Illustration & 2D Animation Certificate (206 hrs)

Illustration & 2D Animation Certificate (206 hrs)
Adults: Ages 18+ 

This one-year, non-credit program begins in fall 2025. Students will learn illustration techniques, animation principles, character design, and sequential storytelling, using Adobe tools like Photoshop, After Effects, Premiere, and Procreate. The program also includes TV Paint training and helps build a professional portfolio. Students must register for the entire certificate. Payment plan available. For details, visit www.sunywcc.edu/illustration-2d
This certificate will be in person. 

Application required Application: www.sunywcc.edu/illustration-2d-apply
To register call 914-606-7300 or email [email protected] 

Program tuition is $2,422! 

Foundations of Illustration (30 hrs)
CE-DGART 2160PE, 10 Thurs., Sept. 11-Nov. 13, 6:30-9:30 pm. 

Storyboarding: Drawing for Animation (30 hours)
CE-DGART 2161PE, 10 Sat., Sept. 13-Nov. 15, 9:30 am-12:30 pm. 

Character Design: Building Worlds (24 hrs)
CE-DGART 2162PE, 8 Thurs., Nov. 20-Jan. 29, 2026 (skip 11/27 & 12/25 & 1/1/26), 6:30-9:30 pm. 

Comic Illustration (30 hrs)
CE-DGART 2163PE, 10 Sat., Jan. 3-Mar. 7, 2026, 9:30 am-12:30 pm. 

Animation 1 (40 hrs)
CE-DGART 2164PE, 10 Sun., Mar. 15-June 7, 2026, (skip 4/5 & 5/10 & 5/24) 9:00 am-1:00 pm. 

Illustration and Animation with Procreate (12 hrs)
CE-DGART 2166PE, 4 Thurs. May 7-28, 2026, 6:30-9:30 pm 

Animation 2 (40 hrs)
CE-DGART 2165PE, 10 Sun., June 14-Aug. 30, 2026, (skip 6/21 & 7/5) 9:00 am-1:00 pm.