Course Syllabi

A one semester course that introduces the student to the theory and practice of improvisation, role playing, mime, puppetry, playwriting, and program development in drama and their application to elementary and secondary school levels.

Instruction and practice with operation and maintenance of basic stage lighting instruments, equipment, and tools. Intended to accommodate special interests and needs in use and development of local staging facilities.

This course introduces the student to study and training in basic voice production. Included will be instruction in proper breathing techniques, sound production, kinesics, general speech standards, and common voice problems. This course will promote development of natural- ness and flexibility in the speaking voice.

This course involves participation in theatre productions. Registrants comprise the casts, technical crews, publicity, and management personnel for AWC Theatre public events. Events include guest performing artists and home productions each semester. May be repeated for credit.

Introduction to Tribal languages. Students will learn vocabulary, basic grammatical structures, useful phrases and sentences related to daily life.

Introduces theory, basic techniques, and equipment for television production and provides an overview of the process from script to postproduction in field and studio. Course includes lab sessions to design, shoot, and edit film productions.

Familiarizes students with the methods and techniques of the operation of television studio production equipment, as well as the preparation of a message or program and timely preparation of a program production plan.

Enables students to improve the methods and techniques of the operation of television production equipment and to implement the preparation and completion of a message or program for television broadcasting.

Introduces students to the operations of a television control room. It will provide a foundation for students in all phases of control room use including directing, technical directing, Chyron operation, audio console use, and video tape playback. The course involves students in hands-on training in all facets of control room operations.

Involves extensive and advanced theory and techniques of television prodouction in studio and field settings. Course emphasizes individual responsibility for design and implementation of television projects.

Familiarizes students with theory and principles of editing and the use of non-linear editing systems. It gives the students the opportunity to perform the functions of an editor using a computer based non-linear editing system.

Workshops for individual exploration in wellness. Designed for the enrichment needs of the student who is not seeking transferable credit. CR/NC

Physiological, psychological, emotional, and intellectual effects of humor and play; suggestions for planning periods of play and incorporating it into one's life.

The mind, body, spirit connection will be explored based on a multidimensional model of wellness.

Introduction to meditation methods and their relationship to wellness.

 This course is designed to provide students with a comprehensive understanding of principles and processes involved in wellness coaching.

Causes and effects of stress and potential solutions to stress-related problems.

This course provides an in-depth exploration of the professional skills and ethical principles necessary for being an effective health coach. Students will engage in topics such as decision making, client confidentiality, professional boundaries, and the legal responsibilities of being a health coach.

Fundamental theory and practice associated with oxy fuel welding, shielded metal arc welding, and gas metal arc welding processes used to fabricate a welded sculpture.

Basic concepts of ornamental iron fabrication and related blacksmithing techniques used to shape metal. Course will include history of ornamental ironwork through lab activities, internet, and traditional sources of information. Students will be able to choose from a number of projects and forge them to completion.