Marketing Workflow & Content Strategy

Audio Engineering: Introduction to Analog Gear

This course will go over the plugin emulations of analog gear and discuss how the analog world relates to mixing in-the-box. We will be able to demonstrate outboard gear via visits to studios around Seattle and abroad via Zoom. Throughout the program, we will be hands-on with gear borrowed from instructor’s personal collections as well as gear loaned to the program from established audio companies in order to learn how to work on a console alongside outboard gear. Dive into the wonderful world of analog signal processing, exploring the technical functioning and practical use of microphones, preamps, equalizers and compressors. Learn the basics of electronic components and how to solder and repair. 24200 4/14/2022 - 6/2/2022 6:30 - 8:30PM 8 ses Th Dane Online; Zoom $299 Audio Engineering: Mastering Workshop

Mastering can improve the quality of a music production and get it ready for commercial distribution for CD, TV, the Internet, video games and more. Mastering is the final process in audio and music production. In this stage, we optimize the track’s mix and final volume to get a professional result. 24202 5/21/2022 - 5/22/2022 9:00AM - 4:00PM 2 ses Sa, Su Dane CC Bldg; Room 3343 $299

Grant-Writing

Take the mystery out of grant writing in this content-rich and hands-on course designed to dramatically improve your grant writing skills. During the first three weeks, in a lecture format, you’ll learn how to research potential funders, analyze their requirements, and assemble the components of grant proposals essential to receive funding, For the remaining four sessions, you’ll hone your skills as you work on an actual grant application in class and receive individualized feedback. You’ll also gain the tools to write a compelling narrative, create a project budget, and provide accurate reporting so that funders say “yes” again and again. Bring to class a project or nonprofit you want to support, and be prepared to write outside of class. Instructor Virginia Lang has written, reviewed, and administered hundreds of successful grants over the past 35 years. 29248 4/8/2022 - 5/27/2022 9:00 - 11:00AM 7 ses F Lang Online; Zoom $259 Marketing Workflow & Content Strategy

Time is money whether you are a professional or a small business owner. In this eight-week class you will learn how to effectively streamline your marketing process. This is a hands-on class where you will collaborate with other professionals and small business owners. By the end of class, you will be able to generate quality content, create marketing and social media graphics with ease, create short marketing videos and have an effective workflow process, including a content plan and automated workflow process. Workbook is included in class fee. Familiarity with social media platforms required. Must have at least one social media account in place to participate in the automation portion of the class. To fully participate in this class, students will need: a computer or tablet with a camera, built in microphone and internet access. You will also need the ability to take photos and video. A smartphone is fine for both. This is a great class for marketing and content professionals looking to increase their skill set as well as small businesses looking to establish a marketing workflow and content strategy plan. A $12.99 technology fee will be paid directly to app provider. No class on 4/28. 24046 4/14/2022 - 6/9/2022 7:00 - 9:00PM 8 ses Th Sweeney Online; Canvas and Zoom $450

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Emotional Intelligence for Leaders and Emerging Leaders

Emotional intelligence describes the ability to understand one’s own feelings and how these emotions can influence motivation, behavior and group dynamics. Leaders who are emotionally intelligent foster safe environments in which employees feel comfortable to take calculated risks and voice their opinions. Engage in interactive, hands-on self-evaluation and exercises to develop your emotional intelligence and become a respected and inspiring leader. A $10 materials fee is due to the instructor on first day of class. 15981 4/27/2022 - 5/11/2022 1:00 - 4:00PM 3 ses W Johnson CC Bldg; Room 3345 $199 Introduction to Public Speaking

Would you like to reduce stage fright and gain more confidence speaking in front of a group? Whether you need to give a formal presentation or an informal presentation at a staff meeting, learning key skills will increase your effectiveness and selfconfidence. In this course you will learn strategies to deal with nervousness, plan and deliver an effective presentation and practice presentation techniques to capture audience attention. 16389 4/28/2022 - 5/12/2022 6:30 - 8:30PM 3 ses Th Tabor CC Bldg; Room 3450 $95 Introduction to Social Media

Are you an entrepreneur or small business owner with social media accounts but feel overwhelmed when it comes to using them? Or perhaps you are a marketing professional looking to add a new skill set. Navigating social media can seem mindboggling. We will focus primarily on Instagram and explore how your posts can be simultaneously leveraged with other platforms. We will discuss how to use social media in an effective, simplified manner to achieve your small business objectives. We will also touch on how to create consistency across your web and social media presence. This is a hands-on live Zoom class. Replays will be available for reviewing. A $20 materials fee is due to the instructor via PayPal. #seeyouthere 27756 5/10/2022 - 5/24/2022 7:00 - 9:00PM 3 ses Tu Sweeney Online; Canvas and Zoom $99 Fearless Feedback

Communication is everything in the workplace. It’s imperative that managers effectively communicate to build relationships with their employees. An important part of communication is feedback. Managers should provide their employees real time feedback regularly to improve their job performance. Managers can provide two types of feedback: constructive feedback and positive feedback. Constructive feedback is based on a specific area that can be improved. Positive feedback recognizes and praises employees for their excellent work. By the end of the course, you’ll have a process for giving feedback to your employees, best practices for feedback and key employee feedback tips. 24400 5/25/2022 - 5/25/2022 1:00 - 4:00PM 1 ses W Johnson CC Bldg; Room 3345 $89

Introduction to Voiceover

Learn to use your speaking voice for commercials, films and videos. Discover a unique, outside-the-box way to succeed at a lucrative full- or part-time career. This is a business that you can handle on your own terms, on your own turf, in your own time and with very little overhead. In our ever-expanding online marketplace, new companies are looking for fresh voices like never before. This exciting and fun class could be the career gamechanger you’ve been looking for! Lisa Foster has done numerous local and national spots, from website narratives and computer games to commercials for brands like Crest® and Olay®, and even comedy bits! 15988 4/20/2022 - 4/20/2022 6:00 - 8:00PM 1 ses W Foster CC Bldg; Room 3350 $49

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