SUNY Westchester Peekskill • 27North Division Street Peekskill NY10566• 914-606-7300 30th Anniversary Edition Spring 2024 Christopher Bruno, Digital Photography
SUNY Westchester Peekskill About the SUNY Westchester Peekskill Center for the Digital Arts Dr. Sherry Mayo, Director Our staff is dedicated to providing student services and supporting student success throughout this semester and your college career. The center’s goal is to provide excellence in customer service and to follow through with student inquiries so that they can complete their goals. SUNY Westchester Peekskill, established in 1994, is located in the downtown artist district of the city of Peekskill, close to other cultural centers, galleries, and restaurants and serves over 1,000 students per year. The SUNY Westchester Peekskill Center for the Digital Arts will be celebrating its 30th anniversary in 2024. The college offers a variety of technology workforce training programs and a diverse selection of credit courses each semester (fall, spring, and summer). The college’s English Language Institute offers ESL programs serving students from various backgrounds and countries. A variety of support services engage students and foster their success, retention, and credential attainment, including (but not limited to) admissions, day and evening academic and evening financial aid counseling, mental health services, placement testing, bursar, registrar, academic support, workshops, and student activities. The center offers public lectures and exhibits year round. Our newest workforce development certificates include: Historic Preservation, 3D Animation, Digital Photography, Social Media Specialist, Web Design, and Mixed Reality (XR). The center offers adults many opportunities to upskill, change careers, explore new fields, and expand their portfolios. In addition to these workforce development opportunities, the center also offers credit degree pathways in Business, Marketing, and in ITECH (Interactive Technologies). The college also offers popular short-term software training classes for students and professionals needing to upgrade their knowledge of Adobe software and programming languages, including Adobe Certification. The Open Studio Access Package offers facility access with technical support to community artists and entrepreneurs who wish to work on independent projects. The center also offers a dynamic STEAM summer Youth Arts Technology Program offering young people an opportunity to develop a digital arts portfolio within a college environment; and fine arts courses with local artists who will enhance drawing and painting skills for both professional and personal use. Through a variety of initiatives, the college’s four centers and Yonkers branch campus serve as a liaison between the college and the community. They host community events including gallery exhibitions, lectures, and events and are involved with community-based organizations and the local business community. They offer programs specific to residents’ needs, serve as a community resource, and help to maintain the college’s presence throughout the county. The SUNY Westchester Peekskill Center for the Digital Arts has something to offer for everyone. This center is part of the lifeblood of the community in Peekskill and a vibrant component of both northern Westchester and Putnam counties. • Credit courses and Degree Pathways • Digital Arts credit and non-credit courses • Digital Filmmaking credit courses • Studio Fine Arts credit and non-credit course • Non-credit Web Design Certificate • Non-credit Mixed Reality (XR) Certificate • Non-credit Digital Photography Certificate • Non-credit Social Media Specialist Certificate • Non-credit 3D Animation Certificate • Non-credit Historic Preservation Certificate • Non-credit software and programming training, Summer Youth Arts Technology Program, and Open Studio Access • ESL (English as a Second Language) For information email peekskill@sunywcc.edu, visit online at www.sunywcc.edu/peekskill, or call 914-606-7300. SUNY Westchester Peekskill • 27North Division Street Peekskill NY10566• 914-606-7300 2
SUNY Westchester Peekskill Nuestro personal está dedicado a brindar servicios a los estudiantes y apoyar el éxito de los estudiantes durante este semestre y su carrera universitaria. El objetivo del centro es brindar excelencia en el servicio al cliente y seguir adelante con consultas de los estudiantes para que puedan completar sus objetivos. SUNY Westchester Peekskill, establecido en1994, está ubicado en el distrito de artistas del centro de la ciudad de Peekskill, cerca de otros centros culturales, galerías y restaurantes, y atiende a más de 1,000 estudiantes por año. El centro SUNY Westchester Peekskill para las artes digitales celebrará su 30 aniversario en 2024. La universidad ofrece una variedad de programas de capacitación laboral en tecnología y una diversa selección de cursos de crédito cada semestre (otoño, primavera y verano). El Instituto de Idioma Inglés de la Universidad ofrece programas de ESL (Inglés como segunda idioma) para estudiantes de diversos orígenes y países. Una variedad de servicios de apoyo incluyen a los estudiantes y fomentan su éxito, retención y obtención de credenciales, que incluyen (pero no se limitan a) admisiones, asesoramiento académico matinal y en la noche y ayuda financiera en la noche, servicios de salud mental, pruebas de ubicación, tesorero, registrador, apoyo académico, talleres y actividades estudiantiles. El centro ofrece conferencias públicas y exhibiciones durante todo el año. Nuestros certificados más recientes de Desarrollo de la fuerza laboral incluyen: Preservación Histórica, Animación 3D, Fotografía Digital, Especialista en Redes Sociales, Diseño Web y Realidad Mixta (XR). El centro ofrece a los adultos muchas oportunidades para mejorar sus habilidades, cambiar de carrera, explorar nuevos campos y ampliar sus portafolios de arte. Además de estas oportunidades de desarrollo de la fuerza laboral, el centro también ofrece vías de grado de crédito en Negocios, Marketing y en ITECH (Tecnologías Interactivas). La universidad también ofrece clases populares de capacitación en software a corto plazo para estudiantes y profesionales que necesitan actualizar sus conocimientos sobre el software y los lenguajes de programación de Adobe, incluyendo la certificación de Adobe. El paquete Open Studio Access ofrece acceso a instalaciones con soporte técnico a artistas y empresarios de la comunidad que deseen trabajar en proyectos independientes. El centro también ofrece un dinámico Programa STEAM (Ciencia, tecnología, ingeniería y matemáticas) de tecnología artística juvenil de verano que ofrece a los jóvenes la oportunidad de desarrollar un portafolio de artes digitales dentro de un medioambiente universitario; y cursos de bellas artes con artistas locales que mejorarán las habilidades de dibujo y pintura para uso profesional y personal. A través de una variedad de iniciativas, los cuatro centros de la universidad y el campus de la sucursal de Yonkers sirven como enlace entre la universidad y la comunidad. Organizan eventos comunitarios que incluyen exhibiciones en galerías, conferencias y eventos, y están involucrados con organizaciones comunitarias y la comunidad empresarial local. Ofrecen programas específicos para las necesidades de los residentes, sirven como un recurso comunitario y ayudan a mantener la presencia de la universidad en todo el condado. El Centro de Artes Digitros de SUNY Westchester Peekskill tiene algo que ofrecer para todos. Este centro es parte del alma de la comunidad de Peekskill y un componente dinámico de los condados del norte de Westchester y Putnam. • 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 • Certificado de Diseño Web sin crédito • Certificado de Realidad Mixta (XR) sin crédito • Certificado de Fotografía Digital sin crédito • Certificado de Especialista en Redes Sociales sin crédito • Certificado de Animación 3D sin crédito • Certificado de Preservación Histórica 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 10 –13 community arts 10 credit classes 4 in the gallery 15 non-credit digital arts classes 7 – 9 registration & student services 6 staff & student spotlight 14 staff suppport 5 SUNY Westchester Peekskill • 27North Division Street Peekskill NY10566• 914-606-7300 3
Credit Classes at SUNY Westchester Peekskill & Mahopac High School SUNY Westchester Peekskill • 27North Division Street Peekskill NY10566• 914-606-7300 4 * 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 College Algebra M/W IP 1:00-2:50pm Math131 26605 Writing and Research M/W IP 5:00-6:15pm Eng101 25709 Writing and Research** M/W IP 5:00-6:15pm Eng101 25710 Writing Studio** M/W IP 6:30-7:20pm Eng99 25711 Writing and Literature M/W IP 6:30-7:45pm Eng102 25242 College Algebra M/W IP 7:00-8:50pm Math131 26606 New Media Projects T HF 1:00-4:50pm ITech240 26029 First Year Seminar T IP 5:00-5:50pm ColSc100 27620 Speech Communication T IP 6:30-9:20pm Comm109 25661 College Algebra T/Th IP 8:00-9:50am Math131 26604 Writing and Research T/Th IP 10:00-11:15am Eng101 25699 Beginning Algebra* T/Th IP 2:00-3:50pm Math93 26608 Coll Quant Reasoning** T/Th IP 6:00-7:15pm Math117 27501 Quant Reasoning Studio** T/Th IP 7:30-8:20pm Math99 27500 Digital Photography Th IP 9:00am-12:50pm Art129 25414 Drawing 1 Th IP 12:00-3:50pm Art101 25399 Game Des & Int. Media Th HF 6:00-9:50pm ITech200 26027 Art of the Modern World W IP 1:00-3:50pm Art109 25508 3D Visualization F HF 9:00am-12:50pm ITech210 26028 20th Century U.S. History F IP 12:00-2:50pm His112 25195 Digital Animation 1 F IP 1:00-4:50pm Art147 25526 19th Century U.S. History Sa HY 9:00-10:15am His111 27470 Spanish Conversation 1 Sa IP 9:00-11:50am Span103 27490 College Algebra Sa IP 1:00-5:00pm Math131 27495 Intro to Psychology Sa HY 3:00-4:15pm Psych101 25679 Writing and Research Su HY 9:00-11:50am Eng101 25739 Coll Quant Reasoning Su IP 9:00-11:50am Math117 27492 Intro to Sociology Su HF 1:00-3:50pm Soc101 27458 PEEKSKILL 15-Week Classes Classes begin Tuesday, January 16, 2024 Macroeconomics M/W IP 9:00-10:35am Econ101 27418 Microeconomics M/W IP 9:00-10:35am Econ102 27515 Amer Gov’t & Issues M/W IP 9:00-10:35am PolSc102 27426 Understand Mass Media M/W IP 6:00-7:35pm Comm10127011 Intro to Psychology M/W IP 6:30-8:05pm Psych101 27428 Child Development M/W IP 6:30-8:05pm Psych109 27429 Intro to Film T IP 9:00am-12:30pm Film100 27297 Video Editing T IP 6:00-9:30pm Film142 25377 Writing and Literature T/Th IP 8:00-9:35am Eng102 27442 Microeconomics T/Th IP 9:00-10:35am Econ102 27420 Lifespan Development T/Th IP 9:00-10:35am Psych116 27430 Beginning Algebra* T/Th IP 9:00-11:15am Math93 27491 Digital Storytelling T/Th HS 1:00-3:15pm Film130 25558 College Algebra T/Th IP 6:00-8:15pm Math131 26607 Statistics T/Th IP 6:00-8:15pm Math140 27435 Cultural Anthropology T/Th IP 6:30-8:05pm Anthr101 27414 Writing and Research T/Th IP 6:30-8:05pm Eng101 27452 Writing and Literature T/Th IP 6:30-8:05pm Eng102 27443 20th Century U.S. History T/Th IP 6:30-8:05pm His112 27472 Intro to Film Th IP 6:00-9:30pm Film100 25360 20th Century U.S. History W/F IP 1:00-2:35pm His112 27473 Writing and Literature Sa HY 9:00-10:35am Eng102 25698 Writing and Research Sa HY 9:30am-12:20pm Eng101 25504 Native People of N Amer Sa HF 1:00-4:30pm Anthr120 25676 PEEKSKILL 12-Week Classes Classes begin Monday, February 5, 2024 MODES OF INSTRUCTION IP In-Person Course schedule will indicate the days and times you will meet in person on campus. HF HyFlex Combination of in-person and online synchronous (real-time) instruction modes. Your course will meet in person on campus on scheduled days and times; however, you may attend remotely via Brightspace and Zoom. Remote students are integrated with the live class by the instructor. www.sunywcc.edu/peekskill 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 Zoom on scheduled days and times, as indicated on your course schedule. HY Hybrid Asynchronous Combination of in-person and online asynchronous (anytime with deadlines) instruction modes. Your course will take place in person on campus on scheduled days and times, as indicated on your course schedule. In addition, students are expected to participate in online discussion boards, readings, and assignment submissions online via Brightspace. Course offerings and schedules are subject to change. Check the College Scheduler for most up-to-date offerings. www.sunywcc.edu/collegescheduler Register Early! Get the classes you want! College Algebra M/W IP 6:30-8:20pm Math131 27493 Writing and Research T IP 6:00-8:50pm Eng101 27451 Writing and Literature T IP 6:00-8:50pm Eng102 27441 20th Century U.S. History T IP 6:00-8:50pm His112 27471 Intro to Psychology W IP 6:00-8:50pm Psych101 27519 Intro to Sociology W IP 6:00-8:50pm Soc101 27461 MAHOPAC High School 15-Week Classes Classes begin Tuesday, January 16, 2024 Mahopac High School, 421 Baldwin Place Road, Mahopac SPRING 2024 Full-Time Resident tuition is $2,490. Additional fees apply.
Staff Support at SUNY Westchester Peekskill 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 $50 enrollment 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 spring, 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. Our Lab Manager, Myron Mock Yen, 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 and Zoom, too. 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 Oculus Rift S headset to the center for VR (Virtual Reality) development. 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 primarily for character design. Marvelous provides content creators 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 ESL English as a Second Language in Peekskill Level is determined after a placement exam. Please call 914-606-6656 or email ESL@sunywcc.edu for information. SUNY Westchester Peekskill Staff Contacts Center Director Dr. Sherry Mayo sherry.mayo@sunywcc.edu Assistant Director Dorothy Posada dorothy.posada@sunywcc.edu Academic Counselor Jennifer Londoño jennifer.londono@sunywcc.edu Office Assistant Carmen Marrinan carmen.marrinan@sunywcc.edu Office Assistant Victoria McMullen victoria.mcmullen@sunywcc.edu Admin Assistant Pat Perruccio pat.perruccio@sunywcc.edu Admin Assistant Anola Hull anola.hull@sunywcc.edu Lead Tech Assistant Myron Mock Yen myron.mockyen@sunywcc.edu Senior Tech Assistant Emmanuel Jaquez Reyes emmanuel.jaquezreyes@sunywcc.edu Tech Assistant James Page james.page@sunywcc.edu SUNY Westchester Peekskill • 27North Division Street Peekskill NY10566• 914-606-7300 5 Follow us on social media! Facebook @PeekskillWCC Instagram @WCC_Peekskill
Registration Information SUNY Westchester Peekskill • 27North Division Street Peekskill NY10566• 914-606-7300 6 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, or email jennifer.londono@sunywcc.edu to reach her directly. Financial Aid Counseling Financial aid counseling is available on Wednesdays in Peekskill, 5:30-7:30 pm — via Zoom 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. For more information: 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 Student Services Registration Is Now Open! Register early and get the class you want by logging in to your MyWCC. How-to Guides are available to assist you with 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 9:00 pm on the payment due dates may result in students being dropped from classes. Visit www.sunywcc.edu/bursar with any questions. NEW STUDENTS (AS OF SUMMER 2023) 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! 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.
SUNY Westchester Peekskill • 27North Division Street Peekskill NY10566• 914-606-7300 7 Center for the Digital Arts Non-credit Classes Adobe Photoshop CC – 24 Hrs Learn to use the latest version of Photoshop with time management features and enhancements for digital painting/drawing and web and video creation. This training package will include imaging formats, use of Photoshop in computer imaging, and output for the web. No previous experience with Photoshop necessary, previous computer experience required. CE-DGART 2042PE, $457. REMOTE M/W, Jan. 29-Feb. 21, 6:00-9:00 pm. #27306 Adobe Illustrator CC – 24 Hrs Learn to use this industry-standard vector image creation program for digital illustration for print and web. Includes drawing tools, Bezier curves, fonts, and use of Illustrator in graphic design. No previous experience with Illustrator necessary, previous computer experience required. CE-DGART 2040PE, $457. REMOTE M/W, Mar. 25-Apr. 17, 6:00-9:00 pm. #27307 Adobe Photoshop Certification: Preparation for Adobe Certified Professional Exam (ACP) Distinguish yourself from the competition with industryrecognized credentials by becoming an Adobe Certified Professional (formerly called an Adobe Certified Associate). This course will prepare you for the Adobe Photoshop Certification exam with both hands-on-work and practice tests. Go beyond the software with training on critical tasks for the digital media workplace. Exam fee is additional; see Certified Professional Exam description. CE-DGART 2137PE, $457. REMOTE Sat., Feb. 24-Mar. 16, 9:00 am-3:00 pm. Adobe Illustrator Certification: Preparation for Adobe Certified Professional Exam (ACP) Distinguish yourself from the competition with industryrecognized credentials by becoming an Adobe Certified Professional in Adobe Illustrator (formerly called an Adobe Certified Associate). This course will prepare you for the Adobe Illustrator Certification exam with both hands-on-work and practice tests. Go beyond the software with training on critical tasks for the digital media workplace. Exam fee is additional; see Certified Professional Exam description. CE-DGART 2129PE, $457. REMOTE Sat., Apr. 20-May 11, 9:00 am-3:00 pm. Adobe Certified Professional Exam Voucher with CertPrep Practice Test Sign up to receive oneAdobe Certified Professional Exam Voucher, which may be used for any of the ACA Photoshop or Illustrator exams for Creative Cloud or CS6 exams for Creative Cloud or CS6. Schedule and location is variable. CE-COMP 2262, TBD, $130. Sec. A: Photoshop Sec. B: Illustrator Introduction to Chat GPT In this four-hour class, students will learn about the basics of Chat GPT, a trending, artificial intelligence tool, and its capabilities. Students will also get to experience it in action with live demonstrations and interactive activities. The course will also instruct on how to fine-tune Chat GPT to adapt to specific tasks and contexts for business. Students will interact with the tool to perform text generations, question answering, prompt engineering, and simulated conversations with the model. Prerequisite: Must have a computer with high-speed Internet and browser access. Optional: Have a personal Chat GPT account already created https://chat.openai.com/chat CE-COMP 2264PE, $350. REMOTE Wed., Feb. 7-14, 7:00-9:00 pm. #27305 3D Modeling and Printing for Adults Explore the technology that enables rapid 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 Sat., Feb. 24-Mar. 16, 12:00 noon-3:00 pm. #27310 FACULTY AND SCHEDULE SUBJECT TO CHANGE To register for Adobe Certified Professional Preparation courses or the Adobe Certified Professional Exam, call 914-606-7300 or email carmen.marrinan@sunywcc.edu 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 post-production 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 by artists enrolled in this program. This package is for the professional or aspiring artist with competent computer skills who wants to continue to develop a portfolio and use the center’s resources. Interview with Technical Support Manager required. Choose daily access or package fee. CE-DGART 2003PE, Package rate: $359. CE-DGART 2050PE, Daily rate: $33 per day. IN-PERSON Jan. 16-May 6, M/T/W/Th, 9:00 am-9:00 pm and F/Sa, 9:00 am-4:00 pm. Call 914-606-7300 or email peekskill@sunywcc.edu to register.
Center for the Digital Arts Non-credit Classes SUNY Westchester Peekskill • 27North Division Street Peekskill NY10566• 914-606-7300 8 Animation 1 In this 6-week course, the student will gain a solid understanding of the art of animation, which can be used in any kind of moving art such as 2D animation, 3D animation, stop-motion, and motion graphics. The course will be focused on traditional animation since it provides a hands-on understanding of the basic techniques of animation. Students will learn how to determine timing and spacing of a drawing and how it affects the outcome of an animation by studying different kinds of subjects such as a bouncing ball, falling leaves, and walk-cycles. Animation 1 is for those who want to start a career in animation but is not limited to those who want to sharpen their skills or further their experience. By the end of the course, students will have created a short animation 15 to 30 seconds long. CE-DGART 2107PE, $434. IN-PERSON Sun., Feb. 18-Mar. 24, 9:00 am-1:00 pm. #27311 Animation 2 In this 6-week advanced session, students will dive deeper into what brings animation to life adding to what they have learned from Animation 1. This course will have students look into pre-production animation techniques such as layouts and backgrounds, character design and acting, sound and special effects. As the course progresses, students will move from pre-production to post-production including editing, color and visual effects, and rendering final projects for presentation. Using the tools given to them, students will create their own short animation 15 to 30 seconds long. Prerequisite: Animation 1. CE-DGART 2108PE, $434. IN-PERSON Sun., Apr. 7-May 12, 9:00 am-1:00 pm. #27312 Digital Painting & Animation with Procreate This course will take students interested in digital painting and animation from understanding the Procreate interface to advanced techniques. Students will explore the basics of drawing such as designing sketches and painting with different brushes and textures. This class will cover various aspects such as canvas properties, brushes, alpha lock, clipping masks, animation, and other topics. Whether you are looking to learn the basics or find a new way to create digital art students will build their portfolio in an exciting new way. CE-DGART 2146PE, $400. IN-PERSON Thurs., Apr. 4-25, 6:30-9:30 pm. #27314 Weekend Front End Coding Boot Camp This course will cover HTML, CSS, and JavaScript. Front end code is the code that builds the web pages that people see. The power of these languages together can make you a very powerful designer/front end programmer and put you in demand in the work force. For ages 14 & up. CE-COMP 2172PE, $316. IN-PERSON Sa/Su, May 11-19, 9:30 am-4:30 pm, (30-minute lunch break). #27315 News at SUNY Westchester Center for the Digital Arts In anticipation of SUNY Westchester Peekskill’s 30th Anniversary, the Center for the Digital Arts Gallery presented the work of faculty and staff in Fall 2023. The Faculty & Staff Exhibition was a group show dedicated to the work and efforts of the people who make the arts at the Center for the Digital Arts possible. These artists, faculty, and staff met the pandemic as a challenge with their creativity, which led to a lot of innovation in program development and new teaching methodologies. The gallery showcased the faculty who teach the courses in the Art & Design A.S., ITECH A.A.S., non-credit workforce development certificates, and the Youth Arts Technology program, as well as several of our staff, who don’t all teach, but are also practicing artists who train heavily in arts technology. The exhibition was a great reflection of the talent behind the curriculum and educational experience at the center as it turns 30 years old. It served as a wonderful prelude to our 30th Anniversary Student Showcase Exhibition. Visit www.sunywcc.edu/digital-catalogto view bios and artwork of all Faculty and Staff who participated! www.centerforthedigitalarts.gallery Center for the Digital Arts Faculty & Staff Exhibition Register Early to Get the Classes You Want! www.sunywcc.edu/peekskill
SUNY Westchester Peekskill • 27North Division Street Peekskill NY10566• 914-606-7300 9 Center for the Digital Arts Non-credit Classes for Youth and Teens The Youth Arts Technology program is focused on engaging youth in arts technology integration that will better prepare them for advanced study and work in the 21st century. STEAM (Science, Technology, Engineering, Art, and Mathematics) focuses on the hybridization of art and science and develops critical creative thinking. These courses are designed to encourage self-expression, collaboration, and innovation. NEW! Robotics – 24 Hrs Enable your student to make robots that move, make sounds, display lights, etc. Using the latest technology students will create their own mechanized robot of their own design. Students will learn the latest in electronics, coding, and 3D printing technology. For ages 9-15. CE-DGART 2139PE, $300. IN-PERSON Sat., Mar. 2-Apr. 27 (skip 3/30), 10:00 am-1:00 pm. #27302 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., Mar. 2-Apr. 27 (skip 3/30), 9:00-11:00 am. #27300 TinkerCAD for Kids TinkerCAD is a free web-based software that allows students to create 3D forms. These forms may be extruded, replicated, and combined to created elaborate shapes and works of art. Students will build in TinkerCAD and then output their artworks in our Makerspace as 3D prints. For ages 7-11. CE-DGART 2112PE, $190 (+ $50 materials fee). IN-PERSON Sat., Feb. 24-Apr. 20 (skip 3/30), 9:00-11:00 am. #27301 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, build terrains, and interactive user experiences. For ages 11-17. CE-DGART 2111PE, $310. REMOTE M/T/W, Feb. 26-Mar. 27, 4:00-6:00 pm. #27303 Youth Comic Illustration 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. Students will develop short stories, create character sheets, environments, scripts, and professional comic pages. In our journey industry-standard software will be used as well as traditional tools to design content across multiple mediums. The objective is for students to produce a portfolio piece at the professional level that can be used to secure freelance or industry-based opportunities. This class will have bi-weekly critiques. For ages 11-17. CE-ART 2354PE, $440. IN-PERSON Sat., Feb. 10-Apr. 27 (skip 3/30 & 4/20), 9:00 am-12:00 pm. #27304 Weekend Front End Coding Boot Camp For ages 14 & up. For more information, see page 8. YOUTH ARTS TECHNOLOGY PROGRAM AT PEEKSKILL State of the Art Equipment • Nurturing Instruction • Opportunity for Fun & Creativity Follow us on social media! Facebook @PeekskillWCC Instagram @WCC_Peekskill Robotics student coding to an Adafruit Circuit Playground
Expanded Historic Preservation Certificate Electives Community Arts for Adults Comic Illustration for Adults – 30 Hrs This class focuses on the fundamentals of sequential storytelling in comics and graphic. Students will develop short stories, create character sheets, environments, scripts, and professional comic pages. In our journey industry-standard software will be used as well as traditional tools to design content across multiple mediums. The objective is for students to produce a portfolio piece at the professional level that can be used to secure freelance or industry-based opportunities. This class will have bi-weekly critiques. CE-ART 2360PE, $440. #27317 IN-PERSON Sat., Feb. 10-Apr. 27 (skip 3/30 & 4/20), 1:00-4:00 pm. Painting & Drawing for Adults – 24 Hrs 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 skills of 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. #27322 IN-PERSON Mon., Feb. 5-Apr. 22, 6:30-8:30 pm. Mixed Media Printmaking for Adults – 24Hrs Discover innovative ways to make handmade prints in addition to how technology such as computers and jet printers make printing contemporary. Make a portrait print based on a photograph, drawing from observation, and imagination. The instructor will introduce soft linocut, monotype, stenciling, and how to marbleize paper, to create prints on rice paper and other printmaking papers. CE-ART 2334PE, $322. #27318 IN-PERSON Tues., Feb. 6-Mar. 26, 6:30-9:30 pm. 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. #27319 IN-PERSON Thurs., Feb. 22-Apr. 4 (skip 3/14), 5:30-8:30 pm. Painting En Plein Air – 24 Hrs 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. #27323 IN-PERSON Sat., Mar. 23-May 18 (skip 3/30), 10:00 am-1:00 pm. Historic Preservation These two courses are electives for our Historic Preservation Certificate but can be taken independently. The one-year, non-credit certificate program begins in the fall and serves students and professionals interested in establishing credentials in the area of Historic Preservation in a multitude of job sectors: building trades such as woodworking and stone masonry, as well as areas such as historic site management, artifact conservation, and more. Visit www.sunywcc.edu/historic-preservation-certificate for information on the certificate. Program tuition is $2,215. NEW! Black, Latino, Indigenous and Asian American Heritage: Inclusive Views in Architectural Preservation By examining a series of historic sites as case studies, including at least one field trip, the class will consider the role race has had on the built environment and how race continues to shape key narratives within the preservation community. Investigate both nationally recognized and forgotten sites, from the precolonial era to the modern day. By reframing architectural history through a sociological lens, this class establishes how structural racism and conceptions of traditionally marginalized groups have shaped the American landscape. Meets via Zoom. CE-HIST 2170PE Taken individually, $443. REMOTE Wed., Jan. 24-Apr. 24, 6:30-8:30 pm. NEW! Historical Archaeology The course is an introduction to historical archaeology which encompasses artifact identification, laboratory processing and field techniques. Students will conduct onsite 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 Taken individually, $443. IN-PERSON Thurs., Jan. 25-Feb. 29 & Apr. 25 (skip 2/22), 6:30-8:30 pm. OFF-SITE Field Work: Sat., Mar. 23-April 27 (skip 3/30, 4/20, rain date 5/4), 8:00 am-12:00 noon. SUNY Westchester Peekskill • 27North Division Street Peekskill NY10566• 914-606-7300 10
SUNY Westchester Peekskill • 27North Division Street Peekskill NY10566• 914-606-7300 11 Remote Web Design Certificate – 64 Hrs Web Design Learn design principles and front-end programming using languages such as HTML, CSS, and JavaScript in this non-credit remote synchronous certificate program. Students will learn to use tools like Chrome Devtools, Adobe Photoshop, and Dreamweaver. Students will utilize 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 certificate program at time of registration. Visit www.sunywcc.edu/web-design-certificate for more information. Program tuition is $1,397. (Additional cost for ISP not included.) Web Design Strategy Students will learn the fundamentals of website design and the production process. The course will introduce students to the design research process. Topics will include: user personas, sitemaps, journey maps, wireframes, and how to design a mock-up using the Adobe Creative Suite including basic image editing. CE-DGART 2140PE Tues., Feb. 6-Mar. 26, 6:30-8:30 pm. Coding HTML & CSS This course provides students with how the web is structured and how to approach interface design. Students will learn the anatomy of HTML, HTML documents, elements, tables, attributes, how to embed images and multimedia, and how to style the web with CSS (Cascading Style Sheets). Topics such as CSS Selectors, the box model, backgrounds and borders, styling text, and layouts will be explored. In addition, students will also learn how to debug HTML elements using the DOM inspector tool. CE-DGART 2141PE Thurs., Feb. 8-Mar. 28, 6:30-8:30 pm. Coding Responsive & Interactive Websites Students will take a deep dive into CSS programming and website interfaces for various devices for responsive design. The class explores topics such as responsive front-end frameworks, floats, positioning, flexbox, grid, typography, and media queries. Digital accessibility and 508 compliance will be addressed and incorporated into the curriculum. Websites will be developed into a mobile application. CE-DGART 2142PE Tues., Apr. 2-May 21, 6:30-8:30 pm. Custom WordPress Website Students will learn how to design and develop a fully customizable WordPress website. Topics like WordPress Themes and Child Themes, Plugins, Widgets, custom CSS, the WordPress admin/dashboard, and domain and hosting will be explored. The WordPress Website project produced in the class will include all the work students have created in the certificate program and may be used for their portfolio. CE-DGART 2143PE Thurs., Apr. 4-May 23, 6:30-8:30 pm. All non-credit classes will be charged a one-time non-refundable $5.00 registration fee per semester. Courses held on the Valhalla campus will have an additional Student Services Fee of $4.75. Returned Check Fee The charge for a returned check is $25. REFUNDS For 100% refund, requests must be received at least two business days prior to the start of the class: There are no refunds after that time. All requests must be emailed to peekskill@sunywcc.edu. Refunds are processed through the Bursar Department. Online payments are credited to your credit card. All other payments are refunded as a paper check to the mailing address on file. Allow 4-6 weeks to be processed. To register for certificate program classes, you must call 914-606-7300 or email Carmen Marrinan at carmen.marrinan@sunywcc.edu Abraham Martinez, Instructor of the Web Design Certificate, is the owner of Chaotic Soft, a web design company in Westchester. He is a COMPTia A+ certified Technician with 20 years’ experience in computer programming, graphics, and web development. Mr. Martinez has a BA from Lehman College in Computer Graphics and Imaging, Micro Applications. He is originally from Brooklyn and enjoys building racecars, drones, and miniature robots. He also does digital graphics and photography in his spare time. Previously he taught at CUNY and worked at Lehman College. PAYMENT PLANS The Center for the Digital Arts now offers payment plans for its non-credit Workforce Certificates. These payment plans apply to one- and two-semester certificates and have specific payment schedules. All payments are due prior to certificate completion. For detailed information about payment plans, please email peekskill@sunywcc.edu www.sunywcc.edu/peekskill
SUNY Westchester Peekskill • 27North Division Street Peekskill NY10566• 914-606-7300 Remote Social Media Specialist Certificate – 66 Hrs 12 Social Media Specialist We give you the tools to create powerful social media strategies in this this online non-credit two-semester certificate program. This program provides a foundation in practice and theory with hands-on activities, in-depth assignments, and lectures by the instructor and using supplemental resources, such as videos and/or interviews with social media professionals. The culminating experience will be the creation of a social media portfolio that students can share with potential employers or use as a guide to create their own social media consulting business. Register for the entire certificate program at the time of registration or take courses individually in sequence. The certificate is an intensive course of study with a total of seven individual courses, and three optional electives to choose from. One elective is required during the program. Upon completion of the core courses, participants will have the opportunity to take the Hootsuite Social Marketing exam. Visit www.sunywcc.edu/social-media-specialist-certificate for more information. Program tuition is $1,248 or take courses individually for the prices listed. Social Media Strategies and Tactics Learn about setting Goals, Objectives, KPIs, and Tactics. Students will learn about creating content calendar for timing and key dates, and incorporating content marketing into a social context. In addition, students will look at several social media tools, including Hootsuite, content management systems, and other common tools used in a social media role. Plus, this course will cover how to build a brand advocacy program and look at ways to engage influencers. CE-COMP 2223PE Take individually for $229. Thurs., Jan. 18-Feb. 8, 6:00-9:00 pm. Social Media Marketing This course provides students with an in-depth look at social media advertising, including how to establish a budget; developing a data-driven audience; creating an ad campaign; and measuring its impact. Activities, templates, lectures, and insights will be provided to help students craft a successful social media ad campaign. CE-COMP 2224PE Take individually for $170. Thurs., Feb. 29-Mar. 14, 6:00-9:00 pm. Social Media Measurement and ROI This course will provide students with an in-depth, hands-on exploration of current trends and tools including quantitative and qualitative measurement methodologies for social media. Students will learn to communicate return on investment (ROI) of social media to a non-expert audience. Students will develop skills to analyze how the performance of the social media strategy directly impacts the strategic priorities and mission/goals of their organization. CE-COMP 2225PE Take individually for $170. Thurs., Mar. 21-Apr. 4, 6:00-9:00 pm. Create a Social Media Crisis Management Plan On social media, things can move blazingly fast. Sometimes, a PR crisis seems to come out of nowhere. Your best chance to make it through a social media crisis is to prepare ahead of time. Have a solid plan, a list of key stakeholders and responsibilities, and a clear chain of command. This course looks at methods for spotting potential issues as they emerge and how to shut a problem down in the early stages. The course also will show students what to do if you end up with a full-blown social media crisis management situation on your hands. Examples, handouts, and templates will be provided. CE-COMP 2226PE Take individually for $113. Thurs., Apr. 11-25 (skip 4/18), 6:00-9:00 pm. ELECTIVES Writing for Social Media: An In-depth Workshop – Fall 2024 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 Take individually for $113. Thurs., Jan. 4-11, 6:00-9:00 pm. 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 Take individually for $113. Thurs., Feb. 15-22, 6:00-9:00 pm. To register call 914-606-7300 or email carmen.marrinan@sunywcc.edu FALL 2024 CLASSES Intro to Social Media Networks Social Media Content Fundamentals Optimizing Social Media Profiles
Upcoming Fall Certificate Programs Remote Mixed Reality (XR) Certificate – 84 Hrs Learn the tools and knowledge to create mixed reality worlds in this intensive online non-credit two-semester certificate program beginning in the fall. Acquire skills in game design, 3D modeling, game programming, and mixed reality design (virtual and augmented reality) that are attractive to employers in this in-demand field. Students must register for the entire program at time of registration. For ages 18 & up. Visit www.sunywcc.edu/mixed-reality-xr-certificate for more information. Program tuition is $1,500. Remote 3D Animation Certificate – 252 Hrs Explore the many facets of 3D animation in this intensive online non-credit twosemester certificate program beginning in the fall. This program will take students through the 3D animation production pipeline and cover many aspects of 3D creation. From modeling assets and characters to animating and final rendering, this program 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 of a demo reel for their portfolio to show employers or schools in order to continue on their career paths. Student demo reels will be featured in an exhibition. Prerequisite: Basic computer knowledge. Students must register for the entire program at time of registration. Visit www.sunywcc.edu/3d-animation-certificate for more information. Program tuition is $2,418. Remote Digital Photography Certificate – 126 Hrs 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 over two semesters beginning in the fall, with six individual courses. Students must register for the entire certificate program at time of registration. Visit www.sunywcc.edu/digital-photography-certificate for more information. Program tuition is $1,575. Hybrid Advanced Digital Photography Series 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 SUNY Westchester Peekskill. Software-based review sessions will be remote on Zoom. Students may register for either course but are highly encouraged to sign up for both. Visit www.sunywcc.edu/advanced-digital-photography for more information. Part 1: finding the story in the environment Fall 2024 Part 2: focus on lighting Advanced Digital Photography continues with a concentration on lighting. Studio photo sessions will center on subjects such as tabletop arrangements, small object and food photography, and on to portrait shoots with a live model. We will then learn new tools and procedures using Photoshop for advanced retouching, including selection tools and layer masks. Students will prepare select images for printing, as well as an advanced personal portfolio. Photo-shoots will be in-person and critique reviews will be remote. CE-DGART 2127PE, $569. Thurs., Jan. 25-Apr. 25, 2024, 6:30-9:30 pm. To register for certificate program classes, you must call 914-606-7300 or email Carmen Marrinan at peekskill@sunywcc.edu Certificate descriptions and requirements are subject to change. Visit www.sunywcc.edu/non-credit-and-certificate-programs for non-credit course descriptions. Come to Our Exhibition of Work by 3D Graduates! December 2, 2024 – January 8, 2025 SUNY Westchester Peekskill • 27North Division Street Peekskill NY10566• 914-606-7300 13
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