Mt. Sierra College

Welcome to Mt. Sierra College

If you want to launch your career as quickly as possible, and enjoy the rewards, respect and advancement opportunities that come with it, then consider Mt. Sierra College’s focused education in the fields of Media Arts and Design, Technology or Business.

At Mt. Sierra College we put the focus on you. We have created a community of learning where you receive the personal care and attention you deserve. You can earn your Bachelors Degree in three years or less by attending classes on-campus, online or a combination of both. Learn anytime, anywhere, while still receiving a practical, hands-on education.

Mt. Sierra College’s academic programs will prepare you to be a leader in your chosen field by providing a high quality, balanced education from instructors who take a personal interest in your education.

MEDIA ARTS & DESIGN with a concentration in GAME ARTS & DESIGN (ON-CAMPUS ONLY)
 People once called them games. Now we call them training for pilots and soldiers, learning tools for children, and totally-blow-your-mind-graphics. What was once a cottage industry is now an $11 billion market that desperately needs programmers and designers. With the hands-on education Mt. Sierra College offers, students become skilled professionals. They develop the ability to bring a game from concept to storyboard to a market-viable product, melding sound, visual effects, story, animation lighting and user interfaces. Careers in Game Arts & Design Art:

  • Director 3D Model Builder (objects)
  • 2D Conceptual Artist
  • 2D Texture Artist
  • 3D Cut-Scene Artist
  • 3D Character Animation

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MEDIA ARTS & DESIGN with a concentration in GRAPHIC DESIGN
Mt. Sierra College graduates will be prepared to tackle complex design challenges using a wide variety of software, hardware and proven design applications. Students will learn how to create a distinctive “look” for promotional, print, graphic designs, brochures, logos, packaging, illustrations, billboards and advertisements. From idea conception to delivery of the finished product, students create materials that effectively promote products and services.

  • Careers in Graphic Design
  • Graphic Artist
  • Digital Imaging Specialist
  • Digital Illustrator
  • Art Director Production Manager

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MEDIA ARTS & DESIGN with a concentration in VISUAL EFFECTS & DIGITAL VIDEO
Using the latest techniques in motion design, students will learn to develop title sequences for film and television, movie trailers, television graphics and network identifiers. Students will develop an ability to tell a story with words, images and motion, and will learn to effectively communicate a concept. Hardware, special effects software, animation techniques and a creative flair all become one in the world of Visual Effects and Digital Video.

  • Careers in Visual Effects & Digital Video
  • Designer
  • Visual Effects Specialist
  • Broadcast Designer
  • Digital Artist
  • Camera Operator

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MEDIA ARTS & DESIGN with a concentration in GAME ARTS & DESIGN (ON-CAMPUS ONLY)
People once called them games. Now we call them training for pilots and soldiers, learning tools for children, and totally-blow-your-mind-graphics. What was once a cottage industry is now an $11 billion market that desperately needs programmers and designers. With the hands-on education Mt. Sierra College offers, students become skilled professionals. They develop the ability to bring a game from concept to storyboard to a market-viable product, melding sound, visual effects, story, animation lighting and user interfaces. Careers in Game Arts & Design:

  • Art Director
  • 3D Model Builder (objects)
  • 2D Conceptual Artist
  • 2D Texture Artist
  • 3D Cut-Scene Artist
  • 3D Character Animation

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TELECOMMUNICATIONS TECHNOLOGY
Telecommunications is the electronic transmission of information in the form of voice, sound, data, facsimiles, pictures, or video across a distance from a sender to receiver in a usable and understandable format, using either analog or digital techniques.

  • Careers in Telecommunications Technology
  • LAN/WAN Administrator
  • Voice/Data Analyst
  • Traffic Engineer
  • Wireless Specialist
  • Administrator
  • Router Engineer
  • Project Manager

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Information Technology with a concentration in COMPUTER INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY
 Computer technology is used in everything around us, and students who can blend hands-on technical skills with strong critical thinking and communication skills will be in demand. Computer Information Technology students are prepared in technology, while receiving a balanced curriculum, which will allow them to develop skills well beyond technology. Careers in Computer Information Technology:

  • Database Administrator
  • Systems Programmer
  • Software/Computer Engineering
  • Systems Analysis
  • Engineer
  • Webmaster

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Information Technology with a concentration in INFORMATION SECURITY
The integration of business and technology is a need at the forefront of most companies today. Access to timely and pertinent information is at the core of nearly every organization. And once this information is gathered, managing it to be a benefit is paramount. Careers in Information Technology Management:

  • Information Systems Manager
  • Computer Support Specialist
  • Systems Analyst
  • Project Manager
  • Systems Administrator

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BUSINESS ADMINISTRATION
With a presence in virtually every sector of the economy, Business Administration continues to be a heavily sought-after skill with a universal appeal. When you include the integration of technology into standard business practices, then you’ve moved into the business of today. Studies in the technology challenges that face today’s businesses are what differentiate a Mt. Sierra college graduate from the competition. The result: future leaders prepared to take on national and global business needs, grounded in a fundamental and sound understanding of management and technology. Careers in Business Administration

  • Management Analyst
  • Budget Analyst
  • Administrative Manager
  • Sales Manager
  • Marketing Research Analyst

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BUSINESS-ENTREPRENEURSHIP
As a significant contributor of jobs and innovations, entrepreneurship is vital to the stability of the American economy. Having a million dollar idea is one thing, having the education and skill to execute the idea and turn it into a successful business is another thing. With the Bachelors Degree in Business-Entrepreneurship, graduates are especially equipped to start a business of their own or to enter the work force in entry to mid level positions as a Management or Technical Consultant, Market Researcher, Budget Analyst, Risk Analyst, Sales Analyst, Sales Representative, Sales Manager, Personal Financial Advisor to name a few. Careers in Business-Entrepreneurship

  • Management Consultant
  • Market Researcher
  • Budget Analyst
  • Risk Analyst
  • Sales Manager
  • Financial Advisor
  • Self Employment

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