User Experience Design C 10152526

Applies the principles and concepts of the design and prototype and testing phase of the User Experience Design process.  Learners will apply user experience standards in the development of an interactive prototype to provide a quality user experience. Topics include: psychological and interaction principles, designing for different devices, usability and user experience testing, and interactive design principles.

Vacuum Systems For MMMP Trades (C-10) 50423719

Course introduces principles of vacuum systems and interpreting vacuum system schematics. Apprentices will then develop skills related to installing, repairing, replacing and applying troubleshooting principles to vacuum systems and components. Course examines preventative maintenance techniques commonly used on the job.

VFX, Compositing & Color 10206164

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.

Video for Digital Marketing 10104212

Explores a hands-on approach to creating, optimizing, and leveraging video content as part of an effective digital marketing strategy. Learners will develop social media video strategies tailored to different platforms, explore storytelling techniques, and master video production essentials from pre-production planning to editing and publishing. The learner explores platform-specific best practices, including short-form videos, live streaming, interactive formats, along with analyzing video performance metrics and adjusting strategies for maximum engagement and reach. 

Video Foundation Intensive 10206162

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.

Video Pre-Production 10206150

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.

Video Production: Studio 10206154

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.

Vocabulary Enhancement - Interpreter 10533122

Develops the fundamental skills required for producing concepts and ideas represented in American Sign Language (ASL). Learners will apply the appropriate English synonyms for sign concepts based on contextual meaning. Learners will apply more than one English word equivalent to most sign vocabulary word. A variety language and vocabulary building exercises are designed to help learners enhance their English vocabulary. Learners will develop awareness of local and regional sign variations.

VPN 10151116

Examines both the practical and conceptual skills that build the foundation for understanding Virtual Private Networks technologies including: history of VPNs, use of VPN technology, types and different platforms of VPNs; VPN configuration and security. Learner will gain familiarity with the protocols used in a virtual private network; and will configure a site to branch VPN. By the end of this course, the learner will have analyzed, applied, and evaluated various VPN technologies and the protocols to secure a Virtual Private Network.

Vulnerability Analysis 10151102

Explore the process to produce a Vulnerability Analysis and Vulnerability Assessment as a security professional. Discover methods for improving security by locating and determining flaws before they are exploited by bad actors. Examine methods to improve security on tested systems and fixing or minimizing the risks posed by these vulnerabilities. Finally, investigate the techniques and best practices for hardening OS and services.

Wait Staff Training 10316119

Explore the art of service and the importance of front of the house work in the culinary program. Learners learn how to properly interact with guests and provide high quality customer service. Examine the proper techniques of table service, obtaining guest orders, interacting with the kitchen staff and creating a professional atmosphere.

Web Concepts 1 10152751

Web Concepts 2 10152752

Web Design 2 A 10152554

Extends knowledge of HTML and Cascading Style Sheets (CSS). Learners review basic HTML/CSS concepts, apply their knowledge of the box model, learn additional HTML concepts and CSS styling techniques and create responsive websites. Additional topics include: using tools and techniques to assist in troubleshooting and a brief introduction to JavaScript.

Web Design 2 B 10152555

Extends knowledge of HTML and Cascading Style Sheets (CSS). Learners review basic HTML/CSS concepts, apply their knowledge of the box model, learn additional HTML concepts and CSS styling techniques and create responsive websites. Additional topics include: using tools and techniques to assist in troubleshooting and a brief introduction to JavaScript.

Web Design 2 C 10152556

Extends knowledge of HTML and Cascading Style Sheets (CSS). Learners review basic HTML/CSS concepts, apply their knowledge of the box model, learn additional HTML concepts and CSS styling techniques and create responsive websites. Additional topics include: using tools and techniques to assist in troubleshooting and a brief introduction to JavaScript.

Weld Inspection & Testing 10442163

Emphasizes measurement of weld defects and assessment of weld quality conformance to common welding codes. Learners conduct etch tests, bend tests and break tests on welds. The process of procedure and welder qualification is explored through group activities.

Weld Print Reading 1: Basic Views And Dimensions 10442181

Develop print interpretation skills needed in metal fabrication. Learners study orthographic projection, dimensioning, welding symbols and bill of materials. Learners apply concepts in hands-on activities, practicing basic layout skills and safe operation of fabrication equipment.

Weld Print Reading 2: Other Views And Symbols 10442182

Builds on print interpretation skills developed in Weld Print Reading 1. Learners study increasingly complicated prints and welding symbols. Learners will apply concepts in hands-on activities, practicing basic layout skills and safe operation of saws, shears and drills.

Welding Career Exploration 10442203

Develops awareness of career opportunities and career preparedness in the welding field. Employer presentations and plant tours clarify technical and success skill expectations in the trade. Learners assess their own passions and motivations to develop a career and plan. Digital portfolio development is introduced, along with professional media presence. Learners explore NTC career services, including resume development, job searches and mock interviews.

Welding Fabrication Techniques 1: International Weld Symbols 10442189

This course provides for advanced competency in interpreting international weld symbols and ISO prints. Prints utilizing first angle projection are studied and fabricated.

Welding Fabrication Techniques 2: GD&T And Pipe Prints 10442190

This course provides for an introduction to Geometric Dimensioning and Tolerancing and Pipe Prints. Prints are studied and fabricated.

Welding Fabrication Techniques 3: Production Welding 10442191

Interpret and fabricate several different prints in this course. Practice interpreting and fabricating prints in a timely manner is emphasized. As the course progresses, student's design, plan, and fabricate a project of their own using all of the knowledge and skills they have acquired in Fab Tech 1 & 2.

Welding For MMMP Trades (C-6) 50423715

Course compares common welding processes and develops apprentice skills related to welding, cutting, heating and using oxy-gas. Welding with arc, MIG and TIG is included, along with common cutting and joining techniques.

Welding Laser Operations 10442145

Develops abilities in industrial laser operation. Learners will develop start-up procedures, perform pre-operation diagnostics, preserve safety in the laser work area and manage job files. Cut quality will be emphasized in relation to cut parameters, and assessed in accordance with common acceptance criteria.

Welding Laser Programming 10442142

Develops abilities in industrial laser programming. Learners will set up software defaults, customize menus, create geometry files, assign cut parameters, optimize processing and finally create part nests. Laser use in local fabrication shops will be explored.

Welding Metal Forming 1 10442175

Applies principles of bending in metal fabrication. Learners select tools, calculate blank lengths, develop bend corrections and sequence bends. Learners perform bends in the manual mode and with software assist.

Welding Metal Forming 2 10442176

Expands on bending principles explored in Metal Forming 1. Learners explore advanced tooling solutions, metal rolling, radial bending and hemming.

Welding Pipe Fitting 1 31442303

Develops skills in Oxy-fuel cutting (OAC), Gas Metal Arc Welding (GMAW) and Shielded Metal Arc Welding (SMAW). Learners use OAC process to cut steel and the GMAW and SMAW process in 1F, 1G, 2F, 2G, 3F and 3G position on steel. Required welds include fillet and groove welds. Weld quality is assessed per AWS D1.1 Structural Steel Code. Preparing learners to weld Pipe in any position.

Welding Pipefitting 2 31442304

Develops skills in Oxy-fuel cutting (OAC), and Shielded Metal Arc Welding (SMAW). Learners use the OAC process to cut steel and the SMAW process in 1F, 1G, 2F, 2G, 3F and 3G position on steel. Required welds include fillet and groove welds. Weld quality is assessed per AWS D1.1 Structural Steel Code.

Welding Safety 10442172

Prepares learners for safe operation of work site equipment. Procedures regarding welding machines, band saws, shears, grinders, oxy fuel equipment and an array of hand tools are practiced. Crane and forklift operation are introduced.

Wild Mushroom Foray 60090113

This course will explore the basics of safe mushroom identification for numerous spring species. There are great edible mushrooms in the spring. We will look at velvet foot, pheasant's back, wood corals, and of course morels! The second part of the class is a field trip to the woods to use the identification skills in the real world. 

Windows Server 1 10150121

Provides the student with a thorough grounding in Windows® Server®. Once the student completes the competencies for this class, they will be able to install, configure and administer a Microsoft® Windows® Server operating system. This course will place the student on the correct track in becoming a Microsoft Certified Solutions Associate (MCSA).

Wood Industry Teacher Camp 47465558

The Wood Industry Teacher Camp is an immersive, hands-on professional development experience designed to connect K12 educators and administrators with the forest products industry. This program highlights all the steps and careers in the wood industry from log evaluation and lumber manufacturing to drying lumber and making finished products. Participants will operate commercial scale equipment at the NTC Wood Technology Center of Excellence including the new state of the art training sawmill. In addition to hands on experience, participants will also learn about resources to take back to their classrooms and go on an industry tour to gain further insight into this field.

Wood Species Identification 10465185

Identify wood species and develop knowledge on the applications for different woods.  Learners will explore these concepts via hands-on experience, and establish basic understanding of wood cell types, identification characteristics, and material features. 

Wood Veneer, Panels & Composites 10465177

Establishes the breakdown of logs into veneers, panels and wood composites. Learners identify and explore the basic breakdown processes, uses of these different material types, and their various applications in the woods and manufacturing industries.

Word Level 1 10103243

Introduces learners to the basic concepts of using Microsoft Word with hands-on, project based activities. Learners will develop foundational skills by applying concepts explored to start Word, create a new document, create business letters, flyers, brochures, research papers, resumes, work with SmartArt, apply basic formatting and more.

Word Level 2 10103246

Examines the intermediate level Microsoft Word skills which build upon the basic Microsoft Word concepts. Learners will demonstrate their ability to perform a number of hands-on, project based Word intermediate level activities including but not limited to creating and managing multipage documents, formatting text, paragraphs and sections, creating tables and lists, mail merge, creating a newsletter, sharing documents, and inserting/formatting objects.

Written Communication 10801195

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.