Why Choose Westwood College?
Westwood College isn’t your typical institution of higher learning. Students can earn a bachelor’s degree in just three years and some associate degrees in as little as 20 months. And with day, night and online schedules, we can accommodate almost any lifestyle.
Based in Denver, Colorado, since 1953, Westwood has 17 campuses across six states, plus our online campus. Key to our success is a faculty of working professionals. Drawing on personal experience and insights, they give students real-world perspectives to empower them to meet the workforce needs in in-demand employment fields.
At Westwood, you spend less time in school, so you can spend more time building your career and income. And our degree programs come with great benefits:
- Day, night and online schedules
- Hands-on learning sets Westwood graduates apart
- Simplified student financing
- Job search assistance upon graduation
Admission Overview: At Westwood, you’ll have a Success Team dedicated to providing personal assistance and advice, both inside and outside the classroom. This team of five experts – your admissions representative, student finance specialist, student services advisor, career services advisor and program director – will guide you through the enrollment and student financing processes, course scheduling, complimentary tutoring and more.
Accreditation:
Westwood College - Online is approved to award associate, bachelor, and master’s degrees by the Colorado Department of Higher Education. All degrees conferred by Westwood College – Online are in accordance with the Colorado statutes and regulated by the Colorado Department of Higher Education. Students enrolling in Westwood College - Online are enrolled under the Colorado Department of Higher Education’s requirements. Westwood College - Online will respond to all requests initiated by prospective students for information about online programs. All students, regardless of their state of origin, will receive the same protections as Colorado state residents. Westwood College - Online is nationally accredited by the Accrediting Council for Independent Colleges and Schools (ACICS). Candidate with The Higher Learning Commission and an affiliate of the North Central Association Telephone: (800) 621-7440 or (312) 263-0456. Website: http://www.ncahlc.org/. Not all programs available at all campuses. © 2009 Alta Colleges, Inc.
Disclaimer:
Westwood College’s online campus is not currently accepting Texas residents for its programs. If you are a Texas resident interested in attending Westwood College and taking some courses online, please select one of our campuses in Dallas, Fort Worth or Houston.
B.A. in Game Software Development
Behind every Xbox, PlayStation, Nintendo and PC game is a game software developer. Not exactly a rock star… but pretty darn close.
A Westwood degree in game software development will prepare you for a career in programming and creating games. Specialties you might pursue include game software programming, game designs, application development and even game testing. Our faculty (software professionals themselves) will share real-world experiences and insights while mentoring you through training in advanced software engineering practices and software development using industry-standard programming languages. They'll guide you through game artificial intelligence, game engine architecture, game project management and more. And ultimately they'll counsel you in building a student portfolio and creating a complete working game to share when applying for a job.
There's only one thing better than doing what you love: Doing what you love and getting paid for it. If the thought of a career in the game industry gives you a rush, listen to what your gut is telling you. Make it happen today – with Westwood College, A Place Where You Can Succeed.®
Westwood College's online campus is not currently accepting Texas residents for its programs. If you are a Texas resident interested in attending Westwood College and taking some courses online, please select one of our campuses in Dallas, Fort Worth or Houston.
B.A. in Game Art
Conceptual art… character modeling… game testing. Game art is a diverse and growing 21st century career field. Game artists are essential to conceiving and developing visual content for the booming video game industry. And as testimony to the quality of Westwood's game art program, a number of our graduates have been featured or quoted in leading game art publications.
Westwood's faculty of working professionals brings invaluable experience and insights to the classroom, which means you'll graduate with real-life perspectives rather than just textbook theories. You'll also have a student portfolio to demonstrate your skills to prospective employers, plus you'll enter the field with an actual game or interactive software product to your credit as part of your education.
Throw in courses such as 3D fundamentals and special effects, plus expertise in industry software (3DMax, Maya and Flash), and you'll launch your career with in-demand skills and knowledge. Love video games? Turn that love into a career! Start building your future now – with Westwood College, A Place Where You Can Succeed.®
Westwood College's online campus is not currently accepting Texas residents for its programs. If you are a Texas resident interested in attending Westwood College and taking some courses online, please select one of our campuses in Dallas, Fort Worth or Houston.