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.

Bachelor's in Animation and Game Design

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

Bachelor's in Multimedia Management

The multimedia management program is designed to give you a broad education for a high-tech career, including courses in finance, marketing, human resources, leadership, communications, decision-making and ethical frameworks, combined with management skills and technical competency you've received at the associate's level. Multimedia management majors gain flexibility that makes them more valuable to corporations, government and other employers.

Give your technical training even more worth with the additional training you'll receive in this exciting curriculum. What better way to prepare for a high-tech career?

Diploma in Design Visualization

This exciting new Diploma in Design Visualization at Virginia College gets you ready for a challenging career in the quickly emerging field of 3-dimensional, computer-aided modeling. You will learn to communicate your ideas through 3D visualization and master the ability to present design data using the latest computer systems and software. This curriculum is designed to make certain you are better prepared to successfully meet the demands of a diverse and dynamic industry.

You will learn skills that you can use as a visualization artist employed in a wide array of opportunities including architectural visualization, accident reconstruction, commercial advertising, industrial design, mechanical engineering, rapid prototyping, and 3D modeling for game design and film.

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