Spring 2023 SUNY WCC Peekskill Newsletter

SUNY Westchester Peekskill • 27 North Division Street Peekskill NY 10566 • 914-606-7300 Upcoming Fall Certificate Programs 12 Mixed Reality (XR) Certificate – 84 Hrs This is a one-year, hybrid, non-credit intensive course of study over two semesters beginning in the fall. Students must register for entire program at time of registration. This certificate 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. For ages 18 years and up . Register for the entire certificate! 3D Animation Certificate – 252 Hrs This online, non-credit certificate program is an intensive course of study over two semesters beginning in the fall. Students must register for entire program at time of registration. 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. Register for the entire certificate! Digital Photography Certificate – 126 Hrs This an online, non-credit certificate program. 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 over two semesters beginning in the fall, with six individual courses. Register for the entire certificate! New! 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. Part 1 : finding the story in the environment Part 2 : focus on lighting 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. Students may register for the series or take courses independently in sequence. Historic Preservation Certificate 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. 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 indpendently. Register for the entire certificate! All interested students should contact the Program Coordinator, Alan Strauber, at Alan.Strauber@sunywcc.edu To register for certificate program classes, you must call 914-606-7300 or email Carmen Marrinan at peekskill@sunywcc.edu Certificate descriptions and requirements are subject to change. Visit www.sunywcc.edu/non-credit-and-certificate-programs for non-credit course descriptions. Follow us on social media! Facebook @PeekskillWCC Instagram @WCC_Peekskill Come to Our Exhibition of Work by 3D Graduates! December 4, 2023 – January 3, 2024