Non Credit and Certificate Programs
Interactive Design & Digital Arts
These classes are held at the Center for the Digital Arts, located at 27 N. Division Street in Peekskill. For more information or to register, call 914-606-7300. Software versions are subject to change.
Summer Course Offerings listed below include:
- 3D Animation Certificate
- Certificate in User Experience Design (UX)
- and a full list of Non Credit Courses
INTERACTIVE DESIGN & DIGITAL ARTS
Courses in this section are held at the Peekskill Extension Center, located at 27 North Division Street, Peekskill, NY. Call 914-606-7300 to register.
3D Animation Certificate-180 Hrs
This is a one-year, non-credit certificate program. Students must register for the 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. For further information contact the Assistant Director, Eric Mantell at eric.mantell@sunywcc.edu or 914-606-7321.
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! Register for the entire certificate for $1,749! Prerequisite: Basic computer knowledge.
EXPANDED ONE YEAR!
Certificate in User Experience Design (UX)-270 Hrs
(Courses may be taken independently. Portfolio I required).
User Experience Design is a one-year, 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, branding, Google analytics, business for freelancing, etc. Students will also
complete two portfolio courses where they will create finished examples of their work to show prospective employers facilitated by a professional industry UX designer.
Prerequisite: Basic computer experience. Register for the entire certificate for $3,000.
All interested students should contact the Director, Dr. Sherry Mayo at sherry.mayo@sunywcc.edu or 914-606-7385.
Courses in this section are all held at the Peekskill Extension Center, located at 27 North Division Street, Peekskill, NY. Call 914-606-7300 to register.
User Experience Design Portfolio
This course provides a human-centered approach to working on a real-world project and covers the end-to-end lifecycle of user-centered design. User research, wireframes and prototypes, user interface and interactive design, and usability testing are utilized. This is the first of a two-part portfolio course. The culminating experience results in a realized professional portfolio piece that will enable students to start preparing to enter the UX/UI Design field.
CE-DGART 2089PE, $700.
User Experience Fundamentals
Learn about the field of user experience and the essential principles of human-centered design, including design architecture and its application. Discuss the human factors that impact design; how to start a mapping project; how to conduct user experience research; and how to use diagrammatic tools to succeed.
CE-DGART 2092PE, $337.50.
Design Thinking
This course will apply design thinking best practices to develop websites and mobile applications for commercial or public industries. Students will learn how to be a design thinking facilitator and a UX/UI designer in a collaborative team environment that will utilize human-centered techniques to solve complex problems and discover innovative solutions for interactive media. With hands-on examples and tutorials students will better understand how to design effective websites and mobile applications for diverse end-users.
CE-DGART 2073PE, $337.50.
Business for Freelancing
This course is designed for freelance professionals that seek understanding in business management. It will provide a foundational business overview designed to help you make more informed decisions, develop successful strategies and achieve your personal and organizational goals. The course will provide insights into how components of various business functions must be integrated and aligned to achieve short and long-term success. Business topics covered will include Business Formation, Marketing, Branding, Planning, Strategy, Customer Service, Budgeting and Conflict Resolution. Freelancers who want to expand their knowledge into different business areas including technical professionals seeking a fuller understanding for general business management, and entrepreneurs who seek to develop their knowledge base and understandings of business operations will gain valuable skills.
CE-BUS 2109PE, 9 M/W, June 1-29, 6:00-8:00 pm, $250.
User Experience Design Portfolio II
This course continues building upon User Experience Design Portfolio I by working on a second, more complex portfolio case study. Working on a real-world project, covering the end-to-end lifecycle of user-centered design. User research, contextual interviews, in situ observing, design thinking, persona creation, user story, journey map, mental models, information architecture, wireframes and prototypes, user interface and interactive design, usability testing, and heuristics are utilized. Weekly home assignments are assigned and students will be asked to work as a small UX/UI team workshop style. The culminating experience results in a second professional portfolio piece that will enable students to enter the UX/UI job market.
CE-DGART 2105PE, 14 Sat. Sept. 12-Dec. 19 (skip Nov. 28), 10:00 am-4:00 pm, $700.
Design Your Brand
Your brand impacts your success; entrepreneurs and business owners know that in order for their business to win their brand identity must be specific and clearly defined. From logos to tag lines and storytelling, your brand strategy will position your business at the top of your field through what you will learn in this course. Students will present their brand at the end of the program.
CE-BUS 2110PE, 6 Tues. Sept. 15-Oct. 20, 6:00-9:30 pm, $337.50.
UX Design Web Programming and Development
This course will include wire-framing and designing your prototype with Sketch and InVision. Once their prototype is complete, students will create a website with WordPress learning HTML, CSS, JavaScript programming languages. Students will utilize a WYSIWYG editor and code generator. The course will focus on front end web development to actualize dynamic web pages. Students will utilize a variety of web tools and resources in this course. In addition, students will use responsive design templates that take into consideration mobile devices.
CE-DGART 2106PE, 7 Tues. Nov. 3-Dec. 15, 6:00-9:00 pm, $337.50.
Register for the entire certificate for $3,000.
All interested students should contact the Director, Dr. Sherry Mayo at sherry.mayo@sunywcc.edu or 914-606-7385.
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 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 fee or package fee.
CE-DGART 2003PE, May 18-July 23, M/T/W/Th, 9:00 am-9:00 pm and Friday, 9:00-11:30 am, Package Fee $324. #5688
CE-DGART 2050PE, daily access subscription fee $30 per day.
NEW! Access to 3D Modeling and Printing
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. Our MakerBot studio is equipped with multiple 3D printers, and an array of filament colors. To gain access to studio equipment and technical tutorial, contact Lab Manager, Myron Mock Yen at Myron.mockyen@sunywcc.edu or 914-606-7382.
CE-DGART 2069PE, 3-hour daily access subscription $150 (+ $30 Materials fee).
Digital Imaging for Photography
Students will learn the fundamentals of digital photography, from learning the more advanced manual functions in their cameras to how to create strong and dynamic compositions. The course will include slideshows and lectures on important contemporary photographers’ critique sessions of new work. This course provides the opportunity for aspiring amateur photographers to push their work to the next level.
CE-DGART 2090PE, 6 T/Th, June 2-18, 10:00 am-12:30 pm, $259. #5689
Python Programming
In Python Programming, students will be introduced to the basic aspects of 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, 14 T/W, June 2-July 15, 6:30-8:30 pm, $325. #5690
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, 9:30 am-4:30 pm (30-minute lunch break), $285.
4 Sa/Su, June 6-14. #5691
4 Sa/Su, Aug. 8-16. #5692
Google Analytics
Learn how to navigate the Google Analytics interface. In this course, beginner and intermediate-level attendees gain insight into dashboard metrics, platform terminology, campaign tracking, filters, custom reports, and more. Discover how to set up campaign tracking and how to analyze basic reports on audience, acquisition, and behavior. Learn how to work with important dashboard metrics to improve website conversions and traffic.
CE-COMP 2179PE, 3 Mon., June 22-July 6, 6:00-9:00 pm, $362. #5693
Design and Edit Photos with Free and Low Cost Software Alternatives
Are you are you a designer or photographer, amateur or pro looking for professional software on a budget? This course could be an eye-opener for you! Learn digital imaging, retouching, and animation with tools such as Krita, Photoshop Elements, Canva, and Spark. There is an array of free and low cost creative apps that provide creative solutions for all of your design needs. This provides the indie designer an opportunity to compete in a new market place, free of monthly subscription fees. There are a number of software applications available that meet the needs of many budget-minded creatives. Do not miss out on kick starting your career in digital media design-begin your journey here!
CE-DGART 2109PE, 6 M/W, July 6-22, 6:00-9:00 pm, $318. #5694
Marketing with Social Media
In this course, you will learn how to leverage Facebook, LinkedIn, and Instagram for business. From profile creation to posts and advertising to analytics, attendees will take a deep dive into each platform’s unique opportunities for marketing use. Demographic research and best practices for each platform will be shared to help you determine the right platform for your business. In-class assignments and homework activities will be required.
CE-BUS 2104PE, 4 Tues., July 7-28, 6:00-9:00 pm, $450. #5695
Artist Friendly Introduction to Python in Maya
Python is a great language for learning scripting in 3D applications. Many industry standard 3D applications allow for Python scripting. This course will introduce you to the fundamentals of Python and how to utilize it inside of Maya. You will learn skills that will help you work faster by automating repetitive tasks and be more efficient. By the end of the course, students should have a fundamental understanding of the Python language, Maya commands and be able to create small scripts for Maya.
CE-DGART 2104PE, 6 Sat., July 11-Aug 15, 1:00-4:00 pm, $350. #5696
How to Create Effective Google Ad Campaigns (AdWords)
Learn how to navigate the Google Ads interface and to create effective ad copy, tracking URLs, calls-to-action, and budgeting that works. In this course, beginner and intermediate-level attendees will have hands-on activities to help develop effective text and graphical ads using the Google Ad (AdWords) interface. A review of keywords and URL structure are included. In-class assignments and homework activities will be required.
CE-COMP 2195PE, 3 Mon., July 13-27, 6:00-9:00 pm, $350. #5697
Quick Start to Adobe InDesign CC in 24 hrs
Learn to use the latest version of InDesign and take advantage of the integrative power and dynamic nature of its print-to-web solutions. Includes an overview of graphic layout and design, an overview of interface and tools, and a hands-on exercise. No previous experience with InDesign necessary, previous computer experience required.
CE-DGART 2041PE, 8 M/W, May 18-June 15 (skip May 25), 6:00-9:00 pm, $413. #5698
Quick Start to Lightroom in 24 hrs
For the beginner photographer: learn all aspects of Adobe Lightroom, from the basics of importing photography files, to the more complex steps of image post-production and presentation. Learn organizational techniques, including how to safely import and store files on hard drives, tag and label photos, create image collections, and the importance of backup files. Each student will create a presentation of 15-20 photographs in an online book or website created in Lightroom.
CE-DGART 2077PE, 8 T/Th, May 19-June 11, 6:00-9:00 pm, $413. #5699
Quick Start to Adobe Photoshop CC in 24 hrs
Learn to use the latest version of Photoshop with time management features and enhancements for web and video designers. 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, 8 M/W, June 1-24, 6:00-9:00 pm, $413. #5700
Quick Start to Adobe Illustrator CC in 24 hrs
Learn to use this industry-standard vector image creation program for print and web. Includes digital illustration, 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, 8 T/Th, June 2-25, 6:00-9:00 pm, $413. #5701
ARTS & CRAFTS
NEW! Painting En Plein Air for Adults 24hrs
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, including water-mixable techniques in oil painting, to landscape painting will be introduced.
At Peekskill Center: CE-ART 2020PE, $259 (+ $20 studio fee). 8 Sat., May 30-July 25 (skip July 4), 10:00 am-1:00 pm. #5702
NEW! Mixed Media Printmaking for Adults 24 Hrs
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. Students will make a portrait print by using a photograph. Working from a live model or by drawing from observations, students may paint directly onto a printing plate to make a monotype print on rice paper. The instructor will introduce soft linocut, monotype, and silkscreen on a variety of printmaking papers with textual effects, fabric inks, mixed media, and collage methods.
At Peekskill Center: CE-ART 2334PE, $290. 12 T/Th, June 23-July 30, 6:30-8:30 pm. #5703
Painting and Drawing for Adults 24hrs
Work with a variety of media and learn different approaches to painting and drawing. Prep a palette, mix colors, use media, work on various surfaces, learn about brushes, investigate the use of colors and shades, and create strong compositions. Painting and drawing from observation will be implemented by working from a live model, still-life arrangements, and portraiture.
At Peekskill Center: CE-ART 2146PE, $259 (+ $20 studio fee). 12 M/W, June 29-Aug. 5, 6:00-8:00 pm. #5704
LEARNING CAMPS FOR KIDS AND TEENS
Youth Arts Technology Program at Peekskill
The Peekskill Center is located at 27 North Division Street. Please call 914-606-7300 to register. State of the Art Equipment • Nurturing Instruction • Opportunity for Fun & Creativity Students may register for one or more classes for their age group.
All classes meet Monday-Thursday. For complete course descriptions, visit our website at www.sunywcc.edu/peekskill
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.
Digital Art Classes for Teens: Ages 11-17
Monday-Thursday
4-hour Game Design and 3D Animation with a ½ lunch break are $228 (+ $50 lab fee)
2-hour classes are $178 (+ $50 lab/$20 studio fee)
A half-hour break is offered at 11:30 am and 2:00 pm for students continuing to the afternoon sessions.
NEW! 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. Students will make a portrait print by using a photograph. Working from a live model or by drawing from observations, students may paint directly onto a printing plate to make a monotype print on rice paper. The instructor will introduce soft linocut, monotype, and silkscreen on a variety of printmaking papers with textual effects, fabric inks, mixed media, and collage methods.
CE-ART 2337PE, $178 (+ $20 studio fee). Sec. A: 8, July 6-16, 2:30-4:30 pm. #5841
NEW! 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 details engineering drawings and create 3D prints from them.
CE-DGART 2113PE, $178 (+ $50 lab fee).
Sec. A: 8, July 6-16, 2:30-4:30 pm. #5845
Sec. B: 8, July 20-30, 9:30-11:30 am. #5846
Painting & Drawing LAUREL 213
Get your ideas out of your sketchbook! This studio class will introduce traditional painting and drawing materials; students will learn from examples of art history while honing art skills of observation, gesture, composition, value, color mixing, and brush stroke, etc. Teaching artists will guide learning techniques to paint portraits of clothed models, landscape, abstraction, or your ideas. Students will work individually and collaboratively to make portfolio pieces.
CE-ART 2016PE, $178 (+ $20 studio fee).
Sec. A: 8, July 6-16, 12:00 noon-2:00 pm. #5705
Sec. B: 8, July 20-30, 2:30-4:30 pm. #5707
Game Design
You play e-sports but did you ever wonder how to build an interactive game? The gaming industry is an exciting, burgeoning field that requires the technical ability of a computer programmer and the creativity of an artist. Dive into interactivity with a multimedia designer. Start programming and designing your own games. Students will work with a game designer to develop characters and interactive user experience.
CE-DGART 2016PE, 9:30 am-2:00 pm, $228 (+ $50 lab fee).
Sec. A: 8, July 6-16. #5709
Sec. B: 8, July 20-30. #5710
3D Animation 32hrs
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 3D scanning and 2.21 edit 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, 9:30 am-2:00 pm, $228 (+ $50 lab fee).
Sec. A: 8, July 6-16. # 5711
Sec. B: 8, July 20-30. #5712
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, $178 (+ $50 lab fee).
Sec. A: 8, July 6-16, 9:30-11:30 am. #5713
Sec. B: 8, July 20-30, 12:00 noon-2:00 pm. #5715
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, Garage Band, and green screen production.
CE-DGART 2065PE, 2:30-4:30 pm, $178 (+ $50 lab fee).
Sec. A: 8, July 6-16. #5717
Sec. B: 8, July 20-30. #5718
2D Animation (5hrs per week only)
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, $178 (+ $50 lab fee).
Sec. A: 8, July 6-16, 12:00 noon-2:00 pm. #5719
Sec. B: 8, July 20-30, 9:30-11:30 am. #5721
Robotics D
Enable your student to make Arduino-powered and 3D-printed 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 and 3D printing technology.
SLM 1/31/20 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, $178 (+ $50 lab fee).
Sec. A: 8, July 6-16, 9:30-11:30 am. #5723
Sec. B: 8, July 6-16, 12:00 noon-2:00 pm. #5724
Sec. C: 8, July 20-30, 9:30-11:30 am. #5725
Sec. D: 8, July 20-30, 12:00 noon-2:00 pm. #5726
Digital Art Classes for Children: Ages 7-10
Monday-Thursday
State of the Art Equipment • Nurturing Instruction • Opportunity for Fun & Creativity Students may register for one or more classes for their age group. 2-hour classes are $178 (+ $50 lab/$20 studio fee) A half-hour break is offered at 11:30 am and 2:00 pm for students continuing to the afternoon sessions.
NEW! Mixed Media Printmaking
See description above.
CE-ART 2337PE, $178 (+ $20 studio fee).
Sec. B: 8, July 20-30, 9:30-11:30 am. #5842
NEW! 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 created elaborate shapes and works of art. Students will build in TinkerCAD and then output their artworks in our Makerspace as 3D prints.
CE-DGART2112PE, $178 (+ $50 lab fee).
Sec. A: 8, July 6-16, 2:30-4:30 pm. #5843
Sec. B: 8, July 20-30, 9:30-11:30 am. #5844
Painting & Drawing
See description above.
CE-ART 2016PE, $178 (+ $20 studio fee).
Sec. C: 8, July 6-16, 9:30-11:30 am. #5706
Sec. D: 8, July 20-30, 12:00 noon-2:00 pm. #5708
Coding for Kids 203
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, $178 (+ $50 lab fee).
Sec. A: 8, July 6-16, 9:30-11:30 am. #5727
Sec. B: 8, July 6-16, 12:00 noon-2:00 pm. #5728
Sec. C: 8, July 20-30, 12:00 noon-2:00 pm. #5729
Sec. D: 8, July 20-30, 2:30-4:30 pm. #5730
Digital Painting and Drawing
See description above.
CE-DGART 2064PE, $178 (+ $50 lab fee).
Sec. C: 8, July 6-16, 12:00 noon-2:00 pm. #5714
Sec. D: 8, July 20-30, 2:30-4:30 pm. #5716
2D Animation (5hrs per week only)
See description above.
CE-DGART 2066PE, $178 (+ $50 lab fee).
Sec. C: 8, July 6-16, 9:30-11:30 am. #5720
Sec. D: 8, July 20-30, 12:00 noon-2:00 pm. #5722