International Academy of Design & Technology - Seattle
- 625 Andover Park West,
- Tukwila, WA 98188
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 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.
AAS in Fashion Merchandising
The Fashion Merchandising program allows students to partner their interest in the world of fashion with the development of key business competencies. While students develop skills in merchandising, management, marketing, and buying, they will also have the opportunity to explore the evolution of fashion, fashion trend forecasting, fashion media, and fashion promotion.
AS in Web Design & Development
This associate-level degree prepares creative students on the use of electronic technology with coursework on software, concepts and tools related to web design, networking, digital design and web scripting. This curriculum offers students the opportunity to develop hands-on experience in web design principles and techniques. Graduates gain a real-world understanding of the roles and responsibilities of today's web designers in the modern workplace, with a solid foundation of knowledge in computing, digital video and audio, graphics, and layout.
BFA in Digital Media Production
The Digital Media program is designed to prepare students to create, produce, and distribute interactive media, including video, audio, web and interactive design for purposes of communication and entertainment. Students will also have the opportunity to develop basic design skills for application to visual problem-solving.
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 Fashion Merchandising
The Fashion Merchandising program allows students to partner their interest in the world of fashion with the development of key business competencies. While students develop skills in merchandising, management, marketing, and buying, they will also have the opportunity to explore the evolution of fashion, fashion trend forecasting, fashion media, and fashion promotion.
BFA in Game Production
The Game Production program emphasizes multiple aspects of game development. Students will have the opportunity to develop knowledge, skills and competence in asset development and integration, game play, team collaboration, written and verbal communication, and business operations. In addition, students will be engaged in the integration of theory, process, and digital assets that lead to successful production of games.
BFA in Graphic Design
Students will explore principles of graphic design, techniques and tools in digital imaging, desktop publishing, typography, prepress and electronic illustration.
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.
BS in Web Design & Development
Featuring advanced studies in web-based technologies and new media techniques, this bachelor-level program helps creative and technical students develop their skills in advanced web programming, database management, and dynamic website systems. The coursework focuses on the use of interactivity and the Internet as a communication medium while incorporating the basic theories of visual and multimedia design, all intended to prepare students for professional opportunities in the information, design and technology-based communications industries.
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.