Free Virtual Reality Class

PlayCrafting has events for Game Designers here in New York City. 

Some of these events are free and some you have to pay for. 

On March 1st, PlayCrafting will be hosting a Free class on “Breaking into Virtual Reality Gaming with Unity.” 

You can check out their website to register for this class and future events: https://www.playcrafting.com/.

RSVP: https://www.playcrafting.com/education-detail/

Date: March 1st, 2016

Event Time: 6:30pm to 8:30pm

Location: Microsoft Building at 11 Times Square in Manhattan

Tutoring Available

Bramson ORT College Students,
Are you having difficulty in one or more of your classes/subjects? Well then, we can help you!

Bramson ORT College has FREE tutoring for our students. Please come in and schedule a tutor at our Queens Campus at 69-30 Austin Street, Forest Hills, NY 11375 or call 718-261-5800 and ask for the Tutoring Department.

Visit our Brand New Pharmacy and Medical Labs

Bramson ORT College would like everyone to know that we have brand new Pharmacy and Medical Labs. These labs are vital for teaching our Pharmacy and Medical Students. 

For a tour of Bramson ORT College’s new labs please contact us at 718-261-5800 or visit our Queens Campus at 69-30 Austin Street, Forest Hills, NY 11375.

Get your Bramson ORT ID and emial

Bramson ORT College wants our students and staff to visit the IT Department to get their 2016 IDs. These IDs are required for all staff and students here at Bramson ORT College. If you have yet to create your Bramson ORT College email, you can also see the IT Department for setup. You need your Bramson ORT email for important campus updates. The IT Department is located at 69-30 Austin Street, Forest Hills, NY, 11375.

Bramson ORT College’s Photo Gallery

Hello Bramson ORT Students and Faculty, 

Have you had the chance to check out the pictures that are posted in our college gallery? We post pictures of events that have taken place, as well as photos of our students’ work and links to portfolios. Please visit http://bramsonort.edu/Gallery/index.html to view Bramson ORT College’s photo gallery!

#BramsonORT #FabPhotos #PhotoGallery #CollegeEvents

Faculty and Staff Seminar

#BramsonORT   #StaffTraining   #EveryoneCanLearn

 

Bramson ORT College will be having a training session today on how to use the latest technology available in the classrooms. 

All staff/faculty from all departments will be attending. 

Our staff and faculty training sessions keep our curriculum and education updated and current.

Thinking in Joining the Paralegal Field

This a Creative Student Alert:

The Intellectual Property Course is a must for all creative students. It is not a requirement but should be taken before you graduate! A real Patent Attorney teaches the course at Bramson ORT College, and you will learn copyright, patents and trademark information. 

Sign up now for the summer semester!

Visit www.bramsonort.edu/apply for more information on other courses or call 718-261-5800.

#BramsonORT #CreativeStudents  #ParalegalDegree

The first thing you should do is figure out what field you want to work in and what part of that field you want to be part of or have a passion for. This will determine who is the right person to contact. Then find five or six companies (2 –big, 2- medium, 2- small) to call and ask for their help/advice on how you can get into the field and improve. 

Try to reach the HR Department or hiring manager. Don’t ask for a job because the person may not wish to speak to you. Asking what you need to learn to pursue a job in that field will calm the person down and he/she will be more willing to speak with you. Doing this may also lead to an interview. If not, at least you know what areas to focus on. Take their advice to heart and try to learn at least one aspect of what they suggest. That way, when you call back, you can tell them that you thank them for their helpful advice and that you did learn the skills discussed that they are looking for in the area they advised on.  This may create a great impression on them. 

HR and hiring managers deal with staff all day trying to get them to listen to what they want and need them to do, and you (someone who doesn’t even work for them) has gone out of their way and did as they asked. This makes a statement as to who you are as a person and worker and may lead to a possible interview.

For those of you who will be going to networking events, always have a business card handy (one with your information on it). When you take a business card from someone at the event, make sure to hand them yours. Networking is a great way to get your foot in the door!!

#BramsonORT   #StudentsRemeber #PresidentsDay

 

Dear Bramson ORT Students,

This is just a reminder that due to Monday being Presidents' Day, Bramson ORT College will be closed. Take the time to celebrate with your loved ones. We will see you Tuesday for your regular scheduled classes. Also, a Happy Valentine's Day to you all!!!

Check out our Academic Calendar at http://bramsonort.edu/Academics/calendar.html for a complete list of college closures for the Academic Year 2016.

Bramson ORT College student just launched his new Video Game

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Ying Chen, a student at Bramson ORT College, majoring in Game Design and Programming, recently completed his new game that is now available at the Google Store! Please feel free to share the link and download on your Android devices!!!

Get game here:
https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.THDStudio.ToonRuns

#BramsonORT #GameDesign

Final 3D Animation Presentation

Bramson ORT College's Game Design Department held a final critique and student animation showcase yesterday in classroom 12.

Professor Dominika Juraszek invited guests from the industry to screen students' final work and give professional feedback. The judges included Matthew Capezzuto from Ashcan Studios, and fellow Bramson ORT alumni, Dennis Ilagan, who recently formed a gaming company (Boogie Down Games) with other graduates.

Design faculty, Emily Wang, who has years of experience in the fashion and design industry, also gave feedback to our creative students. 

The screening was a success. Students shared their final 3D modeling and animation work as well as their concepts and storyboards. 

The judges presented final awards for 1st, 2nd and 3rd place. The first place winner was Ying Chen, 2nd place winner was Yuxing Chen and 3rd place was Jonathan Wu. Visit our online student gallery to see samples of the student work:

https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCZCjgwNNojFQxy7D4D2r7VA/videos
Contact Admissions to enroll in the Game Design and Programming AAS Program at admissions@bramsonort.edu.

Welcome Back to School!

Dear Students,

Classes start Today for the New Spring Semester!

Are you ready?

Get the knowledge you need to get ahead! Check your schedules at: http://www.bramsonortportal.org/bramson/schedules/

Wishing all of you a successful and bright Spring 2016 semester!

--

Bramson ORT College

President, Faculty and Staff

Dear Students,

The New and Transfer Student Orientation will be held this Wednesday, January 27th at the Main Campus and Thursday, January 28th in Brooklyn Extension Center.

Sessions will be held at 11:00am and 6:00pm both days.

Please bring your friends! Last chance to enroll!

Main Campus

Brooklyn Extension Center

Great Opportunity at the Ashcan Studio of Art for Design and Game Students!

Opportunity for Bramson ORT College Students who want to take fine arts classes, and for Ashcan Studios fine arts students that want to take Bramson ORT Design and Gaming classes!

Ashcan Studio of Art is an educational studio that cultivates individual artistic development in a variety of media and disciplines. Ashcan students go on to some of the world's top-ranked programs in art, communications design, fashion design, and architecture.

In cooperation with Bramson ORT, Ashcan students can earn up to nine credits toward Bramson ORT's degree in Game Design and Programming. Current Bramson ORT students are eligible for a 40% tuition reduction at Ashcan Studio.

Please visit ashcanstudio.com or call 718-819-0004 for more information."

Visit Bramsonort.edu for more information on Design and Gaming courses or call 718-261-5800.

Share with Bramson ORT... How did your celebrated Martin Luther King, Jr. Day?

We want to know how YOU celebrated Martin Luther King, Jr. Day this Week/Monday?
#MartinLutherKing
What can you do to help stop this current injustice?

Share with us your story. Did you write an essay on freedom and equality? Did you create a poster in class? How has MLK impacted your life? 

Human trafficking/slavery is still going on today. Get the facts and source here: http://www.alliesagainstslavery.org/slavery/

Now more than ever, the world needs a message of freedom and peace to all!

Thank you #MLK for standing up for all people's rights and liberties.

Congrats to all student for the Website Design Fall 2015 Class

After 15 weeks of hard work, Bramson ORT College's CS241 Website Design Fall 2015 Class held a final critique and student presentation showcase on January 13th at the Main Campus. The students in this came from different majors, including Graphic Design, Computer Information Technology and Business Management. The presentation lasted for 4 hours. There were 12 students presented their final website designs. 

Students also presented 5 group websites, which they created in a team during the semester. Game and Graphic Design Coordinator, Dominika Juraszek, attended the event and give professional feedback to each student on their final project. Three industry professionals are going to give evaluations of students' final projects based on the CS241 final project Rubric. The event was a great success and students were able to showcase their websites as portfolio pieces!

Visit our online student gallery to see the students work: http://cs241.bramsonortstudentgallery.org

Contact Admissions and the Registrar's office to enroll in a design class: admissions@bramsonort.edu.

Bramson ORT College Career Services Workshop Series

We invite you to attend our FREE workshops hosted by Career Services

Workshop 1—Resume and Interview

Date: Sunday, May 17

Time: 10:00 a.m. to 11:30 a.m.

Place: Main Campus (Forest Hills, Queens)

Location: 4th Floor

(Report to the receptionist desk to sign in and for room location)

These Career Services Series will help you learn tips with resume content and format, cover letter, and interview "do's" and "don'ts".

Register for this free workshop today!

TO RESERVE YOUR SEAT:

Call (718) 361—5800 ext. 1070 or 1071

E-mail Career Services at fforgett@Bramosnort.edu or nsalomon@bramsonort.edu

Bramson ORT College proudly presents the first ANATOMY QUIZ!

Students of the Medical Department are participating in the first Anatomy Quiz organized by the Medical Department of Bramson ORT College. After an elimination round, 15 students have qualified for the MAIN EVENT.

Event Location and Time:

Main Campus, Forest Hills

Friday (8th May, 2015)

2-4pm in Rooms 5 & 6

The students have been divided into five teams of three members each.

Dr. Emil Asdurian, Dr Shah Alam, and Dr. Moro Sidibe will be the Quiz Masters for the event.

THE TEAMS

Team A

1. Anna Ivoy

2. Rafide Djonbalaj

3. Gutenberg Castro 

Team B

1. Natalie Woodson

2. Rehana Parvin

3. Candace Salagubang 

Team C

1. Karen Naranjo

2. Ana Jessica Iraeta

3. Anna Matatova 

Team D

1. Saidur Raja

2. Al-Jame Islam

3. Bryan Viveros 

Team E

1. Charmaine Dunnan

2. Malini Soogrim

3. Gloria Rodriguez 

Prizes will be given out to the winning team by the President, Dr. Kanani, and the Dean of Academic Sevices, Ms. Helen Polynsky!

All are invited to be present in the audience!

ALL THE BEST TO ALL THE PARTICIPANTS!

Createbot Collaborates with Bramson ORT College on Cutting Edge 3D Printing Projects and Training

NEW YORK, NY – Bramson ORT College had entered into a collaboration agreement with a leading Chinese 3D printing manufacturer that will offer 3D printers and accessories to its cutting edge Game Design Program. Mr. Zhang Wenyi, the president and CEO of Yueqing Kanin Electric Co.,Ltd (http://www.createbot.net), with offices in Ningbo and Wuhan in China, donated one of its premier generation 3D printer machines to the college. This is expected to be the first contribution of many 3D printers and 3D pens to the school in the coming years. Bramson ORT College expects to use the software application for the machines to train its students on this cutting edge technology. The students and faculty are excited about the opportunity. Game design and graphic design students were introduced to the latest 3D printing methods and technology during a field trip to the April 17th, 2015 3D Printing Conference and Expo at the Javits Center in New York City.

The president of the college, Dr. David Kanani, Ph.D. EECS, thanked Mr. Zhang Wenyi and said, “Bramson ORT College is lucky to have been able to form this collaborative working relationship, and we view it as a win for the school, a win for the company and a definite win for our students!” Professor Dominika Juraszek, the coordinator of the graphic design and gaming design program said, “The benefit to our students is tremendous. Our program is designed to take advantage of the latest cutting edge technologies and teach students the latest skills required by the industry. The partnership with Createbot is hugely beneficial to our students. I am looking forward to expanding it in the future.”

Bramson ORT College

Bramson ORT College is affiliated with World ORT, one of the largest non-governmental, not-for-profit organizations in the world. Established 135 years ago, this worldwide network of schools, colleges, training centers, and programs has educated more than three million people throughout the world. The mission of Bramson ORT College explains the nurturing culture and friendly atmosphere students find on campus. The primary focus of the organization is to serve underprivileged and underrepresented students through a college level education in order to prepare them for challenging employment opportunities and to make them positive contributors to society. Bramson ORT College offers a focused and practical education in accounting, business management, game design, graphic design, computer information systems, electronics technology, medical studies, and paralegal studies. 

The Game Design and Programming Degree and Certificate Program at the college is one of the few well-rounded programs that offer courses in 3D modeling and animation using Autodesk Maya industry software, Unity3D, C++ Programming, Game Software Engineering, Game Engine Architecture, Game Programming Direct3D, Al Game Development, Game Audio Development, Java Games, Multiplayer Game Programming, Mobile Application Development, Game Console Programming and Programming Linux Games. These courses are designed to prepare students in many game design genres and platforms by focusing on both the technical and creative end of this growing and multi-faced field. Courses in digital animation, 3D character development and modeling, level design, interactive game storytelling, and light rendering add to the uniqueness of this program. Liberal Arts courses are also required such as Physics for Game Developers, Math for Game Developers and additional elective Liberal Arts courses for the degree program. The college offers career internships and job placement assistance through the Career Services Department, as well as free tutoring for all students. For more information contact the Bramson ORT College Admissions Office at Admissions@BramsonORT.edu or call 718-261-5800 today!

International Student Initiative

World ORT has a long and proud tradition of welcoming and educating people from all over the world. Bramson ORT College is continuing that tradition in the United States and its mission by pursuing a new initiative to recruit and educate students from all over the world in the melting pot of the United States – New York City.

Nelson Mandela, former President of South Africa, who was attending the opening of an ORT facility in South Africa, referred to ORT as an institution that helps individuals grow and become an asset to their community and country.  The new International Student Initiative is in keeping with the past initiatives that Nelson Mandela referred to.  He said, “One tool that will enable people to rise above their circumstances is education, particularly education that leads to the acquisition of useful and marketable skills.”   He also stated, “Technology education is the foundation stone on which we must build… ORT’s initiative could not therefore have come at a better time.”

Our first regional initiative is Africa. According to UNESCO, around two-thirds of the population in Africa is under 25-years-old, a vast majority lack higher education and job skills. Contributing to African youth high unemployment, is the dearth of colleges and technical schools needed to train young people in today’s competitive technological market place.

Irina Bokova, the Director General of UNESCO said, “The best answer to youth unemployment is to ensure that young people acquire the basic skills and relevant training they need to enter the world of work with confidence. Many youth, and women in particular, need to be offered alternative pathways to education, so that they gain the skills to earn a living, live in dignity and contribute to their communities and societies.”

Bramson ORT College is recruiting students from a number of African countries beginning with Ghana. Ghana is the initial pilot country, because of the high youth population who do not have access to higher education in Ghana or abroad. Bramson ORT College will give African students affordable education packages to attend 2-year programs and receive an Associate Degree, enabling them to achieve the education and skills needed for the job market, to go back home to work, start a business, teach or transfer to a 4-year college in the U.S. to further their education. Bramson ORT has a fast track three semester program allowing students to complete a degree program in 18 months.

Bramson ORT College offers a quality education at an affordable price, additionally a number of scholarship opportunities exist for those who demonstrate a strong academic potential. Bramson Ort has also assigned a dedicated Admissions Advisor to help International students navigate the school application process and the visa application process. The admission office can be contacted at 718 261-5800 extension 1010, or contact  ebronfman@bramsonort.edu.

Louis K Fosu is a consultant to the College for the African initiative. Mr. Fosu is a foreign policy expert for Africa, works as a consultant advising African officials, U.S. government officials, and NGOs. Louis Fosu received his B.A., from the John Jay College-CUNY, M.B.A. from Pace University, and Juris Doctorate from Georgetown Law School.

Louis Fosu can be reached at +1-202-406-0911 / LouFosu@gmail.com          

Associate Recruiter for Ghana is Portia Boateng. Ms. Boateng’s goal in life is to improve the lives of those less fortunate.  As a recent graduate from the Kwame Nkrumah University of Science and Technology, where she received her B.Sc., Portia Boateng teaches integrated science to high schools students about to enter college, and works at a community college in student accounts and career counseling. It is her goal to recruit many highly qualified students to study at Bramson ORT College in the United States.

Portia Boateng can be reached at +233-208-440-032 / BramsonGhana@gmail.com

Applications are being accepted now for the Fall 2015 semester Bramson ORT College is looking forward to welcoming all of our new students and friends.