Fall 2026 Peekskill Newsletter

peekskill . peekskill@sunywcc.edu SUNY Westchester Peekskill . 27 North Division Street . Peekskill NY 10566 . 914-606-7300 11 ADVANCED DIGITAL PHOTOGRAPHY The Advanced Digital Photography series at the SUNY Westchester Peekskill Center for the Digital Arts is for certificate graduates or experienced photographers seeking community and skill advancement. This hybrid program combines outdoor and onsite photo shoots with remote software-based review sessions, focusing on technical and storytelling growth. Students may register for one or both courses; both are highly recommended. For details, visit www.sunywcc.edu/advanced-photo Series tuition is $1,316. Advanced Digital Photography Part 2 For experienced photography students seeking to refine their technical skills and deepen their artistic practice. This hybrid course is designed to further the skills covered in the Certificate program and/or Part 1 of the Advanced course. The format is a critique seminar facilitated by an instructor. Students will be expected to present works on a regular basis for group discussion and critique. This structured and supportive environment enables students to engage with diverse perspectives and receive valuable insights from both peers and the instructor to help refine their artistic vision. The critique format encourages students to critically analyze and articulate their creative choices. Students have the opportunity to experiment with new techniques, and cultivate their unique artistic voice, thus evolving as photographers and visual storytellers. This course enables students to advance their technical skills and critical thinking by fostering a collaborative and supportive learning environment with personalized mentorship. Prerequisite is the Digital Photography Certificate Program or permission of instructor. CE-DGART 2121PE 14 Tues., Jan. 26-May 4, 2027 (skip 3/16), 6:30-9:30 pm. 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 in this non-credit remote synchronous certificate program that starts in spring 2027. 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 that will prototype, 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 the time of registration; a payment plan is available. T/Th, Feb. 2-May 20, 2027, 6:30-8:30 pm. For details, visit www.sunywcc.edu/web-cert Program tuition is $1,615, (ISP costs not included). The Advanced Digital Photography Part 1 This course will get started with a review of exposure and camera control, followed by shooting assignments with a concentration on finding the story in the chosen environment, be it landscape, street, or indoor photography. In-the-field shoots will be planned. We will review post-processing in Lightroom and learn new tools for masking and making adjustment selections based on tone and color. Photo critiques will occur throughout the semester, with an eye on creating an advanced portfolio. Photo-shoots will be in-person and critique reviews will be remote. CE-DGART 2126PE 14 Tues., Sept. 8-Dec. 8, 6:30-9:30 pm. Non-Credit Certificates Nicole Turano, Bird

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