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 a 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 - 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.

Associate's - Network Engineering

With the network engineering program at Virginia College, you will get Windows 2003, Novell, Cisco, UNIX, Linux and/or CompTIA training that helps launch you into an exciting career in this growing field. From hardware basics to complex networking, we help you gain the skills you'll need to join the exploding e-commerce revolution!

Take the first step toward becoming a certified network engineer. Prepare for a selection of thirteen professional network and computer certifications: A+, Network+, Security +, CNA, CNE, MCP, MCSA, MCSE, CCNA, SCSA, SCNA, Linux + and LPIC l. Don't let technology pass you by. Let Virginia College prepare you for the high-tech careers of today and the future!

Bachelor's - 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 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 and opportunities.

By the time you complete the program, you should be able to:

• See where 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 - 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.

Bachelor's - Networking Management

The Bachelor's in Networking Management will give you the skills you'll need for a career in a broad range of private and public sector organizations. You'll study networking, finance, marketing, human resources, leadership, communications, decision-making and ethical issues, all to complement, enhance and build upon what you've already learned about computer networking.

As a successful graduate from this program, you can expect to be qualified to enter a general management-training program within a large organization. The elective area of the program allows you to explore related fields of study to further broaden your education.

Diploma - Cisco Network Associate

Cisco systems is the worldwide leader in networking for the internet. Cisco's networking solutions connect people, computing devices and computer networks, allowing people to access or transfer information without regard to differences in time, place or type of computer system.

Virginia College's Diploma in Cisco Network Associate prepares you for a technical career working with networks and Cisco routers. It's designed to give you a solid background of practical, hands-on training that's directly related to design and troubleshooting of network installations. You'll learn to work with local and wide area networks and to troubleshoot problems in those networks as well as how to operate, install, configure, troubleshoot, upgrade and maintain microcomputers. And you'll get experience in configuring, subnetting and troubleshooting Cisco routers and switches--all skills in high demand in today's high-tech world.

Diploma - Web Design and Development

A webmaster develops, designs and maintains websites. Virginia College will introduce you to some of the most creative software applications and technologies available for designing compelling, effective websites.

Virginia College 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 web. Your imagination, paired with the skills you'll learn at Virginia College, can take you anywhere you want to go!

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