Virginia College
Virginia College is a private institution of higher education
committed to offering associate's, diplomas and bachelor's
degrees at its various campuses. These programs strengthen the
student's ability to enter or advance in their chosen career. The
student's learning experience and placement opportunities are
enhanced through studies that provide a balance of general
academics, technical skills and personal growth.
The goal of Virginia College lies in its responsibility to its
students, the technical and business communities and the general
citizenry. The college provides educational opportunities through
curricula in business, business-related, administrative,
management, technical and professional programs that are designed
to prepare the student for direct entry into the job market.
Virginia College at Huntsville
Virginia College at Huntsville offers the benefits of small class
sizes and flexible schedules, allowing you to earn the education
you want at a time that's most convenient for you. Financial aid
is available for those who qualify and career placement and job
assistance continues past graduation, continuing Virginia College
at Huntsville's commitment to our students' futures!
Associate's in Computer Aided Drafting and Design
Computer aided drafting is used in all phases of the design and
manufacturing process, from 2D design and technical drawings to
3D models and prototypes.
At Virginia College, you'll be offered training in all aspects of
the CADD field, including:
- Architectural design
- Mechanical design
- Customization and programming
Virginia College offers full CADD facilities and instructors with
real-world knowledge and experience. We also give you access to
the latest software, supplemental software and the equipment that
you'll actually be using in your new career. You'll also get
general education courses to help prepare you be more competitive
in the business world.
You will have access to a broad-based education within a CADD
environment. You can become proficient with the most commonly
used software and develop basic skills in 3D design, CADD
customization and surface modeling, all while you're developing
your own professional portfolio.
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Associate's in Web Design and Development
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A Webmaster develops, designs and maintains Web sites.
Virginia College will introduce you to some of the most creative
software applications and technologies available for designing
compelling, effective Web sites, such as:
- Adobe Photoshop
- Adobe Flash Professional
- Adobe Dreamweaver
- JavaScript
- PHP and MySQL
Our Huntsville campus provides a full Web development facility
that will expose you to the tools and the knowledge you need to
put your own creativity to work, designing and implementing sites
on the Worldwide Web.
Your imagination... and the skills you'll learn through the
Associate's in Web Design and Development program here at
Virginia College... can take you anywhere you want to go!
Bachelor's in Animation and Game Design
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Build new worlds! Create amazing characters to populate them!
Then send those characters off on great adventures like the ones
you'll have in your new career in animation and game design. The
new Bachelor of Arts in Animation and Game Design at Virginia
College will give you a strong foundation in the fundamentals of
artistic design, story development, project management, digital
content creation and portfolio development. Then you'll gain
advanced skills in 3D modeling, character design, animation and
game content development. As you continue your amazing journey,
you'll learn how to complete a strong portfolio of your work that
will help you sell your skills to employers in this fast-paced
industry.
This exciting new curriculum is carefully tailored to help make
you an advanced and versatile 3D artist, one who is marketable to
a wide range of companies.
By the time you complete the program, you should be able to:
- See where the direction of the animation industry for film
and gaming is headed
- Learn to use the principle techniques of 3D modeling and
animation for content related to film and game design
- Integrate knowledge of CAD with 3D applications to produce
architectural and mechanical visualizations
- Develop media-rich content utilizing 3D applications and
compositing software
- Conceptualize, design and plan animated works while you
practice story development and artistic techniques
- Produce game character models and level designs for use with
existing game engines
- Implement knowledge of entertainment law for the protection
of personal work
- Demonstrate your abilities by designing a completed portfolio
of work
- Establish a presence on the web for networking and personal
marketing