Advanced digital Photography seminar
This class is for students who have mastered the controls on their digital cameras
and wish to take their photography to the next level. Students will focus on
personal shooting assignments that will require them to stretch their imagination
and camera manipulation to produce innovative images. Topics include advanced
exposure control, special lighting techniques for various subjects and the use of
special filters and lenses. At the end of the class students will prepare one image
for show at Madison College. Completion of the Digital Photography Advanced
course or equivalent skills required. Students must have a digital camera that can
shoot in the manual mode, preferably a digital SLR.
#33666 $42
W 6:00pm8:00pm 9/1110/2
Sun Prairie Colonial Club
intro to sound Production
This is an introductory course in digital sound production including basic
recording, looping, and mixing techniques. Additionally, students will be
introduced to remote recording equipment and on-location best practices to
achieve quality audio capture. We will use Apple's GarageBand program (free
with iLife). Familiarity with Macintosh recommended. Students will supply their
own cameras, storage and recording media.
#33637 $79
W 6:00pm9:00pm 11/612/11
Downtown Ed Center
NEW!
intro to Videography (mac)
Learn how to capture great video and sound while effectively telling a story or
recording an event. The course will cover operation of typical video cameras,
camera types and media, sound and lighting equipment, and story-boarding, all
in a workshop environment. Students will supply their own cameras, storage and
recording media.
#34973 $79
R 6:00pm9:00pm 8/299/26
Downtown Ed Center
intro to digital Video editing (mac)
This course is general introduction to basic techniques of digital video production.
This includes creating, editing, and exporting digital video for various formats,
including web sites, web based video sites (ie YouTube), and social media. We will
use Apple iMovie software. Intermediate-level computer skills recommended.
#36482 $135 W 6:00pm9:00pm 10/210/30
Truax Health Building
NEW!
digital Animation for Videography (mac)
This course is general introduction to basic techniques of digital animation,
compositing, titling, and post-production effects as they relate to videography.
This includes creating title sequences, basic green screen techniques, animating
typography and graphic elements and combining the results with existing video
footage. Students supply their own cameras, storage and recording media.
#37657 $180 W 6:00pm9:00pm 11/612/18
Truax Health Building
intro to Video editing (PC)
In this course we will cover a general introduction to the basic techniques of
digital video production. Topics include creating, editing, and exporting digital
video for various deliverables such as web sites, DVD, and Web based video sites
such as YouTube. The goal is to learn how to better communicate with video in the
Digital Age. We will use Adobe Premiere Elements software on PC Windows-based
computers. Intermediate-level computer skills recommended.
#36483 $135 M 6:00pm9:00pm 10/1411/11
Madison College West
stop motion Animation
In an open workshop environment that encourages experimentation with new
materials, this 3-week workshop will focus on creating different forms of stop
motion animation. Using digital cameras and stop motion software, students will
create short frame-by-frame animation sequences using sand, cut out paper and
clay. Students are expected to have some basic computer skills. Students must
supply their own digital camera. Tripods and other materials will be supplied.
#33677 $79
F 2:00pm5:00pm 10/2511/22
Downtown Ed Center
FinAnCiAl PlAnning
do your Own Will
This course covers basic estate planning, taxes, marital property, creating a
children's trust, funeral planning, and how to buy life insurance. Participants
receive instruction on how to write their own wills using the Wisconsin Basic Will.
No legal advice or counseling is given.
#35128 $32
M 5:30pm8:30pm 10/1410/21 Waunakee Senior Center
#35130 $32
M 6:00pm9:00pm 11/1811/25
Madison College West
Financial Planning for Women
Every woman, single, married, or divorced, needs to know how to take control
of her finances. Learn strategies and techniques that will help you manage
your finances effectively. Learn about cash management, investments, taxes,
retirement planning, considerations at marriage and in divorce, how to be debt
free, and much more!
#34952 $32
W 6:00pm9:00pm 10/210/9
Sun Prairie Colonial Club
Writing And PublisHing
Creative Writing All levels
Explore the possibilities of writing for fun and publication. Practice specific writing skills
that enhance descriptive language usage, story telling, and exposition. Classroom
activities include discussion of styles, grammar usage, and imagery as well as the art
of writing for fun. This is an individualized course designed to meet the needs of the
beginning or advanced writer. Weekly assignments for critique expected.
#36231 $79 T 7:00pm9:00pm 8/2710/15
Downtown Ed Center
#36233 $79 T 6:00pm8:00pm 10/1512/10
Madison College West
Creative Writing: Film & screenwriting
This course focuses on understanding the medium of film regarding mise-en-
scène, character dialogue, and the story arc. Significant emphasis is placed on
character development, film treatments, the use of conflict, multiple storylines,
high concept vs. low concept storytelling, and "the pitch."
#36232 $79 R 6:00pm-8:00pm 9/5-10/24
Madison College West
Publishing a novel
Are you thinking about writing a book? Have you written a book that you want to
publish? In this course, students will learn how to format a manuscript to meet
specifications for publishing a book in print or as an ebook, and in particular, how
to format interior and exterior files using Microsoft Word. Students will learn some
marketing tips while exploring the pros and cons of self-publishing a book and
learn how to avoid some of the pitfalls of the publishing world.
#36330 $99 W 6:00pm-8:00pm 10/911/6
Downtown Ed Center
AnimAtiOn And CArtOOning
introduction to Cartooning
This introductory course will guide you through the process of creating
sequential art including topics such as: 2D design and perspective, basic
drawing techniques with pen and ink, figure drawing and character modeling,
abstraction/props, shading/color, narrative development, story boarding, and
panel arrangement. This course will give you the basic tools to develop your own
cartooning style appropriate for comics, graphic novels, manga etc. Students
provide their own supplies.
#33741 $79
F 6:00pm9:00pm 10/411/1
Downtown Ed Center
NEW!
the History of Comic books in America
The History of Comic Books in America tracks the development of a true American
artform. Love Superman, Spider-Man, Batman, the Avengers? Learn their history
and the forces that shaped their creation. But it's not just superheroes! This 12-
hour class also covers historical genres, from crime and horror to romance and
teen comedy, and today's graphic novels. Plus, discover the histories of the men
and women behind the comics, as well as the political forces that attempted to
periodically drive them out of business! Taught by comics historian and former DC
Comics Editor KC Carlson.
#37846 $60 W 6:00pm8:00pm 10/1611/20
Madison College West
Comic book and graphic novel Art
Do you have a passion for comic books and comic art? Would you like to learn
the steps the pros use to create a page of comic book art? This course will guide
students through the process of developing artwork for comic books and graphic
novels. Through lectures, slideshows and demonstrations, we will examine both
traditional and modern methods and workflow for creating professional comic art.
During lab time, students will work at their own pace to complete 1-3 pages of
comic book continuity by the end of the course. Students provide their own supplies.
#34375 $200 T 6:00pm9:00pm 10/1512/10
Downtown Ed Center
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