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If you want to make your mark, come mark your spot at Collins.
Collins College. It's no ordinary school. It's a training ground for today's in-demand careers. Our students can learn by doing while experiencing career-focused education in design, media and technology. Pursue network technology training, an interior design education or a Graphic Design degree. It's all up to you! Collins College boasts two locations - Collins College in Tempe, Arizona, and Phoenix, Arizona. Associate's and bachelor's degree programs are offered, although availability differs by location. We'll give you some space. Collins College occupies approximately 104,000 square feet of floor space, filled with various classrooms, computer labs, a digital print room, video editing bays and a photographic studio. Our computer workstations and software are industry-current and downright impressive. You can also find a comprehensive library/resource center, student learning centers and a student store. Our North Phoenix and Tempe locations are accessible to the handicapped. Class schedules designed to fit your personal lifestyle. Collins College offers a student-centered environment. Whether you're an early bird or a night owl, Collins has a schedule to fit your particular lifestyle. Day and evening sessions are offered, letting you choose the times that are most convenient for you. The college population averages approximately 2,000 students between day and evening classes. Every attempt is made to keep class size to a ratio of one teacher per 25-35 students. Student assistants are utilized to facilitate individual attention in larger classes. We feature all the tools of the trade. Our North Phoenix and Tempe campuses are designed with everything you need to get down to the business of being successful. You can use real-world tools for real-world applications. In fact, you can be trained to use the same equipment you could be using on the job. Some of our programs utilize high-performance Macintosh® computers and Windows NT® workstations, while others use PC laptops and desktops. Others include work with motion-picture film cameras and Sony HDCAM® cameras and decks. The right software can make a good artist great. That's why we use programs including Adobe Photoshop® and Illustrator®, Macromedia® Flash™, Alias/Wavefront® Maya™, Discreet® 3ds max®, flame® and smoke®. And our Network Technology program includes Cisco® switch and router simulation software, as well as a variety of Novell® and Microsoft® applications. Want to learn more? Contact an Admissions representative today to learn more about the convenience offered by the virtual campus. Collins College - Tempe 1140 South Priest Tempe, AZ 85281 Collins College is accredited by the Accrediting Commission for Career Schools and Colleges of Technology. ACCSCT is listed by the United States Department of Education as, a nationally recognized accrediting agency under the provisions of Chapter 33 US Code and subsequent legislation.
Collins College is licensed by The Arizona State Board for Private Postecondary Education and has permits to accept enrollments in other states throughout the United States. State of California Agent permit approved by the Bureau for Private Postsecondary and Vocational Education. State of Colorado Agent licensed by the Colorado Division of Private Occupational Schools, Department of Higher Education. State of Washington Licensed by the State of Washington under chapter 28C. 10 RCW; inquiries or complaints regarding this or any other private vocational school may be made to: Washington Workforce Training and Education Coordinating Board, Building 17, Airdustrlal Park P.O. Box 43105; Olympia, WA 98504-3105 (360) 753-5673 Marketing Whether you're interested in a graphic design program, or want to get started in interior design or another rewarding field, Collins College has the answers you need. Collins College is committed to the technical training development and preparation necessary for our graduates to succeed in the areas of Visual Communication, Animation (such as 2-D and 3-D animation), Personal Computer/ Network Technology, Media Arts, and Game Design. Collins College lays the foundation for a successful education experience with industry-current equipment, and experienced and dedicated staff, and a curriculum that is continually reviewed by our active Advisory Committee. Collins College announces a new option to allow students to turn their computers into a classroom. With an online virtual campus, you can now take classes from home, work - 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? Contact an Admissions representative today to learn more about the convenience offered by the virtual campus. Collins College - Tempe 1140 South Priest Tempe, AZ 85281
Why Collins College - Tempe Top 10 Reasons to Attend Collins College
1. Hands-on training. As you're earning your degree, every class we offer hands you the opportunity to use industry-current technology and equipment. You can graduate with a portfolio of work you start creating in your very first class. 2. Experienced professionals. Classes are led by instructors with real-world experience in their fields to give you the inside knowledge needed for success in today's job market. 3. Programs of Passion. Media Arts, Visual Arts-Game Art, Game Design, Graphic Design, Multimedia, Animation, Interior Design and Computer Networking - You CAN do what you LOVE. 4. Tuition planning. Get personalized tuition planning assistance from our friendly financial aid representatives. 5. Alumni Association. Active Alumni association provides for student networking in the field. 6. Career Services. Part-time employment assistance for current students and continuous assistance for graduates is offered by our full-time career center. 7. Schedule flexibility. Day and evening sessions are offered, allowing adult students to work full time. 8. Reputation and partnerships built over years with companies who hire our graduates. 9. Advanced design and technology training. You can gain real-world skills for career training in Visual Communication, Graphic Design, Animation, Game Design, Game Art, Media Arts, Interior Design, Network Technology. 10. Convenient locations. You can attend school at our main campus in Tempe or our west campus in northwest Phoenix. Either way, you can benefit from hands-on training, an industry-current curriculum and mentoring from our experienced professionals. Program availability differs by location. |
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Degree Programs
Associate - Graphic Design
Are you looking to change the face of communication, one brochure, one magazine ad, or one billboard at a time? Collins College's Associate of Arts Visual Communications Degree (AA) can get you ready to enter this exciting and continually changing field. In this program you can develop traditional and computer-driven design skills from project conceptualization to production techniques. A track-choice offered in the latter portion of the visual communications degree program gives you the opportunity to specialize in order to pursue a multimedia/web design/programming or graphic design career. Which is your preference? Want to take it to the next level? Do you want to make an impact with your portfolio or interactive CD-ROM? Our Bachelor of Arts in Visual Communications Degree (BA) can help you build on what you have learned. It begins the process of refining your skills into those of a highly trained designer. This upper division visual communication bachelor degree emphasizes integrating technology and visual communication in multimedia projects and web design/programming. Bachelor - Graphic Design
Graphic Design is a harmonious blend of communication, commerce and art. It's used to sell products and services by way of branding, advertising and packaging. You can learn how to become a visual problem solver as you refine and perfect your design skills in typography, color theory, digital production, empirical design and art direction through real world applications. Best of all, you can graduate with a portfolio of print media creative work that can help you land your very first job in the graphic design field.
Bachelor - Game Design
Collins College Game Design program offers a way to do both! In our Bachelor of Arts Game Design Degree (BA), our curriculum is designed to equip you with game essentials like C++, Java, 3ds max and AI (Artificial Intelligence) so you can make your quest-driven concept a game reality. Your education in Game Design will take you from game research and planning, character development and storytelling, all the way through level design, modeling programming and project management. It takes more than imagination to be a game designer, and we can help you to take your ideas from concept to completion and beyond. Get in the game with Collins College Video Game Design training.
Collins College can also accept BA candidates with AA degrees in game design-related fields and/or general education courses from other schools with appropriate official transcripts for credit transfer consideration. Game Design
Bachelor - Interior Design
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.
Associate - Digital Video Production
Express your ideas in the intriguing world of celluloid and videotape. After learning the ins and outs of screenwriting, pre- and post-production and non-linear editing, plus exploring 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. You should be prepared for an entry-level career in television production, industrial video or production for Web casting.
Bachelor - Film and Video Production
After successfully completing our associate's degree program, you can advance your knowledge in the broadcast field and learn to tell a great story behind the lens of a camera. This practical, real-world curriculum focuses on the creative, technical and business aspects of the industry. You'll explore lighting, audio for video, television studio production and nonlinear editing. You'll work with industry-current programs like discreet ® flame ®, smoke ® and combustion ®, and refine your skills on Avid Xpress ® and move up to Avid ®|DS HD. All with the goal of cultivating the knowledge, skills and experience to produce effective commercial presentations.
Bachelor - Visual Arts: Game Art
The BA Degree Visual Arts with a major in Game Art provides the knowledge, skills and experience needed to prepare the student for employment in entry-level positions in the field of visual arts. The program educates the student in professional and general education courses with an emphasis on game art.
Graduates of the Bachelor of Arts Degree in Visual Arts with a major in Game Art can qualify for the following visual arts entry-level occupations: quality assurance testers, level game designers, modeler/texture artists, environmental artists, junior game designers, prop artists, junior game designers, prop artists, Photoshop and Illustrator specialists, Web designers, graphic designers, video editors, combustions/AfterEffects compositors, production assistants, level editors and game artists. |
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