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Pursue a lifelong passion, learn new skills or start your own business with these non-degree creative arts and special interest programs.
Students will be able to understand and use the features built into the modern digital camera. Students will be able to analyze their photos and improve them by use of fundamental professional techniques.
1) The Camera Settings
a) aperture
b)shutter and speed
c)ISO settings
d) relationships between settings
2) Basic Exposure and Camera Light Meter
a) shutter vs aperture priority
b) freezing action
c) controlling depth
3) Quality of Light
a) side and back lighting
b) white balance
c) outdoor conditions
d) affect of background
4) Bracketing exposures
a) metering techniques
b) student questions
5) Composition
a) framing the image
b) selecting your lens
c) flashes
d) soft lighting
6) Outdoor techniques
a) nighttime, sunrise and sunsets
b) timed exposures
c) wildlife and scenic techniques
d) use of multiple flashes
7) Field Trip
8) Student Presentations
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Digital SLR Camera
Off site classes will be held for field experience
90% attendance
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Anyone interested in improving their basic photography skills and how to take advantage of the features built into their digital camera.
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CSP-4000FH3
PHO-3001C2
Community & Career Education Staff
919-532-5700
[email protected]
To be notified when this course becomes available, please use
Wake Tech's Notify Me service.
know how light, camera settings, and placement of the subject with props affect the outcome of the photographs and will learn professional tricks of the trade.
Introductions, review syllabus, explain different lights and equipment used
Go over posing, composition, prop placement
Review lighting techniques, 3 dimensional subjects, light placement
Adjusting the camera settings, camera angles, use of tripod
High key, low key, and use of multiply lights
Portraits with movement, still portraits, and creating mood
Creative projects using knowledge learned in class
Using Photoshop to remove small imperfections
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Digital Photography using Adobe Software or Digital Photography-Beyond the Basics. This is an advanced Photography class.
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90% attendance
Requirements for successful completion of a NON-CERTIFICATION CLASSES -
Demonstrate an understanding of at least 70% of course material taught. If a student has extenuating circumstances causing absences greater than 10% of the class time, the student must make arrangements with the instructor to provide evidence of keeping up with the class material and making up the work, exercises, and projects missed; or demonstrate competency in the course objectives. Students with irregular attendance, less than 90% attendance, or is unable to demonstrate competency will receive a grade of NG (no grade).
Requirements for successful completion of CERTIFICATION CLASSES -
Students are required to take AND pass the official course certification exam before the class program ends AND provide visual evidence of successfully passing the official course certification exam to the course teaching faculty. Students who do not pass the official course certification exam, will not receive a class certificate AND will receive a grade of NG (no grade). ,Refund requests and withdrawals must be made in writing by the student (NO EXCEPTIONS).
- A 100-percent refund shall be made if the student officially withdraws from the class before the first class meeting by submitting a written request.
- A 75-percent refund shall be made if the student officially withdraws from the class prior to or on the 10-percent date of scheduled hours, provided that the class has not completed the 10-percent scheduled hours.
- Community school, facility, and lab fees are not refundable.
- A full refund shall be made for classes cancelled by the college. You do not have to request a refund.
NOTE
All refunds are sent from the State of North Carolina as checks to the address on file. Please be sure that your address is correct. If you need to update your address or any other information, please complete a change form well in advance of your refund, using the Wake Tech Permanent Change Form 728. It can take up to six weeks to get a refund check for a class. By law, Wake Technical Community College must submit all monies collected to the State of North Carolina. Wake Technical Community College does not keep money on hand for refunds.,Transfer requests must be in writing by the student (NO EXCEPTIONS)
- Requests received after the 10-percent deadline will not be considered, and a refund will not be processed.
- Transfer to a different course is allowed up to the 10-percent point of the total number of hours for both classes.
- A student may not transfer to a course that has passed the 10-percent point.
- Anyone with questions concerning refunds or transfers should call 919-866-5800.,6. Review additional or related course information at http:\\ncce.waketech.edu
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This course is designed for anyone that desires to produce professional photos with their DLR or DSLR camera. This is an advanced class.
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Community & Career Education Staff
919-532-5700
[email protected]
To be notified when this course becomes available, please use
Wake Tech's Notify Me service.
Learn how to choose the best photographic equipment for you and how to compose images with style.
Explore natural and artificial lighting, freezing or blurring motion, portraiture, children's photography, pet photography, photojournalism, and digital editing options.
Learn how to develop your photographer's eye and incorporate compositional guidelines as you take better pictures.
Lesson 1 - The Subject of Photography
In this first lesson, you'll learn how to see the subject of each photograph-before you press the shutter button. This information will provide a solid foundation for the rest of the class.
Lesson 2 - Camera Equipment
As you learn more about the technical side of photography, take a look at the options available in camera equipment. Whether you have a point-and-shoot camera or the latest digital SLR, you will gain a better understanding of the equipment and tools photographers use.
Lesson 3 - Your Photographic Eye
Returning to artistic elements in this lesson, you'll learn how to develop your photographer's eye and incorporate compositional guidelines as you take better pictures. This information will provide a solid foundation for the rest of the class.
Lesson 4 - Lighting
Light is the essence of photography. In this lesson, we'll explore how to control and use light to your advantage. You'll compare the advantages of natural light, available light, and artificial light and see when you'll want to use each to capture the special effects you're after. You'll also learn how to use the ISO and white balance settings on your camera to make the most of the light you have.
Lesson 5 - Sharp Shooting
This lesson delves into the options for using your camera and other tools to get sharp, crisp images. Photography often requires compromise to accommodate conflicting priorities, and after this lesson, you will be able to decide what's most important to you. You will also see how to test your lenses and cameras and evaluate your equipment.
Lesson 6 - Aperture and Depth of Field
Using manual exposure settings opens up a whole new world of professional and creative options. In this lesson, you'll begin an exploration of how to get the most out of your camera's features, starting with Aperture Priority and the control it gives you over depth of field. Whether you want to create an image with a soft background highlighting your subject or a far-reaching landscape shot with all the details in focus, controlling your aperture settings puts that power in your hands.
Lesson 7 - Shutter Speed and Motion
You'll see how to capture motion in this lesson as we continue the topic of manual exposure settings. Whether you want to freeze the action of fireworks or merge a waterfall into a velvety illusion, shutter speed is the key! Setting your shutter speed gives you the control you need to get the images you want, and it's easier than you might think. You'll have lots to practice with as you finish this lesson.
Lesson 8 - Portraiture
In this lesson, you'll learn the tricks of portrait photography. Whether you're working professionally or just as the family photographer, these techniques will help you take better portraits. You'll see how to pose people so they'll look their best, when to use digital editing, and how various lighting techniques will help you create pleasing portraits.
Lesson 9 - Children and Pet Photography
Photographing children, pets, and groups is a challenge for even the most seasoned professional photographer. In this lesson, you'll learn some techniques and strategies to bring out the best in your pictures.
Lesson 10 - Photographic Challenges
Now that you know how your camera works and what you want to do, it's time to take a look at how to handle challenging situations. When the light is low or the subject just seems out of reach, you want to know how to get the shot! In today's lesson we'll focus on how to use your tools and knowledge to beat the challenges and come away with the pictures you're after.
Lesson 11 - Photojournalism
Photojournalism is a fascinating field for photographers. This fast-paced world presents challenges of its own. In this lesson, you'll see how the pros handle this type of work. We'll also discuss how to get started in the field.
Lesson 12 - Digital Options
Digital editing is a real bonus for photographers. In this lesson, you'll learn about the basic and artistic editing techniques available to all photographers, as well as some of the technical issues of digital photography.
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Hardware Requirements:
This course can be taken on either a PC, Mac, or Chromebook.
A digital or film camera.
Software Requirements:
PC: Windows 8 or later.
Mac: macOS 10.6 or later.
Browser: The latest version of Google Chrome or Mozilla Firefox are preferred. Microsoft Edge and Safari are also compatible.
Adobe Acrobat Reader.
Software must be installed and fully operational before the course begins.
Other:
Email capabilities and access to a personal email account.
Instructional Material Requirements:
The instructional materials required for this course are included in enrollment and will be available online.
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90% attendance
• Students must successfully pass 10 quizzes with a minimum grade of 70% by the second quiz attempt.
• If all quizzes are not passed with 70 or better by the second attempt, the final exam score must be 70% or higher on the first attempt for successful completion.
• The Final Exam must be taken by the Wake Tech course end date.
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If you are interested in learning how to take outstanding photos and get the best results whether you are using a DSLR, a point-and-shoot, or your phone camera; this course is for you!
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Non-Credit Online Learning https://ceonline.waketech.edu
919-532-5847
[email protected]
| Details | Section | Date(s) | Location | Price | Seats | 316818 | 07/16/25 - 09/05/25 | Online | 77.00 | 19 | Register |
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Discover the best way to shoot faces, fix common close-up problems, and use digital photo editing techniques to retouch your photos and make other improvements.
Learn how to organize people, which angles to use, and which to avoid.
Learn several fun and creative ways to photograph children and babies.
Wednesday - Lesson 01
Photographing people is one of the most exciting and complicated kinds of photography. Yet, with just a few skills, you'll soon be taking better pictures of people. In this lesson, we'll begin by exploring digital photography equipment and talk about how to set up an inexpensive home studio.
Friday - Lesson 02
In this lesson, you'll learn about exposure and the pivotal role it plays in photography. The lesson will talk about the three camera controls that affect exposure, and you'll find out how to use these controls to achieve the desired effect in your photographs.
Wednesday - Lesson 03
In this lesson, you'll learn about light. Every photo is made from the effects of light on your digital camera's sensor, so the importance of understanding and using light has an enormous impact on your photos. You'll find out how to make the most of indoor and outdoor light and how to use some tactics to give you better shots. Then, we'll explore some difficult lighting situations and how to overcome those problems in order to take great people photos.
Friday - Lesson 04
In this lesson, you'll learn how to compose a photo. Photo composition involves not only the primary subject and secondary objects, but also the general look and overall feeling of a photo. You'll find out how to tackle common composition problems, use the rule of thirds, put tactics to work in order to shoot sharp photos, and use depth of field to your advantage.
Wednesday - Lesson 05
People photographers spend most of their time taking portraits of individuals and groups, but posing and arranging these shots can be difficult. In this lesson, you'll learn how to solve common problems with portraits and how to arrange and shoot portrait and group photos that give you a true representation of the individual or group.
Friday - Lesson 06
In this lesson, you'll learn how to take photos of faces, hands, and people with their pets. You'll discover how to manage composition, posing, and angles, and how to capture meaningful photos that communicate to the viewer. You'll also learn how to handle lighting with pets and how to keep their attention as you photograph them.
Wednesday - Lesson 07
In this lesson, you'll learn how to take photos of babies and children. You'll discover some practical tips that will help you shoot those intimate, personal photos. We'll explore techniques for taking photos of children in motion, discuss how to pose kids, and consider specific issues related to photographing babies and newborns.
Friday - Lesson 08
Have you ever tried to get some good sports photos, only to be disappointed with the results? Maybe the image was blurry or the gym lighting made your photos have a yellow tint. Sports photography is often rather difficult, but this lesson will help you learn tools and tricks so you can capture great sports images. You'll learn all about managing shutter speed, composition, lighting, and you'll find out what makes a sports photo look great.
Wednesday - Lesson 09
In lesson, you'll learn about macro and abstract photography. Macro photography uses specialized lenses and lens attachments that allow you to get very close to items, while abstract photography focuses on photos that may not have a discernable subject. You'll be surprised to know that you can use both of these techniques to create beautiful photos of people, and in this lesson, you'll find out how.
Friday - Lesson 10
One of the more challenging types of people photography is shooting formal events, such as proms and weddings. In this lesson, we'll tackle this difficult subject and explore how to manage posing, lighting, and composition. We'll also explore how to manage distractions, problems, and even how to take great photos of inanimate objects, such as the wedding cake!
Wednesday - Lesson 11
In this lesson, you'll find out how to make the most of image editing software and your people photos. Even good photos sometimes need a bit of editing work to make them great, and in this lesson, we'll focus on editing techniques specific to photos of people. You'll see how to adjust composition, exposure, and how to fix common problems, such as facial blemishes.
Friday - Lesson 12
After you master your people photography skills, you may want to begin a business. In this final lesson, we'll explore the business of photography. You'll find out how to manage clients, the services you'll offer, and you'll learn about photography contracts - a vital part of your business. You'll even be able to download a contract and customize it to meet your business needs.
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There are no prerequisites to take this course.
Hardware Requirements:
This course can be taken on either a PC, Mac, or Chromebook.
You will need a digital camera.
Software Requirements:
PC: Windows 8 or later.
Mac: macOS 10.6 or later.
Browser: The latest version of Google Chrome or Mozilla Firefox are preferred. Microsoft Edge and Safari are also compatible.
A digital editing program of your choice, such as the latest version of Photoshop Elements (not included in enrollment).
Adobe Acrobat Reader.
Software must be installed and fully operational before the course begins.
Other:
Email capabilities and access to a personal email account.
Instructional Material Requirements:
The instructional materials required for this course are included in enrollment and will be available online.
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90% attendance
• Students must successfully pass 10 quizzes with a minimum grade of 70% by the second quiz attempt.
• If all quizzes are not passed with 70 or better by the second attempt, the final exam score must be 70% or higher on the first attempt for successful completion.
• The Final Exam must be taken by the Wake Tech course end date.
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This course will help you discover the best way to shoot faces, fix common close-up problems, and use digital photo editing techniques to retouch your photos.
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Non-Credit Online Learning https://ceonline.waketech.edu
919-532-5847
[email protected]
| Details | Section | Date(s) | Location | Price | Seats | 313131 | 07/16/25 - 09/05/25 | Online | 97.00 | 17 | Register |
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demonstrate the proper use of their cameras at offsite locations.
demonstrate an understanding of how to analyze their photos for ways to improve and develop further skill.
Introduction
Architecture photography.
Outdoor photography.
Nighttime photography.
Close-up photography.
Photography of art.
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Students should have already taken a course in Basic Digital Photography or have experience with digital photography.
DSLR Camera
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90% attendance
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This class is geared to the student that has completed the "Digital Photography Level 1 course" or someone who is just a beginner. These classes will be held at locations around the area to give the student a chance to practice taking pictures of actual situations as they learn.
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CSP-4000J3
CSP-4000U3
PHO-3001C2
Community & Career Education Staff
919-532-5700
[email protected]
To be notified when this course becomes available, please use
Wake Tech's Notify Me service.
learn the fundamentals of off camera photographic lighting and be able to analyze light quality, situation, measurements and how they can be manipulated to improve their photos.
1.) introduction, equipment standards, camera programs
2.) controlling ambient & additive bounce, subtractive lighting
3.) speedlight control, off camera flash and triggers, metering
4.) depth with lighting: separation, background, accent, edge
5.) light & distance, inverse law, ratios, feathering and fall off light
6.) shadows and shapes, classical facial lighting, split & short lighting, broad light
7.) butterfly, loop, Rembrandt, profile,
8.) studio lamps, modifiers, hard and soft light quality
9.) print competition, CPP requirements
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Basic Digital Photography
tripod, 2 speedlights, flash meter and 2 wireless triggers
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90% attendance
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Students who have already passed basic digital photography and are interested in furthering their knowledge.
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CSP-4000J3
CSP-4000U3
PHO-3001C2
CSP-4000EC2
Community & Career Education Staff
919-532-5700
[email protected]
To be notified when this course becomes available, please use
Wake Tech's Notify Me service.
Upon completion students will have a better understanding of the inner workings of a digital camera and lenses, how to make exposure corrections accurately and have a better understanding how to control lighting.
Class 1: Course Objectives, Registration and Roll taking, Instructor Background, Technique Recap, Identifying Camera Exposure Baseline, Interpreting Histograms, Study Materials Distribution & Review, Homework Assignment
Class 2: Homework Review & Critique, Materials Review (Lesson Plan), Hands-on Camera Instruction - Introduction to Zone System, Homework Assignment
Class 3: Homework Review & Critique, Materials Review (Lesson Plan), Zone System Continued, Homework Assignment
Class 4: Homework Review & Critique, Materials Review (Lesson Plan), Introduction to Off Camera Lighting & Wireless Systems, Homework Assignment
Class 5: Homework Review & Critique, Materials Review (Lesson Plan), Off Camera Lighting & Wireless Systems Continued, Homework Assignment
Class 6: Homework Review & Critique, Materials Review (Lesson Plan), Metamerism and Image Degradation Issues, Homework Assignment
Class 7: Homework Review & Critique, Materials Review (Lesson Plan), Reading a Lens MTF Chart, Homework Assignment
Class 8: Homework Review and Discussion, Q&A, Recap, Next Steps
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Basic Digital Photography, Intermediate Photography
Text and class handouts provided in class. Students will need to bring a digital camera (DSLR, mirrorless or advanced Point and Shoot) with Manual mode, an empty memory card and charged batteries. A tripod, remote shutter release and external flash are optional items.
Field Trips to photography locations will be utilized
90% attendance
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Hobbyists and professionals interested in refining their photography skills
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Community & Career Education Staff
919-532-5700
[email protected]
To be notified when this course becomes available, please use
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Students will understand drone safety and preflight basics, as well as aircraft systems, flight Operations, National Airspace Systems, weather and how laws apply to commercial and recreational UAS uses.
1.FAA & NCDOT Requirements and Laws
2. Safety/Preflight basics
3. Aircraft Systems
4. Recognizing airspace & their regulations
5. Weather
6. Flight operations
7. Drone Uses
8. Exam preparation and practice test
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attendance
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Anyone interested in using a drone for business purposes, have questions about commercial uses, or are seeking more knowledge for recreational use.
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Community & Career Education Staff
919-532-5700
[email protected]
| Details | Section | Date(s) | Location | Price | Seats | 312924 | 07/22/25 - 08/26/25 | Online | 193.00 | 24 | Register |
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write twice for 20 - 30 minutes during each class period
learn to share and read what is written
learn how to respond to each person's writing in positive terms only
learn about confidentiality in writing, keeping confidential the content of every piece of writing and all conversation about the writing
Exposure to a range of creative writing genres
Write in a non-hierarchical setting because the workshop leader writes with participants; all participants including the leader are treated as equals
Lessons in craft
Practice responding in a positive way to each other's writing
Write and respond in a confidential space
Experience using your own language and voice
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Basic Writing Experience
Notebook or journal and pen
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80% attendance
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Class is appropriate for experienced and novice writers.
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EDU-3001F3
FVP-3100F3
CSP-4000CDE
Community & Career Education Staff
919-532-5700
[email protected]
| Details | Section | Date(s) | Location | Price | Seats | 312843 | 07/07/25 - 08/18/25 | Online | 110.00 | 13 | Register |
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| 312847 | 07/22/25 - 09/09/25 | Northern Wake Campus | 110.00 | 14 | Register |
If you would like to be notified when additional sections become available, please use Wake Tech's Notify Me service.
learn what it takes to prepare one's voice, mind, and body in order to inhabit a character.
learn improvisational skills.
learn to truly 'do' something when acting rather than pretend to do it.
memorize lines
bring their own personal experiences to acting and to channel those experiences into emotions, storytelling, etc.
shed their inhibitions and take chances.
Basic theatre games.
Improvisational exercises.
The selection and performing of a monologue.
Scene study and working with a partner.
Final performance on a stage in front of invited family, friends, and colleagues.
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attendanceThis course requires preparation outside of class and active participation inside. Attendance at all classes is mandatory. Although we will review our work and what was introduced from the
previous class or classes, the instruction will not go backwards, so attendance is imperative. You must arrive on time for class. It takes discipline to be an actor, so punctuality and preparedness are essential.,Dress - Please come to class in comfortable, practical clothing you can move around freely in. Keep in mind, this class is physical in nature, so wear clothing you won't mind getting dirty or possibly sweating in.
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Anyone curious about Acting and the craft of Acting. Have you ever wondered how your favorite Actor can laugh, cry and rage at will?
Have you ever wanted to learn these secrets and apply them yourself? This course is for you.
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CSP-4000JW3
CSP-4000IY2
Community & Career Education Staff
919-532-5700
[email protected]
| Details | Section | Date(s) | Location | Price | Seats | 312799 | 09/09/25 - 10/28/25 | Northern Wake Campus | 150.00 | 11 | Register |
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continue to learn what it takes to prepare one's voice, mind, and body in order to inhabit a character.
further learn improvisational skills.
take part in more intense scene study, breaking down characters and moments and interactions and making them believable (AND entertaining) whether acting for the stage or screen.
learn how to build a character very quickly if ever cast in a 30- or 60-second TV commercial or if given a one-scene role in a movie or a TV show.
continue to shed any inhibitions they might have and learn to take chances.
Higher-level theatre games.
Improvisational exercises.
The selection and performing of a monologue, one that's more emotionally complex than the one performed in Acting Part 1.
Scene studies and working opposite other actors.
Final performance on a stage in front of invited family, friends, and colleagues.
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Acting Part 1 or equivalent
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attendanceThis course requires preparation outside of class and active participation inside. Attendance at all classes is mandatory. Although we will review our work and what was introduced from the
previous class or classes, the instruction will not go backwards, so attendance is imperative. You must arrive on time for class. It takes discipline to be an actor, so punctuality and preparedness are essential.,Dress - Please come to class in comfortable, practical clothing you can move around freely in. Keep in mind, this class is physical in nature, so wear clothing you won't mind getting dirty or possibly sweating in.
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Anyone with previous acting experience or who has taken Acting Part 1 and found it fun and personally worthwhile. Those who are thinking of becoming professional thespians whether full-time or part-time.
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CSP-4000IY2
CSP-4000JW3
Community & Career Education Staff
919-532-5700
[email protected]
| Details | Section | Date(s) | Location | Price | Seats | 312798 | 09/11/25 - 10/30/25 | Northern Wake Campus | 150.00 | 12 | Register |
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learn basic drawing skills using pencil and technical drawing pens and apply many techniques from a professional line illustrator.
create their own art.
Familiarize yourself with the tools we will need.
Learn basic drawing skills through exercises prepared by instructor.
Create your own masterpiece while being guided by the instructor during each class.
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2 Sheets of Hot Press Illustration Board 15"x20"
1 set of 3 micron pens (1) 01 (2) 03 (3) 05
Pencil, soft lead either 2b or 3b
1 kneaded eraser
Clear plastic triangle (small to medium size) useful but not required
French curves assortment, circle or ellipse are useful but not required
Roll of regular or blue masking tape
A small desk lamp (battery or plug in) is ideal
Small 8"x10" pad of tracing paper
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attendance
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Students that would like to learn and practice art and drawing through the use of black ink and white space.
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CSP-4000AE3
CSP-4000BT3
CSP-74243
CSP-4000LQ2
Community & Career Education Staff
919-532-5700
[email protected]
To be notified when this course becomes available, please use
Wake Tech's Notify Me service.
Identify the various parts of a guitar and understand their functions.
Demonstrate basic musical concepts such as notes, chords, scales, rhythm, the Nashville Number system, and improvisations.
Interpret a chord diagram, chord charts, and guitar tablature, and employ close listening to follow song flow and structure.
Play basic "first-position" chords such as C, G, D, A, E, F, maj7, B7, Em, and Am7 and be able to transition smoothly between them.
Demonstrate strumming patterns, including downstrokes, upstrokes, and alternating patterns.
Improvise simple melodies and songs using the basic chords, the pentatonic scale, adding-in hammer-ons, pull-offs, slides, bends, and vibrato to shape tone and add personal style.
Incorporate basic fingerpicking techniques, including the Travis pattern, several Travis variations, and other approaches.
Compare and contrast unique styles of music, including folk, rock, and pop, and gain an appreciation for the diverse range of sounds that the guitar can produce.
Develop confidence to perform in front of others and feel proud of the progress made in one's guitar playing.
Introduction to guitar playing part 1.
Introduction to guitar playing part 2.
Basic chords and strumming techniques.
Reading tablature.
Rhythm and timing.
Fingerpicking techniques.
Basic improvisation.
Music appreciation and performance.
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Students must bring an acoustic guitar to class. Steel strings are preferred. Please click on the Details button to see the most up-to-date textbook and technology requirements.
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80% attendance
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This course is designed for anyone who feels that they would benefit from instruction in the foundational elements of acoustic guitar playing. This could include true beginners as well as those who want to start over with a beginner-level class.
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Community & Career Education Staff
919-532-5700
[email protected]
To be notified when this course becomes available, please use
Wake Tech's Notify Me service.
Design and create a variety of floral arrangements.
Determine appropriate flower types, foliage, and accessories for specific types of floral arrangements.
Create a budget for special event floral arrangements.
History of floral art.
Principles and elements of floral design.
Preparing corsages and boutonnieres.
Specialty floral designs.
Preparing floral designs using fresh and silk flowers.
Tabletop designs and centerpieces.
Career development and entrepreneurship opportunities.
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This course requires that students pay a materials fee for supplies provided by the instructor. Necessary supplies may include such things as fresh flowers, design accessories, and tools and will become property of the students. The amount of the fee and the list of materials is included in the Details section of the registration page.
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90% attendance
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This course is intended for anyone who would like to learn the art and craft of designing and creating floral arrangements.
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Floral Designer
To be notified when this course becomes available, please use
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be able to use the stitches and techniques taught in class to complete a simple project.
Tools of the trade: selecting yarn and hooks.
Tips and tricks: learning essential stitches and how to fix what goes wrong.
Putting it all together: reading crochet instructions, planning a project, adding the finishing touches.
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This course requires students to pay a fee for materials. Please click on the Details button for the most up-to-date information on requirements.
None.
80% attendance
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This course is intended for anyone interested in the art and craft of crochet. It covers basic stitches, how to get started and finish a simple project, and how to correct mistakes.
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To be notified when this course becomes available, please use
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make use of the stitches and techniques taught in the class to plan and complete one or more projects.
Essential tools and materials.
Stitches and techniques for more advanced projects such as increasing and decreasing, color changes, working in the round, and seaming techniques.
Tips and tricks for reading instructions, planning the project, and adding the finishing touches.
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Students taking this course should have already mastered basic crochet stitches such as chain, single, double, and treble and have a basic understanding of joining techniques.
This course requires students to pay an additional fee for materials. Please click on the Details button for the most up-to-date requirements.
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80% attendance
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This course is intended for those who have already mastered basic crochet stitches and techniques and are looking for more advanced projects.
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Learn the basic principles of Improv
Learn to trust, share, and adapt
Learn to project and enunciate
Learn how to listen and focus on the moment
Learn how to collaborate and harness unique strengths
Learn how to work with different personalities and have FUN together
Tools of Improv
Work on a myriad of Improv focus techniques, tools and games
Lessons in how improv games have different goals
Practice how to be concise and get to the important point of the conversation
Create stories as a group of individuals with varying perspectives
Experience using accents, emotions, body langue and more to create characters
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85% attendance
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Anyone curious about learning the art of improv. This is the perfect class for anyone and everyone!
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CSP-4000IY2
CSP-4000JW3
CSP-4000JK2
CSP-4000JQ2
Community & Career Education Staff
919-532-5700
[email protected]
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develop a foundational understanding of watercolor techniques including washes, color mixing, and basic brushwork.
apply watercolor techniques to paint various subjects using reference photos.
demonstrate their ability to independently create a watercolor painting of their chosen subject.
Introduction to watercolor: overview of materials, basic washes, techniques, and brush strokes.
Color mixing, basic color theory, color schemes.
Painting a variety of subject matter from reference photos.
Final project.
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None. While this course is appropriate for those wanting to refine foundational techniques, it is designed for those who are new to watercolor painting.
Supplies list provided by instructor.
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80% attendance
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While this course is appropriate for those wanting to refine foundational techniques, it is designed for those who are new to watercolor painting.
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| Details | Section | Date(s) | Location | Price | Seats | 316831 | 08/20/25 - 10/08/25 | BEC | 129.00 | 11 | Register |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 316832 | 09/08/25 - 10/27/25 | BEC | 129.00 | 11 | Register |
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