Workforce Development & Community Education

22 | Visit us online at www.sunywcc.edu/wdce Textbook Required NEW EXPANDED ONE YEAR! Certificate in User Experience Design (UX) User Experience Design is a 393-hour, one-year, non-credit certificate that prepares graduates for working in interactive technologies and provides them with industry literacy through applied practice. The program, offered at the Peekskill Extension Center, will offer a foundation in user experience strategies, design thinking, and interactive design. Students will acquire skills in user research, card sorting, site-mapping, wire-framing, prototyping, web programming, branding, Google analytics, business for freelancing, etc. Students will also complete two portfolio courses where they will create finished examples of their work to show prospective employers facilitated by a professional industry UX designer. Prerequisite: Basic computer experience. It is recommended that students register for the entire program. User Experience Fundamentals Learn about the field of user experience and the essential principles of human-centered design, including design architecture and its application. Discuss the human factors that impact design; how to start a mapping project; and how to conduct user experience research. CE-DGART 2092PE, 12 Tues., Sept. 10-Dec. 3 (skip 10/15), 6:00-9:30 pm, $500. #87695 Design Thinking This course will apply design thinking best practices to develop websites and mobile applications for commercial or public industries. Students will learn how to be a design thinking facilitator and a UX/UI designer in a collaborative team environment that will utilize human-centered techniques to solve complex problems and discover innovative solutions for interactive media. With hands-on examples and tutorials students will better understand how to design effective websites and mobile applications for diverse end-users. CE-DGART 2073PE, 14 Thurs., Sept. 12-Dec. 19 (skip 11/28), 6:00-9:00 pm, $500. #87696 User Experience Design Portfolio I This course provides a human-centered approach to working on a real-world project and covers the end-to-end lifecycle of user- centered design. User research, wireframes and prototypes, user interface and interactive design, and usability testing are utilized. Weekly home assignments are assigned and students will be working as a small UX/UI team. This is the first of a two-part portfolio course. The culminating experience results in a realized professional portfolio piece. CE-DGART 2089PE, 14 Sat., Sept. 14-Dec. 21 (skip 11/30), 10:00 am-4:00 pm, $800. #87697 Certificate students only. NEW! Design Your Brand From entrepreneurs to business owners, your brand may impact your business’ success. From logos and tag lines, to storytelling and a brand strategy that positions your business at the top of your field is what you’ll learn in this course. Students not only learn about the basics, but also get to create a logo, brand, tag line, elevator pitch, and more. CE-BUS 2110PE, 13 Thurs., Jan. 9-Apr. 2, 2020, 6:00-9:00 pm, $500. #87699 NEW! User Experience Design Portfolio II Continues building upon User Experience Design Portfolio I by working on a second, more complex portfolio case study. Working on a real-world project, covering the end-to-end lifecycle of user-centered design. User research, contextual interviews, in situ observing, design thinking, persona creation, user story, journey map, mental models, information architecture, wireframes and prototypes, user interface and interactive design, usability testing, and heuristics are utilized. The culminating experience results in a second professional portfolio piece that will enable students to enter the UX/UI job market. CE-DGART 2105PE, 13 Sat., Jan. 11-Apr. 4, 2020, 10:00 am-4:00 pm, $800. #87700 Certificate students only NEW! UX Design Web Programming and Development This course will include wireframing and designing your prototype with Sketch and Invision. Once your prototype is complete, students will create a website with WordPress learning HTML, CSS, JavaScript programming languages. Students will utilize a WYSIWYG editor and code generator. The course will focus on front end web development to actualize dynamic web pages. In addition, students will be using responsive design templates that take into consideration mobile devices. CE-DGART 2106PE, 13 Sun., Jan. 12-Apr. 5, 2020, 10:00 am-4:00 pm, $700. #87698 NEW! Business for Freelancing This course is designed for freelance professionals that seek understanding in business management. It will provide a foundational business overview designed to help you make more informed decisions, develop successful strategies and achieve your personal and organizational goals. The course will provide insights into how components of various business functions must be integrated and aligned to achieve short and long-term success. Business topics covered will include Business Formation, Human Resource Management, Marketing, Finance, and Accounting. CE-BUS 2109PE, 15 M/T/Th, Apr. 6-May 7, 2020, 7:00-9:00 pm, $575. #87704 Required for User Experience Design (UX) Certificate. Save $$ when you register for all seven classes during the term for only $3,500. Savings will reflect when course fees are calculated after enrolling.