Become a Graphic Designer in Tempe, Arizona
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Collins College
1140 South Priest
Tempe, AZ 85281
About Collins College - Tempe, Arizona
The two locations of Collins College – in Tempe and North Phoenix offer associate’s and bachelor’s degree programs to approximately 2,000 students.
The Tempe campus occupies approximately 104,000 square feet of computer labs, classrooms, video editing bays, a digital print room, and a photographic studio. The labs are equipped with industry-current software and equipment. There also is a full library/resource center, a student store and student learning centers. Both campuses are, of course, handicapped-accessible. The college has a student-centered environment with both day and evening classes. The college attempts to keep class size atone teacher for every 25-35 students. For additional assistance, student aides offer individual attention in larger classes.
Both Collins College campuses are equipped with state of the art tools for real-world applications. Students are trained on the same equipment they could later use on the job. Some programs offer high-performance Macintosh® computers and Windows NT® workstations, and other programs use PC laptops and desktops. Equipment for other programs includes motion-picture film cameras and Sony HDCAM® cameras and decks.
Students use current software including Adobe Photoshop® and Illustrator®, Macromedia® Flash™, Alias/Wavefront® Maya™, Discreet® 3ds max®, flame® and smoke®.
Animation, Game Design and Graphic Design Programs
Animation:
Collins' Computer Animation Training program prepares students for a career with a combination of technology and creative vision. The work is done in 3D, which brings characters and imagination to life with realistic motion. Students also develop their critical thinking skills to relate to space and time. In addition, students develop rendering and drawing skills which they then combine with writing and storytelling. This skill moves them on to advanced character modeling, which helps them achieve the knowledge and skills needed to enter the field of animation.
Game Design:
This program prepares imaginative students to be game designers who bring a game concept to life. This training can take them from game research and planning to content development, character development and storytelling. From there they can advance through level design, modeling, programming and project management. This program uses C++®, Java™, 3Ds max® and AI (Artificial Intelligence).
Graphic Design:
Many skills go into mastering the graphic design program including color theory, typography, empirical design, digital production, and art direction. Students learn the skills of branding, advertising and packaging in addition to learning about commerce and art, communication, and how to become a visual problem solver.
Financial Aid
Collins College offers students several financial assistance options through federal, state, institutional and private funding sources. Some of these include:
- Federally Funded Grants – Including Federal Pell and Federal Supplemental Educational Opportunity Grants. These are based on a student’s calculated financial need and do not have to be repaid.
- Scholarships – These include those from private businesses, corporations, foundations and individuals. The donors and deadlines vary, and may require academic excellence. These do not have to be repaid.
- Federal Student Loans – Some of these loans include Federal Stafford and PLUS loans. They each have different requirements and criteria. Federal loans must be repaid upon graduation take less than a half-time course load.
- Federal Work-Study – This program assists students by employing them part-time while they attend school. Students can work on or off campus, or work in a community service-related position.
- Private Loans – Many lending institutions offer loans to help cover the gap between educational costs and financial aid awards.
Going to College in Tempe, Arizona
A city of approximately 40 square miles, Tempe is located in an area that is surrounded by many "Valley of the Sun" cities. Its borders include Phoenix on the west, Scottsdale to the north, Mesa to the east, and Chandler to the south. It is located approximately 6 miles from Phoenix and minutes from Sky Harbor International Airport.
Tempe’s centralized location makes it easy to utilize the many freeways that connect the surrounding cities.
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