Southwest Florida College

Southwest Florida College helps you acquire the skills you need to be in demand in today's competitive workplace. Whether you want training for a new career or skills that will enhance your performance in your current career, Southwest Florida College's highly skilled team of professionals has tailored programs that are suited to meet your needs and the needs of industry.

Southwest Florida College features:

• Daytime, evening, weekend and online classes so that your training fits with your busy schedule.
  
  
• Learn at your convenience and at your own pace.
  
  
• Our career placement program helps match your skills with the demands of industry.
  
  
• Southwest Florida College's career placement rate for graduates in the last two years is between 85 and 95 percent.

At Southwest Florida College, your future starts today!

Computer Programs

One thing is for certain: computer technology is the way things will be done in business from now on.

The personal computer revolution has taken today's business offices by storm and will continue expanding beyond our wildest dreams. If there's an industry that needs qualified individuals as quickly as possible, it's computer technology and programming. You could enter this exciting industry with 96 credit hours of program study. Southwest Florida College is prepared to offer you one of the best available computer technology courses in education today.

Southwest Florida College's computer programs recognize the interdependence of modern technology and computer techniques. Our teaching methods afford you the benefits of both fields by offering you the theoretical and practical approaches to gain a more thorough understanding of the modern business world. If you have a highly critical mind and think in abstract terms, computer science could be your ticket to a successful future.

All of our computer labs feature up-to-date technological advancements to ensure that your experience at Southwest Florida College is relevant to the quickly changing business climate. Both the Ft. Myers and Tampa locations employ a knowledgeable and professional staff to enhance your personal studies in our modern facilities and labs. Southwest Florida College offers a variety of computer technology-based curricula.

Computer Animation/Multimedia - Associate's Degree

With the enhancement of electronic and wireless technologies in today's world, interactive designers are in high demand. Multimedia designers are visual communicators that combine text and images in a virtual environment, which includes everything from animation components for the web to animated character development for commercials. Multimedia designers create in both Macintosh (Apple) and PC environments along with the Autodesk 3DS Max to generate virtual environments and basic character and object developments. The multimedia/animation program prepares students for a successful career in media design through building a foundation of traditional digital design skill, then providing students with multimedia training on current multimedia/animation applications. The critical skills of animation, modeling and rendering are taught as well as the understanding of multimedia/animation design business practices. Technologies taught include Adobe Illustrator, Photoshop, Flash, InDesign and Dreamweaver.

Computer Programming & Database Management - Associate's Degree

This degree program is designed to provide students with the practical skills and knowledge necessary for a career in the information technology field. This program develops a practical knowledge of personal computer hardware and operating systems, network maintenance, along with database administration and programming fundamentals. Upon successful completion of the program, graduates can pursue entry-level careers as technical professionals. Students will learn how to program using a modern language. In addition, they will learn how to create, program populate and manage a database. This program offers students multiple disciplines.

Digital Design - Associate's Degree

Digital (graphic) design can refer to a number of artistic and professional disciplines which focus on visual communication and presentation. Various methods are used to create and combine symbols, images and/or words to create a visual representation of ideas and messages. A designer may utilize typography, visual arts and page layout techniques in varying degrees to produce the final product. Digital designers create in a Macintosh (Apple) environment. Technologies taught include Adobe Illustrator, Photoshop, Flash, InDesign and Dreamweaver.

Network Engineering & Administration - Associate's Degree

The network administration program will empower students with both theoretical and technical skills that will enable them to enter the information technology field by training them for entry level positions in areas such as junior administration, system administration, help desk administration or desktop support. Students will understand aspects of computer networks and infrastructure as it relates to helping organizations achieving their goals. This program will also be a springboard for students who want to pursue management of technology within an organization. This program will help students prepare for certifications in the IT industry including Net+, A+, MCP, MCSA, MCSE, Exchange Server, CCNA and Linux +. In addition, students will learn about computer programming, database programming and database management. Student can also work towards their MCDBA.

Web Design & Development - Associate's Degree

The web design and development program explores the basics of website design. Students will acquire the knowledge and develop the skills needed to understand and apply Internet concepts when designing and developing websites. The student will explore the various site design models used in personal, commercial and government websites, and will design web pages and websites utilizing a variety of techniques and software tools. Students will design, create and program websites from start to finish including back-end database integration and optimization. Students will learn how to design on both Macintosh and PCs to make them the most employable professionals in the area. Skills learned include Photoshop, Dreamweaver, Flash, Java, Javascript, html, CSS and XHTML. Students will also learn SQL, ASP and PHP for back-end development.

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