Collins College

Film and Video Production
If the thought of being involved in the exciting process of filmmaking interests you, the Bachelor of Arts degree in Film & Video Production at Collins College could be for you.

Game Design
Have you ever wondered what it takes to create a video game? If you're an avid player of computer games, the Bachelor of Arts degree in Game Design at Collins College could be for you.

Graphic Design
If you've ever dreamed of a career in the exciting Graphic Design field, Collins College could help your dream come true.

Information Technology
If you're searching for a challenging career field and you have a knack with computers, the Bachelor of Science degree in Information Technology at Collins College could be for you.

Interior Design
Want to showcase your creative eye with eye-catching displays of furniture and accessories? The Bachelor of Arts degree in Interior Design at Collins College is designed to help you gain the knowledge, skills and experience needed to prepare you for employment in the interior design field.

Visual Arts: Game Art
Have you ever wanted to create video game characters and your own story line? Do you want to learn 3D development in a industry current animation lab? The Bachelor of Arts degree in Visual Arts: Game Art at Collins College could be for you.

1. Convenient locations. You can attend school at our main campus in Tempe or our west campus in northwest Phoenix. Either way, you can benefit from hands-on training, an industry-current curriculum and mentoring from our experienced professionals. Program availability differs by location.


2. Award winning student services department - in 2007, the Arizona Private School Association awarded Collins Student Services department with the "Best Practices" award for their dedication to student success.


3. Career Services - our career services department is committed to successful employment of our current students and graduates. The career-path program initiates employment opportunities in the student's field of interest much earlier than graduation. This program along with internship programs can help students gain valuable experience before graduation.


4. Internationally recognized film facility - the new Collins film facility is complete with two 2000 square foot sound stages. We use the Sony CineAlta 900 HD Cam and the Panasonic Varicam to give students the experience of shooting with the same HD cams used in feature film production. Ending footage can be viewed in our 150 seat movie theater at Collins College studios.


5. Campus WIFI access allows students the convenience to work on their projects at all areas of the campus without the restriction of designated areas.


6. Tutoring - Collins College commitment to student success starts at the beginning of the students college program. We offer academic assessment evaluations for all new students to identify each students academic need. College preparatory classes and tutoring are at no additional cost to the student.


7. Campus Clubs and Organizations - ASID, IIDA, Career Club and Alumni Association are wonderful ways to stay active in the Collins community


8. Industry/Alumni speakers - We have a thriving industry speaker/workshop program. This allows students the opportunity to learn from leaders in their respective industries and broaden their horizons on career paths in their program. A few speakers that have taught workshops or hosted speaking engagements are:
   
   
   
   • Karim Rashid - noted designer who's work is showcased at the Museum of Modern Art. His clients have included Umbra and Prada.
   
   
   • Earnest Adams - game designer and co-founder of the International Game Developers Association. His credits include Madden NFL
   
   
   • Brooke Nunez - Collins Alumni and Graphic Designer. Her clients have included Toys R Us, Nike and DKNY
   
   


9. Scholarship Opportunities - Collins awards over $100,000 per year in school funded scholarships. In addition, we have a scholarship office located in financial aid that aids students in finding national and state scholarships.


10. Faculty - The faculty of Collins College holds a wealth of industry information. The majority of our instructors are currently working in their respective fields.

Collins College History

Al Collins and his wife, Florence, founded Al Collins Graphic Design School in Phoenix in 1978. It grew from a small group of students in an evening class to students in both day and evening programs.

In 1985, the school moved to a larger campus in Tempe and in 1994, it was acquired by Career Education Corporation. Due to popular demand, in 2003 Collins expanded its school to include a new location in North Phoenix.

Today, our college in Arizona lays the foundation for an exciting educational experience with industry-current equipment, an experienced and dedicated staff, and a curriculum that is continually reviewed by our active advisory committees made up of industry professionals. Collins College is accredited by the Accrediting Commission of Career Schools and Colleges of Technology (ACCSCT).

Contact Collins College

Collins College has two locations in Arizona:

Collins College - Tempe Campus
1140 South Priest, Tempe AZ 85281

Collins College - Phoenix Campus
9630 N. 25th Avenue, Phoenix AZ 85021

For information on classes, call toll free: (888) 574-6777 | All Other Inquiries: (480) 966-3000

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