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International Academy of Design & Technology - Nashville
1 Bridgestone Park
Nashville, TN 37214

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.

Associate of Applied Science in Digital Audio Production

Looking for a fast-paced career in the exciting music and entertainment industries? Have an opportunity to translate your passion for music into a successful career in digital audio production!

Wherever there is inspiration to be captured, your skills in audio production can make you an integral part of the creative process. Completing a digital audio production program can help put you on the path towards a successful career in producing or digital audio recording engineering, and can even help strengthen your skills as an artist.

By choosing to study digital audio production, you can learn necessary skills for working in the music, radio or television industry, such as recording practices, audio technology and creating music.

Associate of Applied Science in Fashion Design & Merchandising

This career-focused fashion design and merchandising degree program can help prepare students for entry-level positions in the fashion design, retail and merchandising industries. Students have the opportunity to develop new concepts and refine individual skills and talents in areas of:

  • Draping
  • Pattern drafting
  • Computer design
  • Construction

Associate of Applied Science in Graphic Design

The graphic design program is designed to prepare students for entry-level positions in the commercial art, graphic design and multimedia industries. Students can enhance basic drawing, design and typographical skills to create professional, illustrative solutions to commercial design problems.

The following skills are used to refine concepts and help develop students' individual talents:

  • Digital imaging
  • Computer illustration
  • Desktop publishing
  • Prepress

Graphic design and portfolio classes are designed to prepare students for their internships and professional careers.

Associate of Applied Science in Interior Design

The interior design program is designed to prepare students for entry-level positions in the interior design industry. Students can develop design concepts for interior spaces and transform these concepts into practical, functional and innovative environments that meet client needs.

Architectural drafting, space planning and computer-aided design are used to develop new concepts and to help refine students' individual skills and talents. Building systems, regulations and current business practices are taught to help prepare students for their internships and professional careers in interior design.

Bachelor of Applied Science in Digital Media & Animation

As a student in our digital media and animation training program, you may use industry-standard equipment for in-depth courses of study in the areas of:

  • Digital media design
  • Audio/video editing
  • Media production
  • Special effects animation
  • Drawing
  • Storyboarding
  • Digital media authoring

You will have the opportunity to integrate interactive media, advanced authoring and integration, digital effects, and compositing and animation software knowledge and skills into media projects.

Bachelor of Applied Science in Fashion Design & Merchandising

The bachelor degree program in fashion design and merchandising offers advanced courses in pattern drafting, computer-aided design, couture clothing construction, and fashion marketing and trend analysis.

Students are given the opportunity to create original patterns and garments in response to researched market trends, manufacturing specifications, estimated production costs and creative conceptualization. Students will also have the opportunity to explore specialized topics in fashion that can prepare them for a variety of professional industry careers.

Bachelor of Applied Science in Graphic Design

The bachelor's degree program in graphic design program allows students to develop the knowledge and skills necessary to be successful in the commercial art, graphic design and multimedia industries. Students will examine corporate design strategies, promotional design tactics, advertising principles and graphic design theories that can be used to enhance the development of professional design skills.

Relevant topics are explored through the completion of selected visual communication projects:

  • Web design
  • Multimedia
  • Page layout
  • Typography
  • Advertising
  • Digital video
  • Digital photography
  • Business solutions and techniques

Bachelor of Applied Science in Interior Design

Students in this challenging, career-focused degree program can develop practical skills necessary for future employment in interior design. Courses explore theoretical principles, regulatory requirements and professional interior design strategies, and allow students to complete residential and commercial projects.

The bachelor's degree program in interior design is designed to prepare students with practical skills in:

  • Space planning
  • Resources and materials
  • Lighting systems
  • Acoustical principles
  • Ergonomics and universal accessibility
  • Contractual and business issues
  • Building codes
  • Presentation techniques
  • Aesthetic principles

*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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