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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.

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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

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.

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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

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.

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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

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.

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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

Elements In Hair Design 31502106

2.00 credits

Barber/Cosmetology

Develop skills in wet hairstyling to include: finger waves, pin curls, and roller sets. Develop dry hairstyling skills. Apply techniques and implement safety in thermal hairstyling skills to include: thermal curling and thermal straightening. Explore special occasion styling techniques and the implements used.

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#01 Fall	Waitlist	08/25/2025 – 10/13/2025	08/30/2025	In-Person	Wausau Main Campus	Aug 25 – Oct 13 Monday 08:00 AM - 12:30 PM F116 - Salon Classroom/Lab - F Building Kayla Ackerman Sep 5 Friday 08:00 AM - 12:30 PM F116 - Salon Classroom/Lab - F Building Kayla Ackerman	View Rates

Haircutting 1 31502120

4.00 credits

Barber/Cosmetology

Examine areas of the head and how to design haircuts and styles on different head shapes. Understanding haircutting essentials that include form and techniques will help the learner to develop a plan to execute the desired haircut. Perform haircuts that include shears, clipper cutting, shear over comb, and finishing techniques such as point cutting, texturizing, and blending. Apply and demonstrate steam towels with all haircuts. Safety and infection control will be practiced throughout this course.

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#01 Fall	Waitlist	08/25/2025 – 10/14/2025	08/30/2025	In-Person	Wausau Main Campus	Aug 25 – Oct 13 Monday 01:00 PM - 03:30 PM F116 - Salon Classroom/Lab - F Building Autumn Laabs Aug 26 – Oct 14 Tuesday 12:30 PM - 03:00 PM F116 - Salon Classroom/Lab - F Building Autumn Laabs Aug 26 – Oct 14 Tuesday 08:00 AM - 12:00 PM F116 - Salon Classroom/Lab - F Building Autumn Laabs Sep 5 Friday 01:00 PM - 03:30 PM F116 - Salon Classroom/Lab - F Building Autumn Laabs	View Rates

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.

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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	View Rates

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.

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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	View Rates

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.

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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	View Rates

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.

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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	View Rates

Chemical Services 1 31502122

4.00 credits

Barber/Cosmetology

Examine the structure of the hair and the basics of chemistry in the cosmetology field. Examine the chemicals used and the effects that they have on the hair during the permanent wave application, chemical relaxing, straightening, and curl reformation services. Learners will practice and demonstrate the chemical procedures with safety and sanitation protocols.

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Section	Status	Start/End Date	Register By	Instruction Mode	Campus	Meeting Information	Cost
#02 Fall	Waitlist	08/27/2025 – 10/16/2025	08/30/2025	In-Person	Wausau Main Campus	Aug 27 – Oct 16 Wednesday 08:00 AM - 12:00 PM F116 - Salon Classroom/Lab - F Building Kayla Ackerman Aug 27 – Oct 16 Wednesday 12:30 PM - 03:00 PM F116 - Salon Classroom/Lab - F Building Kayla Ackerman Aug 27 – Oct 16 Thursday 08:00 AM - 10:30 AM F116 - Salon Classroom/Lab - F Building Kayla Ackerman	View Rates

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.

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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	View Rates

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.

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Section	Status	Start/End Date	Register By	Instruction Mode	Campus	Meeting Information	Cost
#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	View Rates

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.

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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	View Rates

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.

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Section	Status	Start/End Date	Register By	Instruction Mode	Campus	Meeting Information	Cost
#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	View Rates

Haircutting 2 31502101

4.00 credits

Barber/Cosmetology

Perform short haircuts that include clipper cutting, shear over comb and finishing techniques such as point cutting, texturizing and blending. Consultation and special grooming techniques such as facial waxing, and grooming of eyebrows will also be practiced. Safety and infection control will be practiced throughout the course.

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Section	Status	Start/End Date	Register By	Instruction Mode	Campus	Meeting Information	Cost
#01 Fall	Waitlist	10/20/2025 – 12/09/2025	10/25/2025	In-Person	Wausau Main Campus	Oct 20 – Dec 9 Monday 08:00 AM - 10:30 AM F116 - Salon Classroom/Lab - F Building Autumn Laabs Oct 20 – Dec 9 Tuesday 08:00 AM - 12:00 PM F116 - Salon Classroom/Lab - F Building Autumn Laabs Oct 20 – Dec 9 Tuesday 12:30 PM - 03:00 PM F116 - Salon Classroom/Lab - F Building Autumn Laabs	View Rates

Salon Principles And Services 31502104

2.00 credits

Barber/Cosmetology

Examine how personality, teamwork, and ethics contribute to both personal and professional success within the cosmetology industry. Through the implementation of safety and infection control practices, learners will execute a positive guest experience including, the greeting of guests and completion of services. Learners will complete this course in an on-campus salon environment.

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