Worforce Development & Community Education - Spring 2020

22 | Visit us online at www.sunywcc.edu/wdce Textbook Required NEW! Online Google Analytics Learn how to navigate the Google Analytics interface. In this course, beginner and intermediate-level attendees gain insight into dashboard metrics, platform terminology, campaign tracking, filters, custom reports, and more. Discover how to set up campaign tracking and how to analyze basic reports on audience, acquisition, and behavior. Learn how to work with important dashboard metrics to improve website conversions and traffic. For online access details, please contact us at 914-606-7300. CE-COMP 2179PE, 3 Tues., Feb. 4-18, 6:30-9:30 pm, $362. #15383 NEW! Artist Friendly Introduction to Python in Maya Python is a great language for learning scripting in 3D applications. Many industry standard 3D applications allow for Python scripting. This course will introduce you to the fundamentals of Python and how to utilize it inside of Maya. You will learn skills that will help you work faster by automating repetitive tasks and be more efficient. By the end of the course, students should have a fundamental understanding of the Python language, Maya commands and be able to create small scripts for Maya. CE-DGART 2104PE, 6 Sat., Feb. 1-Mar. 7, 1:00-4:00 pm, $350. #15384 NEW! 3D Animation on Maya for Teens Autodesk Maya is a powerful 3D modeling, rendering, simulation, and animation software for artists. Maya is utilized throughout the gaming, commercial and movie industries. To start with, students will learn the essentials of Maya. You will learn the interface, basic modeling, basic rigging, and animation, and basic rendering. By the end of the course, students should be able to model, texture, light, and render utilizing Maya and complete a final portfolio piece. For ages 12-17. CE-DGART 2110PE, 10 Sat., Feb. 1-Apr. 4, 10:00 am-12:00 noon, $350. #15385 NEW! 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. Dive into interactivity with a multimedia designer. Start programming and designing your own games and learning gaming concepts. Students will work with a game designer to construct board games, design characters, build terrains, and interactive user experiences. For ages 12-17. CE-DGART 2111PE, 10 Sat., Feb. 1-Apr. 4, 10:00 am-1:00 pm, $280. #15386 NEW! Animation 1 In this 8-week course, the student will gain a solid understanding of the art of animation; which can be of 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. The course will cover how to determine timing and spacing of a drawing and how it affects the outcome of your animation by studying different kinds of subjects such as bouncing ball, falling leaves, and walk cycles. This course is designed for those who want to start a career in animation; but is not limited to those who want to sharpen their skill in animation, or further their experience in it. By the end of the course the student will have created a short animation between 15 to 30 seconds long. CE-DGART 2107PE, 8 Sun., Feb. 2-Mar. 22, 9:00 am to 12:00 noon, $400. #15387 NEW! Animation 2 In this 8-week 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, which will bring their animation to completion. 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. By completing this course and using the tools given to them, the student will create their own short animation between 15 to 30 seconds long. Prerequisite: Animation 1. CE-DGART 2108PE, 8 Sun., Mar. 29-May 17, 9:00 am-12:00 noon, $400. #15388 NEW! Design and Edit Photos with Free and Low Cost Software Alternatives Are you are you a designer or photographer, amateur or pro looking for professional software on a budget? This course could be an eye-opener for you! Learn digital imaging, retouching, and animation with tools such as Krita, Photoshop Elements, Canva, and Spark. There is an array of free and low cost creative apps that provide creative solutions for all of your design needs. This provides the indie designer an opportunity to compete in a new market place, free of monthly subscription fees. There are a number of software applications available that meet the needs of many budget-minded creatives. Do not miss out on kick starting your career in digital media design-begin your journey here! CE-DGART 2109PE, 6 Sat., May 16-June 27 (skip 5/23), 10:00 am-1:00 pm, $318. #15389 Courses in this section are all held at the Peekskill Extension Center, located at 27 North Division Street, Peekskill, NY. Call 914-606-7300 to register.