Fall 2024 WDCE Booklet

15 Mixed Reality (XR) Certificate-84 Hrs This online non-credit, certificate program is an intensive course of study over two semesters beginning in the fall. This program gives students the tools and knowledge to create mixed reality worlds. Students will be instructed in Game Design, Digital 3D Modeling, Game Programming 1 & 2, mixed reality design (virtual and augmented reality), and portfolio development. This certificate will enable students to acquire skills that are attractive to employers in an in-demand field. For ages 18 years & up. Students must register for the entire program at time of registration. Register for the entire certificate for $1,284! To register, call 914-606-7300 or email carmen.marrinan@sunywcc.edu For more information visit, www.sunywcc.edu/mixed-reality-xr-certificate Game Design We play games on consoles, PCs, and mobile devices but did you ever wonder how to build an interactive game? The gaming industry is an exciting, burgeoning field that requires both technical ability and creativity. Students will be designing and programming games and learning gaming concepts. Students will construct games, design characters, build terrains, and interactive user experiences using the program Unity 3D. CE-DGART 2132PE, 7 Mon., Sept. 9-Oct. 21, 6:30-8:30 pm Digital 3D Modeling In this course, we will explore the world of digital 3D modeling using the program, Blender. Over the last four decades DCC (Digital Content Creation) programs have become sophisticated, friendly to use, and accessible. This is a foundation course in digital 3D modeling. This course will cover an extensive range of modeling techniques and build a strong foundation for continued work in digital 3D modeling. Students will complete modeling exercises and create original works of their own design. CE-DGART 2131PE, 7 Tues., Sept. 10-Oct. 22, 6:30-8:30 pm Game Programming 1 Shooting in the RAW file format expands the potential for creating powerful and expressive images. Adobe Photoshop and Lightroom offer a digital darkroom where students will learn to process images and bring their photography to the next level. Exposure correction, color balancing and enhancement, and resolution adjustments are just some of the techniques covered. File organization and prepping for web, mobile and print media will be introduced. CE-DGART 2122PE, 7 M/W, Nov. 4-25, 6:30-9:30 pm Game Programming 2: Introduction to Technologies of Virtuality Learn fundamental XR concepts and characteristics and explore basic questions regarding the nature of virtuality. Students will also get introduced to XR hardware and software and learn about XR applications across different industries. Get the big picture of XR experience design, starting with the key terms used in the XR design process. Students will also explore key design elements, principles, and approaches and learn to consider user needs and values in the design process. CE-DGART 2138PE, 7 Tues., Oct. 29-Dec. 10, 6:30-8:30 pm Augmented, Virtual & Mixed Reality Students will explore the endless possibilities of augmented reality, virtual reality, mixed reality and immersive computing technologies. Students will be exposed to the technical and experiential design foundation required for the implementation of immersive environments in current and future virtual, augmented and mixed reality platforms. Students will be active participants in designing their immersive worlds using the program Unity 3D. CE-DGART 2133PE, 7 Mon., Jan. 6-Feb. 24, 2025 (skip 1/20), 6:30-8:30 pm . Portfolio Development Students will create a portfolio that represents their individual body of work. During the last seven-weeks of the certificate program, students will investigate different types of portfolio styles and construct a portfolio that is web and physical based, comprised of completed and on-going projects. CE-DGART 2135PE, 7 Tues., Mar. 3-Apr. 14, 2025, 6:30-8:30 pm REMOTE SPRING ‘25 Web Design Certificate Program-64 Hrs This is a non-credit remote synchronous certificate program, beginning in the spring. Learn design principles and front-end programming using languages such as HTML, CSS, and JavaScript. Students will Learn to use tools like Chrome Devtools, Adobe Photoshop, and Dreamweaver. Students will be utilizing the design thinking process to work as a collaborative web development team, to prototype, evaluate, and test a finished portfolio piece. Portfolio pieces will be online websites ready for professional use. Students must register for the entire program at time of registration. Register for the entire certificate $1,397! To register, call 914-606-7300 or email carmen.marrinan@sunywcc.edu For more information visit, www.sunywcc.edu/web-design-certificate REMOTE Textbook Required

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