The Computer Integrated Design and Graphics (CIDG) Department at VictorValley College is growing to keep pace with our High Desert community. We havemany new and exciting courses, programs, and certificates to meet the needsof our students. Our focus is on designing courses and certificate programsthat will provide students with the knowledge and skills to secure a job ina career field that has unlimited potential.

The cornerstoneof the department remains our Computer-Aided-Drafting & Design(CADD) program. There are five new certificates that have been designedto meet the needs of students new to the field of CADD and thoseexperienced professionals looking to upgrade their software knowledge.The Autodesk Suite of software programs are taught. Including AutoCAD,Architectural Desktop, Land Development Desktop, and Inventor. Acore certificate is offered for students with a limited knowledgeof drafting, mathematics and blueprint reading. (Drafting TechnicianI) Two entry- level certificates are offered in the areas of CADDand Computer Animation. We have also included three specialized certificatesin the areas of Architectural CADD, Geographic Information Systems(GIS), and Civil CADD.

The CIDG Department also offers a greatselection of 3D Animation courses designed for individuals seeking training andexperience utilizing high-end, 3D computer animation techniques andsoftware. Classes are designed forboth beginners, as well as more advanced students. Each course curriculum is geared toward individuals interested in creatingvideo games, broadcast commercials, product visualizations, animatedlogos, 3D website graphics, and film-based animation and specialeffects. Students learn essential techniques and disciplines for producing professional quality work, with each class built around a series of simulated problem-solvingprojects similar to those that one would encounter in a real-world production environment. Individuals canearn certification as evidence of their efforts by successfullycompleting a series of pre-determined courses. Dedicated graduate students will possess entry-level skills designed to position them forjobs such as 3D modeler, character animator, game level designer,texture artist, lighting design technician, effects artist and manyother exciting career opportunities. 3D Animation classes at the college are also available through the Media Arts (Mert)Department.

A third program within the CIDG Department is our Visual Communicationsand Graphic Arts Program. This program has seven courses, two certificates,a dedicated computer lab with a quality plotter, printer and twoscanners as well as the latest software used by professionals.We offer courses covering such software as the Adobe Suite of programsincluding Photoshop, Illustrator, Director,Flash, Fireworks,and Dreamweaver for web page design.

Our dedicated and resourceful faculty is fortunate to be complimentedby a very supportive staff and administration. We welcome you to the Computer Integrated Design and Graphics (CIDG) Department andVictor Valley College.

ClaudeOliver
Department Chairperson

COMPUTER INTEGRATED DESIGN AND GRAPHICS DEPARTMENT VICTOR VALLEY COLLEGE - 18422 BEAR VALLEY ROAD - VICTORVILLE, CA92395 (760) 245-4271- Fax (760) 241-0881