Open
    08/25/2025 –
    08/29/2025
    08/30/2025 In-Person Agriculture Center of Excellence
    Aug 25 – Aug 29
    Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday
    12:30 PM - 05:00 PM
    DESL100 - Diesel Classroom - Agriculture Center of Excellence
    Andrew Borski
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    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.

    1 Course Section
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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

    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.

    1 Course Section
    1 Course Section
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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

    Diesel Brake Systems 2 10412125

  • 2.00 credits
  • Combustion Engines
  • Explores drum and disc air operated foundation brakes, as well as heavy-duty hydraulic brakes. Provides the opportunity for learners to test and troubleshoot the entire air and hydraulic brake systems. Introduces learners to ABS systems found in trucks.

    1 Course Section
    1 Course Section
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    #01 Fall
    Open
    09/02/2025 –
    09/19/2025
    08/30/2025 In-Person Agriculture Center of Excellence
    Sep 2 – Sep 19
    Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday
    12:30 PM - 05:00 PM
    DESL100 - Diesel Classroom - Agriculture Center of Excellence
    Andrew Borski
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    Post Secondary

    Diesel Emission Systems 10412113

  • 2.00 credits
  • Combustion Engines
  • Instructs learners on the latest technologies employed in heavy diesel emission reduction systems. Covers diesel emission regulations, emission reduction theory, diesel emission contributions to air quality and ethics pertaining to diesel emission system repairs. Learners will troubleshoot and repair exhaust gas recirculation systems, diesel particulate containment systems and Tier 4 exhaust aftertreatment technologies.

    1 Course Section
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    #01 Fall
    Open
    09/22/2025 –
    10/10/2025
    08/30/2025 In-Person Agriculture Center of Excellence
    Sep 22 – Oct 10
    Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Friday
    07:30 AM - 12:00 PM
    DESL100 - Diesel Classroom - Agriculture Center of Excellence
    Andrew Borski
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    Post Secondary

    Heavy Duty Suspension & Steering 1 10412126

  • 1.00 credits
  • Combustion Engines
  • Introduces fastener identification and torque as it relates to equipment repairs. In the lab setting, proper torque techniques and concerns are discussed and practiced.

    1 Course Section
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    #01 Fall
    Open
    09/22/2025 –
    09/26/2025
    08/30/2025 In-Person Agriculture Center of Excellence
    Sep 22 – Sep 26
    Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday
    12:30 PM - 05:00 PM
    DESL100 - Diesel Classroom - Agriculture Center of Excellence
    James Eckardt
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    Post Secondary

    Heavy Duty Suspension & Steering 2 10412124

  • 2.00 credits
  • Combustion Engines
  • Explores the operation, maintenance and overhaul of various heavy-duty steering and suspension systems. Wheel alignment diagnosis, adjustment and repair will be examined.

    1 Course Section
    1 Course Section
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    #01 Fall
    Open
    09/29/2025 –
    10/15/2025
    08/30/2025 In-Person Agriculture Center of Excellence
    Sep 29 – Oct 15
    Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday
    12:30 PM - 05:00 PM
    DESL100 - Diesel Classroom - Agriculture Center of Excellence
    James Eckardt
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    Post Secondary

    Diesel Electrical Systems 4 10412130

  • 3.00 credits
  • Combustion Engines
  • Expands on heavy duty electronic control modules. Analyze, in detail, the different types of vehicle data links and protocols. Strengthens understanding on how to troubleshoot data link failures and faults. Learners will also familiarize themselves with electronic troubleshooting manuals and charts. Through both lecture and lab we will explore techniques on using technology for fault code retrieval, information and repairs.

    1 Course Section
    1 Course Section
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    #01 Fall
    Open
    10/13/2025 –
    11/11/2025
    08/30/2025 In-Person Agriculture Center of Excellence
    Oct 13 – Oct 24
    Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Friday
    07:30 AM - 12:00 PM
    DESL100 - Diesel Classroom - Agriculture Center of Excellence
    James Eckardt
    Oct 27 – Oct 31
    Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday
    07:30 AM - 12:00 PM
    DESL100 - Diesel Classroom - Agriculture Center of Excellence
    James Eckardt
    Nov 3 – Nov 11
    Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Friday
    07:30 AM - 12:00 PM
    DESL100 - Diesel Classroom - Agriculture Center of Excellence
    James Eckardt
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    Post Secondary

    Diesel Preventative Maintenance 1 10412120

  • 1.00 credits
  • Combustion Engines
  • Discusses the importance of vehicle maintenance and inspections on commercial motor vehicles. Also introduces the techniques for performing proper maintenance and inspections.

    1 Course Section
    1 Course Section
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    #01 Fall
    Open
    10/16/2025 –
    10/22/2025
    08/30/2025 In-Person Agriculture Center of Excellence
    Oct 16 – Oct 22
    Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday
    12:30 PM - 05:00 PM
    DESL100 - Diesel Classroom - Agriculture Center of Excellence
    Andrew Borski
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    Post Secondary

    Diesel Preventative Maintenance 2 10412127

  • 2.00 credits
  • Combustion Engines
  • Focuses on the DOT's criteria for performing annual inspections. Also covers record-keeping requirements, liability concerns, and offers the opportunity to earn an annual inspection certificate upon successful completion of the test.

    1 Course Section
    1 Course Section
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    #01 Fall
    Open
    10/23/2025 –
    11/10/2025
    10/25/2025 In-Person Agriculture Center of Excellence
    Oct 23 – Nov 10
    Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday
    12:30 PM - 05:00 PM
    DESL100 - Diesel Classroom - Agriculture Center of Excellence
    Andrew Borski
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    Post Secondary

    Diesel Electrical Systems 1 10412118

  • 1.00 credits
  • Combustion Engines
  • Analyzes the fundamentals of electricity and electrical safety. Explores Ohm’s Law, use of a digital multimeter, wiring and components.

    1 Course Section
    1 Course Section
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    #01 Fall
    Open
    11/11/2025 –
    11/17/2025
    10/25/2025 In-Person Agriculture Center of Excellence
    Nov 11 – Nov 17
    Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday
    12:30 PM - 05:00 PM
    DESL100 - Diesel Classroom - Agriculture Center of Excellence
    James Eckardt
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    Post Secondary

    Diesel Brake Systems 3 10412131

  • 2.00 credits
  • Combustion Engines
  • Focuses on the mechanical and electronic controls of air brake systems. System operation and troubleshooting of ABS and Stability Control systems for trucks and tractor/trailers. Learners will practice reading compressed air, hydraulic and electrical schematics.

    1 Course Section
    1 Course Section
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    #01 Fall
    Open
    11/12/2025 –
    12/09/2025
    10/25/2025 In-Person Agriculture Center of Excellence
    Nov 12 – Dec 9
    Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Friday
    07:30 AM - 12:00 PM
    DESL100 - Diesel Classroom - Agriculture Center of Excellence
    Andrew Borski
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    Post Secondary

    Diesel Electrical Systems 2 10412123

  • 2.00 credits
  • Combustion Engines
  • Expands on the principles of basic electricity and application. Wiring diagram interpretation and utilization are introduced and practiced. Learners will also begin to apply their knowledge on the battery and starting systems.

    1 Course Section
    1 Course Section
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    #01 Fall
    Open
    11/18/2025 –
    12/11/2025
    10/25/2025 In-Person Agriculture Center of Excellence
    Nov 18 – Dec 11
    Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday
    12:30 PM - 05:00 PM
    DESL100 - Diesel Classroom - Agriculture Center of Excellence
    James Eckardt
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