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In another effort to emphasize the importance of online education and benefits available to students pursuing such online courses, The Colorado Technical University has recently launched what is called the ‘Interactive Virtual Tour’.

Colorado Technical University – Interactive Virtual Tour

This interactive virtual tour is a marketing tool used to promote online educational system offered by the University, emphasizing the need and importance of online degree and diploma courses. A virtual tour is a method adopted to take the students trough a micro site where they get an insight into what exactly is being offered by the online educational industry. Unlike grounded campuses, an online educational system can less be explained in words that a virtual tour of this sort.

State of the art technology has been used in creating this interactive virtual tour. The Colorado Technical University Virtual Campus won the ‘Best of the Best’ in 2009 Computer World Honors Program. Online Campus Tour offers virtual visit to the campus for those prospective students who intend to know and understand the courses offered by the Colorado Technical University’s Online Education.

Features of Interactive Virtual Learning a quick run through

* An initial video takes students through a series of courses offered by the University.
* Using the latest technology students are offered a brief idea of a virtual classroom and the options they can choose from for better learning.
The virtual tour also presents videos of graduates from colorado Technical University sharing their experiences about online education and also details about the networking sites they can connect to for interaction with seniors in their virtual commons section.
* Information about career related services, technical support and funding options are offered at virtual resources.
* Online interaction with the help of live chat is available, where a university representative offers to provide details requested by the user.
* You can visit their website at www.ctuvirtualtour.com to get a practical insight into what has been described above.

History of Colorado Technical University

Started as early as 1965, colorado Technical University offers associate, bachelors, masters and doctorate degree courses. Both ground campus courses and online courses are offered by the University. Career focused programs offered by the University cater to the requirements of students and working professionals. Accredited by the Higher Learning Commission, Colorado Technical University is also a member of North Central Association of Colleges and Schools. Also a member of Career Education Corporation, Colorado University does not offer placement assistance.

The Interactive Virtual Tour by Colorado Technical University is the first of its kind and most appreciated for the excellent use of state of art technology in representing the virtual world of education and learning.

With video games sales in the billions every year and new gaming consoles becoming more and more technologically advanced, the gaming business is continuing to increase. With that increase comes a demand for professionals who have attended a game design program and can create the real life concepts, environments and characters that gamers are seeking.

Within the game design field are a variety of jobs that range depending on the person’s interest. They include: character and level designers, character and 3D modelers/texture artists, concept and environments and effects artists, character animators and game concept artists. Let’s take a look at some of these creative positions that can be attained after attending schools of game design. For example, the Level Designer creates the levels that build upon skills of the gamer. This person must plan how the player interacts with the game to move onto the next level. Another job is that of the Character Animator, who is the “actor” behind the performance. This person acts out what the characters will do in the game. Working in collaboration with the animator is the Environments and Effect Artist, who creates everything but characters. This includes cars, machinery, and weather.

In just 14 months, you can attain a job in this exciting field with Centennial College’s game design program. During the time you spend in the program, you will attend small classrooms in which a hands-on approach will simulate real-world production and prepare you for the field. You’ll find that there is a balance between game development and creative story skills through courses such as: Drawing for 3D Modeling and Animation, Anatomy and Construction, Game Theory, Character Design, Digital Painting and many others. To supplement what you learn at Centennial College, you will also familiarize yourself with game design through a field placement. In order to teach you about the job seeking process, you will send out your portfolio to the company of your choice. Once you are “hired” at the field placement, you’ll use what you have learned in you classes and apply it to being part of the design team. Placement is also a great way to network and build a database of contacts.

If you are interested in applying for the game design program, you must have an Ontario Secondary School Diploma or equivalent or be 19 years of age or older. You’ll also have to complete the compulsory English 12C or U credit, a skills assessment or equivalent. Another requirement is a portfolio assessment. Pieces may include 10 to 15: life drawings, sketches, paintings, sculptures or digitally produced artwork. Preference for the Game Design and Development program will be given to applicants who can demonstrate some familiarity with one or more graphics applications such as Photoshop, Illustrator, 3DS Max or Maya. If you do not submit digital artwork, you will be tested to determine your level of computer proficiency.