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SUNY Westchester Peekskill • 27North Division Street Peekskill NY10566• 914-606-7300 Upcoming Fall Certificate Programs 8 NEW! Illustration and 2D Animation Certificate–206 Hrs The Illustrationand 2DAnimation Certificateprogramprovides 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 in-person program will utilize a variety of Adobe tools including Photoshop, After Effects, and Premiere. Inaddition,studentswillbetaught 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. Students must register for the entire program at time of registration. www.sunywcc.edu/illustration-and-2d-animation-certificate Program tuition is $2,303. 3D Animation Certificate – 252 Hrs Explore the many facets of 3D animation in this intensive online non-credit two-semester certificate program beginning in the fall. This program will take students through the 3D animation production pipeline and cover many aspectsof 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 experiencewill bethecreationofademoreelfortheirportfolio 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. www.sunywcc.edu/3d-animation-certificate Program tuition is $2,418. Demo Reel Creation and Exhibition–42 Hrs Exhibition: Mon., Dec. 2, 2024–Wed., Jan. 8, 2025. Digital Photography Certificate–126Hrs Enhance your photography portfolio and hone your skills in this online non-credit two-semester certificate program beginning in the fall. 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 willprovidenewandmotivated photographerswithafoundation 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 time of registration. www.sunywcc.edu/digital-photography-certificate Program tuition is $1,575. 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 SUNY Westchester Peekskill. Software-based review sessions will be remote on Zoom. www.sunywcc.edu/advanced-digital-photography Social Media Specialist Certificate–66Hrs 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. The certificate is an intensive course of study with a total of seven individual courses, and two 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 (exam fees are additional). Completion of the certificate is required for the exam. Students may register for the entire program at time of registration for certificate or take courses independently in sequence. www.sunywcc.edu/social-media-specialist-certificate Program tuition is $1,248. Mixed Reality (XR) Certificate–84Hrs 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, mixed reality design (virtual and augmented reality), and portfolio development thatareattractivetoemployers in this in-demand field. Students must register for the entire program at time of registration. For ages 18 & up. www.sunywcc.edu/mixed-reality-xr-certificate Program tuition is $1,500. To register for certificate program classes, you must email Carmen Marrinan at peekskill@sunywcc.edu or call 914-606-7300. Descriptions and number of training hours are subject to change. Visit individual certificate URLs for more information.

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