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?

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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 Learning^TM

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

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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

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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

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

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As a student in our game design and development program, you can learn the techniques and tools of game design with a focus on creating media assets and developing basic programming abilities. Project management, creative design and communication skills are integrated throughout this dynamic curriculum to help prepare students for entry-level positions in the game design and development industry.

The degree programs in game design and development are designed to provide training in principles and techniques used to create interactive 2D and 3D computer games. Students 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

Graduates of the game design and development program can be prepared to enter this exciting career field with the skills and training necessary to exceed. Through studio production, project management, an internship and/or capstone experiences, you can be on your way towards a rewarding career.

Graphic Design - Bachelor of Fine Arts

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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 & Bachelor of Fine Arts

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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.

Visual Communication - Associate of Applied Science

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The program focuses on graphic design and can prepare students for amazing careers in the field of commercial art and design. Courses stress conceptualization and design capabilities, while practical, hands-on lab classes emphasize critical production skills. 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. Plus, various business subjects are also integrated into the curriculum to provide additional structure and support.

Students can learn about:

• Basic design concepts
• Image creation and computer-aided design
• Digital imaging
• 3-D illustration and animation
• Website design

Graduates of this dynamic visual communication degree program can look forward to rewarding graphic design career opportunities. A visual communication degree program can help open the door to positions in:

• Advertising agencies
• Design studios
• Corporate art departments
• Publishing houses
• Printing companies
• Record companies
• Newspaper and magazine publishers
• Full-service printing companies

*Programs and availability are subject to change.

Information

If you are interested in this school and would like to find out more, please Request Information from International Academy of Design & Technology - Seattle.