International Academy of Design & Technology - Chicago
- One North State Street,
- Suite 400
- Chicago, IL 60602
You Imagine. We Can Get You There.TM
At the International Academy of Design and Technology (or Academy), it is our mission to help you make your personal and professional goals come true. Whether your passion is for fashion, interior design, graphic design, video games or digital media, the Academy offers a program that may be right for you.
Why The International Academy of Design & Technology?
Energy and Passion
Everyone at the Academy, from students to faculty to staff, are passionate about what they do. Experience the palpable energy of people who are excited about making an impact on their community.
Creative Community
Learn and grow in a creative community with others just like you. At the Academy, you'll be surrounded by peers who have the same passions, dreams and goals as you do.
Engaged LearningTM
Make learning work for you. With our "hands-on" approach, you can learn at your own pace and acquire real-world skills directly from industry professionals.
Immersion
Don't be bored by classes that aren't right for you. Students are immersed in their program of study from their very first day and have the opportunity to develop the skills and knowledge to turn their passion into a real career.
Personal Achievement
Our goal is to help you develop the skills and confidence you need to succeed in your career and achieve your personal goals.
AAS in Merchandising Management - Fashion Merchandising
The Fashion Merchandising program is a general business program with a focus on fashion merchandising. You will develop the management and marketing skills to develop business plans, forecast sales, and present buying proposals.
AAS in Visual Communications - Graphic Design
Students will explore principles of graphic design, techniques and tools in digital imaging, desktop publishing, typography, prepress and electronic illustration. Students continuing on to their bachelor’s degree can also engage in the technical and creative aspects of web and new media design.
AAS in Visual Communications - Multimedia
The program in Visual Communications with a concentration in Multimedia and Web Design offers students the opportunity to develop both theoretical knowledge and practical skills in the use of digital media technology. The bachelor’s program takes you beyond the basics of multimedia to more advanced techniques in media and interface design, streamlining media, animation for the web, and web design.
AAS in Visual Communications - Video & Animation
Students will have the opportunity to learn principles, techniques, and tools related to digital media design and development industry, and will explore technical and creative aspects of video, animation and audio editing. Strong foundations in the principles of storyboarding, drawing, modeling, and animation are coupled with training in digital video and professional post-production techniques.
BA in Merchandising Management - Fashion Merchandising
The Fashion Merchandising program is a general business program with a focus on fashion merchandising. You will develop the management and marketing skills to develop business plans, forecast sales, and present buying proposals.
BFA in Fashion Design
The Fashion Design program engages students in the process of apparel conceptualization, illustration, and construction. Students will experiment with lines, colors, patterns, textures, functions and style in the design and creation of original garments.
BFA in Interior Design
The Interior Design program develops students' ability to provide creative and technical solutions for interior spaces that meet aesthetic and functional requirements while addressing safety, regulatory, and environmental concerns. Students will apply the fundamentals of art and design, theories of design, 'green design', and an understanding of human behavior to their design solutions.
BFA in Visual Communications - Game Design
Game Design provides training in principles and techniques used to create interactive 2D and 3D computer games. Students will have the opportunity to learn design software; modeling and animation skills, level and world building, and game engines used to design and develop games. They will also examine market research and business concepts related to game production and distribution processes.
BFA in Visual Communications - Graphic Design
Students will explore principles of graphic design, techniques and tools in digital imaging, desktop publishing, typography, prepress and electronic illustration. Students continuing on to their bachelor’s degree can also engage in the technical and creative aspects of web and new media design.
BFA in Visual Communications - Multimedia & Web Design
The program in Visual Communications with a concentration in Multimedia and Web Design offers students the opportunity to develop both theoretical knowledge and practical skills in the use of digital media technology. The bachelor’s program takes you beyond the basics of multimedia to more advanced techniques in media and interface design, streamlining media, animation for the web, and web design.
Accreditation
The International Academy of Design & Technology is accredited by the Accrediting Council for Independent Colleges and Schools to award associate and bachelor's degrees. The Accrediting Council for Independent Colleges and Schools is listed as a nationally recognized accrediting agency by the United States Department of Education and is recognized by the Council for Higher Education Accreditation.
Additional information regarding the ACICS accreditation of the International Academy of Design & Technology may be obtained from the Accrediting Council for Independent Colleges and Schools, 750 First Street NE, Suite 980, Washington, DC 20002-4241, (202) 336-6780.
Find disclosures on graduation rates, student financial obligations and more at www.iadt.edu/disclosure
*Programs and availability are subject to change.
*Programs and availability are subject to change.