8 CAREER & WORKFORCE TRAINING · Visit www.sunywcc.edu/wdce to see a full list of Summer 2025 courses and programs These programs are hosted by the Center for the Digital Arts at SUNY Westchester Peekskill, located at 27 North Division Street, Peekskill, NY. To register, call 914-606-7300 or email peekskill@sunywcc.edu. Software versions are subject to change. These courses are for ages 18 and up unless otherwise noted. INTERACTIVE DESIGN & DIGITAL ARTS HYBRID New! Game Design Certificate (140 hrs) This hybrid, non-credit program spans two semesters, starting in fall 2025, provides hands-on training with industry tools like Unity and Maya. Enhance your programming, modeling, design, and storytelling skills through expert mentorship, ultimately crafting professional portfolio. Must register for the entire certificate. Payment plan available. For details, visit www.sunywcc.edu/game-design. To apply visit www.sunywcc.edu/game-design-apply Mon. & Wed., 6:30-9:00 pm, $1,750. IN-PERSON Illustration & 2D Animation Certificate (206 hrs) This one-year, non-credit program begins in fall 2025. Students will learn illustration techniques, animation principles, character design, and sequential storytelling, using Adobe tools like Photoshop, After Effects, Premiere, and Procreate. The program also includes TV Paint training and helps build a professional portfolio. Students must register for the entire certificate. Payment plan available. For details, visit www.sunywcc.edu/illustration-2d. To apply, visit www.sunywcc.edu/illustration-2d-apply At SUNY Westchester Peekskill: Thurs. 6:30-9:30 pm, Sat. 9:30 am-12:30 pm, Sun. 9:00 am-1:00 pm, $2,418. REMOTE 3D Animation Certificate (252 hrs) This intensive online, non-credit, two-semester program, starting in fall 2025, covers the entire 3D animation production pipeline. Learn 3D modeling, character design, animation, and rendering, with a focus on film, video games, and commercial work. The program concludes with creating a demo reel for your portfolio. Students must register for the entire certificate. Payment plan available. For details, visit www.sunywcc.edu/3d-cert. To apply, visit www.sunywcc.edu/3d-cert-apply Mon. & Wed., 6:30-9:30 pm, $2,612. REMOTE Digital Photography Certificate (126 hrs) This online, non-credit, two-semester program, starting in fall 2025, offers foundational training in camera operation, exposure, composition, post-processing, and specialized photography. Students will create a portfolio and exhibition to share with employers or others. The program includes six courses, with hands-on lab exercises and assignments. Payment plan available. For details, visit www.sunywcc.edu/photo-cert Mon. & Wed., 6:30-9:30 pm, $1,654. HYBRID Advanced Digital Photography Series For those who’ve completed the Digital Photography Certificate or have instructor permission, this series expands technical and storytelling skills through hands-on photo shoots and digital imaging editing. For details, visit www.sunywcc.edu/advanced-photo Tues., 6:30-9:30 pm, $1,196. REMOTE Artificial Intelligence for Business Owners This non-credit, one-semester, remote certificate program, starting in fall 2025, helps business owners, freelancers, and executives leverage AI to drive growth, improve efficiency, and stay competitive. No prior AI experience required, but basic knowledge of business and digital tech is helpful. Learn to implement AI in marketing, content creation, and compliance to gain a strategic advantage. For details, visit www.sunywcc.edu/AI-Business. To apply, visit www.sunywcc.edu/AI-Business-apply Mon., 6:00-9:00 pm, $630. REMOTE Social Media Specialist Certificate This online, non-credit, two-semester certificate program, starting in fall 2025, teaches social media strategy through hands-on activities, assignments, and expert lectures. Students will create a portfolio for potential employers or a consulting business. The program includes seven core courses and one required elective. After completing the core courses, students can take the Hootsuite Social Marketing exam (exam fee TBD). For details, visit www.sunywcc.edu/social-cert Thurs., 6:00-9:00 pm $1,410 (for entire certificate, can also pay per course). REMOTE Mixed Reality (XR) Certificate (84 hrs) This non-credit, two-semester program, starting in fall 2025, teaches immersive world creation, covering game design, 3D modeling, VR/AR development, programming, and portfolio building. Gain in-demand skills for an exciting field. Payment plan available. For details, visit www.sunywcc.edu/mixed-reality-cert Mon. & Tues., 6:30-8:30 pm, $1,558. REMOTE Web Design Certificate (64 hrs) This non-credit, one-semester, remote certificate program starting in spring 2026, teaches design principles and front-end programming (HTML, CSS, JavaScript). Students will use tools like Chrome DevTools, Photoshop, and Dreamweaver, and collaborate to create a professional portfolio piece. Payment plan available. For details, visit www.sunywcc.edu/web-cert Tues. & Thurs., 6:30-8:30 pm, $1,467 (ISP costs not included).
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