www.sunywcc.edu/p www.sunywcc.edu/peekskill . peekskill@sunywcc.edu 2 SUNY Westchester Peekskill About SUNY Westchester Peekskill, Center for the Digital Arts Dr. Sherry Mayo, Director Located in the heart of Peekskill’s vibrant downtown arts district, the SUNY Westchester Peekskill Center for the Digital Arts offers innovative opportunities for students and community members to explore creativity, technology, and career-focused education. Residents can begin their college journey close to home through credit-bearing liberal arts and humanities courses, while the Center’s robust English as a Second Language (ESL) program supports the needs of the region’s diverse community. Creative Technology Workforce Hub and Interactive Technology Programs The Peekskill Center serves as a hub for digital arts and creative technology education, featuring five state-of-the-art post-production studios. Students can pursue training in high-demand fields including: • 3D Animation and Visual Effects • Artificial Intelligence for Business Owners • Digital Photography and Advanced Digital Photography • Game Design and Interactive Media • Illustration and 2D Animation • Mixed Reality (XR) • Virtual Reality Development • Social Media Specialist Training • Web Design and Digital Publishing • Coding with AI The Center also offers a Historic Preservation Certificate Program, a wide range of non-credit professional development courses, and studio arts classes for adults. Each summer, the Center hosts its popular Youth Arts Technology Program, providing creative technology experiences for younger learners. State of the Art Facilities The Peekskill Center’s 20,000-square-foot facility provides an advanced learning environment designed specifically for digital arts and technology education. The facility includes: • 11 smart classrooms • 5 post-production studios • A greenscreen production and podcast studio • A makerspace equipped with seven 3D printers • 75 Apple workstations and 15 Microsoft Surface devices These resources support hands-on learning and professional-level creative production. A Community Hub for Learning and Growth Serving approximately 1,000 students annually, the Peekskill Center is a cornerstone of the local community. Conveniently located near Peekskill’s cultural venues, galleries, and restaurants, the Center provides comprehensive student services including: • Admissions and academic advising • Financial aid assistance • Registrar and bursar services • Academic support, workshops, and student activities • Technical support The Center also plays an important role in regional workforce development, helping adults build practical skills for careers in the creative and digital economy. The SUNY Westchester Peekskill Center for the Digital Arts is more than a learning institution—it is a vibrant hub where creativity, technology, and community come together to prepare students for the future. Youth Arts Technology Program Highlights During the fall and spring semesters, the Peekskill Center offers its dynamic Youth Arts Technology Program, featuring a STEAM-focused curriculum (Science, Technology, Engineering, Art, and Mathematics). These programs nurture creativity, collaboration, problem-solving, and critical thinking—essential skills for the 21st century. Students explore technology-driven artmaking through hands-on projects such as: • Painting and drawing to strengthen observational skills • Coding and robotics, learning to program and control robots • Game design, developing digital games from concept to creation • Mixed reality, creating immersive interactive environments using AR and VR Students collaborate, experiment, and develop both digital and traditional creative skills while building portfolio projects that showcase their work. LEARN MORE Website www.sunywcc.edu/peekskill Youth Arts Technology Program www.sunywcc.edu/peekskillyouth Email peekskill@sunywcc.edu Phone 914-606-7300
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