Course Descriptions
Digital Media Overview 10206130 Media examples in audio , video , history of radio / tv broadcasting , concepts of videography , live video streaming , pre-production , scriptwriting and motion graphics . Course Typically Offered : Fall Spring
Digital Audio 10206100 Concept of analog to digital audio conversion ; audio production with software including editing , processing , mixing and exporting . Creating radio imaging and advertising ; producing various length content for distribution through multiple mediums . Course Typically Offered : Fall Spring
College 101 10890101 Students will utilize digital tools and resources to assess , explore , practice , apply , and evaluate both employability and learning skills . By establishing NWTC cultural values as hallmarks of success in academic , career , and personal settings the course encourages reflective , personalized development of a growth mindset and emphasizes the importance of making wise choices . To maximize the return on investment , students should take this course in their first semester as it identifies key expectations ( hidden rules ) of higher learning and professional employment . Course Typically Offered : Summer Fall Spring
Scriptwriting & Preproduction 10206180 Research and development of writing for broadcast ( traditional and web ) and pre-produced media . Script based production planning including budgeting , scheduling , storyboarding and logistics planning . Legal matters including copyright , talent and location releases . Course Typically Offered : Fall Spring
Videography 10206183 Technical aspects of capturing motion images including composition , lighting , exposure , filtration , and camera selection . Develop skills in pre-production through post-production of motion photography projects . Course Typically Offered : Fall Spring
Career Planning 10105101 Experiential learning introduction . Learn how personal branding allows candidates to differentiate themselves from the competition through appearance , personality , and marketing competency . Career portfolio introduced . ( Corequisite : 10-890-101 , College 101 ) Course Typically Offered : Summer Fall Spring
Oral / Interpersonal Comm 10801196 This course 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 . ( Prerequisite : Next Gen Rdg score greater / equal to 250 AND Writing score greater / equal to 237 ; OR ACT Rdg score greater / equal to 16 AND English score greater / equal to 16 ; OR preparatory course-contact an academic advisor at 920-498-5444 ) Course Typically Offered : Summer Fall Spring
Audio for Video Production 10206150 Live and recorded audio acquisition for video production . In-the-studio and pre-produced audio recording and playback concepts and techniques . Audio for video equipment including microphones , virtual mixers and talk-back intercom systems . Course Typically Offered : Fall Spring
Audio for Video Production 10206151 Off-camera audio acquisition and processing for video production . Interior and exterior audio recording concepts and techniques . Audio recording for video equipment including microphones , field recorders , and wireless lavaliere systems . Course Typically Offered : Fall Spring
Online Broadcasting 10206152 Course Typically Offered : Fall Spring
Video Prod & Editing I 10206154 Fundamentals of video production and editing including project and media management , organization and workflow . Emphasis on hands-on production and post production experience using current technologies in digital video . Course Typically Offered : Fall Spring
Podcasting 10206107 Plan , prepare and organize podcasts for online distribution and access . Pre- through post-production techniques including technical and commercial aspects of podcasting . Emphasis on interviewing , scriptwriting , audio editing and development of commercials for revenue . Course Typically Offered : Fall Spring
Mathematical Reasoning 10804134 All college students , regardless of their college major , need to be able to make reasonable decisions about fiscal , environmental , and health issues that require quantitative reasoning skills . An activity based approach is used to explore numerical relationships , graphs , proportional relationships , algebraic reasoning , and problem solving using linear , exponential and other mathematical models . Students will develop conceptual and procedural tools that support the use of key mathematical concepts in a variety of contexts . This course may be used as the first of a two part sequence that ends with Quantitative Reasoning as the capstone general education math requirement . ( Prerequisite : Next Gen Arith score greater / equal to 250 AND Rdg score greater / equal to 250 ; OR TABE A 9 / 10 Math greater / equal to 12.7 AND Rdg greater / equal to 8.8 ; OR TABE 11 / 12 Math greater / equal to 780 AND Rdg greater / equal to 567 ; OR ACT Math score greater / equal to 15 AND ACT Reading score greater / equal to 16 ; OR prep courses-contact an academic advisor 920-498-5444 ) Course Typically Offered : Summer Fall Spring
Sound Design 10206101 Utilize software applications to prepare audio for video including environment sounds , sound effects and Foley , dialogue replacement , and soundtrack creation . ( Prerequisite : 10-206-100 , Digital Audio )
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