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2024 ITAS Student Project Fair
The VIU ITAS Student Project Fair video showcases the innovative projects created by our talented students, highlighting their skills and creativity nurtured throughout the program. The video presents a diverse array of year-end projects, ranging from a Alarm Clock Car that drives away from you when the alarm goes off, to a Smart Greenhouse Controller that automatically provides lighting, watering, cooling and music to help with plant growth. These are only atwo of the many amazing projects developed by the students including viedo games, e-commerce sites and more, many integrated with AI to provide spectacular functionality. The showcase exemplifies the comprehensive learning experience at VIU, preparing students for successful careers in the tech industry.
2023 ITAS Student Project Fair
The VIU ITAS Student Project Fair video showcases the innovative projects created by our talented students, highlighting their skills and creativity nurtured throughout the program. The video presents a diverse array of year-end projects, ranging from a Fantasy Football App, to a Wireless Remote Car controlled by a student-developed app, demonstrating the seamless integration of hardware and software. Additionally, the video features a captivating Video Game, reflecting the students’ prowess in game design, programming, and storytelling. This showcase exemplifies the comprehensive learning experience at VIU, preparing students for successful careers in the tech industry.
2023 ITAS Student Project Fair
The VIU ITAS Student Project Fair video showcases the innovative projects created by our talented students, highlighting their skills and creativity nurtured throughout the program. The video presents a diverse array of year-end projects, ranging from a Fantasy Football App, to a Wireless Remote Car controlled by a student-developed app, demonstrating the seamless integration of hardware and software. Additionally, the video features a captivating Video Game, reflecting the students’ prowess in game design, programming, and storytelling. This showcase exemplifies the comprehensive learning experience at VIU, preparing students for successful careers in the tech industry.
Explore our Diploma programs:
Web and Mobile Development
This Diploma program provides in-depth training in the fields of web and mobile development, equipping students with the essential skills to design, code, and secure applications that enable Information Systems. Through a combination of theoretical knowledge and practical hands-on experience, students learn to analyze real-world needs and develop customized software solutions. With a strong emphasis on programming, application deployment and security (DevSecOps), teamwork and project management, graduates emerge as highly competent professionals poised to meet the demands of the technology industry. The program also includes practical work experience through a practicum, allowing students to further enhance their expertise and prepare for a successful career where programming knowledge and an understanding of the Internet can be applied to solve problems.
Systems Administration and Networking
This Diploma program provides in-depth training in the design, installation, operation and administration of network and internet-based Information Systems. Through rigorous theoretical education and hands-on, project-based learning, students develop their technical skills in areas such as hardware implementation, network setup, operating systems, cybersecurity, and virtualized cloud computing. With a strong emphasis on teamwork, communication, and project management, graduates emerge as highly competent professionals ready to meet the demands of the industry. Practical work experience through a practicum session enhances their expertise, ensuring they are well-prepares for a rewarding career in systems administration and networking.