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.
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.
Game Design & Development - Bachelor of Fine Arts
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The bachelor's degree program in game design and development
provides training in principles and techniques used to create
interactive 2D- and 3D-computer games.
Students in this program can learn about:
- Design software
- Programming languages
- Modeling and animation skills
- Networking principles
- Level and world editors
- Game engines used to design and develop games
Project management, creative design and communications skills are
integrated throughout this dynamic curriculum to prepare students
for entry-level positions in the game design and development
industry
Fashion Design - Associate of Science and Bachelor of Fine Arts
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The program in fashion design is an intense course of study that
is designed to prepare graduates for a career in the designing,
creating and marketing of fashion.
Students are introduced to the development and construction of
apparel, as well as the fundamentals of design and the sourcing
and use of textiles. The student can combine hands-on skills
training with a variety of creative design projects. An
introduction into the world of fashion design, computer
applications and the knitting machine are all part of our quality
fashion design program in Las Vegas.
Prepare for a career you love in Fashion. Our fashion design
program can help you enter today's competitive and exciting job
market. The hands-on training and quality curriculum you can
receive at the Academy can lead you to a wide range of career
opportunities, including:
- Fashion designer
- Costume designer
- Fashion illustrator
- Merchandise assistant
- Textile assistant
Graphic Design - Associate of Science & Bachelor of
Fine Arts
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The graphic design program can help prepare students for an
entry-level position in the exciting, evolving graphic design industry. Courses stress conceptualization and
design capabilities, while practical, hands-on lab classes
emphasize critical production skills.
This graphic design program in Las Vegas begins with a core
of basic skills training and gradually builds to more advanced
techniques, including animation and multimedia. Students can
develop skills using the equipment and software currently used in
the field.
The general education component of this program is designed to
enhance these technical skills by adding broad-based,
problem-solving and human-relations insights from other academic
disciplines. Various business subjects are also integrated into
the curriculum to help provide additional structure and support.
Graduates should possess the knowledge and skills necessary to
pursue an entry-level position such as a:
- Graphic designer
- Web page developer
- Illustrator
- Production artist
- Layout artist
- Electronic designer
- Visual journalist
Interior Design - Associate of Science & Bachelor of Fine
Arts
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Graduates of the Academy's interior design program can become
specialists in the relationship between people and spaces.
Attracting creative and detail-minded individuals with a desire
to improve the conditions of our built environment, students can
discover how interiors--designed properly and inventively--can
influence human interaction, emotional response and improve the
quality of our lives. The curriculum encourages the student to
experiment with:
- Form
- Space
- Texture and color
- Drawing on holistic and cultural references
- Technical expertise
- Intellectual disciplines
- Creative sensitivity
- Environmental and global awareness
Students can relate design theory and conceptual skills to the
development of simple one-room and minimal dwellings to complex
residential, retail, corporate and hospitality projects intended
for diverse social and economic populations throughout the
program.
*Programs and availability are subject to change.
