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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.

Fashion Design - Associate of Applied Science & Bachelor of Fine Arts

Dream of working on fashion row? Want to turn a creative idea into a product design or a website? Explore our quality fashion design program in Chicago!

There are exciting career opportunities in the new world of fashion design. The Associate of Applied Science and Bachelor of Fine Arts degree in Fashion Design from the Academy can be one of the best ways to become part of the diverse world of fashion.

What careers can a degree in fashion design help prepare me for?

  • Fashion styling
  • Fashion illustration
  • Production
  • Costume design
  • Textile artistry
  • Pattern drafting

Interior Design - Bachelor of Fine Arts

Many interior design professionals back up their talent with a valued degree. The Bachelor of Fine Arts degree in Interior Design from the Academy can be one of the best ways to turn your talent in interior design into a career supported by skills, knowledge and a degree.

What careers can a degree in interior design help prepare me for?

  • Residential design
  • Trade show exhibit design
  • Staff space planning
  • Kitchen and bath design
  • Commercial design
  • Restaurant and hospitality design

Graduates should have an understanding that the intent of interior design is to improve the quality of life, increase productivity and protect health, safety and welfare of the public.

Merchandising Management - Associate of Applied Science & Bachelor of Arts

Merchandising professionals are in demand. The Associate of Applied Science and Bachelor of Arts degree programs in Merchandising Management from the Academy can provide you with a combination of hands-on training and aesthetic appreciation so you can have an opportunity to excel in a career in the growing field of merchandising.

The merchandising management curriculum is designed to provide students with a broad knowledge of business in general, and how business principles relate to various fashion and merchandising fields. The program combines theoretical elements with practical applications supported by a strong general education foundation.

Students can choose from two concentrations:

Fashion Merchandising

The fashion merchandising concentration is designed for someone who wants to specialize in apparel and accessories, image consulting, fashion or accessories buyer or who may want to own a boutique.

Retail Operations Management

The retail operations management concentration is a more general business program with a focus on retail operations; general operations manager, retail property management, regional or district management or a position in a corporate headquarters.

Visual Communications - Associate of Applied Science & Bachelor of Fine Arts

The visual communications program can provide a solid foundation in art direction, sales promotion and marketing proficiency. Depending on the concentration chosen, students will have the ability to perform in their field. Students graduating from this program should have a clear grasp of concepts that can prepare them for the professional demands of the advertising, communication and design industries.

Concentrations in:

  • Advertising communications
  • Advertising design
  • Game design (BFA only)
  • Graphic design
  • Multimedia and web design
  • Video and animation production

*Programs and availability are subject to change.

IADT does not guarantee employment or salary.

 
*Programs and availability are subject to change.
 
*Programs and availability are subject to change.

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