MATC 2025-26 Catalog

DCC – DENHYG

DCC – Digital Content Creation (Department 701) DCC-150 Credits: 3 Intro to Digital Content Creation This core course provides an introduction to digital content creation, the process of creating stories for emerging multiplatform delivery. The course examines the importance of traditional video production techniques/applications within emerging content delivery, also the similarities and differences between broadcasting and multiplatform delivery, long- and short form production, and large/small screen presentation. Learners differentiate between forms via “hands-on exploration.” Students become familiar with the technology used to implement promotional schemes for successful digital content distribution (e.g. via the web, social media outlets and mobile technology). Prerequisite(s): Completion of or currently enrolled in TV-101 and TV-181. DCC-152 Credits: 3 Intermediate Digital Content Techniques This course focuses on the principles of design and operation of video systems as incorporated in multimedia, interactive and web design. This includes understanding, choosing and operating appropriate video cameras, digital SLRs, lighting techniques, audio acquisition and non-linear editing. Students will produce and post-produce several productions of increasing complexity for multiplatform delivery as it pertains to digital content creation. Prerequisite(s): Completion of or currently enrolled in TV-105. DCC-153 Credits: 3 Digital Content Creation Practicum This course prepares students to work in the digital content field by giving them practical, structured and real-life job experiences in a nonthreatening, student-centric and instructor-led environment. The fundamentals of teamwork, client relations, and self-paced and directed creative applications of technology and organization are emphasized. Job search techniques and job site observations are also discussed. Milwaukee PBS digital and social outlets will serve as practical labs and content repositories for students whenever possible. Prerequisite(s): Completion of or currently enrolled in DCC-152. DCC-154 Credits: 3 Digital Content Engagement As new media and technology evolve, students will need to not only problem-solve with current electronic tools, but also with an eye toward the future. This course will focus on the students’ application of their visual content creation skills and understanding of existing hardware and software to design an e-multiplatform presence using those current tools. Additionally, students will be challenged to anticipate the next wave of potential content distributors and plan for seamless multi-versioned delivery of their message using the technology of the future. Prerequisite(s): Completion of or currently enrolled in DCC-153.

web, social platforms and other multiplatform streams. It introduces the student to IT and IP media, NLE architecture, additional concepts associated with digital media delivery, and the process of troubleshooting such systems. Prerequisite(s): Complete DCC-152 and TV-142. DENAST – Dental Assistant (Department 508) DENAST-302 Credits: 5 Dental Chairside This course prepares dental assistant students to chart oral cavity structures, dental pathology and restorations, and to assist a dentist with basic dental procedures including examinations, pain control, and restorative and cosmetic procedures. Students will also develop the ability to educate patients about preventive dentistry, brushing and flossing techniques, and dental procedures using lay terminology. Throughout the course, students will apply decoding strategies to the correct use and interpretation of dental terminology. Prerequisite(s): Must be admitted to the Dental Assistant program (30-508-2). Completion of or currently enrolled in DENAST-304, DENAST-305, DENAST-307 and DENHYG-101. DENAST-304 Credits: 2 Dental and General Anatomy This course prepares dental assisting students to apply fundamentals of general and dental anatomy to informed decision-making and to professional communication with colleagues and patients. Prerequisite(s): Must be admitted to the Dental Assistant program (30-508-2). DENAST-305 Credits: 2 Applied Dental Radiography Students develop skill in operation of X-ray units and in exposing bitewing, periapical, extra oral and occlusal radiographs. Emphasis is placed on protection against X-ray hazards. Students will also process, mount and evaluate radiographs for diagnostic value. In this course, students demonstrate competency on a mannequin. In addition, students will expose bitewing radiographs on an adult patient. Prerequisite(s): Completion of or currently enrolled in DENAST-304 and DENHYG-101. DENAST-306 Credits: 3 Dental Assistant Clinical Students apply skills developed in Dental and General Anatomy, Dental Health Safety, Dental Chairside, Dental Materials, Dental Radiography, and Professionalism in a clinical setting with patients. Emphasizes integration of Career Essentials and basic occupational skills. Prerequisite(s): Completion of or currently enrolled in DENAST-302, DENAST-304, DENAST-307, DENHYG-101, DENHYG-113, and either DENHYG-103 or DENAST-305. DENAST-307 Credits: 1 Dental Assistant Professional Prepares Dental Assistant students for entering the workforce. Students develop professional appearance and prepare a resume, cover letter,

DCC-155 Credits: 3 Advanced Tech/Digital Content Creation Students will learn how to incorporate their basic and intermediary understanding of multiplatform delivery of audio/visual content with the advanced tools of the trade. Multi-versioning of content is emphasized, permitting the student producer to understand how to take concept to creation via air, web, podcasting, social media, etc. Students produce a selected multimedia project and deliver it via these various media outlets. An eye toward future technologies and techniques is emphasized, encouraging students to challenge existing views and develop innovative new solutions. Prerequisite(s): Completion of or currently enrolled in DCC-153 and DCC-154. DCC-158 Credits: 1 Data Content Management This course is an introduction to data, metadata and the myriad of media files utilized in digital media storytelling. It introduces the student to concepts associated with the capture, editing, manipulation and distribution of files designed specifically for media and its delivery. Also, the learner will become competent in data asset management, file integration, understanding codecs and resolution, and transcoding and consolidation techniques through practical application in digital audio and video production. Prerequisite(s): Complete DCC-150. Completion of or currently enrolled in DCC-152. DCC-159 Credits: 2 Streaming Content Creation This course explores the development, workflow, organization and production of digital streaming media from acquisition to editing to distribution to archive and analytics. Utilizing video streaming and audio podcasting approaches and technologies, the learner will become competent in identifying and using the appropriate digital tools for creating programming for digital consumption with a focus on storytelling and livestreamed events. Prerequisite(s): Complete DCC-150. Completion of or currently enrolled in the DCC-152. DCC-170 Credits: 2 Media Design Elements An introductory digital media and TV graphics and design course. Students become familiar with the hardware, software, design and workflow associated with graphics for video storytelling. Utilizing various Adobe Creative Cloud applications, character generators such as Chyron and other video graphics tools, students explore the creation of graphic elements for video, such as lower-thirds, full-screen graphics, layouts for multiplatform delivery methods, assembling a graphic toolkit for their video based stories. Prerequisite(s): Completion of or currently enrolled in TV-101 and DCC-150. DCC-171 Credits: 1 Digital Engineering Principles This course is an introduction to the digital systems, file flow and streaming technologies associated with the delivery of digital transmission of audio and video content over the

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