Westwood College is a successful, growing organization of
postsecondary learning institutions that offer hands-on,
career-focused educational programs. Our primary goal is to
prepare students for rewarding jobs in high-demand careers.
Westwood College looks for people who want to acquire new skills
to take advantage of growing opportunities in the professional
workplace. Our students are highly motivated, hardworking, and
committed to preparing for rewarding careers.
The Accelerated Difference
At Westwood you can earn an associate degree in as little as 17
months or a bachelor degree in less than three years. This
means less time learning a career and more time earning money
in your career.
Flexible Enough to Fit Anyone's Life
Westwood offers day, night, and online schedules to fit your
busy life. No matter how packed your life may be, we'll find a
program that will fit your schedule.
It's Hands-On
At Westwood, you'll learn the hands-on skills that set Westwood
graduates apart. You'll work on practical, real-world scenarios
that will prepare you for what you'll be doing in your career.
You'll learn from practicing professionals in your field.
Credit for Relevant College Work
Westwood helps qualifying students to obtain a quality college
degree in a shorter amount of time by providing tuition credit
for courses already taken.
Career Development, Even After Graduation
Even after you've graduated from your program, our Career
Development Specialist will still be there for you. Westwood's
Career Development Departments, located at each campus, will
help you in your quest to find a rewarding career in the field
of your choice.
Accreditation
Westwood's Atlanta Midtown campus is accredited by
the Accrediting Council for Independent Colleges and Schools
(ACICS) for Associate of Applied Science and Bachelor degrees.
Bachelor's in Animation
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In Westwood's Animation program you learn to combine visual
effects with live action to breathe life into 2D and 3D objects
by modeling bone, skin and features, and then adding animated
lifelike motions.
Because animation is a blend of art and technology, those working
in the field will not only require creativity and good
visualization skills, but also specialized training in
industry-relevant design software and digital media equipment to
be competitive and successful.
Westwood's Animation program covers topics such as the laws of
human motion, physics, psychology as applied to 2D and 3D
characters, life drawing and rendering techniques, and the
application of audio and video to an animation project.
Bachelor's in Game Art and Design
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A passion for video games could be your advantage in an industry
whose stock in trade is fun and fantasy. Strong creativity,
design, computer, and problem solving skills are the keys for
success in this exciting and growing field. With these
specialized skills in mind, Westwood College has designed a
program in Game Art & Design in which you'll acquire
real-world applied knowledge through our hands-on teaching
approach.
Bachelor's in Interior Design
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The interior design degree program at Westwood College can teach
you skills in graphic drawing, color theory, construction
technology, interior finishing and space planning so you can
create beautiful interiors as a career. If you are researching
options for interior design schools, consider that Westwood
College offers experienced industry professionals as instructors,
industry-relevant technology and a career-focused education to
prepare you for your career in as little as three years.
Bachelor's in Visual Communications
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The Bachelor of Science Degree in Visual Communications combines
technical courses with general education courses to help students
develop skills needed to function in today's technological
business world. We provide training using industry-relevant
technology, as well as important courses such as psychology and
success strategies.
With course topics ranging from web technologies and advanced web
design to career management and public speaking, the students at
Westwood College receive a practical and balanced education. It
is important for students in web design schools and other
technical education environments to get training that extends
beyond the career. While most of the credits offered at Westwood
College are focused on web design, students also study subjects
like business and accounting, humanities and social science.
Associate's in Graphic Design and Multimedia
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Designers work on everything from illustrations and advertising
layouts to animation and multimedia production. The Graphic
Design and Multimedia program prepares graduates for positions as
graphic designers, production artists, web page designers and
multimedia designers within a diverse industry.
This program teaches the fundamentals of graphic design and gives
you hands-on experience with industry relevant technology to
prepare you for this fun and creative career. Students learn to
create effective designs that communicate visually in both print
and multimedia environments. The combination of technical and
general education courses in the program helps students develop
skills in critical thinking, logic, communication and problem
solving.
Westwood Disclaimer and Privacy Policy
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www.westwood.edu/disclaimer
Westwood's privacy policy can be found at the following site:
www.westwood.edu/privacy-policy
