Collins College
Collins College is committed to the technical training, development and preparation necessary for our graduates to succeed. Collins College lays the foundation for a successful education experience with industry-current equipment, an experienced and dedicated staff and a curriculum that is continually reviewed by our active advisory committee.
The Campus
Collins College occupies over 100,000 square feet of floor space. This includes various classrooms, computer labs, darkrooms, a digital print room, video editing bays and a photographic studio. A library/student resource center, student learning centers and a student store are also available. The college is accessible to the handicapped.The Classes
The college population averages approximately 2000 students who attend morning, afternoon and/or evening sessions. Every attempt is made to keep class size to a ratio of one teacher per about 30 students. The maximum number of students in any classroom or laboratory is 45. Student assistants are utilized to facilitate individual attention in larger classes.The Equipment
Collins College utilizes hardware and software that is specifically selected based on industry standards. For each program and each class that requires the use of a computer, the students work at industry-current computer workstations. All hardware and software are, for this reason, subject to change.
Flexible Learning Programs
Collins College allows students to turn their computers into a classroom. With an online virtual campus, you can now take classes from home, work or anywhere. Mix online classes with those you're already taking on campus to take full advantage of the collegiate experience. Enjoy flexible schedules on your time, with no physical commuting, by the same professionals who teach in our on-campus classrooms.
Want to learn more? Fill out the online request form today to learn more about the convenience offered by the virtual campus.
Digital Video Production - Associate of Arts
Tell a great story behind the lens of a camera with our quality digital video production education. After having the opportunity to learn the ins and outs of pre- and post-production and non-linear editing, plus lighting and audio for video and field production, you can demonstrate your talent in the form of videos you create from concept to final, edited composition.
In our digital video production program, you can also explore live television studio production and staging techniques for live events. You'll have an opportunity to work with industry-current programs like Adobe Photoshop and After Effects and refine your skills on Avid XpressPro® and Digidesign Protools, having the opportunity to cultivate the knowledge, skills and experience to produce effective commercial presentations.
Film & Video Production - Bachelor of Arts
Tell a great story behind the lens of a camera with our quality film production training. After having the opportunity to learn the ins and outs of screenwriting, non-linear editing, plus studio and location lighting and audio for studio and field production, you can demonstrate your talent in the form of videos you create from concept to final, edited composition.
In our film and video production training program, you can explore:
- 3D Animation
- Advanced audio production
- Super16mm film
- Sony HDCam® cameras
- Panasonic Varicam® cameras
You can work with industry-current programs like Autodesk® flame® and combustion®, and refine your skills on Apple Final Cut HD and DVD Studio Pro® cultivating the knowledge, skills and experience to produce effective commercial presentations.
Game Design - Bachelor of Arts
Game artists are the skilled and imaginative professionals who bring a game designer's concept to life. Your education can take you from game research and planning to content development, character development and storytelling-all the way through level design, modeling, programming and project management. After exploring game essentials like C++®/Java™, 3ds max™ and AI (Artificial Intelligence), you should be prepared to make your quest-driven concept a game reality. Best yet, you can have a demo reel to prove it.
Graphic Design - Associate of Arts
Do you have creative vision? Have you been told you have a vivid imagination? Collins College offers an Associate of Arts degree in Graphic Design to help you unleash your creativity and illustrate your originality. Good designers live and breathe their craft. They're trained to combine aesthetics with function. With our graphic design degree program, you can gain the knowledge, skills and experience needed to prepare you for an entry-level position in the graphic design field.
As a student in our graphic design degree program, you will have the opportunity to develop traditional and computer-based applications necessary to work in the graphic design industry, as well as a choice of specialization in either graphic design or graphic design production.
Earn a degree in graphic design and you can open the door to a variety of career possibilities, including:
- Graphic designer
- Interactive multimedia designer
- Computer illustrator
Graphic Design - Bachelor of Arts
If you've ever dreamed of a career in the exciting graphic design field, Collins College could help your dream come true. Students in the Bachelor of Arts degree in Graphic Design program can experience a harmonious blend of real-world training by instructors who know what it takes to succeed in this fast-paced industry.
This creative graphic design degree program can be completed in as little as 30 months, depending on the division. Students can use industry-specific hardware and software on Macintosh® and Windows®-based computers. Available labs include computer labs, photography studio lab and photo/video labs.
Just a few of the entry-level career possibilities you can explore as a graduate of our graphic design degree program:
- Graphic Designer
- Publication Designer
- Production Artist
- Art Director
- Web Designer
Interior Design - Bachelor of Arts
The interior design program can prepare students for entry-level positions in the interior design industry. Students are expected to develop design concepts for interior spaces, and transform these concepts into practical, functional and innovative environments that meet client needs. Architectural drafting, space planning and computer-aided design are used to develop new concepts and to refine students' individual skills and talents. Building systems, regulations and current business practices are taught to prepare students for their internships and professional careers in interior design.
Visual Arts (Game Art) - Bachelor of Arts
Have you ever wanted to create video game characters and your own story line? Do you want to learn 3D development in a industry current animation lab? The Bachelor of Arts degree in Visual Arts with a Game Art major at Collins College could be for you.
As a student, you can learn to create characters and settings that bring a game to life. You can learn the fundamentals of sound design for game projects and explore the work flow concepts behind the art department of a major game studio. You can visualize a concept and acquire the computer skills necessary to render it in 3D.
Enroll in this exciting Visual Arts degree program with a major in Game Art and you'll take classes such as Creative Visualization, Audio for Gaming, Game Design Project Management, 3D Studio Max® 1, and 3D Modeling. Computer labs, traditional animation labs, photo/video labs, and a photography studio lab are available to students who choose this Visual Arts degree program. In approximately 31 months, you can earn a degree to help you enter today's workforce as a Game Designer.
Graduates of this Visual Arts degree program can be qualified for entry-level positions to include:
- Quality Assurance Tester
- Level Game Designer
- Modeler/Texture Artist
- Environmental Artist
- Prop Artist
- Photoshop® and Illustrator® Specialist
- Web Designer
- Graphic Designer
- Video Editor
- Combustion®/After FX® Compositor
- Production Assistants
- Level Editor
- Game Artis
Collin's College also offers a Bachelor of Fine Arts in Fashion Design & Merchandising. Request information to find out more!
*Programs and availability are subject to change.
Collins College does not guarantee employment or salary.