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Audio For Video And Animation 10206151

2.00 credits

Visual Communication

$337.58

Explores the equipment, software and techniques for the successful production and post-production of audio for video and animation projects. Learners will create original audio documents, capturing sound with professional microphones and manipulating those sounds with professional audio editing and mixing software. Learners will learn techniques for capturing sound in studio and on-location settings, syncing sound to picture, using sound effects, creating original foley sounds, dubbing voices and narration, exporting to various audio formats, mixing music, effects, backgrounds and dialogue to create professional audio documents.

2 Course Sections

Section	Status	Start/End Date	Register By	Instruction Mode	Campus	Meeting Information	Cost
#01 Spring	Open	01/26/2026 – 05/22/2026	01/31/2026	Online Required Due Dates	Online	Jan 26 – May 22 - Online Jordan Innes	$337.58
#02 Spring	Open	01/26/2026 – 05/18/2026	01/31/2026	In-Person	Wausau Main Campus	Jan 26 – May 18 Monday 01:00 PM - 03:50 PM H101 - Film Lab - H Building Jordan Innes	$337.58

Container Gardening 31001101

1.00 credits

Horticulture

$185.04

Choosing the right plants, selecting the containers and tools, and caring for the plants throughout the growing season is covered. Small space container gardens can provide a bounty of food in a very small space.

1 Course Section

Section	Status	Start/End Date	Register By	Instruction Mode	Campus	Meeting Information	Cost
#01 Spring	Open	01/26/2026 – 05/18/2026	01/31/2026	In-Person	Agriculture Center of Excellence	Jan 26 – May 18 Monday 03:00 PM - 04:50 PM AG212 - Ag Classroom - Agriculture Center of Excellence Trevor Frank	$185.04

Greenhouse Production 31001115

2.00 credits

Horticulture

$370.08

Builds on the content in Greenhouse Operation and Design by providing the learners additional hands-on experience managing a greenhouse structure on a year-round basis. Greenhouse coverings, environmental controls, and monitoring equipment will be covered throughout this course. Learners will actively participate in the operation of a greenhouse and hoop house as they determine methods of monitoring temperature, ventilation, and plant growth.

1 Course Section

Section	Status	Start/End Date	Register By	Instruction Mode	Campus	Meeting Information	Cost
#01 Spring	Open	01/29/2026 – 05/21/2026	01/31/2026	In-Person	Agriculture Center of Excellence	Jan 29 – May 21 Thursday 08:00 AM - 11:50 AM AG212 - Ag Classroom - Agriculture Center of Excellence Alex Crockford	$370.08

Introduction To The Horticulture Industry 31001100

1.00 credits

Horticulture

$185.04

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 Spring	Open	01/29/2026 – 05/21/2026	01/31/2026	In-Person	Agriculture Center of Excellence	Jan 29 – May 21 Thursday 01:00 PM - 02:50 PM AG212 - Ag Classroom - Agriculture Center of Excellence Trevor Frank	$185.04

Merchandising Produce Applications 31001116

2.00 credits

Horticulture

$370.08

Examine entrepreneurship applications of operating a market garden. Learners will simulate a small market garden business as they determine inventory, storage, sales, pricing, profit, and loss for their business. Business exploration will include farmers' market stands, community-supported agriculture (CSA) operations, and roadside stands. Customer buying decisions, sales techniques, and visual merchandising produce concepts are covered in this course.

1 Course Section

Section	Status	Start/End Date	Register By	Instruction Mode	Campus	Meeting Information	Cost
#01 Spring	Open	01/28/2026 – 05/20/2026	01/31/2026	In-Person	Agriculture Center of Excellence	Jan 28 – May 20 Wednesday 08:00 AM - 11:50 AM AG212 - Ag Classroom - Agriculture Center of Excellence Trevor Frank	$370.08

Motion Graphics 10206158

3.00 credits

Visual Communication

$503.87

Explores professional visual effects software for the effective completion of professional post-production design applications. Learners will work on motion graphic projects, designing original vector based animations, navigating layers, and exploring key-frames in the creation of original animation projects.

1 Course Section

Section	Status	Start/End Date	Register By	Instruction Mode	Campus	Meeting Information	Cost
#01 Spring	Open	01/28/2026 – 05/20/2026	01/31/2026	In-Person	Wausau Main Campus	Jan 28 – May 20 Wednesday 09:00 AM - 11:50 AM H101 - Film Lab - H Building Jordan Innes	$503.87

Plant Science Basics 10001104

3.00 credits

Horticulture

$555.12

Examines plant morphology, growth and development, and plant lifecycles and reproduction. This course analyzes the effects of external and environmental factors on plant growth and productivity. Laboratory activities include examining and identifying plant cells and plant structures using microscopes, plant models and live plants. Plant structures and their functions are discussed in relevance to production practices. Learners will conduct a plant-based research project using the Scientific Method. Plant taxonomy is covered in this course, and learners will gain the necessary skills to identify important garden, specialty, and agronomic crops in Wisconsin.

1 Course Section

Section	Status	Start/End Date	Register By	Instruction Mode	Campus	Meeting Information	Cost
#01 Spring	Open	01/26/2026 – 05/19/2026	01/31/2026	In-Person	Agriculture Center of Excellence	Jan 26 – May 19 Tuesday 09:00 AM - 11:50 AM AG212 - Ag Classroom - Agriculture Center of Excellence Trevor Frank Jan 26 – May 19 Monday 01:00 PM - 02:50 PM AG212 - Ag Classroom - Agriculture Center of Excellence Trevor Frank	$555.12

Portfolio Preparation For Video Production 10206159

2.00 credits

Visual Communication

$340.08

Develops a professional portfolio of video work for use in job search and acquisition. Learners create video reels, online portfolios and content for job search, and personal and professional marketing. Learners examine job search processes, produce a CV or Resume, develop interview skills, understand avenues for project funding, navigate film festival protocol and investigate video industry work ethics and standards.

1 Course Section

Section	Status	Start/End Date	Register By	Instruction Mode	Campus	Meeting Information	Cost
#01 Spring	Open	01/27/2026 – 05/19/2026	01/31/2026	In-Person	Wausau Main Campus	Jan 27 – May 19 Tuesday 09:00 AM - 11:50 AM H101 - Film Lab - H Building Jila Nikpay	$340.08

Short Narrative Production 10206163

3.00 credits

Visual Communication

$510.12

Develops narrative video production techniques through hands on application of camera, lighting and audio equipment and video editing software. Learners will develop original short narrative projects, cast and work with actors, work in teams to produce short narrative content and edit this content into a completed fiction film.

2 Course Sections

Section	Status	Start/End Date	Register By	Instruction Mode	Campus	Meeting Information	Cost
#01 Spring	Open	01/26/2026 – 05/22/2026	01/31/2026	Online Required Due Dates	Online	Jan 26 – May 22 - Online Jila Nikpay	$510.12
#02 Spring	Open	01/27/2026 – 05/20/2026	01/31/2026	In-Person	Wausau Main Campus	Jan 27 – May 20 Wednesday 01:00 PM - 03:50 PM H103 - Green Room/Lab - H Building Jila Nikpay Jan 27 – May 20 Wednesday 01:00 PM - 02:50 PM H101 - Film Lab - H Building Jila Nikpay Jan 27 – May 20 Tuesday 01:00 PM - 03:50 PM H103 - Green Room/Lab - H Building Jila Nikpay Jan 27 – May 20 Tuesday 01:00 PM - 03:50 PM H101 - Film Lab - H Building Jila Nikpay	$510.12

Video Editing 10206153

3.00 credits

Visual Communication

$503.87

Develops the vocabulary and techniques necessary for editing raw video footage into finished video documents. Learners will have the opportunity to develop non-linear editing techniques through hands-on project applications using professional post-production software. Learners will examine the technical and conceptual tools necessary to organize editing projects, manipulate raw footage and graphic elements and assemble them into narrative sequences. Through the Video Editing course, learners will develop the temporal concepts and NLE vocabulary necessary for completing video and animation products.

2 Course Sections

Section	Status	Start/End Date	Register By	Instruction Mode	Campus	Meeting Information	Cost
#01 Spring	Open	01/26/2026 – 05/22/2026	01/31/2026	Online Required Due Dates	Online	Jan 26 – May 22 - Online Jordan Innes	$503.87
#02 Spring	Open	01/29/2026 – 05/21/2026	01/31/2026	In-Person	Wausau Main Campus	Jan 29 – May 21 Thursday 01:00 PM - 03:50 PM H101 - Film Lab - H Building Jordan Innes	$503.87

Video Production Workshop 10206157

4.00 credits

Visual Communication

$680.16

Applies video pre-production, production and post-production skills in the creation of a unique, client-approved video from concept to completion. Learners will have the opportunity to collaborate with other students, work in a variety of crew positions and practice effective communication skills as they create short narrative, documentary, educational and commercial video products that will be included in their portfolios.

1 Course Section

Section	Status	Start/End Date	Register By	Instruction Mode	Campus	Meeting Information	Cost
#01 Spring	Open	01/26/2026 – 05/21/2026	01/31/2026	In-Person	Wausau Main Campus	Jan 26 – May 21 Thursday, Monday 09:00 AM - 11:50 AM H103 - Green Room/Lab - H Building Jordan Innes Jan 26 – May 21 Thursday, Monday 09:00 AM - 11:50 AM H101 - Film Lab - H Building Jordan Innes	$680.16