SUNY Westchester Peekskill • 27North Division Street Peekskill NY10566• 914-606-7300 Co-creating With AI Fall 2024 Dr. Sherry Mayo, Crows and Poppies, Digital Media Collaboration with AI. See page17 for Artist Process
SUNY Westchester Peekskill • 27North Division Street Peekskill NY10566• 914-606-7300 SUNY Westchester Peekskill AboutSUNYWestchester Peekskill Center for the Digital Arts Dr. Sherry Mayo, Director The SUNY Westchester Peekskill Center for the Digital Arts, established in1994,hasplayedapivotal role in the cultural and educational landscape of Peekskill andthesurroundingareasforoverthreedecades. With its prime location in the downtown artist district of Peekskill, thecenterhasbecomeafocalpointforcreativity, innovation, and community engagement. Catering to a diverse student body of over 1,000 individuals annually, the center offers a wide array of programs to meet the evolving needs of the community. From technologyfocused workforce training programs to credit courses in business,marketing,and interactive technologies, the center provides opportunities for individuals to upskill; changes careers, and explore new fields. One of the standout features of the center is its English Language Institute, which offers ESL programs designed to serve students from various backgrounds and countries. By providing language support and academic resources, the center ensures that all students have the tools they need to succeed in their educational pursuits. In addition to academic offerings, the center also hosts public lectures, gallery exhibitions, and community events year-round. These events not only showcase the talents of students and faculty but also serve as a bridge between the college and the broader community. By fostering connections with local businesses, organizations, and residents,the center enriches the cultural fabric of northern Westchester and Putnam counties. The workforce development certificates offered by the center, such as Illustration and 2D Animation, Digital Photography, and Web Design, cater to the growing demand for skills in the digital arts and creative industries. These programs provide adults with the opportunity to expand their portfolios, pursue new career paths, and stay competitive in a rapidly changing job market. Moreover, the center’s commitment to lifelong learning is evident in its short-term software training classes, Adobe Certification programs, and Open Studio Access Package, which provide students and professionals with the resources they need to stay current in their fields. By offering technical support, facility access, and mentorship, the center fosters a culture of innovation and creativity among its community of artists and entrepreneurs. The STEAM summer Youth Arts Technology Program and fine arts courses further demonstrate the center’s dedication to nurturing talent and creativity in young people and adults alike. By providing opportunities for skill development portfolio building, and personal growth, the center empowers individuals to explore their passions and express themselves through the arts. In summary, the SUNY Westchester Peekskill Center for the Digital Arts is more than just an educational institution—it is a vibrant hub of learning, creativity, and community engagement. Through its diverse programs, support services, and outreach initiatives, the center enriches the lives of its students and contributes to the cultural richness of the region. During its 30th anniversary in 2024, the center continues to be a beacon of inspiration and opportunity for all who walk through its doors. • Credit courses and Degree Pathways • Digital Arts credit and non-credit courses • Digital Filmmaking credit courses • Studio Fine Arts credit and non-credit course • New!Non-creditIllustration&2DAnimation Certificate • Non-credit 3D Animation Certificate • Non-credit Digital Photography Certificate • Non-credit Historic Preservation Certificate • Non-credit Mixed Reality (XR) Certificate • Non-credit Social Media Specialist Certificate • Non-credit Web Design Certificate • Non-credit software and programming training, Summer Youth Arts Technology Program, and Open Studio Access • ESL (English as a Second Language) For more information email peekskill@sunywcc.edu, visit online at www.sunywcc.edu/peekskill, or call 914-606-7300. Crows and Poppies, Midjourney AI Generation used to inspire the newsletter cover image, see page 17
SUNY Westchester Peekskill SUNY Westchester Peekskill • 27North Division Street Peekskill NY10566• 914-606-7300 3 SUNY Westchester Peekskill el Centro para las Artes Digitales, establecido en 1994, ha desempeñado un papel fundamental en el panorama cultural y educativo de Peekskill y sus alrededores durante más de tres décadas. Con su ubicación privilegiada en el distrito de artistas de Peekskill, en el centro de la ciudad, el centro se ha convertido en un punto focal para la creatividad, la innovación y la participación comunitaria. El centro, que atiende a un cuerpo estudiantil diverso de más de 1000 personas al año, ofrece una amplia gama de programas para satisfacer las necesidades cambiantes de la comunidad. Desde programas de capacitación laboral centrados en la tecnología hasta cursos de créditos en negocios, marketing y tecnologías interactivas, el centro brinda oportunidades para que las personas mejoren sus habilidades; cambien de carrera y exploren nuevos campos. Además de las ofertas académicas, el centro también alberga conferencias públicas, exposiciones en galerías y eventos comunitarios durante todo el año. Estos eventos no sólo muestran los talentos de los estudiantes y profesores, sino que también sirven como puente entre la universidad y la comunidad en general. Al fomentar conexiones con empresas, organizaciones y residentes locales, el centro enriquece el tejido cultural de los condados del norte de Westchester y Putnam. Los certificados de desarrollo laboral que ofrece el centro, como Ilustración y Animación 2D, Fotografía Digital y Diseño Web, satisfacen la creciente demanda de habilidades en las artes digitales y las industrias creativas. Estos programas brindan a los adultos la oportunidad de ampliar sus portafolios, seguir nuevas trayectorias profesionales y mantenerse competitivos en un mercado laboral que cambia rápidamente. Además, el compromiso del centro con el aprendizaje permanente es evidente en sus clases de capacitación en software a corto plazo, programas de certificación en Adobe y el paquete Open Studio Access, que brindan a estudiantes y profesionales los recursos que necesitan para mantenerse actualizados en sus campos. Al ofrecer apollo técnico, acceso a las instalaciones y tutoría, el centro fomenta una cultura de innovación y creatividad entre su comunidad de artistas y emprendedores. El programa de verano STEAM de tecnología de artes juveniles y los cursos de bellas artes demuestran aún más la dedicación del centro para desarrollar el talento y la creatividad tanto en jóvenes como en adultos. Al brindar oportunidades para el desarrollo de habilidades, la creación de carteras, y crecimiento personal, el centro permite a las personas explorar sus pasiones y expresarse a través de las artes. En resumen, el Centro SUNY Westchester Peekskill para las Artes Digitales es más que una simple institución educativa: es un centro vibrante de aprendizaje, creatividad y participación comunitaria. A través de sus diversos programas, servicios de apoyo e iniciativas de extensión, el centro enriquece la vida de sus estudiantes y contribuye a la riqueza cultural de la región. Durante este su 30 aniversario en 2024, el centro seguirá siendo un faro de inspiración y oportunidades para todos los que cruzan sus puertas. • Cursos de crédito y trayectorias de grado • Cursos de Artes Digitales con crédito y sin crédito • Cursos de crédito de Cine Digital • Estudio de Bellas Artes con crédito y sin crédito • ¡NUEVO! Certificado de Ilustración y Animación 2D sin créditos • Certificado de Animación 3D sin crédito • Certificado de Fotografía Digital sin crédito • Certificado de Preservación Histórica sin crédito • Certificado de Realidad Mixta (XR) sin crédito • Certificado de Especialista en Redes Sociales sin crédito • Certificado de Diseño Web sin crédito • Capacitación en software y programación sin crédito, Programa de Tecnología Artística de Verano para Jóvenes, y Acceso a Estudio Abierto • ESL (Inglés como segundo idioma) Para obtener información, envíe un correo electrónico a peekskill@sunywcc.edu, visite en línea en www.sunywcc.edu/peekskill o llame al 914-606-7300. Sobre el Centro de Artes Digitos de SUNY Westchester Peekskill Dra. Sherry Mayo, Directora In This Issue certificate programs 9–16 community arts 8 credit classes 4 in the gallery 19 news at the center 18 non-credit digital arts classes 7, 17 registration&student services 6 student spotlight 16 tech update 5 youth & teens classes 7
Credit Classes at SUNY Westchester Peekskill & Mahopac High School SUNY Westchester Peekskill • 27North Division Street Peekskill NY10566• 914-606-7300 4 Speech Communication M IP 9:00-11:50am Comm109 96330 First Year Seminar M IP 1:00-1:50pm FYS101 96775 Writing and Literature M IP 2:00-4:50pm Eng102 97746 Digital Animation 1 M IP 6:00-9:50pm Art147 96387 Beginning Algebra* M/W IP 8:00-9:50am Math93 97089 Intro to Psychology M/W IP 9:00-10:15am Psych101 96139 College Algebra M/W IP 1:00-2:50pm Math131 97379 Writing and Research M/W IP 3:00-4:15pm Eng101 96399 College Algebra M/W IP 6:30-8:20pm Math131 97380 Intro to Psychology T IP 1:00-3:50pm Psych101 97743 Computer Info Systems T IP 1:00-4:50pm CIS110 96898 Digital Imaging T HF 1:00-4:50pm ITech110 96978 Writing and Literature T IP 6:00-8:50pm Eng102 96495 Speech Communication T IP 6:30-9:20pm Comm109 96309 Intro to Psychology T IP 6:30-9:20pm Psych101 96128 Coll Quant Reasoning T/Th IP 9:00-10:15am Math117 97711 College Algebra T/Th IP 9:00-10:50am Math131 97378 Writing and Research T/Th IP 10:00-11:15am Eng101 96331 Writing and Research T/Th IP 12:30-1:45pm Eng101 96547 Writing and Research** T/Th IP 12:30-1:45pm Eng101 96546 Writing Studio** T/Th IP 2:00-2:50pm Eng99 96548 Writing and Research T/Th IP 6:00-7:15pm Eng101 96435 Writing and Research** T/Th IP 6:00-7:15pm Eng101 96442 Writing Studio** T/Th IP 7:30-8:20pm Eng99 96434 Abnormal Psychology W IP 1:00-3:50pm Psych103 97744 Intro to Sociology W IP 6:00-8:50pm Soc101 97745 Drawing 1 Th IP 12:00-3:50pm Art101 96398 Digital Design Th HF 6:00-9:50pm ITech100 96977 20th Century U.S.History Th IP 6:30-9:20pm His112 96138 Art of the Modern World F IP 9:00-11:50am Art109 96648 Amer Gov’t & Issues F IP 9:00-11:50am PolSc102 96127 Digital Animation 1 F IP 12:00-3:50pm Art147 96778 Coll Quant Reasoning Sa IP 1:00-3:50pm Math117 97710 Writing and Research Sa/Su IP 8:30-9:45am Eng101 96486 Writing and Research** Sa/Su IP 8:30-9:45am Eng101 96549 Writing Studio** Sa/Su IP 10:00-10:50am Eng99 96550 College Algebra Sa/Su IP 1:00-2:50pm Math131 97712 PEEKSKILL 15-Week Classes Classes begin Tuesday, September 3,2024 Intro to Film M IP 11:00am-2:30pm Film100 96328 Marketing M IP 1:00-4:30pm Mkt101 96849 Spanish Conversation 1 M IP 6:00-9:30pm Span103 96663 Digital Storytelling M/W HS 3:00-5:15pm Film130 96402 Macroeconomics M/W IP 6:00-7:35pm Econ101 97742 Statistics M/W IP 6:30-8:45pm Math140 97873 Intro to Sociology M/F IP 11:00am-12:35pm Soc101 96743 20th Century U.S.History T IP 6:00-9:35pm His112 97880 Writing and Research T IP 6:00-9:35pm Eng101 97879 Microeconomics T/Th IP 8:00-9:35am Econ102 96735 Coll Quant Reasoning T/Th IP 6:00-7:35pm Math117 97709 Statistics T/Th IP 6:30-8:45pm Math140 97882 Business Org & Mgt Th IP 8:00-11:30am Mgt101 96924 Intro to Film Th IP 6:00-9:30pm Film100 96332 Analytical Reading F IP 9:00am-12:35pm Read105 97883 Web Design (UX/UI) F IP 9:00am-1:50pm ITech120 97881 Intro to Psychology Sa IP 1:00-4:50pm Psych101 97900 Religions of the World Su IP 2:00-4:30pm Anthr210 97901 PEEKSKILL 12-Week Classes Classes begin Tuesday, September 24, 2024 Understand Mass Media M IP 6:00-9:30pm Comm101 97854 Intro to Film M IP 6:00-9:30pm Film100 97726 20th Century U.S.HistoryM IP 6:00-9:35pm His112 97857 Coll Quant Reasoning** M/W IP 6:00-7:35pm Math117 97871 Quant Reas Studio** M/W IP 7:45-8:50pm Math99 97870 College Algebra M/W IP 6:30-8:45pm Math131 97713 Writing and Research W IP 6:00-9:35pm Eng101 97855 Writing and Literature W IP 6:00-9:35pm Eng102 97856 Intro to Psychology W IP 6:00-9:35pm Psych101 97858 MAHOPAC High School 12-Week Classes Classes begin Tuesday, September 24,2024 *Tuition charged by credit hour – Remedial/Developmental course **Linked Eng & Math must be taken together – For students placed in Remedial/Developmental level Visit the college catalog at catalog.sunywcc.edu for pre/corequisites Mahopac High School, 421 Baldwin Place Road, Mahopac FALL 2024 Full-Time Resident tuition is $2,615. Additional fees apply. www.sunywcc.edu/tuition-fees MODES OF INSTRUCTION (Software Is Subject to Change) IP In-Person Course schedule will indicate the days and times you will meet in person on campus. HF HyFlex Combination of online synchronous and in-person instruction modes. Your course will meet in person on campus on scheduled days and times; however,you mayattend remotely via Brightspaceand Teams. Remote students are integrated with the live class by the instructor. HS Hybrid Synchronous Combination of in-person and online synchronous (real-time) instruction modes. Your course will take place both in person on campus and remotely via Brightspace and Teams on scheduled days and times, as indicated on your course schedule. Register Early! Get the classes you want! Course offerings and schedules are subject to change. Check the College Scheduler for most up-to-date offerings. www.sunywcc.edu/collegescheduler Followus on social media! 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SUNY Westchester Peekskill SUNY Westchester Peekskill • 27North Division Street Peekskill NY10566• 914-606-7300 5 PAYMENT PLANS The college is offering a tuition payment plan. Students must have a minimum balance of $750 in tuition/fees due the college. Tuition payments will be due in multiple equal installments through the online payment system. A non-refundable $50enrollment fee is required and must be paid prior to enrollment in the payment plan. Check payments are not accepted. For more information and steps on how to enroll in the Payment Plan visit www.sunywcc.edu/bursar This fall, some courses will be offered remotely but that does not mean we will not be providing you with a high level of technical support from a team that specializes in arts technology based education.OurLabManager,MyronMockYen,Senior Technician Emmanuel Jaquez, and Technical Assistant James Page are here for you. Our technical team can troubleshoot your hardware and software problems and support Brightspace. Much of our software including Adobe Creative Suite will be available remotely through the college’s IT department or is freely available through the internet. Please contact the Helpdesk for more information or Myron Mock Yen. myron.mockyen@sunywcc.edu emmanuel.jaquezreyes@sunywcc.edu helpdesk@sunywcc.edu Hardware Update The Center for the Digital Arts has seven MakerBot 3D printers for use in our digital classes. These printers use PLA Filament, a nontoxic resin derived from field corn. PLA Filament is easy to use and performs well on most prints. The center’s five post-production studios are outfitted with powerful iMac workstations and one with Microsoft Surface Studio machines, which are available for students taking digital filmmaking, digital imaging, web design, graphic design, game design, and animation classes. Our Mixed Reality program also introduced the Meta Quest 2 headset to the center for VR (Virtual Reality) development. Our center includes multiple HyFlex rooms, designed to accommodate classes that have both in-person and remote learners. Software Update The center uses Autodesk® Maya® with Arnold, Maxon ZBrush, Marvelous Designer, and Substance Painter for our cutting-edge software offering in our 3D Animation certificate. Maya is used by many digital media companies for 3D content creation and animation. ZBrush is a high-end 3D modeling, painting, and texturing software application used primarilyforcharacterdesign.Marvelous providescontentcreators with the ability to create fast and accurate 3D cloth and fabric, which can be used in various projects such as fashion design and animation. Substance Painter is a dedicated 3D texturing application used in the film and gaming industries to further compliment the 3D design workflow. Our digital arts studios provide the latest version of Adobe Design Creative Cloud software. The facility offers current versions of Final Cut Pro and Adobe After Effects in our filmmaking studios. Our Mixed Reality certificate will run on the Unity design engine, capable of AR/VR development as well as 2D/3D game design. The Center for the Digital Arts Offers the Latest Upgrades in Hardware and Software to Support Creative Industry and Your Workforce Training Development CLASSES AND SCHEDULE ARE SUBJECT TO CHANGE Open Studio Access Package The Center for the Digital Arts at SUNY Westchester Peekskill is an artist’s space and a friendly environment in which to work. The center hosts five Apple postproduction studios including two video labs, an animation studio including ZBrush, and facilities for other digital projects. The studio also offers large format printing, 3D MakerBot printers for use byartists enrolled inthis program.Thispackage is for the professional or aspiring artist with competent computer skills who wants to continuetodevelopaportfolioandusethecenter’s resources. Choose daily access or package fee. Interview with Technical Support Manager required. CE-DGART 2003PE, Package Fee $359. Sept. 3-Dec. 20, M/T/W/Th, 9:00am-9:00pm & F/Sa, 9:00am-4:00pm. CE-DGART 2050PE, Daily Access Fee $33 per day.
Registration Information SUNY Westchester Peekskill • 27North Division Street Peekskill NY10566• 914-606-7300 6 Student Services SUNY Westchester Community College adheres to the policy that no person on the basis of race, color, creed, national origin, age, gender, sexual orientation, or handicap is excluded from, or is subject to discrimination in, any program or activity. In case of college closings due to inclement weather, please visit our web page at www.sunywcc.edu, the college Facebook page, or call 914-606-6900 for announcements. Please call 914-606-6421 for high school site information. Registration Is Now Open! Register early and get the class you want by loggingin to your MyWCC. How-to Guidesareavailabletoassistyouwith the registration process. Visit www.sunywcc.edu/how-to-guides For additional information on financial aid and workshops, contact the Financial Aid Office, email finaid@sunywcc.edu, or visit www.sunywcc.edu/finaid Registration Information • Students with a MyWCC account can register via the College Scheduler at www.sunywcc.edu/collegescheduler • NYS non-Westchester county residents must submit a Certificate of Residence from their county annually in order to receive the lowest tuition rate. For the form, visit www.sunywcc.edu/bursar under Certificate of Residency. • Student Tuition and Fees: www.sunywcc.edu/tuition-fees • Immunization Requirements: www.sunywcc.edu/immunizations Payments Students can pay by logging in to their MyWCC portal or in person. Visit www.sunywcc.edu/drop-dates for payment due dates. Balances not paid in full by 9:00pm on the payment due dates may result in students being dropped from classes. Visit www.sunywcc.edu/bursar with any questions. NEW STUDENTS Newly accepted students must activate their MyWCC Portal and complete the Let’s Get Started! Module. Please visit www.sunywcc.edu/getonboard for more details and next steps! Placement Testing New students, and those taking English or Math,are required to take a placement test. For more information, including the Direct-Self Placement Questionnaires: Visit www.sunywcc/testingcenter Academic Counseling Unsure of where you are heading? Wondering what to take next? Meet with our Academic Counselor, Jennifer Londono! Visit www.sunywcc.edu/peekskill and click the Counseling tab for hours and to sign up for an appointment, oremail jennifer.londono@sunywcc.edu to reach her directly. Financial Aid Counseling Financial aid counseling is available on Wednesdays in Peekskill, 5:30-7:30pm — via phone and in person, walk-ins are welcome. You may also speak to a counselor remotely any other time the queue is available. Visit www.sunywcc.edu/getassisted Student Support Services Services address challenges including stress/concerns, health obstacles that may interfere with college completion. Your success matters. Visit www.sunywcc.edu/sss Mental Health and Counseling Services Feeling stressed? Overwhelmed? Depressed? Free…Confidential…Mental Health Support Visit www.sunywcc.edu/mental-health-services Tutoring The Academic Support Center on the Valhalla Campus provides ongoing tutorial assistance for students. Both in-person and remote tutoring options are available. Visit www.sunywcc.edu/asc Internships Are you a student who would like an internship? SUNY Westchester Community College students are placed in local businesses as part of our internship program and may receive college credit while learning on the job. Are you a business that would like an intern? Our students receive extensive training working as interns in graphics studios and multimedia production houses throughout the metropolitan area designing graphics, videos, websites, and interactive designs. To inquire about general internships: SUNY Westchester Community College welcomes businesses and non-profit organizations to join our roster of companies that participate in our Digital Arts Internship Programs. Contact Gelaine Williams, Career and Transfer Center Director, at Gelaine.Williams@sunywcc.edu Film internships: contact Rosalind Evans,Curriculum Chair of the Film Department,at Rosalind.Evans@sunywcc.edu Digital Arts internships: contact Deborah Krikun, Associate Professor, Curriculum Chair Interactive Technologies AAS, School of Business and Professional Careers, Valhalla Campus and Center for the Digital Arts at Deborah.Krikun@sunywcc.edu
SUNY Westchester Peekskill • 27North Division Street Peekskill NY10566• 914-606-7300 7 Center for the Digital Arts Non-credit Classes 3D Modeling and Printing for Adults–12Hrs Explore new technology that enables the design of everything from car parts to jewelry. Use a free software package, TinkerCAD, to create 3D forms that you can realize through 3D printing. Learn block coding to animate your 3D models. Our MakerBot studio is equipped with multiple 3D printers, and an array of filament colors. CE-DGART 2069PE, $187 (+$50 materials fee). IN-PERSON Tues., Oct. 8-29, 6:00-9:00pm. #98199 Adobe Illustrator Certification: Preparation for Adobe Certified Professional Exam (ACP) Distinguish yourself from the competition with industryrecognized credentials by becoming an Adobe Certified Professional. This course will prepare you for the Adobe Illustrator certification exam with both hands-on-work and practice tests. CE-DGART 2129PE, $457. REMOTE Sat., Sept. 21-Oct.12, 9:00am-3:00pm. Adobe Photoshop Certification: Preparation for Adobe Certified Professional Exam (ACP) Distinguish yourself from the competition with industryrecognized credentials by becoming an Adobe Certified Professional. This course will prepare you for the Adobe Photoshop certification exam with both hands-on-work and practice tests. REMOTE Sat., Nov. 2-23, 9:00am-3:00pm. Adobe Certified Professional Exam Voucher with CertPrep Practice Test This product includes oneAdobe Certified Professional Exam Voucher which may be used for Photoshop or Illustrator for Creative Cloud. Intended for students who have participated in Peekskill Adobe Certification Training. CE-COMP 2262PE, Time TBD, $130. Illustrator Sat., Oct. 19 (retake Oct. 26). Photoshop Sat., Dec.7 (retake Dec. 14). Coding for Kids Give your child the edge and have them engage in coding sequences of instructions that empower them to control robots and gaming interfaces. Students need to be able to write commands in the right sequences in order to communicate their instructions to others. Computer coding is what makes this possible and is a key 21st century competency for children today. Students will code stories, animations, and games. For ages 7-11. CE-COMP 2127PE, $190. IN-PERSON Sat., Sept. 7-Oct. 26, 9:00-11:00am. #98203 NEW! Advanced Coding for Kids This is an advanced class for Scratch and coding skills. Students will use advanced Scratch techniques to master coding. Next the course will move on to using Python to do in-depth programming. This will give students confidence to write programs. This experience will help students to learn and engage in coding sequences of instructions that empower them to learn coding and programming interfaces. For ages 7-11. Pre-requisite: Coding for Kids. CE-COMP 2279PE, $190. IN-PERSON Sat. Nov. 2-Dec. 21 (skip 11/30), 9:00-11:00am (Dec. 14 & 21, 9:00am-12:00noon). #98204 Robotics for Kids & Teens–24Hrs The RoboticsforKids&Teenscourseisdesignedtointroduce youth learners to the exciting world of robotics, programming, and hands-on building. Through a series of interactive sessions, students will explore fundamental concepts of robotics, delve into programming basics, learn about robot components, build, and engage in creative projects. By the end of the course, students will have gained valuable skills in STEAM disciplines and developed a deeper understanding of robotics technology. For ages 9-13. CE-DGART 2139PE, $300. IN-PERSON Sat., Sept. 28-Dec. 21 (skip 11/30), 10:00am-12:00noon. #98205 Teens Game Design You play games on Playstation, Nintendo Switch, and your 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 work with a game designer to construct board games,design characters,buildterrains,andinteractive user experiences. For ages 11-17. CE-DGART 2111PE, $310. REMOTE M/T/W,Nov.11-Dec.16(skip11/27),4:00-6:00pm.#98206 Center for the Digital Arts Non-credit Classes for Youth and Teens Preparing a card deck box in TinkerCAD for 3D printing www.sunywcc.edu/peekskill
In-Person Community Arts for Adults SUNY Westchester Peekskill • 27North Division Street Peekskill NY10566• 914-606-7300 8 NEW! Figure Drawing with Live Model This course provides students with general instruction on how to draw the figure and portraiture. It includes gestural drawing in a variety of media. Short, quick, gestural drawing will be followed by longer poses and then by a period of independent work. This course is recommended for those looking to start out with the figure or wishing to hone their skills. Supply list available. CE-ART 2364PE, $250. Sat., Sept. 7-Oct. 5, 9:00am-12:00noon.#98207 Sat., Oct.12-Nov. 9, 9:00am-12:00noon.#98208 Sat., Nov. 16-Dec. 21 (skip 11/30), 9:00 am-12:00 noon. #98209 Painting En Plein Air–24Hrs Students will focus on outdoor landscape painting. Various locations throughout the local area will be selected. Rain dates TBA. Focus will be on color mixing, light and shadow, and composition. Students will be informed of the great plein air traditions of the Impressionists and the Hudson River School painters. Various approaches to landscape painting will be introduced, including water-mixable techniques in oil painting. This class will be off-site. CE-ART 2020PE, $287. Sat., Sept.14-Nov. 2,1:00-4:00pm. #98210 Painting&Drawing for Adults–24Hrs Get your ideas out of your sketchbook! Students will enjoy painting in the studio in class and outdoors in an interactive environment. In this class, students will learn from discussion, group critique, examples of art while honing art skillsof observation, gesture, composition, value, color mixing, and brushstroke, etc. The teaching artist demonstrates painting and drawing techniques for portraiture, representing the human form, and landscape, abstraction. CE-ART 2146PE, $287. Mon., Sept.30-Dec.16, 6:30-8:30pm. #98211 Mixed Media Printmaking for Adults – 24 Hrs The Mixed Media Printmaking course is a dynamic and versatile exploration of pronto plate lithography, screen printing, lino-cutting, collagraph prints, and monoprints, encouraging participants to discover their preferred methods and express their creativity across different forms. The course includes an introduction to various printmaking techniques, experimentation with various media, creating fine art prints and design objects, e.g.,tee-shirts, training on printmaking equipment suchas a printing press, instruction on digital lab skills,e.g., copy machine and jet printer to make prints, and an understanding of the versatility of printmaking. CE-ART 2334PE, $322. Tues.,Oct. 8-Dec. 3,(skip11/26), 6:30-9:30pm. #98212 Museum Best Practices & Exhibition Design Get real world gallery experience working directly with museum staff. Students will have the opportunity to speak directly with curators, museum educators, art handlers, graphic designers, and the founder of KinoSaito art center. The focus of this course is getting hands-on experience working in a non-profit gallery setting. On completion of the course students will have a fuller understanding of everything it takes to make an exhibition come to life. This class will be off-site at the KinoSaito Museum, 115 7th St. in Verplanck, New York. CE-ART 2358PE, $330. Thurs., Oct.10-Nov.14, 5:30-8:30pm. #98213 Painting & Drawing for Adults Monoprint, Mixed Media Printmaking for Adults
SUNY Westchester Peekskill • 27North Division Street Peekskill NY10566• 914-606-7300 9 NEW! In-Person Illustration & 2D Animation Certificate–206Hrs Illustration & 2D Animation Provides students with the fundamentals of illustration techniques and animation principles. Students will begin with foundations in illustration, sequential storytelling, and character design and move into animation fundamentals. This program will utilize a variety of Adobe tools including Photoshop, After Effects, and Premiere. In addition, students will be taught illustration, painting, and animation techniques in Procreate and also gain experience in TV Paint. This program is designed to develop strong professional level skills in 206 hours and a portfolio piece for students to share with future employers. Supply list available. Applications for this program are REQUIRED. Please visit www.sunywcc.edu/illustration-2d-apply Students must register for the entire program at the time of registration. Program tuition is $2,303. Full course descriptions: www.sunywcc.edu/illustration-2d Foundations of Illustration–30Hrs This class delves into the essential principles of Illustration and the art of creating compelling visual narratives. Students will gain expertise in project management, compositional design, figure drawing, anatomy, and perspective. CE-DGART 2160PE Thurs., Sept.12-Nov.14, 6:30-9:30pm. Storyboarding: Drawing for Animation – 30 Hrs This class focuses on sequential storytelling in animation, commercials, and feature films. Discover how to dynamically move point-of-view to emphasize moods and action to help unfold stories visually. CE-DGART 2161PE Sat., Sept.14-Nov.16, 9:30am-12:30pm. Character Design: Building Worlds–24Hrs In this class, students immerse themselves in the art of character and world design. They will focus on creating concepts for comics, animation, video games, and feature films. CE-DGART 2162PE Thurs.,Nov. 21-Jan.23, 2025 (skip11/28&12/26), 6:30-9:30pm. Comic Illustration–30Hrs This class focuses on the fundamentals of sequential storytelling in comics and graphic novels. Discover how to move stories forward using the power of compositional flow. CE-DGART 2163PE Sat., Jan. 4-Mar. 8, 2025, 9:30am-12:30pm. Fundamentals of Animation1–40Hrs The student will gain a solid understanding of the foundations of animation, which can be used in any kind of moving art such as 2D animation, 3D animation, stop-motion, and motion graphics. CE-DGART 2164PE Sun., Mar.16-June1, 2025 (skip 4/20&5/25), 9:00am-1:00pm. Illustration & Animation with Procreate –12 Hrs This course will guide students with an interest in digital painting and animation from grasping the Procreate interface to mastering advanced techniques. Students will explore the basics of drawing, sketching, and painting using different brushes and textures. CE-DGART 2166PE Thurs. May1-22, 2025, 6:30-9:30pm. Fundamentals of Animation 2–40Hrs Students will dive deeper into what brings animation to life adding to what they have learned from Animation 1.This coursewill havestudents investigate pre-productionanimation techniques such as layouts and backgrounds, character design and acting, sound and special effects. CE-DGART 2164PE Sun., June 8-Aug.17, 2025 (skip 7/6), 9:00am-1:00pm. David Abrevaya is a professional artist based in New York. After earning his BFA in Cartooning & Illustration, David started his career as a storyboard artist for Google and Yahoo. While galleries around New York City and Westchester County have featured his work,he is most known for his illustrations for the "Wall of Legends" located at Memorial Field in Mount Vernon, New York. Currently, David works as a full-time artist for SalesOne, illustrating for Marvel, Lucas Film, Warner Bros., Nickelodeon, and more. He also teaches art, sharing knowledge of the field he is dedicated to and loves. David will be teaching Foundations of Illustration, Storyboarding: Drawing for Animation, Character Design: Building Worlds, and Comic Illustration. davidabrevaya.com @david_abrevaya Emmanuel Jaquez Reyes has been teaching both Digital Design and 2D Animation at the Center for the Digital Arts since 2017, using software such as Adobe Photoshop, Illustrator, InDesign, Blender (using Grease Pencil), and now, Procreate. Being a graduate of the School of Visual Arts (BFA, 2009), he has experience in both digital and traditional art aspects which allow him to feel right at home here at the center. Students in his classes will be able to explore their creativity and bring their thoughts to life. Emmanuel will be teaching Fundamentals of Animation 1, Fundamentals of Animation 2, and Illustration & Animation with Procreate. youtube.com/@ejrart @ejrart
Remote 3D Animation Certificate–252Hrs SUNY Westchester Peekskill • 27North Division Street Peekskill NY10566• 914-606-7300 10 3D Animation Explore the many facets of 3D animation in this intensive, online, non-credit, twosemester certificate program beginning in the fall. Thisprogramwilltakestudents through the 3D animation production pipeline and cover many facets of 3D creation. From modeling assets and characters to animating and final rendering, this certificate will guide you through the fundamental principles of 3D animation. Whether you are interested in film, video games, or commercial work, these courses will get you on the right trajectory. The culminating experience will be the creation ofa demoreelforyourportfolio to show employersor schools in order to continue on your career paths.Demo reels will be exhibitedinacertificate completion exhibition. Prepare for an intensive exploration! Prerequisite: Basic computer knowledge. Applications for this program are REQUIRED. Please visit www.sunywcc.edu/3d-cert-apply Students must register for the entire program at the time of registration. Program tuition is $2,418. www.sunywcc.edu/3d-cert MODULE I Modeling I for Animation–42 Hrs This course will introduce students to creating hard-surface modeling such as vehicles and assets for production in Autodesk Maya. The course will consist of demonstrations combined with discussion and tutorials created by the instructor; in-class exercises and an assignment will be given every week. In addition, we will begin exploring texturing some of the assets created and look development with Adobe Substance 3D Painter and rendering with Arnold in Maya. CE-DGART 2093PE Mon., Sept.9-Dec. 9, 6:30-9:30pm. Animation I–42 Hrs This course will introduce students to animating in Maya. Students will start with the basics and learn about the twelve principles of animation. Some assignment examples will consist of a bouncing ball, walk-cycles, jumping, and kickball. CE-DGART 2094PE Wed., Sept. 11-Dec.18 (skip 11/27), 6:30-9:30pm. MODULE II Modeling II/Digital Sculpting for Concept and Animation–42 Hrs This course will introduce students to creating organic characters and sculpture for production using Autodesk Maya and Maxon ZBrush. Wewillalso cover the3Dprintingprocess and print work. The course will consist of demonstrations combined with discussion, and tutorials created by the instructor; in-class exercises and an assignment will be given every week. In addition, students will continue texturing and rendering a character turntable for their portfolio. Prerequisite: Modeling I for Animation CE-DGART 2095PE Mon., Jan. 6-Apr.14(skip1/20), 2025, 6:30-9:30pm. Animation II–42 Hrs As a continuation to Animation I, students will now look at creating basic rig setups to more advanced rig setups for characters and assets. Towards the end of this course, the class will focus on the importance of posing and body mechanics for animation. Prerequisite: Animation I CE-DGART 2096PE Wed., Jan.15-Apr.16, 2025, 6:30-9:30pm. MODULE III Animation III–42 Hrs As a continuation to Animation II, students will learn about creating storyboards, animatics, and creating an animation based on their own stories. Each student will create a mini 15-second animation with a pre-rigged character of choice. Students will also focus on the importance of using reference. They will be recording their own live video reference to help with timing and posing for their animations. Prerequisite: Modeling II/Digital Sculpting for Concept and Animation CE-DGART 2097PE Mon., Apr. 21-July 28, 2025 (skip 5/26), 6:30-9:30pm. Demo Reel Creation and Exhibition–42 Hrs In this course, students will use the technical, drawing, and storytelling skills they have learned in the previous courses to produce their own unique project for their demo reel. It is expected that the reel will be of a high degree of finish regardless of the content. In addition, students will investigate survival skills and portfolio practices necessary to work as a professional, freelance, or independent computer graphic artist. Students will exhibit their final work at the Center for the Digital Arts Gallery. CE-DGART 2098PE Wed., Apr. 23-July 30, 2025 (skip 7/2), 6:30-9:30pm. Exhibition: Mon., Dec.1, 2025-Wed., Jan. 5, 2026. Come to Our Exhibition of Work by 3D Graduates! December 2, 2024 – January 8, 2025 To register for certificate program classes, email carmen.marrinan@sunywcc.edu or call 914-606-7300.
SUNY Westchester Peekskill • 27North Division Street Peekskill NY10566• 914-606-7300 Remote Digital PhotographyCertificate–126Hrs 11 Digital Photography Enhance your photography portfolio and hone your skills in this online non-credit two-semester certificate program. The culminating experience will be the creation of a photography portfolio and exhibition to share with family, friends, and potential employers in order to continue on their personal and professional pathways. The Digital Photography Certificate will provide new and motivated photographers with a foundation in practice and theory with lab exercises, assignments, and lecture demonstrations. Students will learn about the proper operation of a camera and achieving correct exposure, composition methods, post processing, and specialized photography. Throughout the experience, students will draw inspiration from the works of historical and contemporary photography. This program is an intensive course of study with six individual courses. Students must register for the entire program at the time of registration. Program tuition is $1,575. www.sunywcc.edu/photo-cert The Camera and Its Operation This course looks at the camera and how to control it to get the best results. The course covers common digital formats, exposure modes, histograms, JPEG vs RAW files, lens selection, methods of stabilization, useful accessories, and mobile apps.Throughdemonstrations,acriticallookatcurrent and historical photography, and shooting assignments, students will gain a better understanding of how to use the camera to capture compelling images. CE-DGART 2120PE M/W, Sept. 9-30, 6:30-9:30pm. Photographic Composition Composing an effective image involves many considerations, including camera placement, lens selection, lighting, subjectground relationship, and employing (or breaking!) some rules. Additionally, post-processing gives us further control over many of these key items. Topics covered will include common framing rules, depth-of-field, vignette, and other features that help to highlight the story in your image. Inspired by powerful examples of composition from noted photographers, students will complete shooting assignments and processing of their own images. CE-DGART 2121PE M/W, Oct. 7-28, 6:30-9:30pm. Digital Image Processing 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 M/W, Nov. 4-25, 6:30-9:30pm. Small Object Photography Photographing small objects, be it a tabletop still-life, products for marketing, or objects to be used for illustrative purposes, requires a special approach and attention to detail. Students will set up and shoot objects of their choice using specialized and non-specialized equipment, then process them in Photoshop as required for various needs. Topics covered will include camera lenses, lighting, seamless backgrounds, and a bit of post-processing magic to transform objects into things of beauty. CE-DGART 2123PE M/W, Jan. 27-Feb.17, 2025, 6:30-9:30pm. Digital Image Compositing Good camera skills and effective post-processing are of primary importance in photography. There are many other exciting ways to enhance an image or go beyond a single exposure. Students will learn how to use Photoshop to retouch and manipulate images, combine several exposures through digital stitching to create panoramas and high-resolution images, experiment with focus stacking, and produce enhanced imagery with high dynamic range photography. CE-DGART 2124PE M/W, Feb. 24-Mar. 24, 2025 (skip3/17&3/19), 6:30-9:30pm. Portfolio Collecting and curating your photographs into an effective portfolio is key to sharing and utilizing them for personal and professional purposes. Students will create a digital portfolio, and if necessary, shoot additional images to provide a more complete story of their capabilities. Online portfolios from leading photographers will be reviewed and students will be encouraged to visit regional photography exhibits. CE-DGART 2125PE M/W, Mar. 31-Apr. 21, 2025, 6:30-9:30pm. Gerry Katzbanteaches digital imaging, video editing, motion graphics, visual effects, and digital photography.Educated in Industrial Design at Pratt Institute, and Art Education and Environmental Conservation Education at NYU, Gerry integrates love of art, nature, and science with visual communication. He will provide you the hands-on training and professional feedback you need. PAYMENT PLANS The Center for the Digital Arts offers payment plans for its non-credit Workforce Certificates. Payment planshavespecific paymentschedules.All payments are due prior to certificate completion. Please contact carmen.marrinan@sunywcc.edu for details. Note: Historic Preservation and Social Media Specialist do not qualify for the payment plan, since classes can be taken independently.
SUNY Westchester Peekskill • 27North Division Street Peekskill NY10566• 914-606-7300 Hybrid Advanced Digital Photography 12 Advanced Digital Photography Did you complete the Digital Photography Certificate or are you a capable photographer looking for a community with other photographers and to advance your skills? The Advanced Digital Photography series is for students who are post certificate or have received instructor permission. Students will expand on their technical and storytelling capabilities with hands-on technical training. These courses are hybrid (remote and in-person): Photo-shoots will be both outdoors and onsite, taking advantage of the extensive resources and specialized facility at the Center for the Digital Arts. Software-based review sessions will be remote. Students may register for either course but are highly encouraged to sign up for both. www.sunywcc.edu/advanced-digital-photography Advanced Digital Photography Part 1 The Advanced Digital Photography Part 1 course will get started withareviewofexposureandcameracontrol,followed by shooting assignments with a concentration on finding the story in the chosen environment, be it landscape, street, or indoor photography. In-the-field shoots will be planned. We will review post-processing in Lightroom and learn new tools for masking and making adjustment selections based on tone and color. Photo critiques will occur throughout the semester, with an eye on creating an advanced portfolio. Photo-shoots will be in-person and critique reviews will be remote. CE-DGART 2126PE, $569. Tues., Sept.10-Dec.10, 6:30-9:30pm. REV 5/28/24 Advanced Digital Photography Part 2 Advanced Digital Photography Part 2 is for experienced photography students seeking to refine their technical skills and deepen their artistic practice. The course is designed to further the skills covered in the Certificate program and/or Part 1 of the Advanced course. The format is a critique seminar facilitated by an instructor. Students will be expected to present works on a regular basis for group discussion and critique. This structured and supportive environment enables students to engage with diverse perspectives and receive valuable insights from both peers and the instructor to help refine their artistic vision. The critique format encourages students to criticallyanalyzeandarticulatetheircreative choices.Students have the opportunity to experiment with new techniques, and cultivate their unique artistic voice, thus evolving as photographers and visual storytellers. This course enables students to advance their technical skills and critical thinking byfosteringacollaborativeandsupportive learning environment with personalized mentorship. Prerequisite is the Digital Photography Certificate Program or permission of instructor. CE-DGART 2127PE, $569. Tues.,Jan.28-May 6,2025(skip3/20),6:30-9:30pm. REV 5/28/24 Historic Preservation This one-year, non-credit certificate program begins in the fall and serves students and professionals interested in establishing credentials in the areaof Historic Preservationinamultitudeofjob sectors: building trades such as woodworking and stone masonry as well as areas such as historic site management, artifact conservation, and more. There is no other certificate program in Historic Preservation offered at a community college in New York State. A total of 140 hours (field work will be variable)—half classwork and half in directed historic preservation fieldwork. One elective is required during the program to fulfill the certificate. Lectures may be taken independently. Register for the entire certificate for $2,215! All interested students should contact the Program Coordinator, Alan Strauber, at Alan.Strauber@sunywcc.edu www.sunywcc.edu/historic-preservation Introduction to Historic Preservation This course is an introduction to the history, principles and practice of historic preservation. It will provide a framework for understanding how the preservation movement in America evolved, the role of our region and state in that evolution, and current New York State and Federal preservation policies and laws. Through discussions about the guiding principles, terminologies and current issues of historic preservation, the class will explore the benefits and limitations of the agencies that play a role in preservation and discuss regional case studies in New York State and across the country. These will be 2-hour class sessions over14 weeksforatotalof28hours required towards completion of certificate requirements. This course will be taught entirely online via Brightspace platform. CE-HIST 2127PE, $443. REMOTE Wed., Sept. 11-Dec.18 (skip11/27), 6:30-8:30pm. CONTINUED ON PAGE 13 Historic Preservation Certificate–140Hrs To register for certificate program classes, email carmen.marrinan@sunywcc.edu or call 914-606-7300 www.sunywcc.edu/peekskill Register early! Get the classes you want!
SUNY Westchester Peekskill • 27North Division Street Peekskill NY10566• 914-606-7300 13 Historic Preservation Certificate–140Hrs American Architectural History With an emphasis on Historic Preservation and New York State, this course will explore the development of architecture in America from its beginnings to roughly modern day. Areas of examination will include indigenous and vernacular American architecture, colonial and Federalist design, the appropriation of European design elements,thedevelopment ofarchitecture asaprofession,theAmericanParksMovement andlandscape architecture, the innovation of the skyscraper, the rise of twentieth century urban environments, public works projects, modernism and more. These will be 2-hour class sessions over 14 weeks for a total of 28 hours required towards completion of certificate requirements. This course will be taught entirely online via Blackboard platform. Instructor –Alan Strauber. CE-HIST 2128PE, $443. REMOTE Thurs., Sept.12-Dec.19 (skip11/28), 6:30-8:30pm. Historic Preservation Field Work I This course is designed to provide a wide range of hands-on experience related to historic preservation in a variety of settings. Participants will work at actual historic sites in the field as well as with artisans in trades related to historic preservation. Students will rotate between sites. Sessions will total 28 hours required for completion of certificate requirements. CE-HIST 2129PE OFF-SITE Day/Time, TBD. Historic Preservation Field Work II Continuation of Historic Preservation Field Work I. Sessions will total 28 hours required for completion of certificate requirements. Prerequisite: Historic Preservation Field Work I CE-HIST 2130PE OFF-SITE Day/Time, TBD. NEW! Themes in Historic Preservation Themes in US History—A practical and theoretical examination of multiple case studies and themes related to the preservation of historic sites. The primary focus will be New York State but other locations may be examined as well. This course will be taught entirely online via Brightspace. Instructors – Johanna Porr & Alan Strauber. CE-HIST 2173PE REMOTE Tues., Sept.10-Dec.10, 6:30-8:30pm. Independent Study In Historic Preservation Independent study in historic preservation in partnership with a historic field site or organization to be arranged by instructor. Contact Alan.Strauber@sunywcc.edu CE-HIST 2504PE, $472. OFF-SITE Day/Time, TBD. Historic Preservation Woodworking and Building Techniques Through a combination of site visits to buildings of various periods, shop demonstrations, lecture and hands on work with tools, this course will explore the changes in technology, and the corresponding development of building design. Starting with timber framing participants will explore basic assembly techniques, and how assembly methods developed over time. Methods for conservation of historic windows will be explored. Participants will use tools from as far back as the eighteenth century. We will explore the marks these tools leave and how they can be used to help us read the history of a building. These class sessions will be over 10 weeks for a total of 28 hours. Instructor – Bruce MacDonald. CE-HIST 2158PE IN-PERSON Sat., Sept.14-Nov. 23, (skip11/2), 9:00am-12:00noon (Sept.14&Nov.23, 9:00-11:00am). Historical Archaeology The course is an introduction to historical archaeology which encompasses artifact identification, laboratory processing, and field techniques. Students will conduct on-site field work including digging for artifacts as well as artifact identification at the Voris-Gedney Archaeological Site adjacent to the Bird Homestead and Rye Meeting House at 624 Milton Road, Rye,New York,and lab work in the classroom. Documentation of historic sites will also be explored. CE-HIST 2168PE IN-PERSON Thurs., Jan. 30-May1, (skip 2/6, 2/20, 3/6& 3/20), 6:30-8:30pm. OFF-SITE Field Work: Sat., Mar. 29-April 26 (skip 4/19,rain date 5/3), 8:00am-12:00noon. Historic Preservation CertificateElectives
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