Continuing Education

Continuing Education

Special Interest Online Classes

Theme Park Engineering
Have you ever gone to a theme park and wondered How did they do that? This course will reveal all the secrets behind your favorite attractions. Instructor Steve Alcorn is the president of Alcorn McBride Inc., a company that engineers equipment for theme parks all over the world. For over twenty years he's been having great fun bringing hundreds of attractions to life all over the world. Now it's your turn. As an armchair theme park engineer, you'll learn how to design your own park and its attractions, with plenty of feedback from your fellow students and the instructor. This is a class about engineering - not an engineering class. That means you don't need to be a mathematician, physicist, or computer programmer to participate. All it takes is a creative imagination, a sense of adventure, and a willingness to have a lot of fun.

Genealogy Basics
If you are a newcomer to this hobby or just want to make a small family tree, this course will get you off to a good start. You will explore many Internet sites where you can search for family names. The course explains in simple terms where to look, who to contact, and how to use the genealogical research tools of the computer and the Internet to further your research.

Film Literacy
Become film literate by learning about editing, camerawork, lighting, sound, mise-en-scene, and special effects. Expand your viewing selection by learning about film history and the development of different genres. Develop a deeper appreciation of the people who make movies by understanding production and distribution.

The Magic of Hypnosis
Learn to use hypnotic suggestion on yourself and others with amazing results.

Introduction to the Game Industry
Leading game designer prepares you for a career in game development, design, and production.

Marketing Tools for Actors
You've taken acting classes, but do you know how to get a job? Learn from a working casting director how to market yourself locally for film and television work. Course covers training, headshots, resumes, agents, scams, getting on-camera experience, questions to ask (and never ask) a casting director, and more.

Video Game Design and Development
This nationally recognized Video Game Design and Development online Certificate Program is an appropriate starting point for students who seek a professional career as a game developer.  It is also well-suited for enthusiastic amateurs and gamers looking to explore this exciting field as a recreational endeavor.  This online program is only offered in partnership with major colleges and universities.

3ds Max Program
This nationally recognized exciting 3ds Max online certification training course will teach students how to use both 3ds max and Character Studio to design, develop, and animate 3D video game characters.  This online program is only offered in partnership with major colleges and universities.