Virginia College at Mobile Offers New Programs Unique to Gulf Coast
Thursday, August 17, 2006

Virginia College at Mobile has announced two new career programs that are the first of their kind for the Gulf Coast.  New classes in Interior Design and Computer Assisted Drafting and Design will begin at the Mobile campus on Cottage Hill Road on October 2.

WHAT: unique new career programs in Interior Design and Computer Assisted Drafting and Design added to curricula at Virginia College at Mobile.

WHEN: classes start October 2 but students may enroll now.

WHERE: Virginia College at Mobile, 2970 Cottage Hill Road, Mobile, Alabama 36606 (two blocks from Bel Air Mall and I-65, 251-343-7227

WHO: Contact Madeline Little, Campus President, or Eric Berrios, Director of Admissions

The Interior Design program will prepare students to enter the field and work in a wide range of environments, including restaurants, hotels, stores, offices, medical facilities, homes and even cruise ships and other exciting areas.  Graduate designers are not only involved with the appearance and décor of interiors; but with developing plans and detailed design solutions, selecting materials, writing specifications, accessibility issues and building codes, architectural drawings and business practices.  The Mobile curriculum is designed to meet the educational requirements for the NCIDQ exam (National Council for Interior Design Qualification).

“With the rapid growth in business and population and the reconstruction in Mobile and Baldwin Counties and the rest of the Gulf Coast, we are excited about the career possibilities for our graduates in these new programs,” says Campus President Madeline Little.  “Out Birmingham campus has one of the most respected schools of interior design in the southeast with over two decades of successful graduates, and we are proud to bring that expertise and experience to Virginia College at Mobile.”

Computer Aided Drafting is used in all phases of the design and manufacturing process, from 2D design and technical drawings to 3D models and prototypes. At Virginia College, students will receive training in all aspects of the CAD field, including, architectural design, mechanical design, and more.  Virginia College at Mobile will offer full CAD facilities and instructors with real-world knowledge and experience.

Financial aid is available for those who qualify and Virginia College at Mobile offers lifetime career placement assistance for its graduates.

 

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