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Brooks College, your gateway to the world of Fashion and Design, is located in Southern California. Since 1970 Brooks College has been offering students a viable alternative to a traditional liberal arts education. Our proven programs in Fashion Merchandising, Fashion Design, Interior Design, Graphic Design, Multimedia, and Animation combine a solid academic background with practical, hands-on experience. In other words, at Brooks College, we believe in learning by doing. The mission of Brooks College is to offer specialized, college-level, career programs in business, design, and technology. The institution provides a blend of general education and vocational curricula leading to an Associate degree and employment opportunities in the workplace.

Next to our students, the strongest attribute of Brooks College is a dedicated faculty comprised of individuals with first-hand experience in the fashion and design fields. The Brooks College faculty includes textile artists, patternmakers, apparel designers, buyers, marketing directors, consultants, interior designers, graphic designers, desktop publishers, artists, animators, illustrators, visual communicators, and many other highly trained professionals. At Brooks College, you will be trained by people from your chosen field.

Hollywood, movie stars and Rodeo Drive have all become synonymous with Southern California. Today, much of the country's trend-setting fashion and design ideas also start here. Southern California offers one of the most progressive garment design centers in the world. The area claims the largest sportswear design center in the United States, and boasts one of the largest interior design centers in the country. It is the gateway to the entertainment industry.

Brooks College students can count on an inside look at all of these places - and a host of others. Classes visit local fashion and furniture showrooms, manufacturers, retail stores, advertising agencies, visual communication centers, design studios, special exhibits and museums. With help from the Brooks College Career Development Office, many students also find part-time positions related to their particular fields of study.

Southern California is a land of opportunities. Whether it's time for work or play, you will never be at loss for things to do - theatres, art exhibits, concerts, and restaurants and nightclubs offer non-stop entertainment. As for the weather, it's dry and sub-tropical year round. Brooks College is located just two miles from the Pacific Ocean, yet, if you long for fresh mountain air or arid desert sands, they are only a couple of hours away.

The word that describes Brooks College best is inviting. Here you will find a 6.5-acre campus with shaded walkways, comfortable gathering places, a large swimming pool, spacious dining hall and even a barbeque area. At Brooks College we offer 34,000 square feet of classroom space, but be assured, we keep classes small. A student-teacher ratio of a maximum of 25:1 means you will get plenty of personal attention. When it's time to hit the books, students often head to the campus library, learning center, or one of the special study areas located in each residence hall. There are also fully equipped computer laboratories on campus complete with industry-current hardware and software. Our residence halls provide much more than a place to sleep and study. The supervised housing facility is a community of students with similar goals sharing cultural and educational interests. The campus has its own security system, including gates located at the entrances to the facility, television monitors and a Public Safety staff on duty twenty-four hours a day. As a Brooks College student, you will enjoy this informal atmosphere for learning and living. You will meet other men and women who share similar goals and interests. We encourage you to make the most of college life.

Our mission at Briarcliffe College is to empower our students to launch or advance their careers with both the specialized and general academic knowledge they need to succeed. Briarcliffe College provides specialized academic programs that integrate theory and practice, use advanced technologies, and incorporate liberal arts course offerings. These programs are designed to produce graduates with highly marketable skills and strong academic backgrounds.

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Finacial Aid

Financial Aid is a process that many of our students utilize. Every student needs a plan for paying for their education. While some pay by cash, many students use financial aid to help with their college costs. Our friendly Financial Aid staff is available to assist you through the financial aid application process. We are committed to helping every student, whether applying for financial aid or paying by cash, in completing their financial aid plan. We've helped many students just like you. Financial Aid is available for those who qualify.

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Degree Programs:

Design
Graphic Design
Fashion Design
Interior Design
Fashion Merchandising
Animation
Multimedia

Graphic Design - Associate of Science Degree
The classes include basic core skills and progress to more advanced multimedia and animation techniques that include computer knowledge and software applications currently employed in the Graphic Design industry. Students in the Graphic Design department also take a general education component that facilitates communication and interpersonal skills vital for success in a professional and competitive environment. During the final term, all students will complete an internship with a professional design firm to facilitate first-hand exposure to the industry prior to graduation.

Upon completion of the program, graduates will receive a two-year Associate of Science degree in Graphic Design. Graduates of the program are prepared for entry-level positions in a dynamic and challenging field. The employment opportunities include positions in design studios, advertising agencies, and corporate art departments. Graduates will also seek employment with printing companies, movie and television studios, newspaper and magazine publishers, record companies and publishing houses, as well as the career of a free-lance graphic designer.

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Fashion Design - Associate of Arts Degree
The mission of the Fashion Design Program at Brooks College is to provide academic and specialized practical instruction to prepare students for entry-level positions in the fashion design industry. This program prepares the student for positions in the apparel manufacturing industry from a realistic industrial point of view.

Brooks College's Division of Manufacturing Education (D.O.M.E.) is the on-campus manufacturing facility where the major portion of the second year program is taught. Graduates of the Associates of Arts Program in Fashion Design are qualified for the following: Designer and Assistant Designer, Fashion Stylist, Production, Patternmaker, Pattern Grader, Fabrications and Trim Buyer, Fashion Illustrator, and Textiles Artist.

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Interior Design - Associate of Arts Degree
The mission of the Interior Design Program at Brooks College is to provide academic and specialized practical instruction to prepare students for entry-level positions in the Interior Design Industry. Educational goals are fundamental in the development of a student's career objectives. The best preparation for the future is an education that will enable graduates to adapt to a changing world. Our sound curriculum, accredited by the Foundation for Interior Design Education Research (FIDER), provides a balance between the broad cultural aspects of education and the specialized practical content integral to the profession.

Graduates of the Associate of Arts Degree program bear the title Interior Design Assistant, and, as such, are qualified by education and experience to assist clients with the selection and arrangement of interior furnishings, materials, and space planning; to perform the basic skills necessary to implement a design including taking measurements, providing cost estimates, preparing drawings and business documents, and consulting with fabricators, installers and other support specialists; and to assist the professional interior designer.

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Fashion Merchandising - Associate of Arts Degree
The mission of the Fashion Merchandising Program at Brooks College is to provide academic and specialized practical instruction to prepare students for entry-level positions in the fashion industry. Graduates of the Associate of Arts program in Fashion Merchandising are qualified for management and/or executive training positions such as Assistant Merchandiser, Assistant Merchandise Stylist, or Customer Service Representative for a fashion manufacturer; Assistant Sales Manager or Showroom Sales Representative in the fashion wholesaling business; Department Manager, Assistant Buyer, Assistant Fashion Promotion/Special Events Coordinator, or Visual Merchandising Assistant for a fashion retailer; Buying Office Assistant for a resident buying office; and Advertising Representative or Stylist for an advertising agency.

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Animation - Associate of Science Degree
The mission of the Associate of Science Degree program in animation at Brooks College is to provide an intense program that prepares students for entry-level positions in the industry. Built on a firm foundation of drawing skills, sculpting ability and writing techniques, students learn the process of creating 2D and 3D animations for different media. The student is exposed to multiple software programs presented by instructors who are working in the field. Emphasis is placed on developing a professional quality demo reel and industry involvement through internships.

Graduates of the program have the opportunity to work with entertainment, multimedia, real estate, legal, scientific, architecture and education forms in a variety of positions. Some of the job titles available include modeler, assistant animator, lighting specialist, character designer, background artist, effect animator and storyboard artist.

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Multimedia - Associate of Science Degree
The mission of the Multimedia program at Brooks College is to provide academic and specialized instruction to assist students in obtaining entry-level positions in the Multimedia industry. Students will begin classes that emphasize design and creativity. Courses from the first two terms of the Graphic Design program will give students a foundation upon which to build their creative skills. Terms 3 through 6 will concentrate on giving students knowledge and skills in Multimedia including: web-site design, game interface design, video capture and editing, sound capture and editing, digital image manipulation, animation, web animation, and 3D modeling. A digital portfolio will serve as the final project and will encompass the student's work as well as reflect on their attained knowledge of multimedia design, principles of design, industry practices, and the use of technical applications. Students will also take a general education component that facilitates communication and interpersonal skills vital for success in a professional and competitive environment.

Graduates of the program should find opportunities for entry-level positions with a vast amount of companies that require the skills and training of a professional multimedia specialist. Web site designer, Flash designer, web content coder, game interface designer, digital graphics designer, and multimedia presentation designer are just some of the exciting career opportunities awaiting a Brooks College graduate. The employment opportunities span many industries from graphic design firms, advertising agencies, publishing houses, newspaper and magazine publishers, movie and television studios, record companies, toy and game companies, corporate departments, as well as the career of a multimedia freelance designer.

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