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Post Secondary

Advanced Page Layout 10204130

  • 2.00 credits
  • Graphic Communication Tech
  • $397.40
  • Applies techniques and skills learned in previous computer courses to advanced page layout projects. Learners will revisit the principles of design, prioritize work, prepare jobs for production, create output ready documents, examine the job planning process and apply advanced techniques for print, web and mobile presentation.

    1 Course Section
    1 Course Section
    Section Status Start/End Date Register By Instruction Mode Campus Meeting Information Cost
    #01 Fall
    Open
    08/25/2026 –
    10/13/2026
    08/29/2026 In-Person Wausau Main Campus
    Aug 25 – Oct 13
    Tuesday
    08:00 AM - 11:50 AM
    H123 - Computer Lab - H Building
    Andrew Somers
    Aug 25 – Oct 13
    Tuesday
    01:00 PM - 03:50 PM
    H123 - Computer Lab - H Building
    Andrew Somers
    $397.40
    Post Secondary

    Advanced Press Operations 10204184

  • 4.00 credits
  • Graphic Communication Tech
  • $794.80
  • Emphasizes quality press work on flexographic, offset, large format and digital presses. Also including inks, substrates, pressure adjustments and press maintenance. Specialty operations, such as die-cutting, are discussed. Learners will work within a production environment.

    1 Course Section
    1 Course Section
    Section Status Start/End Date Register By Instruction Mode Campus Meeting Information Cost
    #01 Fall
    Open
    10/19/2026 –
    12/15/2026
    10/24/2026 In-Person Wausau Main Campus
    Oct 19 – Dec 15
    Monday, Tuesday
    01:00 PM - 02:50 PM
    H109 - Mac Lab - H Building
    Andrew Somers
    Oct 19 – Dec 15
    Monday, Tuesday
    01:00 PM - 02:50 PM
    H111 - Printing Lab - H Building
    Andrew Somers
    Oct 19 – Dec 15
    Monday, Tuesday
    08:00 AM - 11:50 AM
    H111 - Printing Lab - H Building
    Andrew Somers
    Oct 19 – Dec 15
    Monday, Tuesday
    08:00 AM - 11:50 AM
    H109 - Mac Lab - H Building
    Andrew Somers
    $794.80
    Post Secondary

    Children's Literature 10801233

  • 3.00 credits
  • Communications
  • $530.10
  • Introduces learners to the forms, functions, and merits of children’s literature through the evaluation of both classic and contemporary texts. Learners will read works for a variety of age levels and undertake a variety of learning activities and projects to explore historical and cultural contexts for, and influences upon, children’s literature; gain an understanding of the various genres; and, develop an appreciation of the impact of art and illustration as storytelling tools.

    1 Course Section
    1 Course Section
    Section Status Start/End Date Register By Instruction Mode Campus Meeting Information Cost
    #01 Fall
    Open
    08/24/2026 –
    12/16/2026
    08/29/2026 Online Required Due Dates Online
    Aug 24 – Dec 16
    -
    Online
    Patricia Smith
    $530.10
    Post Secondary

    Computer Page Layout 10204123

  • 2.00 credits
  • Graphic Communication Tech
  • $397.40
  • Introduces learners to the basics of page layout including the use of InDesign in the design and presentation of print collateral. Learners will build skills in Adobe InDesign as they create a variety of basic and intermediate layouts for press, web and digital media.

    1 Course Section
    1 Course Section
    Section Status Start/End Date Register By Instruction Mode Campus Meeting Information Cost
    #01 Fall
    Open
    10/19/2026 –
    12/14/2026
    10/24/2026 In-Person Wausau Main Campus
    Oct 19 – Dec 14
    Monday
    01:00 PM - 02:50 PM
    H123 - Computer Lab - H Building
    Daniel Seanor
    Oct 19 – Dec 14
    Monday
    08:30 AM - 11:50 AM
    H123 - Computer Lab - H Building
    Daniel Seanor
    $397.40
    Post Secondary

    Creative Writing 10801227

  • 3.00 credits
  • Communications
  • $530.10
  • Introduces students to the creative writing process in order to produce original poetry and prose using formal elements and literary aesthetics. Students will read and analyze creative works to better understand the genres they will be writing in. Students will collaborate with their classmates during the writing process through writer’s workshops in order to learn the importance of peer review and editing. Students will select one of their works to polish and prepare for publication.

    1 Course Section
    1 Course Section
    Section Status Start/End Date Register By Instruction Mode Campus Meeting Information Cost
    #01 Fall
    Open
    08/24/2026 –
    12/16/2026
    08/29/2026 Online Required Due Dates Online
    Aug 24 – Dec 16
    -
    Online
    Catherine Houser
    $530.10
    Post Secondary

    Digital Photography 10204135

  • 3.00 credits
  • Graphic Communication Tech
  • $596.10
  • Explores digital photography. This course will cover digital camera features, digital image basics, using digital cameras, composition, photographic techniques and basic digital image editing.

    1 Course Section
    1 Course Section
    Section Status Start/End Date Register By Instruction Mode Campus Meeting Information Cost
    #01VC Fall
    Open
    08/24/2026 –
    12/14/2026
    08/29/2026 Online Flexible Due Dates Online
    Aug 24 – Dec 14
    -
    Online
    Daniel Seanor
    $596.10
    Post Secondary

    English Composition I 10801136

  • 3.00 credits
  • Communications
  • $530.10
  • Learners develop and apply skills in all aspects of the writing process. Through a variety of learning activities and written documents, learners employ rhetorical strategies, plan, organize and revise content, apply critical reading strategies, locate and evaluate information, integrate and document sources, and apply standardized English language conventions.

    4 Course Sections
    4 Course Sections
    Section Status Start/End Date Register By Instruction Mode Campus Meeting Information Cost
    #02 Fall
    Open
    08/24/2026 –
    12/16/2026
    08/29/2026 Online Required Due Dates Online
    Aug 24 – Dec 16
    -
    Online
    Patricia Smith
    $530.10
    #03 Fall
    Open
    08/24/2026 –
    12/16/2026
    08/29/2026 Online Required Due Dates Online
    Aug 24 – Dec 16
    -
    Online
    Patricia Smith
    $530.10
    #01 Fall
    Open
    08/26/2026 –
    12/16/2026
    08/29/2026 In-Person Wausau Main Campus
    Aug 26 – Dec 16
    Wednesday
    01:00 PM - 03:50 PM
    A236 - Computer Lab - A Building
    Patricia Smith
    $530.10
    #04 Fall
    Open
    10/19/2026 –
    12/16/2026
    10/24/2026 Online Required Due Dates Online
    Oct 19 – Dec 16
    -
    Online
    Patricia Smith
    $530.10
    Post Secondary

    Introduction to Graphics Software & Design 10204121

  • 2.00 credits
  • Graphic Communication Tech
  • $397.40
  • Introduces the concepts and techniques involved in typography and design. Learners explore the principles of design to create layouts that are organized, attract the intended audience and work in producing the intended results. The learners will do this while also learning about various graphic design software programs.

    2 Course Sections
    2 Course Sections
    Section Status Start/End Date Register By Instruction Mode Campus Meeting Information Cost
    #01VC Fall
    Open
    08/24/2026 –
    12/14/2026
    08/29/2026 Online Flexible Due Dates Online
    Aug 24 – Dec 14
    -
    Online
    Andrew Somers
    $397.40
    #03 Fall
    Open
    08/24/2026 –
    10/12/2026
    08/29/2026 In-Person Wausau Main Campus
    Aug 24 – Oct 12
    Monday
    08:00 AM - 11:50 AM
    H123 - Computer Lab - H Building
    Andrew Somers
    Aug 24 – Oct 12
    Monday
    01:00 PM - 03:50 PM
    H123 - Computer Lab - H Building
    Andrew Somers
    $397.40
    Post Secondary

    Introduction to Mass Communication 10801141

  • 3.00 credits
  • Communications
  • $530.10
  • Explores communication in media and media literacy by providing insight into the important issues that confront students as consumers and purveyors of mass media within the workforce and in society. The mass media revolution, including media technologies, the evolution of media content and platforms, including new media, the impact of media communications on business and society as a whole, media bias, and media law and ethics from the basis of the course.

    1 Course Section
    1 Course Section
    Section Status Start/End Date Register By Instruction Mode Campus Meeting Information Cost
    #01 Fall
    Open
    08/24/2026 –
    12/16/2026
    08/29/2026 Online Required Due Dates Online
    Aug 24 – Dec 16
    -
    Online
    Paul Svetlik
    $530.10
    Post Secondary

    Introduction To Printing 10204112

  • 2.00 credits
  • Graphic Communication Tech
  • $397.40
  • Explores the basics of printing and the printing industry. Learners will learn about the demand for printed products, the printing industry and all steps involved in the printing process. Actual printing projects will be produced by each learner.

    1 Course Section
    1 Course Section
    Section Status Start/End Date Register By Instruction Mode Campus Meeting Information Cost
    #01 Fall
    Open
    10/21/2026 –
    12/16/2026
    10/24/2026 In-Person Wausau Main Campus
    Oct 21 – Dec 16
    Wednesday
    01:00 PM - 02:50 PM
    H111 - Printing Lab - H Building
    Andrew Somers
    Oct 21 – Dec 16
    Wednesday
    01:00 PM - 02:50 PM
    H109 - Mac Lab - H Building
    Andrew Somers
    Oct 21 – Dec 16
    Wednesday
    08:00 AM - 11:50 AM
    H111 - Printing Lab - H Building
    Andrew Somers
    Oct 21 – Dec 16
    Wednesday
    08:00 AM - 11:50 AM
    H109 - Mac Lab - H Building
    Andrew Somers
    $397.40
    Post Secondary

    Oral/Interpersonal Comm 10801196

  • 3.00 credits
  • Communications
  • $530.10
  • Focuses on developing effective listening techniques and verbal and nonverbal communication skills through oral presentation, group activity, and other projects. The study of self, conflict, and cultural contexts will be explored, as well as their impact on communication.

    9 Course Sections
    9 Course Sections
    Section Status Start/End Date Register By Instruction Mode Campus Meeting Information Cost
    #02 Fall
    Open
    08/24/2026 –
    10/16/2026
    08/29/2026 Hybrid Wausau Main Campus
    Aug 24 – Oct 16
    Tuesday
    03:00 PM - 05:50 PM
    A223 - Classroom - A Building
    $530.10
    #03 Fall
    Waitlist
    08/24/2026 –
    12/16/2026
    08/29/2026 Online Required Due Dates Online
    Aug 24 – Dec 16
    -
    Online
    Becky Hoffman
    $530.10
    #04 Fall
    Open
    08/24/2026 –
    12/16/2026
    08/29/2026 Online Required Due Dates Online
    Aug 24 – Dec 16
    -
    Online
    Becky Hoffman
    $530.10
    #05 Fall
    Open
    08/24/2026 –
    12/16/2026
    08/29/2026 Online Required Due Dates Online
    Aug 24 – Dec 16
    -
    Online
    Becky Hoffman
    $530.10
    #06 Fall
    Open
    08/24/2026 –
    12/16/2026
    08/29/2026 Online Required Due Dates Online
    Aug 24 – Dec 16
    -
    Online
    Becky Hoffman
    $530.10
    #07 Fall
    Open
    08/24/2026 –
    12/16/2026
    08/29/2026 Online Required Due Dates Online
    Aug 24 – Dec 16
    -
    Online
    Catherine Houser
    $530.10
    #08 Fall
    Open
    08/24/2026 –
    12/16/2026
    08/29/2026 Online Required Due Dates Online
    Aug 24 – Dec 16
    -
    Online
    Catherine Houser
    $530.10
    #01 Fall
    Open
    08/26/2026 –
    12/16/2026
    08/29/2026 In-Person Wausau Main Campus
    Aug 26 – Dec 16
    Wednesday
    09:00 AM - 11:50 AM
    A213 - Classroom - A Building
    Becky Hoffman
    $530.10
    #09 Fall
    Open
    10/19/2026 –
    12/16/2026
    10/24/2026 Online Required Due Dates Online
    Oct 19 – Dec 16
    -
    Online
    $530.10
    Post Secondary

    Photoshop/Image Manipulation 10204126

  • 2.00 credits
  • Graphic Communication Tech
  • $397.40
  • Explores Adobe Photoshop as a tool to create, adjust and manipulate images for print and web. Special attention is given to image manipulation techniques, color/tonal correction, resolution and output issues. Familiarity with Macintosh operating system suggested.

    2 Course Sections
    2 Course Sections
    Section Status Start/End Date Register By Instruction Mode Campus Meeting Information Cost
    #01VC Fall
    Open
    08/24/2026 –
    12/14/2026
    08/29/2026 Online Flexible Due Dates Online
    Aug 24 – Dec 14
    -
    Online
    Andrew Somers
    $397.40
    #03 Fall
    Open
    08/25/2026 –
    10/13/2026
    08/29/2026 In-Person Wausau Main Campus
    Aug 25 – Oct 13
    Tuesday
    08:00 AM - 11:50 AM
    H109 - Mac Lab - H Building
    Daniel Seanor
    Aug 25 – Oct 13
    Tuesday
    01:00 PM - 03:50 PM
    H109 - Mac Lab - H Building
    Daniel Seanor
    $397.40
    Post Secondary

    Printing Estimating 10204111

  • 3.00 credits
  • Graphic Communication Tech
  • $596.10
  • Instructs learners in the estimation of printing jobs and in the overall business side of the printing industry. Areas covered include production organization, scheduling, sales, customer service, job planning, supervisory management, standard production times, budgeted hourly rates, paper calculations, billing and the use of estimating software.

    1 Course Section
    1 Course Section
    Section Status Start/End Date Register By Instruction Mode Campus Meeting Information Cost
    #01 Fall
    Open
    10/21/2026 –
    12/16/2026
    10/24/2026 In-Person Wausau Main Campus
    Oct 21 – Dec 16
    Wednesday
    01:00 PM - 04:50 PM
    H123 - Computer Lab - H Building
    Daniel Seanor
    Oct 21 – Dec 16
    Wednesday
    08:00 AM - 11:50 AM
    H123 - Computer Lab - H Building
    Daniel Seanor
    $596.10
    Post Secondary

    Screen And Specialty Printing 10204185

  • 3.00 credits
  • Graphic Communication Tech
  • $596.10
  • Explore screen printing and other types of specialty printing, which include heat transfer textile printing, digital vinyl printing, point of purchase display digital printing and vehicle wraps. Learners will explore all of the equipment, materials and procedures used in these printing processes. Learners will also develop and practice skills in these printing processes by producing many different types of printed products.

    1 Course Section
    1 Course Section
    Section Status Start/End Date Register By Instruction Mode Campus Meeting Information Cost
    #01 Fall
    Open
    08/24/2026 –
    10/15/2026
    08/29/2026 In-Person Wausau Main Campus
    Aug 24 – Oct 15
    Thursday
    08:00 AM - 11:50 AM
    H109 - Mac Lab - H Building
    Daniel Seanor
    Aug 24 – Oct 15
    Monday
    08:00 AM - 11:50 AM
    H109 - Mac Lab - H Building
    Daniel Seanor
    Aug 24 – Oct 15
    Monday
    01:00 PM - 03:50 PM
    H109 - Mac Lab - H Building
    Daniel Seanor
    $596.10
    Post Secondary

    Speech 10801198

  • 3.00 credits
  • Communications
  • $530.10
  • Explores the fundamentals of effective oral presentation to small and large groups. Topic selection, audience analysis, methods of organization, research, supporting evidence, delivery techniques, active listening, and other essential elements of speaking successfully, form the basis of the course. Includes informative, persuasive, and occasion speech presentations. Audience requirements to be determined by individual colleges.

    3 Course Sections
    3 Course Sections
    Section Status Start/End Date Register By Instruction Mode Campus Meeting Information Cost
    #01 Fall
    Open
    08/24/2026 –
    12/14/2026
    08/29/2026 In-Person Wausau Main Campus
    Aug 24 – Dec 14
    Monday
    12:00 PM - 02:50 PM
    A223 - Classroom - A Building
    Becky Hoffman
    $530.10
    #02 Fall
    Open
    08/24/2026 –
    12/16/2026
    08/29/2026 Online Required Due Dates Online
    Aug 24 – Dec 16
    -
    Online
    Becky Hoffman
    $530.10
    #03 Fall
    Open
    10/19/2026 –
    12/16/2026
    10/24/2026 Online Required Due Dates Online
    Oct 19 – Dec 16
    -
    Online
    Becky Hoffman
    $530.10
    Post Secondary

    Technical Reporting 10801197

  • 3.00 credits
  • Communications
  • $530.10
  • Prepare and present written, oral, and visual communication products, including but not limited to instructions, proposals, informal and formal reports. Produce clear, usable communication by incorporating information design principles, arranging content to satisfy diverse audience needs, and presenting visuals for various contexts. Designed to develop collaborative communication practices, information literacy skills, and ethically responsible professional communication strategies.

    1 Course Section
    1 Course Section
    Section Status Start/End Date Register By Instruction Mode Campus Meeting Information Cost
    #01 Fall
    Open
    08/24/2026 –
    12/16/2026
    08/29/2026 Online Required Due Dates Online
    Aug 24 – Dec 16
    -
    Online
    Patricia Smith
    $530.10
    Post Secondary

    Written Communication 10801195

  • 3.00 credits
  • Communications
  • $530.10
  • Develops writing skills which include prewriting, drafting, revising and editing. A variety of writing assignments are designed to help the learner analyze audience and purpose, research and organize ideas and format and design documents based on subject matter and content. Also develops critical reading and thinking skills through the analysis of a variety of written documents.

    10 Course Sections
    10 Course Sections
    Section Status Start/End Date Register By Instruction Mode Campus Meeting Information Cost
    #02 Fall
    Open
    08/24/2026 –
    10/14/2026
    08/29/2026 In-Person Wausau Main Campus
    Aug 24 – Oct 14
    Monday, Wednesday
    12:00 PM - 02:50 PM
    A211 - Classroom - A Building
    $530.10
    #04 Fall
    Waitlist
    08/24/2026 –
    12/16/2026
    08/29/2026 Online Required Due Dates Online
    Aug 24 – Dec 16
    -
    Online
    Catherine Houser
    $530.10
    #05 Fall
    Open
    08/24/2026 –
    12/16/2026
    08/29/2026 Online Required Due Dates Online
    Aug 24 – Dec 16
    -
    Online
    Catherine Houser
    $530.10
    #06 Fall
    Open
    08/24/2026 –
    12/16/2026
    08/29/2026 Online Required Due Dates Online
    Aug 24 – Dec 16
    -
    Online
    Patricia Smith
    $530.10
    #07 Fall
    Open
    08/24/2026 –
    12/16/2026
    08/29/2026 Online Required Due Dates Online
    Aug 24 – Dec 16
    -
    Online
    Patricia Smith
    $530.10
    #08 Fall
    Open
    08/24/2026 –
    12/16/2026
    08/29/2026 Online Required Due Dates Online
    Aug 24 – Dec 16
    -
    Online
    $530.10
    #09 Fall
    Open
    08/24/2026 –
    12/16/2026
    08/29/2026 Online Required Due Dates Online
    Aug 24 – Dec 16
    -
    Online
    $530.10
    #01 Fall
    Open
    08/25/2026 –
    12/15/2026
    08/29/2026 In-Person Wausau Main Campus
    Aug 25 – Dec 15
    Tuesday
    11:00 AM - 01:50 PM
    A232 - Computer Lab - A Building
    $530.10
    #03 Fall
    Open
    10/19/2026 –
    12/16/2026
    10/24/2026 Hybrid Zoom Available Wausau Main Campus
    Oct 19 – Dec 16
    Friday
    12:00 PM - 02:50 PM
    A232 - Computer Lab - A Building
    $530.10
    #10 Fall
    Open
    10/19/2026 –
    12/16/2026
    10/24/2026 Online Required Due Dates Online
    Oct 19 – Dec 16
    -
    Online
    $530.10

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