Description:
Summer Pre-College and Children's Programs:
Session I: July 6- July 19, 2010. Session II: July 20- August 2, 2010 For more information or to register, please call (914) 606-7301. The Center for the Digital Arts, Peekskill Extension is located at 27 N. Division Street in Peekskill, NY. Throughout the year, the Center runs adult new media arts offerings in both credit and non-credit areas. At the Center, you will find New Media Arts Training at an Affordable Price; State of the Art Equipment ; Nurturing Instruction; Opportunities for Creative Expression via use of multi-media tools; Expression of artistic vision. Students may register for one or more classes in their age group. These 2-hour classes meet from 9:30-11:30 am and 12:00 noon-2:00 pm, with a half hour supervised lunch break. The only time exception is Game Design which meets from 9:30-11:30 am and continues from 12:00 noon-2:00 pm with a half hour lunch at 11:30 am (4 total class hours). Students must bring their own non-perishable lunches.

Program Information:
DIGITAL ARTS CLASSES FOR TEENS - Ages 12-17
Game Design is $156 (+ $50 lab fee); all other classes are $103 (+ $50 lab fee) and do not meet on Fridays. The first class of each session starts on a Tuesday and the Center hosts an exhibition of student on the last day of each session. NEW! 3D Animation
This course introduces students to the fundamentals of 3D character design and animation. Each student will learn the mechanics of a 3D software environment and produce a moving character of their own invention. Students will be able to take home a Quicktime movie of their animation. July 6-19, 12:00 noon-2:00 pm. #PE-P285 July 20-August 2, 9:30-11:30 am. #PE-P287
Digital Storytelling
Analyze films and photographs to understand their impact. By doing this you can create more dramatic work. Everything has a story. It does not matter what type of work you do, even a 30 sec commercial has a beginning middle and end. Class exercises will fine tune your skills, some writing involved. July 6-19, 9:30-11:30 am. #PE-P288; July 20-August 2, 12:00 noon-2:00 pm. #PE-P289
Graphic Design - Good design makes all the difference! Learn design fundamentals including type, color and page layout using InDesign, Adobe Illustrator and Photoshop, through designing posters or “zines” and other creative projects. July 6-19, 9:30-11:30 am. #PE-P294; July 20-August 2, 12:00 noon-2:00 pm. #PE-P295)
Digital Audio - Explore your musical ideas in our state-of-the-art computer music lab and learn the basics of working with audio on computers. Music sampling, remixing and audio editing will be covered. Basic computer experience is required.
July 6-19, 9:30-11:30 am. #PE-P302; July 20-August 2, 12:00 noon-2:00 pm. #PE-P303 Digital Video - Learn to make and edit your own mini-movies, for the web, computer or DVD. Combine video clips, colorful text designs, graphic art, photos, songs and sounds to create special effects. Create your own DVD for home use. July 6-19, 12:00 noon-2:00 pm. #PE-P292; July 20-August 2, 9:30-11:30 am. #PE-P293
Web Design - Create your own unique website! Showcase your artworks or other interests on the web by learning how to build web pages and understand Internet architecture. Designing online has different design demands from print or video; get a head start under the professional guidance of a web designer. Includes HTML and Dreamweaver instruction. Prerequisite: experience with Photoshop and/or Illustrator. July 6-19, 12:00 noon-2:00 pm. #PE-P298; July 20-August 2, 9:30-11:30 am. #PE-P299
Game Design -You play them but did you ever wonder how to build a computer 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 and start programming and designing your own games. Previous computer art experience required. July 6-19, 12:00 noon-2:00 pm. #PE-P290; July 20-August 2, 9:30-11:30 am. #PE-P291)
Digital Animation - Using Flash, make characters, text and images come to life. Explore a variety of computer programs designed for new media, focusing on animation for the web. Learn Flash and Shockwave to create animations, as well as, how to construct basic web pages. Basic computer experience is required. July 6-19, 12:00 noon-2:00 pm. #PE-P290; July 20-August 2, 9:30-11:30 am. #PE-P291

DIGITAL ARTS CLASSES FOR CHILDREN – AGES 7-11
All classes are $103 (+ $50 lab fee) and do not meet on Fridays. The first class of each session starts on a Tuesday and the Center hosts an exhibition of student on the last day of each session. NEW! Digital Scrapbooking - This course is an innovative way to design electronic pages for scrap books. Students will learn to create layouts, utilize templates, design with type, and personalize their pages. Each student will create their own printed memory book that captures their favorite moments with family and friends. July 6-19, 12:00 noon-2:00 pm. #PE-P310; July 20-30, 9:30-11:30 am. #PE-P311 >
Multimedia Storytelling - Use your own stories and illustrations to make multimedia presentations. Children will develop story boards that will be realized with image and text in Microsoft Power point and or iMovie. They will create characters, write narration, and use materials to produce their own animation. This course will use iStopMotion software to create stop-animation. July 6-19, 9:30-11:30 am. #PE-P306; July 6-19, 12:00 noon – 2:00 pm. #PE-P307
July 20-August 2, 9:30-11:30 am. #PE-P308; July 20-August 2, noon – 2:00 pm. #PE-P309
Digital Art
Using Adobe Photoshop and Adobe Illustrator, learn art fundamentals including color, type, collage and design. July 6-19, 12:00 noon-2:00 pm. #PE-P312; July 20-August 2, 9:30-11:30 am. #PE-P313
Sculpture - Learn how form equals creative expression. This studio art course will focus on understanding the basics of constructing sculpture while teaching concepts with varying mediums. July 6-19, 12:00 noon-2:00 pm. #PE-P314; July 20-August 2, 9:30-11:30 am. #PE-P315
Painting and Drawing - Introduction to a variety of materials, tools, and techniques of 2D art. Explore color, composition, still-life, landscape, and portraiture. Advanced students refine their skills through exercises emphasizing realism and craftsmanship. July 6-19, 9:30-11:30 am. #PE-P316; July 20-30, 12:00 noon-2:00 pm. #PE-P317small>
Cartooning - Do you like to draw cartoon characters? Are you a doodler? This course is for you! Students will draw their favorite characters designed in 3D adding color with markers, colored pencils and in various sculpture mediums. July 6-19, 12:00 noon-2:00 pm. #PE-P322; July 20-30, 9:30-11:30 am. #PE-P323