Workforce Development

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College of Indigenous Studies
Workforce Development Department
907-474-7143 

 Workforce Development Department


O.E.C., Content Creation

The occupational endorsement in content creation provides education and training to prepare students to enter the online content creation space. Training will emphasize skills needed to develop an online presence, business and self-employment, personal finance, basic computer and peripheral support, troubleshooting, and managing groups of people. Students will be equipped with skill sets enabling them to enter into various digital content creation platforms such as streaming, vlogging and other social media sites with the preparation and principles to run their accounts as an effective business.

Minimum Requirements for Content Creation Occupational Endorsement: 16 credits

Learn more about the occupational endorsement in content creation, including an overview of the program, career opportunities and more.


Programs

Occupational Endorsement

Courses

Applied Arts (APAR)

APAR F107      Beading
1 Credit

Offered As Demand Warrants

Application of beads to various materials, three kinds of stitches and use of a bead loom.

Lecture + Lab + Other: 1 + 1 + 0

Grading System: Letter Grades with option of Plus/Minus

APAR F140      Clothing Construction
1 Credit

Offered As Demand Warrants

Techniques of clothing construction for the home sewer. Development of sewing skills necessary to create garments for the beginner as well as the more experienced sewer.

Lecture + Lab + Other: 1 + 0 + 0

Grading System: Letter Grades with option of Plus/Minus

APAR F150      Introduction to Traditional Crafts
1-3 Credits

Offered As Demand Warrants

Introduction to traditional crafts such as basket weaving, birch bark basket-making, beading, carving, canoe or kayak making, etc. Topics vary based on community need and interest and will be identified each semester. Course may be repeated for credit with each new topic.

Lecture + Lab + Other: 1-3 + 0 + 0

Grading System: Letter Grades with option of Plus/Minus

Repeatable for Credit: May be taken 6 times for up to 6 credits

APAR F157      Skin Sewing
1-2 Credits

Offered As Demand Warrants

Fundamentals of skin sewing. Projects (e.g. slippers, mukluks, mittens, fur hats, vests and ruffs) dependent upon student ability and experience.

Lecture + Lab + Other: 1-2 + 0 + 0

Grading System: Letter Grades with option of Plus/Minus

Repeatable for Credit: May be taken 4 times for up to 4 credits