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.
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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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.