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American Intercontinental University - Buckhead
3330 Peachtree Road, N.E.
Atlanta, GA 30326

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American InterContinental University

American InterContinental University (AIU) can be the key to your future! AIU Buckhead is located in the Northeast suburbs of Atlanta--the heart of the South. Students can experience the international business community first-hand, as Atlanta is the headquarters for some of the most successful companies in the world. This diverse community has small town hospitality coupled with the convenience and opportunity of a thriving international city.

At AIU Buckhead, we strive to create a dynamic environment that is conducive to learning and personal growth. In this vibrant environment, students can gain the valuable knowledge and skills they will need to compete in today's tough job market. Never been inspired to learn? Well, the faculty at AIU Buckhead motivates students and awakens their passion for learning.

AIU Virtual Campus

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In today's real world, available time (or the lack of it) prevents many hardworking individuals from pursuing and achieving their academic and professional potential. The virtual campus offers a realistic and convenient option for many people to achieve their dream of earning a career-focused, industry-current degree.

American InterContinental University's virtual campus is an extension of the university's network of traditional campus locations around the world. Students enrolling to earn their associate's, bachelor's or MBA degree may now choose to mix classes on campus with courses online. That means AIU students get the best of both worlds: a supportive, engaging academic community and the convenience of online learning.

The convenience offered by AIU's hybrid programs is expected to open academic doors to:

  • Dedicated professionals with job-related travel and unpredictable office hours.
  • Military personnel with changing or unpredictable schedules.
  • Busy parents with child-rearing responsibilities and scheduling conflicts.
  • Anyone living too far from campus to commute daily to attend classes.

The virtual campus is available to students attending the AIU campuses in Atlanta (Dunwoody and Buckhead), Los Angeles and London.

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Fashion Design - Associate of Arts & Bachelor of Fine Arts

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Our fashion design program at AIU Buckhead helps you acquire the multifaceted skills you will need to understand and move seamlessly into the fast moving fashion industry. Our fashion design program was developed to inspire students to create and produce innovative designs. Students will explore a variety of traditional techniques and combine them with computer-aided design to develop and utilize industry skills.

As part of the hands-on training students receive at AIU Buckhead, we offer opportunities to visit the Vanity Fair Design Headquarters, Project "E", Duckhead, AmericasMart and Lectra. We also offer internships with such designers as Betsy Johnson-NYC, BCBG-NYC, Limited National Headquarters-Columbus, OH., Atlanta Costume, Rich's-Macy's, Great Beginnings, Ann Barge and Melissa Sweet.

Fashion Marketing - Associate of Arts & Bachelor of Fine Arts

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Our program offers both an associate's and bachelor's degree and is constructed to provide students with the education and experience they will need to break into the dynamic field of fashion marketing. American InterContinental University offers comprehensive training in:

  • Marketing concepts
  • Business strategies
  • Retailing
  • Planning/promotion
  • Advertising
  • Information technology

This is in addition to providing an understanding of the innovative career opportunities that exist in this exciting field.

Fashion Marketing & Design - Bachelor of Fine Arts

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This Bachelor of Fine Arts degree program is a combination of our fashion marketing and fashion design majors. Here, you can build advertising, marketing and retailing knowledge of the fashion industry while gaining creative, fashion design skills.

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Game Design & Development - Bachelor of Fine Arts

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Video games. Computer simulations. Virtual reality. The results of their work can be found nearly everywhere. Today, more and more industries are coming to rely on game designers and developers to help them entertain and inform customers. In turn, these game designers and developers must rely on their own skills, creativity and knowledge of the latest technologies and programming languages to succeed in this competitive field.

The AIU Bachelor of Fine Arts in Game Design and Development can help prepare students for this fast-moving and highly creative industry. The program combines theory, hands-on experience and group projects to help students develop the necessary skills in:

  • 2D and 3D art and animation
  • Programming in industry-standard languages
  • Game design and production

The BFA in Game Design and Development also features a career-relevant concentration in Game Art that allows students to focus on this aspect of the field in greater depth.

Interior Design - Bachelor of Fine Arts

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Our interior design program was created to prepare students to practice as professional interior designers who are qualified by education, experience and examination to enhance the function and quality of interior spaces. We have structured the program to integrate the essential general study courses needed for a quality educational foundation, with the creative hands-on training students desire.

One of the many advantages of attending AIU Buckhead 's interior design program is our location. Atlanta is home to hundreds of interior design companies, the Atlanta Decorative Arts Center and much more. Additionally, we offer the opportunity to study abroad at our London campus or study on the west coast at our Los Angeles location for a well-rounded education in design. Our goal is to provide you with a solid foundation for a lifetime of learning and growth.

Media Production - Associate of Arts & Bachelor of Fine Arts

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The media production curriculum at AIU Buckhead was created to be a hands-on program designed to prepare students for successful careers in the video and audio production fields. Students can utilize industry current technology, such as shooting video with digital cameras and editing with AVID or Final Cut Pro software. When students elect the audio concentration, they work on digital audio workstations and can use Logic and ProTools software.

Students in this program are expected to participate in the Annual AIU Student VidFest Awards Show. This competition is judged by industry experts and provides exposure for the students. In order to give students the extra edge they need, the instructors involved in this program are all active, working professionals in Atlanta.

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Visual Communications - Associate of Arts & Bachelor of Fine Arts

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The visual communications program focuses on graphic design and can prepare students for amazing careers in the field of commercial art and design. Along with a solid foundation in practical applications, students can learn to master the principles of visual communication by using different types of multimedia, illustration, animation and web design.

Created with the artistic and imaginative student in mind, the program can give you the foundation you need to solve complex design problems. We have combined the practical applications of design with creative ideas to produce this exciting program. Students gain comprehensive working knowledge of visual expression as a means of developing and communicating ideas.

The program is divided into 3 areas:

Animation

Students can learn animation techniques using both the traditional and computer-aided applications during the animation portion of the program. They can also master how to incorporate special effects with flash and 3D Studio Max.

Graphic Design

The graphic design area of course work can teach students everything from traditional print applications to web design. Students can learn how to create and design for corporate entities such as creating logos and stationery, to designing for advertising campaigns, signage and billboards.

Web Design

The web design portion of the program focuses on creative and meaningful web designs and multimedia applications. Students can learn animation techniques using both the traditional and computer-aided applications during the animation portion of the program. They can also master how to incorporate special effects with Flash, 3D Studio Max and Maya.

The Bachelor of Fine Arts in Visual Communications program offers the additional concentrations:

  • Graphic Design
  • Illustration
  • Photography

*Programs and availability are subject to change.

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