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Documentary Production 10206155

3.00 credits

Visual Communication

$536.10

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	$536.10

Fruit Crop Production I 31001118

1.00 credits

Horticulture

$223.10

Introduces learners to pomology and its role in both global and local food systems. Students will explore the foundations of fruit crop production, with emphasis on fruit growth and development, integrated pest and disease management, and the principles of harvest and post-harvest handling. Examines how fruit physiology and production practices intersect to influence yield, quality, and market value. Throughout the semester, a different fruit or nut crop will be highlighted each week, allowing students to build a broad understanding of diverse species and cultivar selection, growing requirements, and their importance in food systems.

1 Course Section

Section	Status	Start/End Date	Register By	Instruction Mode	Campus	Meeting Information	Cost
#01 Fall	Open	08/25/2026 – 12/15/2026	08/29/2026	In-Person	Agriculture Center of Excellence	Aug 25 – Dec 15 Tuesday 01:00 PM - 02:50 PM AG212 - Ag Classroom - Agriculture Center of Excellence Trevor Frank	$223.10

Greenhouse Operation and Design 31001113

1.00 credits

Horticulture

$194.70

Explores greenhouse parts, structure, and coverings along with environmental controls will be covered throughout this course. Learners will actively participate in the operation of a greenhouse. Learners will evaluate greenhouse structure and design, while participating in greenhouse site assessment.

1 Course Section

Section	Status	Start/End Date	Register By	Instruction Mode	Campus	Meeting Information	Cost
#01 Fall	Open	08/25/2026 – 12/15/2026	08/29/2026	In-Person	Agriculture Center of Excellence	Aug 25 – Dec 15 Tuesday 10:00 AM - 11:50 AM AG212 - Ag Classroom - Agriculture Center of Excellence Trevor Frank	$194.70

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 Jordan Innes Jul 24 Friday 09:00 AM - 11:30 AM H107 - Production Studio/Lab - H Building Jordan Innes	$199.00

Introduction To The Horticulture Industry 31001100

1.00 credits

Horticulture

$194.70

Explores the scope of the horticulture sector, including career opportunities. Familiarizes learners with the Agriculture Center of Excellence and standard operating procedures. Learners will begin to develop a strategic college plan. Learners will be exposed to the various opportunities available throughout their program of study.

1 Course Section

Section	Status	Start/End Date	Register By	Instruction Mode	Campus	Meeting Information	Cost
#01 Fall	Open	08/25/2026 – 12/15/2026	08/29/2026	In-Person	Agriculture Center of Excellence	Aug 25 – Dec 15 Tuesday 08:00 AM - 09:50 AM AG212 - Ag Classroom - Agriculture Center of Excellence Trevor Frank	$194.70

Merchandising Produce Applications I 31001120

1.00 credits

Horticulture

$194.70

Introduces the principles and practices of produce merchandising for roadside stands and farmers markets. Covers methods for assessing produce quality, grading standards, and their application in marketing channels. Explores creative visual merchandising techniques and the relationships between customer behavior, effective product display, and product purchase. Examines the structure and success factors of community-supported agriculture (CSA) businesses. Students actively participate in operating farmers market stands using produce grown during the course, applying merchandising concepts in real-time.

1 Course Section

Section	Status	Start/End Date	Register By	Instruction Mode	Campus	Meeting Information	Cost
#01 Fall	Open	08/25/2026 – 12/15/2026	08/29/2026	In-Person	Agriculture Center of Excellence	Aug 25 – Dec 15 Tuesday 03:00 PM - 04:50 PM AG212 - Ag Classroom - Agriculture Center of Excellence Trevor Frank	$194.70

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

$536.10

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	$536.10