Digital Media Certificate
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Message from the Curriculum Chair
The Digital Media Certificate allows you to design a concentrated course of study in Animation, Graphic Design or Photography. The program is best for individuals interested in developing basic professional competence in those fields of digital art and design. Classes provide a strong foundation in studio practice, including an introduction to basic software skills, as well as history and theory. The Mentored Portfolio course focuses on portfolio development and career preparation.
All courses within the Digital Media Certificate are taught by professional artists and designers who are leaders in their field; they will help you to nurture your creativity while inspiring you to do your best. Their expert knowledge will prepare you to meet the challenges of a professional career in art and design.
The Digital Media Certificate has facilities at two campuses. The Valhalla campus has studios for drawing, digital media, and photography. The Center for the Digital Arts in Peekskill offers courses in drawing and digital media.
Alumni from our program have used their enhanced skills and portfolios to secure internships and jobs at multiple companies including Nike, The Economist, Blue Sky Studios, and NowThis.
Curriculum Chair: Nicole Tschampel
Office: HAAB-205
Telephone: 914-606-8908
Email: nicole.tschampel@sunywcc.edu
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Contact Information
Phone: 914-606-8908
Office location: AAB - Room 205
Email: nicole.tschampel@sunywcc.edu
Title(s): Instructor of Photography
Department/Division: School of Arts, Humanities and Social Sciences
Degree Information:
- Hunter College, The State Universities of New York, Master of Fine Arts, June 8, 2005, New York, NY
- Skowhegan School of Painting and Drawing, Skowhegan, Maine, Summer of 2001
- The Ohio State University, Bachelor of Fine Arts, with distinction in Arts, June 13, 1997, Columbus, OH
- Beginning Drawing
- Digital Photography 1
- Digital Photography 2
- Digital Fundamentals for Photographers
- Art as Visual Experience
- Visual Arts Seminar
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Nearly 33% of Westchester Community College students receive some form of financial aid. Financial Aid is available to students who qualify. In addition, the Westchester Community College Foundation offers $1.6 million in scholarships annually.
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The Westchester Community College Athletic Department sponsors thirteen different intercollegiate athletic teams in various sports. The roster of sports offered includes Men’s Baseball, Women's Softball, Men’s and Women’s Basketball, Men’s and Women’s Bowling, Men’s and Women’s Cross Country, Men's Golf, Men's and Women's Track and Field, Men’s Soccer, and Women’s Volleyball. Visit the Vikings Athletics website for schedules, reports, and more.
Locations
We’re accessible: Public transit-friendly main campus and extension locations. Online classes for wherever you are. Valhalla (main campus); extension sites in New Rochelle, Mount Vernon, Yonkers, Shrub Oak, Mahopac, Ossining, Port Chester and Peekskill (Center for the Digital Arts) and White Plains (Center for the Arts).