Western Career College

Founded in 1967 in Sacramento, California, the Western Career College philosophy is centered around outcome-based learning and our focus on retention, placement and job performance results in graduates who are highly qualified and motivated employees. The health care community benefits from this focus on outcome-based learning and the college's flexibility in adapting to their changing needs.

Western Career College is accredited by the Accrediting Commission for Community and Junior Colleges of the Western Association of Schools and Colleges (WASC).

The Emeryville Campus

In October 2001, the Oakland campus relocated to Emeryville, located at 1400 65th Street, Suite 200, near the intersection of Hollis Street and 65th Street off interstate-80.

Our 21,000 square foot campus is divided into classrooms, labs, offices, a library and a student lounge area. Handicapped access is available on campus. Parking is provided for all students.

Design Drafting - Certificate and Associate's Degree

Design drafting is a graphic language used by the industry to communicate ideas and plans from the creative design stage through production. Students enrolled in this program will receive training in the fundamental principles of technical drawing, standard procedure for producing designed working drawings of a structure and mechanical devices indicating dimensions, fasteners and joining requirements, and other engineering data as well as proper drafting standards of construction drawings, floor plans, elevations and diagrammatic drawings as required for manufacture and repair of structures.

Career Opportunities
Highly skilled, professional architectural drafters with CADD are in demand. Completion of this course provides graduates with skills and knowledge for the following entry level, trainee positions: Junior Drafter, Drafter, CADD Drafter, CADD Operator, CADD Librarian, Architectural Drafter, Structural Engineering Design Drafter, Cartographic Design Drafter, Landscape Architectural Drafter, Kitchen and Bath Design Drafter.

Graphic Design - Associate's Degree

Graphic design is an exciting and rewarding career that combines technical knowledge with artistic expression. The Graphic Design program provides students with essential skills and training for an entry-level position in graphic design, publications and the developing area of multimedia, 3D animation and web design. Upon completion, the student will have gained a working and hands-on knowledge of graphic design, desktop publishing, web design and multimedia authoring.

Career Opportunities
Some of the occupations available to the graduate of this program include computer graphic artist, graphic designer, illustrator, interface designer, web designer/developer, production artist and desktop publisher. Completion of this associate-level degree program provides graduates with the knowledge and opportunities in mid-level positions or beyond.

Information

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