SUNY Westchester Peekskill ● 27 North Division Street Peekskill NY 10566 ● 914-606-7300 Rethink. Reskill. Peekskill! Fall 2023 Pete Connolly, Digital Photography Certificate
SUNY Westchester Peekskill SUNY Westchester Peekskill ● 27 North Division Street Peekskill NY 10566 ● 914-606-7300 About SUNY Westchester Peekskill, Center for the Digital Arts Dr. Sherry Mayo, Director Our staff is dedicated to providing student services and supporting student success throughout this semester and your college career. The center’s goal is to provide excellence in customer service and to follow through with student inquiries so that they can complete their goals. SUNY Westchester Peekskill, established in 1994, is located in the downtown artist district of the city of Peekskill, close to other cultural centers, galleries, and restaurants and serves over 1,000 students per year. The SUNY Westchester Peekskill Center for the Digital Arts will be celebrating its 30th anniversary in 2024. The college offers a variety of technology workforce training programs and a diverse selection of credit courses each semester (fall, spring, and summer). The college’s English Language Institute offers ESL programs serving students from various backgrounds and countries. A variety of support services engage students and foster their success, retention, and credential attainment, including (but not limited to) admissions, day and evening academic and evening financial aid counseling, mental health services, placement testing, bursar, registrar, academic support, workshops, and student activities. The center offers public lectures and exhibits year round. Our newest workforce development certificates include: User Experience Design (UX), Digital Photography, Social Media Specialist, Web Design, and Mixed Reality (XR). The center offers adults many opportunities to upskill, change careers, explore new fields, and expand their portfolios. In addition to these workforce development opportunities, the center also offers credit degree pathways in Business, Marketing, and in ITECH (Interactive Technologies). The college also offers popular short-term software training classes for students and professionals needing to upgrade their knowledge of Adobe software and programming languages. The Open Studio Access Package offers facility access with technical support to community artists and entrepreneurs who wish to work on independent projects. The center also offers a dynamic STEAM summer Youth Arts Technology Program offering young people an opportunity to develop a digital arts portfolio within a college environment; and fine arts courses with local artists who will enhance drawing and painting skills for both professional and personal use. Through a variety of initiatives, the college’s four centers and Yonkers branch campus serve as a liaison between the college and the community. They host community eventsincluding gallery exhibitions, lectures, and events and are involved with community-based organizations and the local business community. They offer programs specific to residents’ needs, serve as a community resource, and help to maintain the college’s presence throughout the county. The SUNY Westchester Peekskill Center for the Digital Arts has something to offer for everyone. This center is part of the lifeblood of the community in Peekskill and a vibrant component of both northern Westchester and Putnam counties. • Credit courses and Degree Pathways • Digital Arts credit and non-credit courses • Digital Filmmaking credit courses • Studio Fine Arts credit and non-credit course • NEW! Non-credit User Experience Design (UX) Certificate • Non-credit Web Design Certificate • Non-credit Mixed Reality (XR) Certificate • Non-credit Digital Photography Certificate • Non-credit Social Media Specialist Certificate • Non-credit 3D Animation Certificate • Non-credit Historic Preservation Certificate • Non-credit software and programming training, Summer Youth Arts Technology Program, and Open Studio Access • ESL (English as a Second Language) For information email peekskill@sunywcc.edu, visit online at www.sunywcc.edu/peekskill, or call 914-606-7300.
SUNY Westchester Peekskill ● 27 North Division Street Peekskill, NY 10566 ● 914-606-7300 SUNY Westchester Peekskill SUNY Westchester Pe kskil ● 27 Nort Di i i t P ekskill NY 105 6 ● -606-73 0 Sobre el Centro de Artes Digitos de SUNY Westchester Peekskill Dra. Sherry Mayo, Directora Nuestro personal está dedicado a brindar servicios a los estudiantes y apoyar el éxito de los estudiantes durante este semestre y su carrera universitaria. El objetivo del centro es brindar excelencia en el servicio al cliente y seguir adelante con consultas de los estudiantes para que puedan completar sus objetivos. SUNY Westchester Peekskill, establecido en1994, está ubicado en el distrito de artistas del centro de la ciudad de Peekskill, cerca de otros centros culturales, galerías y restaurantes, y atiende a más de 1,000 estudiantes por año. El centro SUNY Westchester Peekskill para las artes digitales celebrará su 30 aniversario en 2024. La universidad ofrece una variedad de programas de capacitación laboral en tecnología y una diversa selección de cursos de crédito cada semestre (otoño, primavera y verano). El Instituto de Idioma Inglés de la Universidad ofrece programas de ESL (Inglés como segunda idioma) para estudiantes de diversos orígenes y países. Una variedad de servicios de apoyo incluyen a los estudiantes y fomentan su éxito, retención y obtención de credenciales, que incluyen (pero no se limitan a) admisiones, asesoramiento académico matinal y en la noche y ayuda financiera en la noche, servicios de salud mental, pruebas de ubicación, tesorero, registrador, apoyo académico, talleres y actividades estudiantiles. El centro ofrece conferencias públicas y exhibiciones durante todo el año. Nuestros certificados más recientes de Desarrollo de la fuerza laboral incluyen: Diseño de Experiencia de Usuario (UX), Fotografía Digital, Especialista en Redes Sociales, Diseño Web y Realidad Mixta (XR). El centro ofrece a los adultos muchas oportunidades para mejorar sus habilidades, cambiar de carrera, explorar nuevos campos y ampliar sus portafolios de arte. Además de estas oportunidades de desarrollo de la fuerza laboral, el centro también ofrece vías de grado de crédito en Negocios, Marketing y en ITECH (Tecnologías Interactivas). La universidad también ofrece clases populares de capacitación en software a corto plazo para estudiantes y profesionales que necesitan actualizar sus conocimientos sobre el software y los lenguajes de programación de Adobe. El paquete Open Studio Access ofrece acceso a instalaciones con soporte técnico a artistas y empresarios de la comunidad que deseen trabajar en proyectos independientes. El centro también ofrece un dinámico Programa STEAM (Ciencia, tecnología, ingeniería y matemáticas) de tecnología artística juvenil de verano que ofrece a los jóvenes la oportunidad de desarrollar un portafolio de artes digitales dentro de un medioambiente universitario; y cursos de bellas artes con artistas locales que mejorarán las habilidades de dibujo y pintura para uso profesional y personal. A través de una variedad de iniciativas, los cuatro centros de la universidad y el campus de la sucursal de Yonkers sirven como enlace entre la universidad y la comunidad. Organizan eventos comunitarios que incluyen exhibiciones en galerías, conferencias y eventos, y están involucrados con organizaciones comunitarias y la comunidad empresarial local. Ofrecen programas específicos para las necesidades de los residentes, sirven como un recurso comunitario y ayudan a mantener la presencia de la universidad en todo el condado. El Centro de Artes Digitros de SUNY Westchester Peekskill tiene algo que ofrecer para todos. Este centro es parte del alma de la comunidad de Peekskill y un componente dinámico de los condados del norte de Westchester y Putnam. • Cursos de crédito y trayectorias de grado • Cursos de Artes Digitales con crédito y sin crédito • Cursos de crédito de Cine Digital • Estudio de Bellas Artes con crédito y sin crédito • ¡NUEVO! Certificado de Diseño de Experiencia de Usuario (UX) sin crédito • Certificado de Diseño Web sin crédito • Certificado de Realidad Mixta (XR) sin crédito • Certificado de Fotografía Digital sin crédito • Certificado de Especialista en Redes Sociales sin crédito • Certificado de Animación 3D sin crédito • Certificado de Preservación Histórica sin crédito • Capacitación en software y programación sin crédito, Programa de Tecnología Artística de Verano para Jóvenes, y Acceso a Estudio Abierto • ESL (Inglés como segundo idioma) Para obtener información, envíe un correo electrónico a peekskill@sunywcc.edu, visite en línea en www.sunywcc.edu/peekskill o llame al 914-606-7300. In This Issue certificate programs community arts credit classes faculty focus in the gallery news at the center non-credit digital arts classes payment plans & open studio access registration & student services tech update & covid-info 18 7 - 8 6 5 6 10 - 16 9 4 17 19 3
Credit Classes at SUNY Westchester Peekskill and Mahopac High School SUNY Westchester Peekskill ● 27 North Division Street Peekskill NY 10566 ● 914-606-7300 Speech Communication Macroeconomics Intro to Psychology Intro to Film First Year Seminar Beginning Algebra* Religions of the World Intro to Sociology College Algebra Writing and Research Understand Mass Media Computer Info Systems Microeconomics Cultural Anthropology College Algebra Writing for College 2* Writing and Research Writing and Research Speech Communication Writing and Research Writing and Research** Writing Studio** Art of the Ancient World Abnormal Psychology Drawing 1 American Gov't & Issues Lifespan Development Intro to Psychology College Algebra M M M M M M/W M/W M/W M/W M/W T T T/TH T/TH T/TH T/TH T/TH T/TH T/TH T/TH T/TH T/TH W W TH F SA SA SU 9:00-11:50am 9:00-11:50am 9:00-11:50am 12:00-2:50pm 1:00-1:50pm 8:00-9:50am 9:00-10:15am 9:00-10:15am 1:00-2:50pm 3:00-4:15pm 9:00-11:50am 1:00-4:50pm 8:00-9:15am 9:00-10:15am 9:00-10:50am 10:00-11:15am 10:00-11:15am 10:00-11:15am 12:00-1:15pm 12:30-1:45pm 12:30-1:45pm 2:00-2:50pm 1:00-3:50pm 1:00-3:50pm 12:00-3:50pm 9:00-11:50am 9:00am-12:30pm 1:00-3:50pm 1:00-4:50pm Comm109 Econ101 Psych101 Film100 ColSc100 Math93 Anthr210 Soc101 Math131 Eng101 Comm101 CIS110 Econ102 Anthr101 Math131 Eng92 Eng101 Eng101 Comm109 Eng101 Eng101 Eng99 Art108 Psych103 Art101 PolSc102 Psych116 Psych101 Math131 90349 90139 90141 90345 92236 91075 91772 91785 91390 90422 90348 90901 91774 91767 91389 90354 90350 90620 90613 90583 90582 90584 90555 91796 90421 90126 90682 90680 91473 Daytime Classes PEEKSKILL In-Person Instruction Child Development College Algebra Writing and Literature Video Editing Intro to Psychology Writing and Research Writing and Research** Writing Studio** Intro to Psychology 20th Century US History M/W M/W T T T T/TH T/TH T/TH T/TH TH 6:00-7:15pm 6:30-8:20pm 6:00-8:50pm 6:30-9:20pm 6:30-9:20pm 6:00-7:15pm 6:00-7:15pm 7:30-8:20pm 8:00-9:15pm 6:30-9:20pm Psych109 Math131 Eng102 Film142 Psych101 Eng101 Eng101 Eng99 Psych101 His112 91810 91391 90522 90362 90127 90461 90468 90460 91795 90140 Evening Classes Classes begin Tuesday, September 5, 2023 * Developmental course/A prerequisite or corequisite to a credit-bearing course (0 credits earned, tuition will apply) ** Grouped Eng101 Writing and Research and Eng99 Writing Studio must be taken together Visit the Academic Catalog catalog.sunywcc.edu for pre/corequisites FACULTY AND SCHEDULE SUBJECT TO CHANGE Fall 2023 Full-Time Resident tuition is $2,365. Additional fees apply. Visit www.sunywcc.edu/covid-19 for up-to-date COVID-19 information. PEEKSKILL Online Synchronous Instruction Digital Animation 1 Speech Communication Art of the Ancient World Intro to Film M T W TH 6:00-9:50pm 6:30-9:20pm 6:00-8:50pm 6:30-9:20pm Art147 Comm109 Art108 Film100 90410 90324 90497 90351 PEEKSKILL Hybrid Asynchronous Instruction Writing and Research Writing and Research** Writing Studio** SA SA SA 8:30-9:45am 8:30-9:45am 10:00-10:50am Eng101 Eng101 Eng99 90513 90585 90586 PEEKSKILL Hybrid Synchronous Instruction Digital Storytelling M/W 4:00-5:50pm Film130 90425 PEEKSKILL HyFlex Instruction Digital Imaging Game Des & Int. Media 3D Visualization T TH F 1:00-4:50pm 6:00-9:50pm 9:00am-12:50pm ITech110 ITech200 ITech210 90983 91960 91003 Marketing Statistics Business Org & Mgt M M/W TH 1:00-4:30pm 6:30-8:45pm 8:00-11:30am Mkt101 Math140 Mgt101 90852 91506 90928 12-Week Daytime Classes Classes begin Saturday, September 23, 2023 Classes begin Tuesday, September 5, 2023 MAHOPAC HIGH SCHOOL In-Person Instruction Spanish Conversation 1 College Algebra Writing and Research Writing and Literature Intro to Psychology Intro to Sociology M M/W W W W W 7:00-9:50pm 6:30-8:20pm 6:00-8:50pm 6:00-8:50pm 6:00-8:50pm 6:00-8:50pm Span103 Math131 Eng101 Eng102 Psych101 Soc101 90743 91407 90323 91762 91794 91786 421 Baldwin Place Rd, Mahopac, NY 10541 Mode of Instruction Descriptions Hybrid Asynchronous Combination of asynchronous online and in-person instruction modes. Students are expected to participate in online discussion boards, readings and assignment submissions online via Brightspace; in addition, your instructor will meet with you in-person on campus on scheduled days and times. HyFlex Combination of synchronous online and in-person instruction modes. Your course will meet in-person on campus on scheduled days and times; however, you may attend remotely via Brightspace and Zoom. Remote students are integrated with the live class by the instructor. In-Person Course schedule will indicate the days and times you will meet in-person on campus. Online Synchronous Instruction takes place in real-time on scheduled days and times via Brightspace and Zoom. Students are expected to participate in class on the scheduled days and times; assignment submissions/assessments are online via Brightspace. Hybrid Synchronous Combination of synchronous online and in-person instruction modes. Your course will take place remotely via Brightspace and Zoom on scheduled days and times; in addition, your instructor will meet with you in-person on campus on scheduled days and times. peekskill@sunywcc.edu 4
Registration Information SUNY Westchester Peekskill ● 27 North Division Street Peekskill NY 10566 ● 914-606-7300 Registration Is Now Open! Register early and get the class you want by logging in to your MyWCC. Visit www.sunywcc.edu/peekskill and click the Counseling tab to speak to an academic counselor. How to guides are available to assist you with the registration process. Visit www.sunywcc.edu/how-to-guides For additional information on financial aid and workshops, contact the Financial Aid office at 914-606-6773, email finaid@sunywcc.edu, or visit www.sunywcc.edu/finaid Registration Information • Students with a MyWCC account can register via the NEW 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 & Fees: www.sunywcc.edu/tuition-fees • Immunization Requirements: www.sunywcc.edu/immunizations Payments Students can pay by logging in to their MyWCC portal or in person. Please visit www.sunywcc.edu/drop-dates for payment due dates. Balances that are not paid in full by 9:00 pm on the payment due dates may result in students being dropped from classes. Visit www.sunywcc.edu/bursar with any questions. Student Services 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! 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.edu/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, or email jennifer.londono@sunywcc.edu to reach her directly. Financial Aid Counseling Financial aid counseling is available on Wednesdays in Peekskill, 5:30-7:30 pm— via Zoom and in-person by appointment or on a walk-in basis. 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, and 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. For more information: 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 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. SUNY 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. 5
SUNY Westchester Peekskill SUNY Westchester Peekskill ● 27 North Division Street Peekskill NY 10566 ● 914-606-7300 This fall some courses will be offered remotely but that does not mean we will not be providing you with a high level of technical support from a team that specializes in arts technology based education. Our Lab Manager, Myron Mock Yen, and our Senior Technician, Emmanuel Jaquez, 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 help desk 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 the new 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 Oculus Rift S headset to the center for VR development. Software Update The center uses Autodesk® Maya® with Arnold, Maxon ZBrush, 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. Substance Painter is a dedicated 3D texturing application used in the film and gaming industries to further compliment the 3D design workflow. We are using Sketch for our UX design certificate. Sketch’s fully vector-based workflow makes it easy to create beautiful, high-quality artwork from start to finish. 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 new 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 Open Studio Access Package The Center for the Digital Arts at 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. #92110 CE-DGART 2050PE, Daily Access Fee per day, $33. Sept. 5-Dec. 22, M/T/W/Th, 9:00 am-9:00 pm and F/Sa, 9:00 am-4:00 pm. COVID-19 UPDATES The college no longer requires proof of compliance with the COVID-19 vaccine for in-person classes. Please visit www.sunywcc.edu/covid-info for the most up-to-date information on the college’s COVID-19 policies. PAYMENT PLANS FOR CREDIT CLASSES The college is offering a tuition payment plan. Students must have a minimum balance of $750 in tuition/fees due the college. Tuition payments will be due in four equal installments through the online payment system. A non-refundable $50 enrollment fee is required and must be paid prior to enrollment into the payment plan. Check payments are not accepted. For more information and steps on how to enroll in the Payment Plan visit www.sunywcc.edu/bursar Workforce Training Scholarships Are you pursuing workforce training? For support in our non-credit workforce certificate programs, you may apply for funding by completing a Workforce Scholarship Application. Visit www.sunywcc.edu/workforce-development-scholarships Payment Plans for Non-Credit Certificates at the Center for the Digital Arts The Center for the Digital Arts now offers payment plans for its non-credit Workforce Certificates. These payment plans apply to one and two-semester certificates and have specific payment schedules. All payments are due prior to certificate completion. Please contact peekskill@sunywcc.edu for detailed information about payment plans. Note: Historic Preservation and Social Media Specialist certificates do not qualify for the payment plan since classes can be taken independently. www.sunywcc.edu/peekskill 6
Center for the Digital Arts Non-credit Classes SUNY Westchester Peekskill ● 27 North Division Street Peekskill NY 10566 ● 914-606-7300 New! Introduction to Chat GPT In this four-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: Have a personal Chat GPT account already created at chat.openai.com/chat. CE-COMP 2264PE, $350. REMOTE Mon., Sept. 18-25, 7:00-9:00 pm. #92117 3D Modeling & Printing for Adults — 12 Hrs Explore new technology that enables the design of everything 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 Sat., Sept. 9-Oct. 14, 12 noon-2:00 pm. #92111 Adobe Photoshop CC — 24 Hrs Learn to use the latest version of Photoshop with time management features and enhancements for digital painting/ drawing and web and video creation. This training package will include imaging formats, use of Photoshop in computer imaging, and output for the web. No previous experience with Photoshop necessary, previous computer experience required. CE-DGART 2042PE, $457. REMOTE T/W/Th, Sept. 12-21, 6:00-10:00 pm. #92112 Adobe Illustrator CC — 24 Hrs Learn to use this industry-standard vector image creation program for digital illustration for print and web. Includes drawing tools, Bezier curves, fonts, and use of Illustrator in graphic design. No previous experience with Illustrator necessary, previous computer experience required. CE-DGART 2040PE, $457. REMOTE T/W/Th, Oct. 31-Nov. 9, 6:00-10:00 pm. #92113 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 exam with both hands-on-work and practice tests. The course will train students on critical tasks for the digital media workplace that go beyond the software. Upon Completion students will be prepared to take the Adobe Photoshop certification exam TBD. Exam fee not included. CE-DGART 2137PE, $457. REMOTE Sat., Sept. 30-Oct. 21, 9:00 am-3:00 pm. #92114 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 exam with both hands-on-work and practice tests. The course will train students on critical tasks for the digital media workplace that go beyond the software. Upon Completion students will be prepared to take the Adobe Illustrator certification exam TBD. Exam fee not included. CE-DGART 2129PE, $457. REMOTE Sat., Nov. 11-Dec. 9 (skip 11/25), 9:00 am-3:00 pm. #92115 Adobe Certified Professional Exam Voucher with CertPrep Practice Test This product includes one Adobe Certified Professional Exam Voucher, which may be used for any of the ACA exams (Photoshop, Dreamweaver, Flash, Premier Pro, Illustrator or InDesign) for Creative Cloud or CS6. CE-COMP 2262, TBD, $130. Sec. A: Photoshop. #91998 Sec. B: Illustrator. #92116 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, and more. Then they present their brand at the end of the program. CE-BUS 2110PE, $204. REMOTE Tues., Sept. 12-Oct. 3, 6:00-9:00 pm. #92118 ESL English as a Second Language in Peekskill Level is determined after a placement exam. Please visit www.sunywcc.edu/esl for information. 7
Center for the Digital Arts Non-credit Classes SUNY Westchester Peekskill ● 27 North Division Street Peekskill NY 10566 ● 914-606-7300 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. IN-PERSON Sa/Su, Nov. 11-19, 9:30 am-4:30 pm (30 minute lunch break). #92119 Animation 1 In this 6-week course, the student will gain a solid understanding of the art of animation, which can be 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. Students will learn how to determine timing and spacing of a drawing and how it affects the outcome of an animation by studying different kinds of subjects such as a bouncing ball, falling leaves, and walk-cycles. Animation 1 is for those who want to start a career in animation but is not limited to those who want to sharpen their skills or further their experience. By the end of the course, students will have created a short animation 15 to 30 seconds long. CE-DGART 2107PE, $434. IN-PERSON Sun., Sept. 17-Oct. 22, 9:00 am-1:00 pm. #92124 Animation 2 In this 6-week advanced 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. As the course progresses, students will move from pre-production to post-production including editing, color and visual effects, and rendering final animation 15 to 30 seconds long. Prerequisite: Animation 1. CE-DGART 2108PE, $434. IN-PERSON Sun., Oct. 29-Dec. 10 (skip 11/26), 9:00 am-1:00 pm. #92125 Center for the Digital Arts Non-credit Classes for Youth and Teens 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, $440. IN-PERSON Sat., Sept. 9-Dec. 2 (skip 9/23, 10/14 & 11/25), 9:00 am-12:00 pm. #92120 TinkerCAD for Kids 16 Hrs TinkerCAD is a free web-based software that allows students to create 3D forms. These forms may be extruded, replicated, and combined to created elaborate shapes and works of art. Students will build in TinkerCAD and then output their artworks in our Makerspace as 3D prints. For ages 7-11. CE-DGART 2112PE, $190 (+ $50 materials fee). IN-PERSON Sat., Sept. 9-Oct. 28, 9:00-11:00 am. #92121 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 sequences in order to communicate their instructions to others. Computer coding is what makes this possible and is a key 21st century competency for children today. Students will code stories, animations, and games. For ages 7-11. CE-COMP 2127PE, $190. IN-PERSON Sat., Sept. 9-Oct. 28, 9:00-11:00 am. #92122 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. Students will work with a game designer to construct board games, design characters, build terrains, and interactive user experiences. For ages 11-17. CE-DGART 2111PE, $310. REMOTE M/T/W, Nov. 13-Dec. 13, 4:00-6:00 pm. #92123 www.sunywcc.edu/peekskill 8
Community Arts for Adults SUNY Westchester Peekskill ● 27 North Division Street Peekskill NY 10566 ● 914-606-7300 New! Comic Illustration for Adults — 30 Hrs This class focuses on the fundamentals of sequential storytelling in comics and graphic. 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. CE-ART 2360PE, $440. IN-PERSON Sat., Sept. 9-Dec. 2 (skip 9/23, 10/14 & 11/25), 1:00-4:00 pm. #92127 New! Digital Painting & Animation with Procreate This course will take students interested in digital painting and animation from understanding the Procreate interface to advanced techniques. Students will explore the basics of drawing such as designing sketches and painting with different brushes and textures. This class will cover various aspects such as canvas properties, brushes, alpha lock, clipping masks, animation, and other topics. Whether you are looking to learn the basics or find a new way to create digital art students will build their portfolio in an exciting new way. CE-DGART 2146PE, $400. IN-PERSON Thurs., Oct. 5-26, 6:30-9:30 pm. #92126 New! Museum Best Practices & Exhibition Design Get real world gallery experience working directly with museum staff. Students will have the opportunity to speak directly with curators, museum educators, art handlers, graphic designers, and the founder of KinoSaito art center. The focus of this course is getting hands-on experience working in a non-profit gallery setting. On completion of the course students will have a fuller understanding of everything it takes to make an exhibition come to life. This class will be offsite at the KinoSaito Museum, 115 7th St. in Verplanck. CE-ART 2358PE, $330. IN-PERSON Thurs., Oct. 12-Nov. 16, 5:30-8:30 pm. #92128 Painting En Plein Air 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. This class will be offsite. CE-ART 2020PE, $287. Sat., Sept. 23-Nov. 11, 10:00 am-1:00 pm, #92129 Painting & Drawing for Adults 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 Mon., Oct. 2-Dec. 18, 6:30-8:30 pm. #92130 Mixed Media Printmaking for Adults Discover innovative ways to make handmade prints in addition to how technology such as computers and jet printers make printing contemporary. Make a portrait print based on a photograph, drawing from observation, and imagination. The instructor will introduce soft linocut, monotype, stenciling, and how to marbleize paper, to create prints on rice paper and other printmaking papers. CE-ART 2334PE, $322. IN-PERSON Tues., Oct. 10-Dec. 5, (skip 11/21), 6:30-9:30 pm #92131 Drawn in Procreate by Instructor Emmanuel Jaquez R, IG: @ejrart 9
Expanded Historic Preservation Certificate — 140 Hrs SUNY Westchester Peekskill ● 27 North Division Street Peekskill NY 10566 ● 914-606-7300 Historic Preservation is a one-year, non-credit certificate program beginning in the fall. The certificate program serves students and professionals interested in establishing credentials in the area of Historic Preservation in a multitude of job sectors: building trades such as woodworking and stone 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. A total of 140 hours, (field work will be variable), half classwork and half in directed historic preservation fieldwork. One elective is required during the one-year program to fulfill the certificate. Lectures may be taken independently. Register for the entire certificate for $2,215! All interested students should contact the Program Coordinator, Alan Strauber, at Alan.Strauber@sunywcc.edu www.sunywcc.edu/historic-preservation-certificate American Architectural History With an emphasis Historic Preservation and New York State, this course will explore the development of architecture in America from its beginnings to roughly modern day. Areas of examination will include indigenous and vernacular American architecture, colonial and Federalist design, the appropriation of European design elements, the development of architecture as a profession, the American Parks Movement and landscape architecture, the innovation of the skyscraper, the rise of twentieth century urban environments, public works projects, modernism and more. These will be 2-hour class sessions over 14 weeks for a total of 28 hours required towards completion of certificate requirements. This course will be taught entirely online using Zoom via Brightspace. Instructor-Alan Strauber. CE-HIST 2128PE REMOTE Thurs., Sept. 7-Dec 14 (skip 11/23), 7:00-9:00 pm. Independent option, $443. Introduction to Historic Preservation This course is an introduction to the history, principles and practice of historic preservation. It will provide a framework for understanding how the preservation movement in America evolved, the role of our region and state in that evolution, and current New York State and Federal preservation policies and laws. Through discussions about the guiding principles, terminologies and current issues of historic preservation, the class will explore the benefits and limitations of the agencies that play a role in preservation and discuss regional case studies in New York State and across the country. These will be 2-hour class sessions over 14 weeks for a total of 28 hours required towards completion of certificate requirements. This course will be taught entirely online using Zoom via Brightspace platform. CE-HIST 2127PE REMOTE Tues., Sept. 12-Dec. 12, 6:30-8:30 pm. Independent option, $443. Historic Preservation Field Work I This course is designed to provide a wide range of hands-on experience related to historic preservation in a variety of settings. Participants will work at actual historic sites in the field as well as with artisans in trades related to historic preservation. Students will rotate between sites. Sessions will total 28 hours required for completion of certificate requirements. This class will be offsite. CE-HIST 2129PE OFFSITE TBD, Spring/Summer 2024. Historic Preservation Field Work II Continuation of Historic Preservation Field Work I. Sessions will total 28 hours required for completion of certificate requirements. Prerequisite: Historic Preservation Field Work I. This class will be offsite. CE-HIST 2130PE OFFSITE TBD, Spring/Summer 2024. Field Work at Sleepy Hollow Cemetery, Photo credit: Professor Alan Strauber To register for certificate program classes, you must call 914-606-7300 or email Carmen Marrinan at peekskill@sunywcc.edu 10
Historic Preservation AND Remote Social Media Specialist Electives SUNY Westchester Peekskill ● 27 North Division Street Peekskill NY 10566 ● 914-606-7300 HISTORIC PRESERVATION ELECTIVES Historic Preservation Woodworking and Building Techniques Through a combination of site visits to buildings of various periods, shop demonstrations, lecture and hands on work with tools, this course will explore the changes in technology, and the corresponding development of building design. Starting with timber framing participants will explore basic assembly techniques, and how assembly methods developed over time. Methods for conservation of historic windows will be explored. Participants will use tools from as far back as the eighteenth century. We will explore the marks these tools leave and how they can be used to help us read the history of a building. These class sessions will be over 10 weeks for a total of 28 hours. Classes are held at SUNY Westchester Peekskill. Instructor-Bruce MacDonald. IN-PERSON CE-HIST 2158PE Sat., Sept. 16-Nov. 18, 9:00 am-12:00 noon (Sept. 16 & Nov. 18, 9:00-11:00 am). Independent option, $443. New! Historical Archaeology The course is an introduction to historical archaeology which encompasses artifact identification, laboratory processing and field techniques. Students will conduct onsite field work including digging for artifacts as well as artifact identification at the Voris-Gedney Archaeological Site adjacent to the Bird Homestead and Rye Meeting House at 624 Milton Rd in Rye and lab work in the classroom at SUNY Westchester Peekskill. Documentation of historic sites will also be explored. CE-HIST 2168PE, Dates TBD, Spring 2024. IN-PERSON Thurs., 6:30-8:30 pm OFFSITE Sat., 8:00 am-12:00 noon, Field Work Independent option, $443. New! Black, Latino, Indigenous and Asian American Heritage: Inclusive Views in Architectural Preservation By examining a series of historic sites as case studies, including at least 1 field trip the class will consider the role race has had on the built environment and how it continues to shape key narratives within the preservation community. The class investigates both nationally recognized and forgotten sites, starting with the precolonial era to the modern day. By reframing architectural history through a sociological lens, we establish how structural racism and conceptions of traditionally marginalized groups have shaped the American landscape. This course will be taught entirely online using Zoom via Brightspace platform. REMOTE CE-HIST 2170PE, Schedule TBD, Spring 2024. Independent option, $443. SOCIAL MEDIA SPECIALIST ELECTIVES* Writing for Social Media-An In-Depth Workshop This course will explore the relationship between audience, purpose and text in a cross section of social media. Students will develop criteria for evaluating each form of writing, find examples, assess what makes them effective, consider the decoding skills they demand from readers, and practice the form using tried and true social media writing tactics. As students practice the craft of writing for social media; they will receive detailed constructive feedback on all assignments. CE-COMP 2227PE Thurs., Dec. 7-14, 6:00-9:00 pm, $113. Policies and Procedures to Manage Risk This course examines social media policies and procedures to manage risk and improve communication strategies. Students will have the opportunity to draft social media policies and procedures for their respective organizations. CE-COMP 2228PE Thurs., Jan. 4-11, 2024, 6:00-9:00 pm, $113. Creating Simple Video Content for Social Media Any business can start creating video content as a part of its overall marketing strategy. You just have to figure out what your overall objective is and how to plan to achieve those results. Creating unique, refreshing and engaging video content comes easy, if the objective is clear. In this course, students will create a video storyboard and script based on a business objective. Then they will use online tools and apps to create the video. CE-COMP 2229PE Thurs., Feb. 15-22, 2024, 6:00-9:00 pm, $113. FACULTY, SCHEDULE, AND COURSE CONTENT SUBJECT TO CHANGE * SEE FULL CERTIFICATE DETAILS ON PAGE 12 Follow us on social media! Facebook @PeekskillWCC Instagram @WCC_Peekskill www.sunywcc.edu/peekskill 11
Remote Social Media Specialist Certificate — 66 Hrs SUNY Westchester Peekskill ● 27 North Division Street Peekskill NY 10566 ● 914-606-7300 Social Media Specialist is an online, non-credit certificate program over two semesters, beginning in the fall. 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 Social Media Specialist Certificate provides motivated individuals with a foundation in practice and theory with handson activities, in-depth assignments, and lectures by the instructor and using supplemental resources, such as videos and/or interviews with social media professionals. We give you the tools to become a smart and capable player on the social media stage. When you are done, you will be able to create a powerful social media strategy. The certificate is an intensive course of study with a total of seven individual courses, and three optional electives to choose from (see page 11). One elective is required during the program. Upon completion of the core courses, participants will have the opportunity to take for 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. Register for the entire certificate for $1,248! www.sunywcc.edu/social-media-specialist Introduction to Social Media Networks This course gives students an overview of the top five, current social media platforms, such as Facebook, Instagram, LinkedIn, YouTube, and more, and helps them define which platform should be used to reach business goals. In this course, students will create a buyer persona, define a brand, and identify the top one to two social media platforms they should use to impact business goals. Research, activities, assignments, and lecture will be used to help students identify the right social media platform for their business goals. CE-COMP 2220PE Thurs., Sept. 14-28, 6:00-9:00 pm, $170. Social Media Content Fundamentals In this course, students will learn how to craft a content strategy, best practices for content curation, creation, and sharing, as well as tactics for content measurement. In addition to creating content, students will be researching and defining hashtags and developing a social media schedule. Templates, handouts, video, and lectures will be used to bring this course to life. CE-COMP 2221PE Thurs., Oct. 12-26, 6:00-9:00 pm, $170. Optimizing Social Media Profiles This course will teach students which elements to focus on for the top, five social media platforms, plus the best practices to keep in mind when creating a company/business social media presence. This course will offer strategic best practices and optimization techniques for several social media platforms. Examples, activities, and profile graphic development tools (i.e., Canva) will be used for students to design/implement a mock or live social media business profile. CE-COMP 2222PE Thurs., Nov. 2-9, 6:00-9:00 pm, $113. Social Media Strategies and Tactics Learn about setting Goals, Objectives, KPIs, and Tactics. Students will learn about creating content calendar for timing and key dates, and incorporating content marketing into a social context. In addition, students will look at several social media tools, including Hootsuite, content management systems, and other common tools used in a social media role. Plus, this course will cover how to build a brand advocacy program and look at ways to engage influencers. CE-COMP 2223PE Thurs., Jan. 18-Feb. 8, 2024, 6:00-9:00 pm, $229. Social Media Marketing This course provides students with an in-depth look at social media advertising, including how to establish a budget; developing a data-driven audience; creating an ad campaign; and measuring its impact. Activities, templates, lectures, and insights will be provided to help students craft a successful social media ad campaign. CE-COMP 2224PE Thurs., Feb. 29-Mar. 14, 2024, 6:00-9:00 pm, $170. Social Media Measurement and ROI This course will provide students with an in-depth, hands-on exploration of current trends and tools including quantitative and qualitative measurement methodologies for social media. Students will learn to communicate return on investment (ROI) of social media to a non-expert audience. Students will develop skills to analyze how the performance of the social media strategy directly impacts the strategic priorities and mission/goals of their organization. CE-COMP 2225PE Thurs., Mar. 21-Apr. 4, 2024, 6:00-9:00 pm, $170. Create A Social Media Crisis Management Plan On social media, things can move blazingly fast. Sometimes, a PR crisis appears to come out of nowhere. Your best chance to make it through a social media crisis is to prepare ahead of time. Have a solid plan, a list of key stakeholders and responsibilities, and a clear chain of command. This course looks at methods for spotting potential issues as they emerge and how to shut a problem down in the early stages. The course also will show the students what to do if you end up with a full-blown social media crisis management situation on your hands. Examples, handouts, and templates will be provided. CE-COMP 2226PE Thurs., Apr. 11-25, 2024, 6:00-9:00 pm, $113. 12
Remote Mixed Reality (XR) Certificate — 84 Hrs SUNY Westchester Peekskill ● 27 North Division Street Peekskill NY 10566 ● 914-606-7300 Mixed Reality (XR) is an online, non-credit certificate program. It is an intensive course of study over two semesters beginning in the fall. This program gives students the tools and knowledge to create mixed reality worlds. Students will be instructed in game design, digital 3D modeling, game programing 1 & 2, mixed reality design (virtual and augmented reality), and portfolio development. This certificate will enable students to acquire skills that are attractive to employers in an in-demand field. For ages 18 years & up. Students must register for the entire program at time of registration. Register for the entire certificate for $1,284! www.sunywcc.edu/mixed-reality-xr-certificate Game Design We play games on consoles, PCs, and 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 will be designing and programming games and learning gaming concepts. Students will construct games, design characters, build terrains, and interactive user experiences using the program Unity 3D. CE-DGART 2132PE Mon., Sept. 11-Oct. 23, 6:30-8:30 pm. Digital 3D Modeling In this course, we will explore the world of digital 3D modeling using the program, Blender. Over the last four decades DCC (Digital Content Creation) programs have become sophisticated, friendly to use, and accessible. This is a foundation course in digital 3D modeling. This course will cover an extensive range of modeling techniques and build a strong foundation for continued work in digital 3D modeling. Students will complete modeling exercises and create original works of their own design. CE-DGART 2131PE Tues., Sept. 12-Oct. 24, 6:30-8:30 pm. Game Programming 1 Through this course, you will learn to utilize the Unity game engine and the powerful C# scripting language to develop polished games. Students will create two different games, 2D and 3D, that explore various features of game development. The course material begins with the fundamentals of game development and gradually builds up to more advanced techniques and abilities. By course completion students will be able to develop their own games through the Unity game engine and write code with C# scripting language. CE-DGART 2130PE Mon., Oct. 30-Dec. 11, 6:30-8:30 pm. Game Programming 2: Introduction to Technologies of Virtuality Learn fundamental XR concepts and characteristics and explore basic questions regarding the nature of virtuality. Students will also get introduced to XR hardware and software and learn about XR applications across different industries. Get the big picture of XR experience design, starting with the key terms used in the XR design process. Students will also explore key design elements, principles, and approaches and learn to consider user needs and values in the design process. CE-DGART 2138PE. Tues., Oct. 31-Dec. 12, 6:30-8:30 pm. Augmented, Virtual & Mixed Reality Students will explore the endless possibilities of augmented reality, virtual reality, mixed reality and immersive computing technologies. Students will be exposed to the technical and experiential design foundation required for the implementation of immersive environments in current and future virtual, augmented and mixed reality platforms. Students will be active participants in designing their immersive worlds using the program Unity 3D. CE-DGART 2133PE Mon., Jan. 22-Mar. 4, 2024, 6:30-8:30 pm. Portfolio Development Students will create a portfolio that represents their individual body of work. During the last seven-weeks of the certificate program, students will investigate different types of portfolio styles and construct a portfolio that is web and physical based, comprised of completed and on-going projects. CE-DGART 2135PE Tues., Mar. 5-Apr. 16, 2024, 6:30-8:30 pm. FACULTY, SCHEDULE, AND COURSE CONTENT SUBJECT TO CHANGE To register for certificate program classes, you must call 914-606-7300 or email Carmen Marrinan at peekskill@sunywcc.edu 13
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