Make Your Space Our Makerspace Summer 2024 SUNY Westchester Peekskill • 27North Division Street Peekskill NY10566• 914-606-7300
SUNY Westchester Peekskill • 27North Division Street Peekskill NY10566• 914-606-7300 In This Issue SUNY Westchester Peekskill About the SUNY Westchester Peekskill Center for the Digital Arts community exhibits 11 credit classes & tech update 3 news at the center 9 non-credit certificate programs 8, 9 non-credit digital arts classes 4 non-credit historic tours & community arts 5 registration & student services 10 youth arts technology program 6, 7 SUNY Westchester Peekskill is celebrating 30 years of excellence –www.sunywcc.edu/peekskill-30th– and is located in the city’s downtown artist district. It offers a wide array of credit, liberal arts, and humanities courses so that residents can start college closer to home. It also provides a large ESL (English-as-a-SecondLanguage) program to our local community. This center specializes in offering a variety of digital arts and filmmaking curricula in its five post-production studios. These state-ofthe-art Hudson Valley resources provide access to training in Mixed Reality (XR), Web Design, 3D Animation, Historic Preservation, Digital Photography, Social Media Specialist, Game Design, and more. In addition, this site has noncredit, adult computer training, studio arts, and a vibrant arts technology youth program during the summer. More information may be found by visiting our website www.sunywcc.edu/peekskill and followinguson Facebook and Instagram. The 20,000 square-foot facility features 11 smart classrooms and five post-production studios. The center has a Makerspace equipped with seven 3D printers.This cutting-edge space holds 75 Apple workstations and 15 Microsoft Surfaces dedicated to digital arts education. This center is close to other cultural centers, galleries, and restaurants and serves approximately 1,000 students per year. The college focuses on workforce development for adults as well as student services that support student success such as admissions, academic and financial aid advising, bursar, registrar, academic support, workshops, and student activities. The SUNY Westchester Peekskill Center for the Digital Arts has something to offer everyone. This center is part of the lifeblood of the community in Peekskill and a vibrant componentof Northern WestchesterandPutnamCounties. Visit us online at www.sunywcc.edu/peekskill, email us at peekskill@sunywcc.eduor call 914-606-7300 for information. During Summer 2024, the center will be offering another Youth Arts Technology Program. The program has been transformed into a STEAM (Science, Technology, Engineering, Art, Mathematics) art technology curriculum and focuses on engaging youth to problem-solve, collaborate, and create. Two-week sessions run weekdays Monday to Thursday (no Fridays), July 8 to 18, and July 22 to August 1. This program is where art supported by technology provides students with 21st century literacies and skills. Some students will hone their observational skills while painting and drawing with models; some will learn how to code and control robots; while others will learn to create games.These courses are designed to spark the imagination and cultivate critical thinking skills that will serve students well as they move forward in this millennium. They have the opportunity to work collaboratively, express themselves as makers, and combine manual and digital skills to actualize a take-away portfolio project. www.sunywcc.edu/peekskillyouth SUMMER 2O24
Credit Classes at Peekskill SUNY Westchester Peekskill • 27North Division Street Peekskill NY10566• 914-606-7300 3 5-WEEK SESSION I: May 20 – June 26 Speech Communication M/T/W/Th 6:00-8:45pm Comm109 3218 College Algebra M/T/W/Th 6:00-9:00pm Math131 3785 Intro to Sociology M/T/Th 1:00-3:50pm Soc101 3120 5-WEEK SESSION II: June 27 –August 1 Writing and Literature M/T/Th 6:00-8:50pm Eng102 3255 Exploring Health Careers M/T/W 9:00am-12:00pm Hctal102 3643 20th Century U.S. History M/T/Th 6:30-9:20pm His112 3347 Coll Quant Reasoning M/T/Th 6:00-9:00pm Math117 3784 Visit the college catalog at catalog.sunywcc.edufor pre/corequistes. Register Early to Get the Classes You Want! www.sunywcc.edu/locations/peekskill/credit-classes All Courses Are Offered In Person Check the College Scheduler for up-to-date course offerings. www.sunywcc.edu/collegescheduler How-To Guides: www.sunywcc.edu/how-to-guides Activating Your MyWCC Account Students must activate their MyWCC accounts and student emails to access their class materials and content. If needed, contact us for your user ID. This summer, some courses will be offered remotely but that does not mean we will not be providing you with a high level of technical support fromateamthatspecializesinartstechnology 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 Meta Quest 2 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. Followusonsocial media! Facebook @PeekskillWCC Instagram @WCC_Peekskill FACULTY AND SCHEDULE ARE SUBJECT TO CHANGE Toregister call914-606-7300 or emailpeekskill@sunywcc.edu
SUNY Westchester Peekskill • 27North Division Street Peekskill NY10566• 914-606-7300 4 Non-credit Digital Arts Classes Introduction to Chat GPT In this three-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: Havea personal Chat GPTaccount alreadycreated. https://chat.openai.com/chat. CE-COMP 2264PE, $350. REMOTE Mon., June 10, 6:00-9:00pm. #3734 REMOTE Mon., July15, 6:00-9:00pm. #3804 REMOTE Mon., Aug.12, 6:00-9:00pm. #3805 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. CE-DGART 2137PE, $457. REMOTE Sat., June 1-22, 9:00am-3:00pm. 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. CE-DGART 2129PE, $457. REMOTE Sat., July 13-Aug. 3, 9:00am-3:00pm. Adobe Certified Professional ExamVoucher with CertPrep Practice Test Sign up to receive oneAdobe Certified Professional Exam Voucher. Schedule and location are variable. TBD 3D Modeling and Printing for Adults Explore thetechnologythatenablesrapiddesignofeverything 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., June 6-25, 6:00-9:00pm. #3739 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. (30-minute lunch break). IN-PERSON Sa/Su, 9:30am-4:30pm, June 1-9. #3740 IN-PERSON Sa/Su, 9:30am-4:30pm, Aug. 3-11. #3741 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, $465. IN-PERSON Sat., June 8-Aug.17(skip 7/6), 10:00am-1:00pm. #3773 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. Note: Interview with Technical Support Manager required. Choose daily access or package fee. CE-DGART 2003PE, Package Fee $359. CE-DGART 2050PE, Daily Access Fee $33 per day. May 20-Aug. 1, M/T/W/Th, 9:00am-9:00pm and Fri., 9:00-11:30am. 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. Allow 4-6 weeks to be processed. Returned Check Fee The charge for a returned check is $25. All Non-credit Classes, including youth programs, will be charged a one-time non-refundable $5.00 registration fee per semester.
In-person Historic Preservation Walking Tours SUNY Westchester Peekskill • 27North Division Street Peekskill NY10566• 914-606-7300 5 New Rochelle Residence Park Residence Park is one of the earliest residential parks containing excellent examples of Queen Anne and Shingle style homes. We will also see a John Russell Pope designed church, a college with an 1855 Gothic “castle,” the homes of notable residents such as Lou Gehrig, playwright Robert Anderson, Jay Leno, a presidential mistress, and more. The tour will last approximately two hours.Tour Guide is Barbara Davis, New Rochelle City Historian and Co-Director of Westchester County Historical Society. Attendees will meet at 1:00 p.m. in front of Presbyterian Church of New Rochelle at 50 Pintard Ave., New Rochelle. CE-HIST 2167PE, $40. OFF-SITE Sat., May 11, 1:00-3:00pm. #3743 Architectural History Tour of Newburgh This day-long walking tour will include a visit to Washington’s Headquarters State Historic Site, the Crawford House Museum and a tour of Newburgh’s many other iconic buildings. Designers such as Downing, Vaux, Olmsted, Withers and others will be discussed. We will also examine the tragic period of Urban Renewal when many buildings were lost along with the preservation movement that prevented further destruction in the 1960s and 70s. Johanna Porr Yaun, Orange County Historian. CE-HIST 2148PE, $50. Tuition not including independent lunch. OFF-SITE Sat., July 13, 10:00am-3:00pm. #3744 Architectural History Tour of Rhinebeck, Rhinecliff, and Staatsburg This is a guided walking and driving tour all within a five-mile radius of the Village of Rhinebeck. Sites include FDR’s New Deal era post office; the site of Aaron Burr’s 1804 pre-Hamilton duel campaign headquarters; early settler residences; sites of Astor, Morton, and Ruppert estates; architect Richard Upjohn’s Saint Margaret’s Church; Staatsburgh State Historic Site (Mills Mansion), and more. Alan Strauber, Historian and Program Coordinator of the Historic Preservation Certificate. Attendees will assemble in front of Beekman Arms, 6387 Mill St. (Rte 9) in Rhinebeck. CE-HIST 2149PE, $45. Tuition not including post-tour dinner at Beekman Arms. OFF-SITE Sat., June 22, 10:00am-1:00pm. #3742 Community Arts for Adults www.sunywcc.edu/peekskill 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. IN-PERSON Sat., June 1-29, 9:00am-12:00noon. #3774 IN-PERSON Sat., July 13-Aug.10, 9:00am-12:00noon. #3775 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. CE-ART 2020PE, $287. OFF-SITE Sat., June 1-July 27 (skip 7/6), 1:00-4:00pm. #3777 Mixed Media PrintmakingforAdults–24Hrs The Mixed Media Printmaking course is a dynamic and versatile explorationofmonotype,reliefprinting,linocut,screen printing, andprontoplatelithography.Itencouragesparticipants 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, creating 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. IN-PERSON T/Th, June 18-Aug.1(skip 7/2&7/4), 6:30-8:30pm. #3778 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 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. IN-PERSON M/W, June 24-Aug.7 (skip 7/3&7/5), 6:30-8:30pm. #3779 Followusonsocial media! Facebook @PeekskillWCC Instagram @WCC_Peekskill
Youth Arts Technology Program for Children Ages 7-10 SUNY Westchester Peekskill • 27North Division Street Peekskill NY10566• 914-606-7300 6 July 8–August 1 Registration Opens Monday, March 18 CLASSES DO NOT MEET ON FRIDAYS NEW! Robotics for Kids 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. CE-DGART 2074PE, $190. IN-PERSON July 8-18, 12:00 noon-2:00 pm. #3769 IN-PERSON July 22-Aug. 1, 2:30-4:30 pm. #3770 NEW! Handmade Printmaking for Kids The handmade printmaking course offers a comprehensive exploration of various printmaking techniques, both traditional and contemporary.Throughhands-onexperienceinthestudio, students will develop skills in utilizing a printmaker’s tools to create diverse prints. The instructor will guide the participants through the following techniques: Linoleum cutting (linocut prints), screen prints, history of the printing press, collagraph printing, and monotype printing. Throughout the course, emphasis will be placed on creativity, experimentation, and individual expression. Students will have the opportunity to apply the techniques learned to their projects, fostering a deeper understanding of the art of printmaking with the aid of a printing press. CE-ART 2365PE, $190. IN-PERSON July 22-Aug. 1, 9:30-11:30 am. #3899 Painting & Drawing Get your ideas out of your sketchbook! Students will enjoy painting and drawing in the studio class that is both interactive and social. In this class, students will learn from discussion, group critique, and 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 2016PE, $190. IN-PERSON July 8-18, 2:30-4:30pm. #3745 IN-PERSON July 22-Aug.1,12:00noon-2:00pm. #3746 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 sequence in order to communicate their instructions to others. Computer coding is what makes this possibleand isakey21stcenturycompetencyforchildren today. Students will code stories, animations, and games and sharethemwithothers. CE-COMP 2127PE, $190. IN-PERSON July 8-18, 9:30-11:30am. #3751 Digital Painting and Drawing Learn how to utilize a stylus and tablet to create intricate texture maps for 3D objects, self-portraits, and compositing digital photography to create new cosmic vistas. Students will engage in a deep understanding of the technical challenges of painting and drawing utilizing Adobe Photoshop with the help of a master digital painter. CE-DGART 2064PE, $190. IN-PERSON July 8-18, 12:00noon-2:00pm. #3752 IN-PERSON July 22-Aug.1, 2:30-4:30pm. #3753 2D Animation Students will imagine, develop, and design animated film shorts while practicing digital 2D animation. They will develop their own drawing to build characters and sets to support stories of their own creation. This class integrates traditional and digital media and skills. These stories will turn into digital illustrations and stop animations that will be translated into moving images in time-based software. CE-DGART 2066PE, $190. IN-PERSON July 8-18, 9:30-11:30am. #3756 IN-PERSON July 22-Aug.1,12:00noon-2:00pm. #3757 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 create elaborate shapes and works of art. Students will buildinTinkerCADandthenoutputtheirartworks in our Makerspace as 3D prints. CE-DGART 2112PE, $190 (+$50 materials fee). IN-PERSON July 22-Aug.1, 9:30-11:30am. #3760 The Youth Arts Technology Program is a STEAM program focused on engaging youth in arts technology integrationthatwillbetter preparethemforadvanced study and workin the 21st century. STEAM (Science, Technology, Engineering, Art, and Mathematics) focuses on the hybridization of artandscienceanddevelopscritical creativethinking. These courses are designed to encourage self-expression, collaboration, and innovation. Students will combine manual and digital skills to realize a take-away portfolio project. StateoftheArtEquipment • NurturingInstruction Opportunity for Fun and Creativity All classes meet Monday-Thursday. Noclasseson Fridays. Students may register for one or more classes for their age group. A half-hour break is offered at 11:30am* and 2:00pm for students continuing to the afternoon sessions. To register your child, please email peekskill@sunywcc.edu or call 914-606-7300. Offering in-person and remote classes. Remote classes will be held live on Zoom. A remote orientation may be set up with one of the tech assistants to ensure students have the proper equipment to handle applications used during the program prior to registration. Access to a Gmail account is required. Email Myron.MockYen@sunywcc.edu for more information on technology requirements.
SUNY Westchester Peekskill • 27North Division Street Peekskill NY10566• 914-606-7300 7 Youth Arts Technology Program for Teens Ages 11-17 July 8–August 1 Registration Opens Monday, March 18 CLASSES DO NOT MEET ON FRIDAYS NEW! Handmade Printmaking for Teens The handmade printmaking course is designed to engage students in a hands-on exploration of various printmaking techniques. The curriculum fosters creativity, instructs technical skills, and an appreciation for the rich history of printmaking. The course will include an introduction to printmaking tools, linocut prints, screenprinting for personalized designs, the history of the printing press, collagraph and monotype printing, and a multiple-edition portfolio project. The course aims to provide a supportive and creative space for teens to explore their artistic potential. The hands-on nature of our program, coupled with the use of a printing press, adds an exciting and interactive element to the learning experience. By the end, participants will have acquired technical skills and developed a collection of unique prints to showcase in their portfolio. CE-ART 2366PE, $190. IN-PERSON July 8-18, 9:30-11:30am. #3900 Painting & Drawing Get your ideas out of your sketchbook! Students will enjoy painting and drawing in thestudio class thatisbothinteractive and social. In this class, students will learn from discussion, group critique, and 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 2016PE, $190. IN-PERSON July 8-18, 12:00noon-2:00pm. #3747 IN-PERSON July 22-Aug.1, 2:30-4:30pm. #3748 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 willworkwithagamedesignertoconstruct board games,design characters,buildterrains,andinteractive user experiences. CE-DGART 2016PE, $244. IN-PERSON July 8-18, 9:30am-2:00pm. #3761 IN-PERSON July 22-Aug. 1, 9:30am-2:00pm. #3762 3D Animation* Students will learn the mechanics of Maya, an industry-grade 3D software environment, and produce a moving character of their own investigation. In addition, this studio offers printing technologies. Students will be able to take home a QuickTime movie of their animation and a 3D print of their form. CE-DGART 2033PE, $244. REMOTE July 8-18, 9:30am-2:00pm. #3763 REMOTE July 22-Aug.1, 9:30am-2:00pm. #3764 Digital Painting and Drawing Learn how to utilize a stylus and tablet to create intricate texture maps for 3D objects, self-portraits, and compositing digital photography to create new cosmic vistas. Students will engage in a deep understanding of the technical challenges of painting and drawing utilizing Adobe Photoshop with the help of a master digital painter. CE-DGART 2064PE, $190. IN-PERSON July 8-18, 9:30-11:30am. #3754 IN-PERSON July 22-Aug.1,12:00noon-2:00pm. #3755 Filmmaking Young filmmakers will create short composites of sampled images, stop-animations, sound, voice overs, and chroma-key footage that reflect today and envision tomorrow. Students composite layers of images, text, and sound in ways that make meaning to them. This will provide students with an opportunity to be a digital visual DJ and express themselves through multimedia. Students will utilize tools such as: Final Cut Pro, GarageBand, and chroma keying. CE-DGART 2065PE, $190. IN-PERSON July 8-18, 2:30-4:30pm. #3765 IN-PERSON July 22-Aug. 1, 2:30-4:30pm. #3766 2D Animation Students will imagine, develop, and design animated film shorts while practicing digital 2D animation. They will develop their own drawing to build characters and sets to support stories of their own creation. This class integrates traditional and digital media and skills. These stories will turn into digital illustrations and stop animations that will be translated into moving images in time-based software. CE-DGART 2066PE, $190. IN-PERSON July 8-18,12:00noon-2:00pm. #3758 IN-PERSON July 22-Aug. 1, 9:30-11:30am. #3759 Robotics 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. CE-DGART 2074PE, $190. IN-PERSON July 8-18, 2:30-4:30pm. #3771 IN-PERSON July 22-Aug.1,12:00noon-2:00pm. #3772 CAD for Teens CAD, Computer Aided Design, is a professional software tool that enables architects, engineers, industrial designers, etc. to analyze, prototype, and optimize their designs. This is a great opportunity to give your student access to training on an industrial tool that enables them to make detailed engineering drawings and create 3D prints from them. CE-DGART 2113PE, $190. IN-PERSON July 8-18, 2:30-4:30pm. #3767 IN-PERSON July 22-Aug. 1, 2:30-4:30pm. #3768 For additional required forms, visit www.sunywcc.edu/peekskillyouth
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.
Upcoming Fall 2024 and Spring 2025 Certificate Programs SUNY Westchester Peekskill • 27North Division Street Peekskill NY10566• 914-606-7300 9 Historic Preservation Certificate–140Hrs This 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 tradessuchaswoodworkingandstone 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. The 140-hour program is half classwork and half directed historic preservation fieldwork. One elective is required to fulfill the certificate. Register for the entire certificate! www.sunywcc.edu/historic-preservation-certificate Program tuition is $2,215. Spring 2025 Web Design Certificate – 64 Hrs Learn design principles and front-end programming using languages such as HTML, CSS, and JavaScript in this non-credit remote synchronous certificate program that starts in spring 2025. 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 pieceswillbeonlinewebsites ready for professional use. Students must register for the entire certificate program at time of registration. www.sunywcc.edu/web-design-certificate Program tuition is $1,397. (Additional cost for ISP not included.) News at SUNY Westchester Center for the Digital Arts The Center for the Digital Arts Gallery celebrated its 30th Anniversary with a Student Showcase Exhibition in Spring 2024, highlighting the work of credit and non-credit students and alumni. This group exhibition honored their contributions, showcasing their achievements and the diverse programs offered by the center. The exhibition featured students from including Art & Design A.S., Digital Filmmaking A.A.S., ITECH A.A.S., non-credit Workforce Development Certificates, Adobe Certification, and Community Arts. It provided a comprehensive view of the center’s curriculum and demonstrated its dynamic approach to education and artmaking. The reception for the exhibition took place on February 22, from 5:30 to 7:30pm at the center. During the event, student artists were recognized with juried awards in categories such as 3D, Illustration and 2D Animation, Digital Photography, and Fine Arts with awards presented at four levels: First, Second, Third, and Honorable Mention. Recipients of first, second, or thirdplacereceived Amazongiftcards.Thejurywascomprised of faculty members specializing in different areas of art. For the reception more than 50 people turned out, including student artists, their families, faculty, staff, and community members. Twelve of the sixteen awardees were present to receivetheirawards, makingtheeventarewardingexperience for all involved. Gallery Page: centerforthedigitalarts.gallery Anniversary Page: www.sunywcc.edu/peekskill-30th A SHOW TO REMEMBER For Awardees and Exhibition Photos, see page11 Left to right: Emmanuel Jaquez Reyes Judge, Illustration & 2D Animation Laurel Shute Judge, Fine Arts Dr. Sherry Mayo Center Director Joseph Thomas Judge, 3D Gerry Katzban Judge, Digital Photography&Media
Registration Information SUNY Westchester Peekskill • 27North Division Street Peekskill NY10566• 914-606-7300 10 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. 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 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. 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 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 • ImmunizationRequirements: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 (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 Peekskill SUNY Westchester Peekskill • 27North Division Street Peekskill NY10566• 914-606-7300 11 IN THE GALLERY PEEKSKILL ARTS ALLIANCE Presents: Off the Beaten Track Exhibition Dates June 1–June 26, 2024 Reception Thursday, June 6, 6:00–8:00pm The Center for the Digital Arts Gallery is pleased to host the exhibition, “Off the Beaten Track.” This group show will exhibit exciting works in all media by professional artists with studios located outside the Peekskill downtown artists district, or those who can’t have studios open during Open Studios weekend. This show will run in conjunction with the 25th Annual Peekskill Open Studios Event, Saturday and Sunday, June1and 2,2024, from 12:00 noon to 5:00 pm. STUDENT SHOWCASE EXHIBITION SPRING 2024 3D First: Kevin Pesantez Second: Nicholas Colon Third: Alfred J. Tignonsini Honorable Mention: Steven C. Houston ILLUSTRATION AND 2D ANIMATION First: Sara Jane Dana Second: Kareem Johnson Third: Vivian Costa Honorable Mention: Faith Lucas DIGITAL PHOTOGRAPHY & MEDIA First: Christopher Bruno Second: Esther Escolastico-McInerney Third: Vynette Johnson Honorable Mention: Emily Primack FINE ARTS First: Linda Winters Second: Claudia Elenewich Third: Gregory Michael Orban Honorable Mention: Vinay Munikoti EXHIBITION AWARDEES To read about the Student Showcase Exhibition and Reception,see page 9 www.sunywcc.edu/peekskill-30th
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