Quickclasses

QuickClass Schedule

Summer 2013: June 3 through July 21, 2013

Registration is Now Open

Choose which QuickClass you'd like to sign up for and click the link below that class.  

You may only register for one QuickClass at a time.

Post-production Captioning: Part 2 facilitated by Cindy Camp 

This is an advanced course on how to create post production captions for accessibility. It is for those who have completed the Post-Production or Offline Captioning QuickClass.

Participants will use the DCMP guidelines to create verbatim transcripts with appropriate line breaks.  They will practice adding time codes and exporting captioning files.  They will learn about various video formats, caption formats, and how to work with these formats.

The anticipate time commitment for this six-week course is a minimum of 5 hours per week.

Prerequisites/Requirements to participate in this class:

• Have successfully completed Post-Production or Offline Captioning QuickClass
• Have access to a PC for the duration of the class
• Have the ability and permission to download and install programs on this computer

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Mentoring Interpreters in the PostSecondary Environment facilitated by Chris Skoczynski

This course is designed for seasoned, working interpreters who are looking to become mentors in the postsecondary environment, or are trying to establish a mentoring program at their institution.

The course offers a basic explanation of some foundational feedback theories in the interpreting profession and prepares an interpreter to take the next professional step in becoming a mentor. We will also discuss some postsecondary Mentoring Models for those looking to set up a mentoring program at their college or university.

The anticipated time commitment for this six-week course is a minimum of 5 hours per week.

Prerequisites/Requirements to participate in this class:

• Hold national certification or equivalent state certification.
• Currently working as an interpreter, preferably at the postsecondary level.

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Skill Building for C-Print Captionists - Level 2 facilitated by Cindy Camp and Shannon Aylesworth

This course is designed for intermediate level C-Print captionists.

This course will provide captionists with networking and skill building opportunities. Participants will take their captioning to the next level by learning techniques to infuse their transcripts with more clarity, visual emphasis, and speaker meaning and style. In addition, they will discuss professionalism, ethics, and teaming.

The anticipated time commitment for this six-week course is a minimum of 5 hours per week.

Prerequisites/Requirements to participate in this class:

• Completed online C-Print training.
• Have been working as a C-Print captionist for a minimum of 2 years.
• Have access to a laptop with C-Print Pro 2.6 or higher for the duration of the class.
• Type minimum 70 WPM without abbreviations.
• Type minimum 90 WPM with abbreviations.

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Skill Building for New TypeWell Transcribers facilitated by Kate Ervin and Janet Fedorchuk

This course is designed for TypeWell Transcribers who have successfully completed the Basic Skills Course and have been transcribing for less than one year.

The course is designed to help new transcribers stabilize their chunking and abbreviation skills as they transition into the classroom, while also providing guidance and support for new service providers to interpret and apply the Code of Ethics, establish professional boundaries, and practice problem-solving skills in their new professional role. The format of the class will include online discussion, reading, and hands-on practice activities.

The anticipated time commitment for this six-week course is a minimum of 5 hours per week.

Prerequisites/Requirements to participate in this class:

• Have completed TypeWell Basic Skills Course
• Have access to a computer with TypeWell software for the duration of the class

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