Workforce Development and Community Education: Spring 2022

Visit us online at www.sunywcc.edu/wdce | 18 CAREER & WORKFORCE TRAINING Social Media Specialist Certificate Electives REMOTE Writing for Social Media: An In-Depth Workshop This course will explore the relationship between audience, purpose and text in a cross section of social media. Students will develop criteria for evaluating each form of writing, find examples, assess what makes them effective, consider the decoding skills they demand from readers, and practice the form using tried and true social media writing tactics. As students practice the craft of writing for social media; they will receive detailed constructive feedback on all assignments. CE-COMP 2227PE. REMOTE Creating Simple Video Content for Social Media Any business can start creating video content as a part of its overall marketing strategy. You just have to figure out what your overall objective is and how to plan to achieve those results. Creating unique, refreshing and engaging video content comes easy, if the objective is clear. In this course, students will create a video storyboard and script based on a business objective. Then they will use online tools and apps to create the video. CE-COMP 2229PE, 2 Thurs., Feb. 17 & 24, 6:00-9:00 pm, $105. REMOTE Policies and Procedures to Manage Risk This course examines social media policies and procedures to manage risk and improve communication strategies. Students will have the opportunity to draft social media policies and procedures for their respective organizations. CE-COMP 2228PE. REMOTE Certificate in User Experience Design (UX)–156 Hrs This is a one-year, remote non-credit certificate that prepares graduates for working in interactive technologies and provides them with industry literacy through applied practice. The program will offer a foundation in user experience strategies, design thinking, and interactive design. Students will acquire skills in user research, site-mapping, wire-framing, prototyping, web programming, UX Career Development, etc. Students can also complete a portfolio course where they will create finished examples of their work to show prospective employers facilitated by a professional industry UX designer. Prerequisite: Basic computer experience. Students may register for the entire program at time of registration or take courses independently. Register for the entire certificate for $2,131! All interested students should contact the Director, Dr. Sherry Mayo, at sherry.mayo@sunywcc.edu or 914-606-7385. Courses in this section are all held at the Peekskill Extension Center, located at 27 North Division Street, Peekskill, NY. To register for certificate program classes, call 914-606-7300 or email peekskill@sunywcc.edu REMOTE User Experience Fundamentals Learn about the field of user experience and the essential principles of human-centered design, including design architecture and its application. Discuss the human factors that impact design; how to start a mapping project; how to conduct user experience research; and how to use diagrammatic tools to succeed. User Experience Fundamentals required for User Experience Design Portfolio. CE-DGART 2092PE. REMOTE Design Thinking This course will apply design thinking best practices to develop websites and mobile applications for commercial or public industries. Students will learn how to be a design thinking facilitator and a UX/UI designer in a collaborative team environment that will utilize human-centered techniques to solve complex problems and discover innovative solutions for interactive media. With hands-on examples and tutorials, students will better understand how to design effective websites and mobile applications for diverse end-users. CE-DGART 2073PE, 7 Thurs., Jan. 27-Mar. 10, 6:30-9:30 pm, $367. REMOTE User Experience Design Portfolio This course uses user research, wireframes and prototypes, user interface and interactive design, and usability testing to create real-world projects to prepare students for the UX/UI field. For certificate students only. CE-DGART 2089PE, 14 M/W, Mar. 14-Apr. 27, 6:30-9:30 pm, $759. REMOTE UX Design Web Programming and Development This course will include wire framing and designing your prototype with Sketch and InVision. Once their prototype is complete, students will create a website with WordPress learning HTML, CSS, JavaScript programming languages. Students will utilize a WYSIWYG editor and code generator. The course will focus on front-end web development to actualize dynamic web pages. Students will utilize a variety of web tools and resources in this course. In addition, students will use responsive design templates that take into consideration mobile devices. CE-DGART 2106PE, 7 Sun., May 1-June 19 (skip May 29), 10:00 am-1:00 pm, $367. REMOTE Get Hired! UX Career Development Workshop Prepare to launch your career in UX with this three-session career development workshop. In the first session, you will work on creating your resume and LinkedIn profile to best highlight your digital portfolio and skills. Next, you will learn the art of a great interview, including how to prepare and be ready for virtual and in person interviews, being able to highlight your skills and abilities, present your genuine self with confidence and ask good questions. In the final workshop, learn from subject matter experts in the industry. Hear their thoughts on what is presently important for hiring managers through a panel answering your questions and the opportunity to practice mock interviews. CE-DGART 2119PE, 3 T/Th, May 3-10, 6:30-9:30 pm, $271.