The Certificate of Achievement in Entertainment Design and Technology: Lighting Design prepares students for jobs in the exciting world of stage and video lighting in the entertainment industry. Students completing this certificate will learn professional industry standards in the areas of lighting design, stage electrics, rigging, and intelligent and conventional lighting programming. Completion of this certificate will qualify students to move directly into the workforce as skilled technicians for theme parks, motion pictures, concerts, theatres, conventions, and live event industries.

STUDENT LEARNING OUTCOMES

- Show a basic knowledge of intelligent lighting fixtures and their addressing and operation features as well as the ability to program them using intelligent lighting consoles.

- Demonstrate the ability to program lighting control consoles to create dynamic and subtle lighting environments using color, texture, form, and movement.

- Show the practical ability to hang, cable, circuit, and focus conventional lighting fixtures.

- Design a lighting plot with a cue system that shows an understanding of how light is used to help create a narrative to tell the story of a theatrical work or event.

The Certificate of Achievement in Entertainment Design and Technology: Costume Design prepares students for jobs in the fantastic world of costuming and make-up. Students learn how to create a character with clothing and ornamentation and apply those skills to costuming and make-up. Students completing this certificate will learn about sewing, draping, fabrics, pattern making, and costuming and make-up techniques that are industry standards. Completion of this certificate will qualify students for entry-level jobs in costuming and make-up in such entertainment industries as theatres, theme parks, motion pictures, television, and conventions.

STUDENT LEARNING OUTCOMES

- Show a basic understanding of hand stitching, sewing machine stitching techniques, draping, cutting, and the construction process typical for costume industries.

- Apply the basic techniques of theatrical make-up using the appropriate materials and safety procedures.

- Demonstrate an understanding of how costume design affects the overall theatrical experience as it applies to performance.

The Certificate of Achievement in Entertainment Design and Technology: Audio prepares students for jobs in the exciting world of sound and sound recording for the entertainment industry. Students completing this certificate will learn professional industry standards in the areas of sound and music recording, as well as exposure to digital mixing, wireless technology, and PA systems. This certificate will qualify students to move directly into the workforce in entry-level jobs as skilled audio technicians for theme parks, motion pictures, concerts, theatres, gaming, conventions, and live event industries.

STUDENT LEARNING OUTCOMES

- Demonstrate basic knowledge of how sound systems work in a theatrical, live event, and television environment.

- Demonstrate the basic knowledge of computerized audio software as it relates to the recording, editing, and playback of audio tracks.

- Demonstrate the basic knowledge of how sound is used in both live and pre-recorded productions.

The noncredit English as a Second Language (ESL) program offers eight courses each semester that address reading, writing, grammar, listening, speaking, and general communication skills. The goal of the ESL Certificate of Competency is to provide non-native learners of English with the English language skills and cultural knowledge they need in their academic studies, workplace, personal lives, or other pursuits. The Certificate of Competency in English as a Second Language (ESL) attests to a student's readiness for developmental and transfer-level English courses.

Student Learning Outcomes

- Demonstrate the listening/speaking skills necessary to participate successfully in oral English exchanges in a variety of academic, personal, and/or professional settings.

- Demonstrate the reading/writing skills necessary to comprehend English texts intended for developmental (or higher level) English courses and write clear, coherent English paragraphs for academic and/or personal purposes.

The Certificate of Achievement in Engineering Technology Fundamentals provides entry-level engineering technicians with the relevant basic knowledge and skills for various engineering technology and engineering industries. The certificate of achievement provides students the opportunity to progress in their Engineering/Engineering Technology education and achieve an associate degree in either Smart Advanced Manufacturing or Bioengineering. This certificate of achievement also provides a good introductory engineering foundation for transfer students.

STUDENT LEARNING OUTCOMES

- Apply basic scientific methods, scientific reasoning, engineering principles, techniques, and/or basic formulas to solve problems related to engineering technology.

- Demonstrate effective communication and teamwork by contributing productively to the success of team-based engineering technology projects.

This certificate demonstrates that students have completed courses that serve as a beginning foundation for a career in engineering. These courses emphasize the application of scientific and mathematical principles to solving practical problems.

Student Learning Outcomes

- Employ general principles and proper hands-on technical skills in problem-solving.

- Conduct engineering technology lab activities, use laboratory materials properly and safely, carefully record all data, and describe the results clearly for others.

- Participate effectively as team members in group projects: working cooperatively with others, accepting diverse views, encouraging active participation of others, dealing productively with conflict, and taking leadership roles as the need arises to accomplish the group’s objective.

- Demonstrate the ability to use modern engineering instruments and tools necessary for the engineering practice of an engineering technologist.

This non-credit certificate teaches students how to be effective and productive in their job search strategy. Students learn about the Ohlone College Career Center, the resources available to locate employment, how to research companies, how to write a resume, proper interviewing techniques, and how to utilize social media for online access to professional opportunities and networking.

Student Learning Outcomes

- Identify two online resources to conduct labor market research.

- Recognize two base components of a resume.

- Set up a social media platform.

- Research job listings and potential openings using more advanced online resource tools.

- Identify at least three different interview styles. 6. Identify and demonstrate proper interviewing techniques

The Early Childhood Studies Certificate of Achievement at Ohlone College prepares students for employment in child development programs including preschools, children’s centers, family childcare centers, school-age programs, and infant and toddler programs. The Ohlone College program meets or exceeds the requirements for teachers in centers and programs licensed in the State of California by the Department of Social Services.

The program also meets the requirements for the Child Development Permit issued by the California Commission on Teacher Credentialing. All Early Childhood Studies majors should plan to follow the suggested flow of courses, beginning with ECS-300. Options in a particular area of child development involve the completion of an additional six to nine units in courses specific to that area. The Certificate of Achievement is also aligned with the Associate in Arts in Early Childhood Studies, allowing students to easily pursue the associate degree if they choose to do so.

STUDENT LEARNING OUTCOMES

- Examine factors affecting child development in family relationships, while demonstrating an understanding of diverse family and cultural groups, their rituals and traditions in the United States of America.

- Demonstrate understanding, application, and implementation of Developmentally Appropriate Practices (DAP) in the Early Childhood Environment (ECE) and reporting to agencies as needed within a variety of curriculum philosophies; and development of child and professional portfolios.

- Demonstrate the ability to identify and describe typical development, basic needs, major theories, problem areas, and the impact of familial, community, and social influences on a child’s development.

- Illustrate the understanding of biological, psychological, physical, and linguistic development processes of children from conception through adolescence.

- Demonstrate knowledge of a variety of observation and assessment methods and tools used to assess children’s typical and atypical development and behavior; apply assessment data to develop developmentally appropriate classroom and individual curriculum plans, guidance, discipline plans, developmentally appropriate environments, and the development of both child and professional portfolios.

This exam preparation program noncredit certificate is designed to prepare students who have already taken content material in real estate principles, practice, and basic real estate finance and prepare them for success on the California Department of Real Estate Sales Agent and Broker licensing examination.

Student Learning Outcomes

- Prepare to answer in full depth knowledge of property ownership with the use of land controls and explain laws of agency with an understanding of valuation and market analysis.

- Prepare to explain multiple types of real estate contracts within the two mortgage markets with identifying mandates disclosures.

The Drawing Certificate of Accomplishment signifies that students have received and developed basic drawing skills and techniques and have had exposure to composition, presentation, and creative expression. This Certificate provides a firm foundation in the field of art.

Student Learning Outcomes

- Develop and refine drawing skills to express visual experiences and communicate ideas.

- Utilize a range of drawing media, techniques, and approaches to address visual problems.

- Develop and apply criteria to analyze and critique works of art.