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SUNY Westchester Peekskill • 27North Division Street Peekskill NY10566• 914-606-7300 7 Center for the Digital Arts Non-credit Classes 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 M/W, Jan. 29-Feb. 21, 6:00-9:00 pm. #27306 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 M/W, Mar. 25-Apr. 17, 6:00-9:00 pm. #27307 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 Adobe Photoshop Certification exam with both hands-on-work and practice tests. Go beyond the software with training on critical tasks for the digital media workplace. Exam fee is additional; see Certified Professional Exam description. CE-DGART 2137PE, $457. REMOTE Sat., Feb. 24-Mar. 16, 9:00 am-3:00 pm. 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 Adobe Illustrator Certification exam with both hands-on-work and practice tests. Go beyond the software with training on critical tasks for the digital media workplace. Exam fee is additional; see Certified Professional Exam description. CE-DGART 2129PE, $457. REMOTE Sat., Apr. 20-May 11, 9:00 am-3:00 pm. Adobe Certified Professional Exam Voucher with CertPrep Practice Test Sign up to receive oneAdobe Certified Professional Exam Voucher, which may be used for any of the ACA Photoshop or Illustrator exams for Creative Cloud or CS6 exams for Creative Cloud or CS6. Schedule and location is variable. CE-COMP 2262, TBD, $130. Sec. A: Photoshop Sec. B: Illustrator 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 https://chat.openai.com/chat CE-COMP 2264PE, $350. REMOTE Wed., Feb. 7-14, 7:00-9:00 pm. #27305 3D Modeling and Printing for Adults Explore the technology that enables rapid 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., Feb. 24-Mar. 16, 12:00 noon-3:00 pm. #27310 FACULTY AND SCHEDULE SUBJECT TO CHANGE To register for Adobe Certified Professional Preparation courses or the Adobe Certified Professional Exam, call 914-606-7300 or email carmen.marrinan@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 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. Interview with Technical Support Manager required. Choose daily access or package fee. CE-DGART 2003PE, Package rate: $359. CE-DGART 2050PE, Daily rate: $33 per day. IN-PERSON Jan. 16-May 6, M/T/W/Th, 9:00 am-9:00 pm and F/Sa, 9:00 am-4:00 pm. Call 914-606-7300 or email peekskill@sunywcc.edu to register.

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