Make Your Space Our Makerspace Summer 2023 SUNY Westchester Peekskill • 27North Division Street Peekskill NY10566• 914-606-7300
SUNY Westchester Peekskill • 27North Division Street Peekskill NY10566• 914-606-7300 In this Issue SUNY Westchester Peekskill About the SUNY Westchester Peekskill Center for the Digital Arts community exhibits 11 credit classes & tech update 3 non-credit certificate programs 8, 9 non-credit digital arts classes 4 non-credit historic tours & community arts 5 registration & student services 10 staff focus 9 youth arts technology program 6, 7 SUNY Westchester Peekskill is located in the city’s downtown artist district and offers a wide array of credit, liberal arts, and humanities courses so that residents can start college closer to home. It also provides a large ESL (English-as-a-Second Language) program to our local community. This center specializes in offering a variety of digital arts and filmmaking curricula in its five post-production studios. These state-of-the-art Hudson Valley resources provide access to training in User Experience Design (UX), Mixed Reality (XR), Web Design, 3D Animation, Historic Preservation, Digital Photography, Social Media Specialist, Game Design, and more. In addition, this site has non-credit, adult computer training, studio arts, and a vibrant art technology youth program during the summer. The center will be hosting its summer Youth Arts Technology classes both in person and remotely. More information may be found by visiting our website www.sunywcc.edu/peekskill and following us on Facebook and Instagram. The 20,000 square-foot facility features eleven smart classrooms and five post-production studios. The center has a Makerspace equipped with seven 3D printers. This cutting-edge space holds 75 Apple workstations and 15 Microsoft Surfaces dedicated to digital arts education. This center is close to other cultural centers, galleries, and restaurants and serves approximately 1000 students per year. The college focuses on workforce development for adults as well as student services that support student success such as admissions, academic and financial aid advising, placement testing, bursar, registrar, academic support, workshops, and student activities. The SUNY Westchester Peekskill Center for the Digital Arts has something to offer everyone. This center is part of the lifeblood of the community in Peekskill and a vibrant component of Northern Westchester and Putnam Counties. Visit us online at www.sunywcc.edu/peekskill, email us at peekskill@sunywcc.eduor call 914-606-7300 for information. During Summer 2023, the center will be offering another Youth Arts Technology Program. The program has been transformed into a STEAM (Science, Technology, Engineering, Art, Mathematics) art technology curriculum and focuses on engaging youth to problem-solve, collaborate, and create. Sessions run Monday to Thursday (no Fridays), July 10 to August 3, in two-week sessions. This program is where art supported by technology provides students with 21st century literacies and skills. Some students will hone their observational skills while painting and drawing with models; some will learn how to code and control robots; while others will learn to create games. These courses are designed to spark the imagination and cultivate critical thinking skills that will serve students well as they move forward in this millennium. They have the opportunity to work collaboratively, express themselves as makers, and combine manual and digital skills to actualize a take-away portfolio project. www.sunywcc.edu/peekskillyouth SUMMER 2O23
Remote and In-person Credit Classes at Peekskill SUNY Westchester Peekskill • 27North Division Street Peekskill NY10566• 914-606-7300 3 5-WEEK SESSION I: May 18 – June 22 Speech Communication M/T/Th OS 6:00-8:50pm Comm109 8672 College Algebra M/T/W/Th IP 6:30-9:30pm Math131 9354 Intro to Sociology M/T/Th OS 1:00-3:50pm Soc101 8561 5-WEEK SESSION II: June 26 – July 27 Computer Info Systems M/T/W/Th IP 6:30-9:30pm CIS110 9335 Writing and Literature M/T/Th OC 6:00-7:30pm Eng102 8717 20th Century U.S. History M/T/Th IP 6:30-9:20pm His112 8823 Web Design (UX/UI) M/T/W/Th HF 6:30-9:30pm ITech120 9337 Coll Quant Reasoning M/T/Th IP 6:30-9:30pm Math117 9353 Intro to Psychology M/T/Th IP 6:30-9:20pm Psych101 9149 Lifespan Development M/T/Th IP 6:30-9:20pm Psych116 9152 Visit the college catalog at catalog.sunywcc.edufor pre/corequistes. FACULTY AND SCHEDULE ARE SUBJECT TO CHANGE Register Early in Order to Secure a Seat! www.sunywcc.edu/locations/peekskill/credit-classes This summer 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 cuttingedge 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 Important info concerning the Coronavirus (COVID-19) www.sunywcc.edu/covid-19 Activating Your MyWCC Account Students must activate their MyWCC accounts and student emails to access their class materials and content. If needed, contact us for your user ID. IP In-Person Course schedule will indicate the days and times you will meet in person on campus. OS Online Synch 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. OC Online Combined Combination of synchronous (real-time) and asynchronous (anytime with deadlines) methods of instruction via Brightspace and Zoom. Students are expected to participate in class on the scheduled days and times as well as in online discussion boards, readings, and assignment submissions online via Brightspace. HF 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. We Welcome You to Register for Summer 2023! To attend in-person classes, students should first check the website for up-to-date information about COVID-19 and the college’s vaccination policy. Classes may need proof of the COVID-19 vaccine or an approved exemption before the start of class or before you can register. Undergrad Students: www.sunywcc.edu/covid-info Continuing Ed/ELI Students: www.sunywcc.edu/wdce-covid-19 Medical exemption: www.sunywcc.edu/medical-exemption Religious exemption: www.sunywcc.edu/religious-exemption COVID-19 information and safety protocols are subject to change.
Remote and In-person Non-credit Digital Arts Classes SUNY Westchester Peekskill • 27North Division Street Peekskill NY10566• 914-606-7300 4 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, $442. M/W, June 5-July 5 (skip 6/19 & 7/3), 6:00-9:00 pm. #9290 REMOTE 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, $442. M/W, July 10-Aug. 2, 6:00-9:00 pm. #9291 REMOTE 3D Modeling and 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, $181 (+ $50 materials fee). Tues., May 23-June 27, 7:00-9:00 pm. #9292 REMOTE 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 will 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, $197. Thurs., Aug. 3-24, 6:00-9:00 pm. #9293 REMOTE 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, $305. (30-minute lunch break). Sa/Su, 9:30 am-4:30 pm, June 3-11 #9294 IN-PERSON Sa/Su, 9:30 am-4:30 pm, Aug. 5-13 #9295 IN-PERSON Modern Programming Languages In this class students will be introduced to the basic aspects of modern programming languages like Python, JavaScript and Java. Students will learn problem solving, data representation, algorithm design, and object-oriented design and programming. The Python programming language will be used as the means to implement programs. This course prepares students for problem analysis and solution design. Students will also discuss ethical and social issues relating to computing. CE-COMP 2213PE, $364. T/W, June 6-July 26, (skip 7/4 & 7/5), 6:30-8:30 pm. #9296 IN-PERSON 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, $425. Sat., June 10-Aug. 19 (skip 7/1), 10:00 am-1:00 pm. #9297 IN-PERSON To register call 914-606-7300 or email peekskill@sunywcc.edu Open Studio Access Package The Center for the Digital Arts at SUNY Westchester 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 and 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 $347. CE-DGART 2050PE, Daily Access Fee $32 per day. May 22-July 27, M/T/W/Th, 9:00 am-9:00 pm and F/Sa, 9:00-11:30 am. #9289 Activating Your MyWCC Account Students must activate their MyWCC accounts and student emails to access their class materials and content. If needed, contact us for your user ID.
In-person Historic Preservation Walking Tours SUNY Westchester Peekskill • 27North Division Street Peekskill NY10566• 914-606-7300 5 New! New Rochelle Residence Park Residence Park is one of the earliest residential parks containing excellent examples of Queen Anne and Shingle style homes. We will also see a John Russell Pope designed church, a college with an 1855 Gothic “castle,” the homes of notable residents such as Lou Gehrig, playwright Robert Anderson, Jay Leno, a presidential mistress, and more. Tour Guide is Barbara Davis, New Rochelle City Historian and Co-Director of Westchester County Historical Society. Attendees will assemble in front of Presbyterian Church of New Rochelle, 50 Pintard Ave, in New Rochelle. CE-HIST 2167PE, $40. Sat., July 15, 9:30-11:30 am. #9332 OFF-SITE Architectural History Tour of Newburgh This day-long walking tour will include a visit to Washington’s Headquarters State Historic Site, the Crawford House Museum, and a tour of Newburgh's many other iconic buildings. Designers such as Downing, Vaux, Olmsted, Withers, and others will be discussed. We will also examine the tragic period of Urban Renewal when many buildings were lost along with the preservation movement that prevented further destruction in the 1960s and 70s. Johanna Porr Yaun, Orange County Historian, instructor, Historic Preservation Certificate. Attendees will assemble in front of Beekman Arms, 6387 Mill Street (Rte 9) in Rhinebeck. CE-HIST 2148PE, $55. Tuition not including independent lunch. Sat., Aug. 19, 10:00 am-4:00 pm. #9288 OFF-SITE Community Arts for Adults www.sunywcc.edu/peekskill For information about faculty at the Center for the Digital Arts, visit www.sunywcc.edu/peekskill New! Westchester Poetry Workshop The Westchester Poetry Workshop meets online weekly for eight sessions and is focused on the understanding, writing, and publishing /marketing of poetry. Student poets will mix with veteran and published poets and engage with Guest Poets to further their knowledge of and confidence in the writing, presentation, submission and publishing of poetry. Class features will include explanation of poetical styles and techniques with readings, readings by Guest Poets, student poetry writing and comment /courteous criticism of the writing by Guest Poets and fellow students. The importance of Poetry Groups—in-person and online, publishing opportunities with methodologies, promotion of published work, and dealing with rejections will also be discussed. CE-WRITG 2128PE, $300. Wed., June 7-Aug. 2 (skip 7/5), 6:00-8:00 pm. #9328 REMOTE Painting En Plein Air for Adults 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. CE-ART 2020PE, $277. Sat., June 3-July 29 (skip 7/1), 10:00 am-1:00 pm. #9329 OFF-SITE 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. Printmaking projects include tee shirts, posters, and artwork to frame. 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, $311. T/Th, June 20-Aug. 1 (skip 7/4), 6:30-8:30 pm. #9330IN-PERSON Painting and 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, $277. M/W, June 26-Aug. 7 (skip 7/3), 6:00-8:00 pm. #9331IN-PERSON Student artwork
Youth Arts Technology Program for Children Ages 7-10 SUNY Westchester Peekskill • 27North Division Street Peekskill NY10566• 914-606-7300 6 July 10 – August 3 Registration Opens Monday, March 20 CLASSES DO NOT MEET ON FRIDAYS Painting & Drawing Get your ideas out of your sketchbook! Students will enjoy painting and drawing in the studio class that is both interactive and social. In this class, students will learn from discussion, group critique, and 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 2016PE, $184. July 10-20, 2:30-4:30 pm. #9300 IN-PERSON July 24-Aug. 3, 12:00 noon-2:00 pm. #9301 IN-PERSON Mixed Media Printmaking This course will introduce innovative ways to make homemade prints while also introducing how everyday technology like copy machines, computers, and jet printers make printing possible and contemporary. Learning together in studio, students will make a portrait print by using a photograph. Drawing from observation and imagination, students will make designs for printmaking projects like tee shirts, posters and artwork to frame. 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 2337PE, $184. July 24-Aug. 3, 9:30-11:30 am. #9303 IN-PERSON 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 sequence 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 and share them with others. CE-COMP 2127PE, $184. July 10-20, 9:30-11:30 am. #9322 REMOTE July 10-20, 2:30-4:30 pm. #9323 REMOTE July 24-Aug. 3, 12:00 noon-2:00 pm. #9324 REMOTE July 24-Aug. 3, 2:30-4:30 pm. #9325 IN-PERSON Digital Painting and Drawing Learn how to utilize a stylus and tablet to create intricate texture maps for 3D objects, self-portraits, and compositing digital photography to create new cosmic vistas. Students will engage in a deep understanding of the technical challenges of painting and drawing utilizing Adobe Photoshop with the help of a master digital painter. CE-DGART 2064PE, $184. July 10-20, 12:00 noon-2:00 pm. #9310 IN-PERSON July 24-Aug. 3, 2:30-4:30 pm. #9311 IN-PERSON 2D Animation Students will imagine, develop, and design animated film shorts while practicing digital 2D animation. They will develop their own drawing to build characters and sets to support stories of their own creation. This class integrates traditional and digital media and skills. These stories will turn into digital illustrations and stop animations that will be translated into moving images in time-based software. CE-DGART 2066PE, $184. July 10-20, 9:30-11:30 am. #9316 IN-PERSON July 24-Aug. 3, 12:00 noon-2:00 pm. #9317 IN-PERSON TinkerCAD for Kids TinkerCAD is a free web-based software that allows students to create 3D forms. These forms may be extruded, replicated, and combined to create elaborate shapes and works of art. Students will build in TinkerCAD and then output their artworks in our Makerspace as 3D prints. CE-DGART 2112PE, $184 (+ $50 materials fee). July 10-20, 12:00 noon-2:00 pm. #9326 REMOTE July 24-Aug. 3, 9:30-11:30 am. #9327 REMOTE The Youth Arts Technology Program is a STEAM program focused on engaging youth in arts technology integration that will better prepare them for advanced study and work in the 21st century. STEAM (Science, Technology, Engineering, Art, and Mathematics) focuses on the hybridization of art and science and develops critical creative thinking. These courses are designed to encourage self-expression, collaboration, and innovation. Students will combine manual and digital skills to realize a take-away portfolio project. State of the Art Equipment • Nurturing Instruction Opportunity for Fun and Creativity Students may register for one or more classes for their age group. 2-hour classes meet from 9:30-11:30 am, 12:00 noon-2:00 pm, and 2:30-4:30 pm. *4-hour Game Design and 3D Animation meet from 9:30-11:30 am and continue from 12:00 noon-2:00 pm with a halfhour break at 11:30 am. A half-hour break is offered at 11:30 am and 2:00 pm for students continuing to the afternoon sessions. 2-hour classes are $184; 4-hour classes are $236. All classes meet Monday-Thursday. No classes on Fridays. There is NO vaccination requirement for registration. Masks are optional. Additional required forms must be submitted. Please email peekskill@sunywcc.edu with any questions. Offering in-person and remote courses. Prior to registration, to ensure students have the proper equipment to handle applications used during the remote classes, email Myron.MockYen@sunywcc.edu REFUNDS All refund requests must be made in writing and can be emailed to peekskill@sunywcc.edu. For requests received at least two business days prior to the start of the class: 100% refund. There are no refunds after that time. All non-credit classes, including youth programs, will be charged a one-time non-refundable $5.00 registration fee per semester. Courses held on the Valhalla campus will have an additional Student Services Fee of $4.75.
SUNY Westchester Peekskill • 27North Division Street Peekskill NY10566• 914-606-7300 7 Youth Arts Technology Program for Teens Ages 11-17 July 10 – August 3 Registration Opens Monday, March 20 CLASSES DO NOT MEET ON FRIDAYS Painting & Drawing Get your ideas out of your sketchbook! Students will enjoy painting and drawing in the studio class that is both interactive and social. In this class, students will learn from discussion, group critique, and 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 2016PE, $184. July 10-20, 12:00 noon-2:00 pm. #9298 IN-PERSON July 24-Aug. 3, 2:30-4:30 pm. #9299 IN-PERSON Mixed Media Printmaking This course will introduce innovative ways to make homemade prints while also introducing how everyday technology like copy machines, computers, and jet printers make printing possible and contemporary. Learning together in studio, students will make a portrait print by using a photograph. Drawing from observation and imagination, students will make designs for printmaking projects like tee shirts, posters and artwork to frame. 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 2337PE, $184. July 10-20, 9:30-11:30 am. #9302 IN-PERSON 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. CE-DGART 2016PE, $236. MODE OF INSTRUCTION REVISED 3/17 July 10-20, 9:30 am-2:00 pm. #9304 IN-PERSON July 24-Aug. 3, 9:30 am-2:00 pm. #9305 IN-PERSON 3D Animation * Students will learn the mechanics of Maya, an industry-grade 3D software environment, and produce a moving character of their own investigation. In addition, this studio offers printing technologies. Students will be able to take home a QuickTime movie of their animation and a 3D print of their form. CE-DGART 2033PE, $236. July 10-20, 9:30 am-2:00 pm. #9306 REMOTE July 24-Aug. 3, 9:30 am-2:00 pm. #9307 REMOTE Digital Painting and Drawing Learn how to utilize a stylus and tablet to create intricate texture maps for 3D objects, self-portraits, and compositing digital photography to create new cosmic vistas. Students will engage in a deep understanding of the technical challenges of painting and drawing utilizing Adobe Photoshop with the help of a master digital painter. CE-DGART 2064PE, $184. July 10-20, 9:30-11:30 am. #9308 IN-PERSON July 24-Aug. 3, 12:00 noon-2:00 pm. #9309 IN-PERSON Filmmaking Young filmmakers will create short composites of sampled images, stop-animations, sound, voice overs, and chroma-key footage that reflect today and envision tomorrow. Students composite layers of images, text, and sound in ways that make meaning to them. This will provide students with an opportunity to be a digital visual DJ and express themselves through multimedia. Students will utilize tools such as: Final Cut Pro, GarageBand, and chroma keying. CE-DGART 2065PE, $184. July 10-20, 2:30-4:30 pm. #9312 IN-PERSON July 24-Aug. 3, 2:30-4:30 pm. #9313 IN-PERSON 2D Animation Students will imagine, develop, and design animated film shorts while practicing digital 2D animation. They will develop their own drawing to build characters and sets to support stories of their own creation. This class integrates traditional and digital media and skills. These stories will turn into digital illustrations and stop animations that will be translated into moving images in time-based software. CE-DGART 2066PE, $184. July 10-20, 12:00 noon-2:00 pm. #9314 IN-PERSON July 24-Aug. 3, 9:30-11:30 am. #9315 IN-PERSON Robotics Enable your student to make robots that move, make sounds, display lights, etc. Using the latest technology students will create their own mechanized robot of their own design. Students will learn the latest in electronics, coding, and 3D printing technology. CE-DGART 2074PE, $184. July 24-Aug. 3, 9:30-11:30 am. #9318 IN-PERSON July 24-Aug. 3, 12:00 noon-2:00 pm. #9319 IN-PERSON CAD for Teens CAD, Computer Aided Design, is a professional software tool that enables architects, engineers, industrial designers, etc. to analyze, prototype, and optimize their designs. This is a great opportunity to give your student access to training on an industrial tool that enables them to make detailed engineering drawings and create 3D prints from them. CE-DGART 2113PE, $184. TIME SLOT REVISED 3/17 July 10-20, 2:30-4:30 pm. #9320 IN-PERSON July 24-Aug. 3, 2:30-4:30 pm. #9321 IN-PERSON For additional required forms, visit www.sunywcc.edu/peekskillyouth
SUNY Westchester Peekskill • 27North Division Street Peekskill NY10566• 914-606-7300 Upcoming Fall Certificate Programs 8 Historic Preservation Certificate –140 Hrs This 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. Register for the entire certificate! All interested students should contact the Program Coordinator, Alan Strauber, at Alan.Strauber@sunywcc.edu www.sunywcc.edu/historic-preservation-certificate Social Media Specialist Certificate This online, non-credit certificate program is 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 hands-on 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. Students may register for the entire program at time of registration for certificate or take courses independently in sequence. All interested students should contact the Director, Dr. Sherry Mayo, at sherry.mayo@sunywcc.edu or 914-606-7385. www.sunywcc.edu/social-media-specialist-certificate Mixed Reality (XR) Certificate – 84 Hrs This online, non-credit, certificate program 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 coding, digital 3D modeling, game design, mixed reality design (virtual and augmented reality), independent studio, and portfolio development. This certificate will enable students to acquire skills that are attractive to employers in an in-demand field. Students must register for the entire program at time of registration. For ages 18 & up. www.sunywcc.edu/mixed-reality-xr-certificate Expanded 3D Animation Certificate – 252 Hrs This online, non-credit certificate program is an intensive course of study over two semesters beginning in the fall. The culminating experience will be the creation of a demo reel for their portfolio to show employers or schools in order to continue on their career paths. Demo reels will be exhibited in a certificate completion exhibition. This certificate program will take students through the 3D animation production pipeline and cover many facets of 3D creation. From modeling assets and characters to animating and final rendering, this certificate will guide you through the fundamental principles of 3D animation. Whether you are interested in film, video games, or commercial work, these courses will get you on the right trajectory. Prepare for an intensive exploration! Prerequisite: Basic computer knowledge. Students must register for the entire program at time of registration. www.sunywcc.edu/3d-animation-certificate Digital Photography Certificate –126 Hrs This online, non-credit certificate program is over two semesters, beginning in the fall. The culminating experience will be the creation of a photography portfolio and exhibition to share with family, friends, and potential employers in order to continue on their personal and professional pathways. The Digital Photography Certificate will provide new and motivated photographers with a foundation in practice and theory with lab exercises, assignments, and lecture demonstrations. Students will learn about the proper operation of a camera and achieving correct exposure, composition methods, post processing, and specialized photography. Throughout the experience, students will draw inspiration from the works of historical and contemporary photography. Enhance your portfolio and hone your skills! The certificate program is an intensive course of study with six individual courses. Students must register for the entire program at time of registration. www.sunywcc.edu/digital-photography-certificate Advanced Digital Photography The Advanced Digital Photography hybrid series is for students who are post-certificate or have received instructor permission. These students will continue to investigate digital photography and further their skills. Part 1 is a pre-requisite for Part 2. These courses are hybrid (remote and in-person), taking advantage of the vast resources and specialized facility at the Center for the Digital Arts, SUNY Westchester Peekskill. www.sunywcc.edu/advanced-digital-photography To register for certificate program classes, you must call 914-606-7300 or email Carmen Marrinan at peekskill@sunywcc.edu Descriptions and number of training hours are subject to change. Follow us on social media! Facebook @PeekskillWCC Instagram @WCC_Peekskill
Upcoming Spring 2024 Certificate Programs SUNY Westchester Peekskill • 27North Division Street Peekskill NY10566• 914-606-7300 9 Working at the Center for the Digital Arts over the years, I’ve worn several hats. I completed my associate degree in visual arts in Peekskill, then was offered a part-time position as a computer technician due in part to my willingness to help other students while being a student myself. I had the opportunity to work with both students and faculty, assisting in different aspects of various courses. Two years later, I graduated with my BFA in Computer Arts and Technology from Mercy College while working evenings in Peekskill. The timing was perfect since there was a need for someone to teach Game Design for the Summer Youth Arts Technology Program. A former classmate, Chaz Volpe, and I were able to co-teach the class and created an updated syllabus and description with Dr. Sherry Mayo’s guidance. The following summer, the program’s 3D Animation needed an instructor, and I agreed to teach it while Chaz stayed with Game Design. Staff FOCUS I taught the class until the center was able to hire someone with more industry experience. When I found out it was Joe Thomas, whom I knew from Mercy, I knew the students would be in good hands. He even helped develop and currently teaches our adult 3D Animation Certificate. I focused back on the technical side after that, alleviating any needs or issues in the labs and classrooms. In 2017, after working with the Senior Technician in the evening shift for several years, I was informed that she was going to retire and that I was recommended for the position. She felt that I would be a great fit with all that we had covered together, including the evening shift while she was out on leave. That same year, the Lab Manager also planned to retire and the center was looking to hire a replacement. Before I could buckle my newly dawned Senior Technician seatbelt, I was offered the position of Lab Manager. Initially I declined, as I wasn’t sure I could handle the drastic changes so suddenly, but Dr. Mayo and the front office staff reassured me that they had my back, so I accepted. Since then, we’ve made it through a pandemic and developed new offerings, including the Mixed Reality Certificate! Through my time here, we’ve added even more new faces to the Peekskill center team, some with specialized artistic backgrounds, which only reinforces the center as a digital arts presence in Peekskill. —Myron Mock Yen ESL English as a Second Language in Peekskill Level is determined after a placement exam. Please call 914-606-6656 or email ESL@sunywcc.edu for information. User Experience Design (UX) Certificate – 93 Hrs User Experience Design is a online non-credit certificate that prepares graduates for working in interactive technologies and provides them with industry literacy through applied practice. The program will offer a foundation in user experience strategies, design thinking, and interactive design. Students will acquire skills in user research, site-mapping, wire-framing, prototyping, web programming, UX Career Development, etc. Students can also complete a portfolio course where they will create finished examples of their work to show prospective employers facilitated by a professional industry UX designer. Prerequisite: Basic computer experience. Students must register for the entire program at time of registration. www.sunywcc.edu/user-experience-design-ux-certificate Web Design Certificate – 64 Hrs This is a non-credit, remote, synchronous certificate program. Learn design principles and front-end programming using languages such as HTML, CSS, and JavaScript. Students will learn to use tools like Chrome Devtools, Adobe Photoshop, and Dreamweaver. Students will utilize the design thinking process to work as a collaborative web development team, prototype, and evaluate and test a finished portfolio piece. Portfolio pieces will be online websites ready for professional use. Students must register for the entire program at time of registration. www.sunywcc.edu/web-design-certificate SUNY Westchester Peekskill Ed2Go Online Career Certificate Courses Our partnership with Education to Go offers high-end training and certification with the ease of distance learning access. Classes begin whenever you are ready. Visit www.ed2go.com/sunywcc Register Early to Get the Classes You Want! www.sunywcc.edu/peekskill
Credit Registration Information Placement Testing New students, and those taking English or Math, are required to take a placement test. An Admissions Application must be submitted before testing. Your 9-digit student ID number and photo ID are required. For more information including the Direct Self-Placement Questionnaires go to www.sunywcc.edu/testingcenter Academic Counseling Unsure of where you are heading? Wondering what to take next? Meet with our new 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 Speak to a financial aid counselor remotely! Please visit www.sunywcc.edu/sss to join the queue. 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/student-services/bac Mental Health and Counseling Services Feeling stressed? Overwhelmed? Depressed? Free…Confidential…Mental Health Support Visit www.sunywcc.edu/mental-health-services Internships Are you a student who would like an internship? 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: 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 Tutoring www.sunywcc.edu/asc Student Services 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. If you need any assistance in the registration process, please email peekskill@sunywcc.edu and we will get back to you as soon as possible. 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. • Forms & How-to Guides: www.sunywcc.edu/regforms • Student Tuition & Fees: www.sunywcc.edu/tuition-fees 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. 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! 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. 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 Peekskill • 27North Division Street Peekskill NY10566• 914-606-7300 10
SUNY Westchester Peekskill SUNY Westchester Peekskill • 27North Division Street Peekskill NY10566• 914-606-7300 11 IN THE GALLERY PEEKSKILL ARTS ALLIANCE Presents: Off the Beaten Track Works in all media by PAA members with studios outside the Peekskill downtown arts district, or those who can’t have studios open during Open Studios weekend. Exhibition Dates June 2 – June 28, 2023 Reception Thursday, June 8, 6:00 – 8:00 pm The Center for the Digital Arts Gallery is pleased to host the exhibition, “Off the Beaten Track.” This group show will exhibit exciting works in all media by professional artists with studios located outside the Peekskill downtown artists district, or those who can’t have studios open during Open Studios weekend. This show will run in conjunction with the 24th Annual Peekskill Open Studios Event, Saturday and Sunday, June 3 and 4, 2023, from 12:00 noon to 5:00 pm. For more information, visit www.peekskillartsalliance.org Joann Zwolski, Serene Path, acrylic on paper mounted on wood GALLERY SUMMER HOURS Monday through Thursday 10:00 am – 4:00 pm Friday 10:00 – 11:30 am Hours subject to change. Please call 914- 606 -7300.
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