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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.

Digital Media Production - Bachelor of Fine Arts

This exciting program offers students the opportunity to enter into the expanding field of digital media in a hands-on environment with career-specific classes. You can develop the theoretical knowledge and practical skills necessary to succeed as a:

  • Media specialist
  • Multimedia developer
  • Web designer
  • Audio/video engineer
  • Digital media authoring specialist
  • Streaming media specialist

With such a wide range of career opportunities for graduates who can complete their bachelor's degree in as little as 3 years, it's no wonder the digital media production program is in-demand.

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

We offer both an Associate of Applied Science and a Bachelor of Fine Arts degree in Fashion Design. Our goal is to encourage students to develop their creative talents, so they can become innovative designers in the field. This fashion design program focuses on techniques of fine craftsmanship, consumer-based needs, and business awareness.

At the Academy, our curriculum is comprised of an intense set of fashion design courses that can give students the skills they need to earn their fashion design degree. In order for our students to be successful in their pursuit of a career in fashion design, we provide hands-on training using textile equipment, industrial machines, cutting tables and dress forms.

Students in the fashion design program can learn:

  • Fundamentals of design
  • Apparel construction
  • Computer applications
  • Pattern drafting, draping and construction

By the time our graduates are ready to enter the industry, they are expected to have developed a professional portfolio they can be proud to show to any prospective employer. The reality of fashion design is that you have to run faster and work smarter. Graduates should be prepared not just to respond to fashion trends, but to create them.

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

The career-focused curriculum in our fashion merchandising degree program can help you develop competent multitasking skills, as well as integrate conceptual and creative abilities with technical and sound business practices that help prepare you for a professional career in the fashion industry. Entrepreneurship, global sourcing and international business are explored as you learn to develop business plans that utilize current technologies to create competitive marketing strategies.

Students can learn the keys to fashion merchandising through course work in:

  • Fashion design principles
  • Pattern drafting
  • Clothing construction
  • Fashion marketing
  • Consumer behavior

As a graduate, you should be able to discuss management issues within the fashion retail industry, identify trends in the marketplace, sketch ideas for clothing designs and give examples of effective merchandise displays. With a hands-on internship and professional portfolio, you can feel confident entering the fashion merchandising career field.

Game Production - Bachelor of Fine Arts

Expertise learned in a Game Production degree program could lead you to a career in the video game industry. However, there are many other career fields that require similar skills and talent. Creative, artistic individuals can easily transform their interests into a career by learning environment and 3D modeling, scripting, multiplayer interactivity, texturing, and other aspects of design. For example, you could find a career creating interactive media applications, virtual learning tools or virtual simulation models for a variety of businesses online and offline, including education entertainment and military game simulation. Depending on your unique interests and talents, you can pursue a career opportunity that suits you.

This Game Production degree program introduces students to multiple aspects of designing and producing games not just for the traditional video game industry, but far beyond. Students have the opportunity to develop knowledge, skills, and competence not only in traditional game production, but also in written and verbal communication, project management and team collaboration, which can be applied to interactive media and post production industries.

  • Digital Imaging
  • Level Design
  • Drawing Techniques
  • Game Play Scripting
  • Modeling
  • Business Concepts
  • Game Theory and Mechanics

Graphic Design - Bachelor of Fine Arts

The Bachelor of Fine Arts degree in Graphic Design is designed to provide student with knowledge and skills in corporate design strategies, promotional design tactics, advertising principles and graphic design theories that can be used to enhance the development of professional design skills.

Visual communication projects can include:

  • Web design
  • Multimedia
  • Page layout
  • Typography
  • Advertising
  • Digital video
  • Digital photography

Interior Design - Associate of Applied Science

The Associate of Applied Science and Bachelor of Fine Arts degree programs in Interior Design are designed to prepare students for a creative and fulfilling career as professional interior designers. With a degree in Interior Design, you can help others enhance the function and quality of their interior spaces while maintaining the architectural integrity of the structure.

You will have the opportunity to examine how interiors designed with innovative ideas can influence the human reaction to a space. Our class sizes are small so you can get the most from your courses. The limited class sizes in our interior design program encourage the development of solid interior design skills and an understanding of the fundamentals.

The fundamentals discussed in the program are:

  • The study of space
  • Human factors in design
  • Lighting
  • Building systems and building codes
  • Detailing
  • Residential and commercial design

Students who graduate with an interior design degree can benefit from the hands-on experience with form, space, texture and color they've received at the Academy. The interior design skills students develop can transmit their dynamic ideas into reality. Our interior design program is designed to provide a balance between theory and practice, so our graduates should possess the skills they need to enter the professional world of interior design.

Interior Design - Bachelor of Fine Arts

If you're searching for a Bachelors degree in Interior Design, the Academy - Seattle offers the ideal program for creative and detail-minded individuals. Our well-rounded Interior Design program gives students the chance to explore theoretical principles, regulatory requirements and professional interior design strategies, focusing on the development of practical skills necessary for future employment.

During your interior design education, you will examine space planning, resources and materials, lighting systems, acoustical principles, ergonomics and universal accessibility, contractual and business issues, building codes, presentation techniques, and aesthetic principles through the completion of residential and commercial projects.

With a Bachelors degree in Interior Design from the Academy - Seattle, you can explore a variety of career opportunities, including:

  • Residential Designer
  • Commercial Junior Designer
  • CAD Rendering Specialist
  • Furniture / Cabinet Designer
  • Showroom Manager

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IADT does not guarantee employment or salary.

 
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