“Creativity is not exclusive to particular activities: it’s possible wherever human intelligence is actively engaged. It is not a specific type of activity but a quality of intelligence” Sir Kenneth Robinson
If you have any questions about your academic or professional aspirations email Prof. Deb Krikun. I look forward to hearing from alum, new students and businesses who may be interested in digital media interns.
I will retire this dkrikun.wordpress.com website on 12/18/2020, you may find me now on the new WCC’s INTERACTIVE TECHNOLOGIES, ITECH A.A.S., program offered through the School of Business and Professional Careers. This site will serve as an invaluable resource for viewers, if the links are broken then they are outdated.
Digital Marketing
Web Design UX/UI
Computer Animation and Game Design
After 10 years of 3D animation and digital media studio experiences in Los Angeles, I continue to create as a fine artist painter and a ceramist. I also teach digital design, animation (2D/3D) and interactive media since 1997 to the present at SUNY Westchester CC. I help students secure a rewarding creative career or transfer. In the Spring of 2021, I was able to build a more robust digital arts curricula with the help of colleagues from Dean Martinez-Lopez, Prof. Denise Sullivan and Prof. Deidre Verne titled INTERACTIVE TECHNOLOGIES an A.A.S. degree. The ITECH program offers students emerging technology interdisciplinary courses that will prepare them for any STEAM, business or entertainment career. The technological creative frontier is evolving and is fully accessible when enrolled in SUNY’s WCC ITECH program.
The Associate of Applied Science ITECH degree helps students to develop a portfolio that demonstrates their experiences using design thinking best practices along with essential digital media hands-on skills in the design, development, management or digital marketing aspirations that utilizes emerging interactive technologies.
Hope that you will email me and join us!
Prof. Deb Krikun I look forward to helping you explore your creative and career options!
John Maeda’s Recent Report
Here is where you can begin to explore creative career paths, EXPLORE!
Below are typical classified ads from the New York Times which require the skills you will learn by taking digital media classes. Send your questions to Prof. Deb Krikun
More information about SUNY’s Excelsior Scholarship
COLLEGES TO CONSIDER FOR TRANSFER INTERACTIVE DESIGN and ANIMATION
NY – SUNY Purchase – New Media BA
NY – SUNY Farmingdale – IxD – Interaction Design
NY – SUNY Old Westbury – Electronic Media, BS
NY – SUNY New Paltz – Digital Media and Communications
NY – City Tech – Communication Design – BFA
NJ – Montclair State University – BFA (in-state tuition)
NJ – New Jersey Technology University, BA in Digital Design/Game Design/ UX/UI
NY – SUNY/Fashion Institute Technology – BFA (deadlines)
NY – CUNY/City College – Electronic Design- BFA
NY – CUNY/City Tech – – MTECH – Emerging Media
NY – CUNY/City Tech – – BTECH Entertainment Media
NY – CUNY/Lehman College, BS Computer Imaging
NY – CUNY/York College, BS Web Design Media and Technology
NY – SUNY/Old Westbury – Electronic Media BS
NY – SUNY/Polytechnic Institute – Game Design, Interactive Media
NY – SUNY/ Polytechnic Institute – Information Design, Communication
NY –CUNY Queens College- BFA Design and Illustration
NY- CUNY Brooklyn College of ART – BFA Studio Art (Digital Art)
NYC – MFA in Animation at Brooklyn College transfer to from BFA
NY – MFA in Media Arts and Culture – Purchase
NYC – MFA in Digital and Interdisciplinary Arts Practice (DIAP) – City College
A valued scholarship offered at Fordham – Digital Media Technology BS –
OR New Media and Digital Design
Looking for an internship this summer! Click here to see what skills are needed!
National Colleges to consider:
FLA – Florida State Univ., Tallahassee, College Of Motion Pictures BFA Animation and Digital Arts
Student Club New Media Group meet every Common Hour on Wednesdays at 11am-1pm -Valhalla Campus, Tech. Bldg. Lounge to compete in video gaming.
newmediagroup.org
Email: deborah.krikun@sunywcc.edu if you any questions.
NEW MEDIA GROUP, a student club that sponsors activities at the college to either learn or use interactive digital products such as mobile apps, video/digital games, animation, 3D printing, data visualization, VR, IoT and probably much more.
Students produce two biannual events that support student business networking for internships or career opportunities, guest speakers that discuss digital media careers and new technology. Students are ready to graduate with an Associate Degree that utilizes technology and teaches skills and professional experience with computer animation 2D/3D, game design, responsive mobile apps, ux|ui web designs, 3D printing, data visualization and interactive designs.
Join Us in our digital media endeavors!
CAREER OPPORTUNITIES
View current trends in the job market for graphic designers (ux/ui) There are some exciting new trends and career opportunities.
Resources for students
View all of the internet and television animated series using FLA
WCC Students Car Pooling
WCC Faculty and Staff
How to change your major at WCC
How to access LYNDA.COM for FREE from your local library.
3D Printing Tutorial
Historical Pictures on Flickr
Electronic Educational Resources
Brookings Institute on Community Colleges
What students are looking for in education!
How to Get a Job
WCC Library Resources for Prof. Krikun classes
Recommended Game Design Schools for Transfer
Career and Portfolio Resources
SOPA – Protect Your Internet Freedom
Creative Job Titles and Salaries
Free web hosting for educators and students
Resource to match graduates with career opportunities
Protecting your Intellectual Properties
WCC Student Services and Opportunities
Scholarships
Disability Services
Internships
To reach the Center for the Digital Arts, call or email your inquiries to: (914) 606-7301 – (studio labs are open Monday-Thursday 9am-9pm / Friday-Saturday 9am-4pm) or peekskill@sunywcc.edu
deborah krikun 