Summer Pre-College Programs
Computer Art Classes for Children & Teens

Pre-College Video
 

Description:
Summer Pre-College and Children's Programs:
Session I: July 6- July 19, 2010
Session II: July 20- August 2, 2010

For more information or to register, please call (914) 606-7301. The Center for the Digital Arts, Peekskill Extension is located at 27 N. Division Street in Peekskill, NY. Throughout the year, the Center runs adult new media arts offerings in both credit and non-credit areas.

At the Center, you will find new media arts training at an affordable price along with state of the art equipment and nurturing instruction which provides opportunities for creative expression via use of multi-media tools.

Students may register for one or more classes in their age group during the morning or afternoon or both. These 2-hour classes meet from 9:30-11:30 am and 12:00 noon-2:00 pm, with a half hour supervised lunch break. The only time exception is Game Design which meets from 9:30-11:30 am and continues from 12:00 noon-2:00 pm with a half hour lunch at 11:30 am (4 total class hours). Students staying for the full day must bring their own non-perishable lunches.

Program Information:

Affordable Digital Art Classes for Teens and Children.

For complete course descriptions, you may access the program flyer at www.summeroncampus.com/main/ProgramDetail.asp?ID=986 or call 914-606-7301 or click here to download flyer.

Digital Art Classes for Teens: Ages 12-17
Game Design is $156 (+ $50 lab fee); all other classes are $103 (+ $50 lab fee) and do not meet on Fridays. The first class of each session starts on a Tuesday and the Center hosts an exhibition of student art on the last day of each session.

NEW! 3D Animation
This course introduces students to the fundamentals of 3D character design and animation. Each student will learn the mechanics of a 3D software environment and produce a moving character of their own invention. Students will be able to take home a Quicktime movie of their animation.
July 6-19, 12:00 noon-2:00 pm. #PE-P285
July 20-August 2, 9:30-11:30 am. #PE-P287

Digital Storytelling
Analyze films and photographs to understand their impact. By doing this you can create more dramatic work. Everything has a story. It does not matter what type of work you do, even a 30 sec commercial has a beginning middle and end. Class exercises will fine tune your skills, some writing involved.
July 6-19, 9:30-11:30 am. #PE-P288
July 20-August 2, 12:00 noon-2:00 pm. #PE-P289

Digital Animation
Using Flash, make characters, text and images come to life. Explore a variety of computer programs designed for new media, focusing on animation for the web. Learn Flash and Shockwave to create animations, as well as, how to construct basic web pages. Basic computer experience is required.
July 6-19, 12:00 noon-2:00 pm. #PE-P290
July 20-August 2, 9:30-11:30 am. #PE-P291

Digital Video
Learn to make and edit your own mini-movies, for the web, computer or DVD. Combine video clips, colorful text designs, graphic art, photos, songs and sounds to create special effects. Create your own DVD for home use.
July 6-19, 12:00 noon-2:00 pm. #PE-P292
July 20-August 2, 9:30-11:30 am. #PE-P293

Graphic Design
Good design makes all the difference! Learn design fundamentals including type, color and page layout using InDesign, Adobe Illustrator and Photoshop, through designing posters or “zines” and other creative projects.
July 6-19, 9:30-11:30 am. #PE-P294
July 20-August 2, 12:00 noon-2:00 pm. #PE-P295

Web Design
Create your own unique website! Showcase your artworks or other interests on the web by learning how to build web pages and understand Internet architecture. Designing online has different design demands from print or video; get a head start under the professional guidance of a web designer. Includes HTML and Dreamweaver instruction. Prerequisite: experience with Photoshop and/or Illustrator.
July 6-19, 12:00 noon-2:00 pm. #PE-P298
July 20-August 2, 9:30-11:30 am. #PE-P299

Digital Audio
Explore your musical ideas in our state-of-the-art computer music lab and learn the basics of working with audio on computers. Music sampling, remixing and audio editing will be covered. Basic computer experience is required.
July 6-19, 9:30-11:30 am. #PE-P302
July 20-August 2, 12:00 noon-2:00 pm. #PE-P303

Game Design
You play them but did you ever wonder how to build a computer game? The gaming industry is an exciting burgeoning field that requires the technical ability of a computer programmer and the creativity of an artist. Dive into interactivity with a multimedia designer and start programming and designing your own games. Previous digital art experience required. $156 (+ $50 lab fee).
July 6-19, 9:30 am-2:00 pm. #PE-P304
July 20-August 2, 9:30 am-2:00 pm. #PE-P305

Digital Art & Studio Classes for Children: Ages 7-11
All classes are $103 (+ $50 lab fee) and do not meet on Fridays. The first class of each session starts on a Tuesday and the Center hosts an exhibition of student art on the last day of each session.

NEW! Multimedia Storytelling
Use your own stories and illustrations to make multimedia presentations. Children will develop story boards that will be realized with image and text in Microsoft Power point and or iMovie. They will create characters, write narration, and use materials to produce their own animation. This course will use iStopMotion software to create stop-animation.
July 6-19, 9:30-11:30 am. #PE-P306
July 6-19, 12:00 noon – 2:00 pm. #PE-P307
July 20-August 2, 9:30-11:30 am. #PE-P308
July 20-August 2, 12:00 noon – 2:00 pm. #PE-P309

NEW! Digital Scrapbooking
This course is an innovative way to design electronic pages for scrap books. Students will learn to create layouts, utilize templates, design with type, and personalize their pages. Each student will create their own printed memory book that captures their favorite moments with family and friends.
July 6-19, 12:00 noon-2:00 pm. #PE-P310
July 20-30, 9:30-11:30 am. #PE-P311

Digital Art
Using Adobe Photoshop and Adobe Illustrator, learn art fundamentals including color, type, collage and design.
July 6-19, 12:00 noon-2:00 pm. #PE-P312
July 20-August 2, 9:30-11:30 am. #PE-P313

Sculpture
Learn how form equals creative expression. This studio art course will focus on understanding the basics of constructing sculpture while teaching concepts with varying mediums.
July 6-19, 12:00 noon-2:00 pm. #PE-P314
July 20-August 2, 9:30-11:30 am. #PE-P315

Painting and Drawing
Introduction to a variety of materials, tools, and techniques of 2D art. Explore color, composition, still-life, landscape, and portraiture. Advanced students refine their skills through exercises emphasizing realism and craftsmanship.
July 6-19, 9:30-11:30 am. #PE-P316
July 20-30, 12:00 noon-2:00 pm. #PE-P317

Cartooning
Do you like to draw cartoon characters? Are you a doodler? This course is for you! Students will draw their favorite characters designed in 3D adding color with markers, colored pencils and in various sculpture mediums.
July 6-19, 12:00 noon-2:00 pm. #PE-P322
July 20-30, 9:30-11:30 am. #PE-P323

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