International Academy of Design and Technology

Imagine a field that plays a key role in just about every successful company and organization. Information Technology is it. The bachelor's program in Information Technology develops advance skills necessary to implement, analyze and manage an information systems environment in most organizations or businesses. Students will be taught the technology and the theories of IT, as well as proper practices of intranets and extranets in organizations of different sizes and scope.

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.

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.

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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.

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.

Students will have the opportunity to learn principles, techniques, and tools related to digital media design and development industry, and will explore technical and creative aspects of video, animation and audio editing. Strong foundations in the principles of storyboarding, drawing, modeling, and animation are coupled with training in digital video and professional post-production techniques.

The program in Visual Communications with a concentration in Multimedia and Web Design offers students the opportunity to develop both theoretical knowledge and practical skills in the use of digital media technology. The bachelor's program takes you beyond the basics of multimedia to more advanced techniques in media and interface design, streamlining media, animation for the web, and web design.

Students completing the bachelor's degree in Retail Merchandise Management will have had the opportunity to further develop their knowledge of merchandise planning and management. Graduates should be prepared to apply skills required for the procurement of sales and merchandise; be able to evaluate and select appropriate vendors through sourcing and product analysis; analyze and evaluate products and consider various markets, quality control and pricing strategies; demonstrate proficiency with industry-standard software; and overall comprehend the concepts and procedures used when managing direct sales operations and procedures.

The Fashion Merchandising program is a general business program with a focus on fashion merchandising. You will develop the management and marketing skills to develop business plans, forecast sales, and present buying proposals.

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.

The Computer Forensics program provides students with the skills or techniques to identify, preserve, recover, and analyze digital evidence from computer, digital or electronic systems. Students apply the use of general forensic procedures when analyzing any form of digital evidence to ensure admissibility of the evidence into court.

The bachelor's degree in Graphic Design is structured to provide students with the advanced skills necessary to function as a graphic designer, junior art director or media designer. This program represents an opportunity to acquire proficiency in career and industry-relevant skills in advertising, layout, type, color, and illustration, with an emphasis on industry-current technology, including digital illustration and imaging, and web design. Graduates are capable of applying problem-solving techniques to the visual organization and layout of information and graphics, common business practices, advertising and marketing strategies and art direction.

International Academy of Design and Technology's bachelor's degree in Internet Marketing can help students develop a solid design, technical, and marketing foundation needed to market any type of product or service on the Internet, using the right media mix to reach your target consumer. Learn how to create and implement strategic Internet marketing campaigns based on consumer behavior, media trends, demographics and other variables. IADT can help students discover how to maximize a marketing message through websites, web banners, social media, mobile devices, email, search engine optimization and more.

The Cinema Production program will show you how to make your vision a reality – from preproduction to postproduction – using professional equipment and studios.
Screenwriting, storyboard artistry, film history and theory, directing, acting, producing, camera and cinematography, editing, cinema technology, audio capture and editing, motion graphics, and visual effects will be explored.

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.

The Audio Production program is designed to develop techniques in recording, mixing and mastering. It also introduces current trends in digital audio production as they apply to studio and live recording, sound reinforcement, and video production.

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.

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.

Learn the foundations of merchandising and retailing principles by combining theoretical elements with practical application that supports retail operations. The associate degree introduces students to direct sales operations and procedures including customer service, team leadership, business math concepts, creating visual plans using industry-standard software, and more. Graduates of the Retail Merchandise Management program should be prepared for entry-level positions in most retail industries.

For people who love technology, IT can be an exciting career path. IT professionals are needed to keep an operation's information flowing smoothly and securely to employees and customers. The associate program in Information Technology provides exposure to PC troubleshooting, applications, and operating systems, as well as network configuration, administration, hardware, maintenance and security.

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.

The Fashion Merchandising program is a general business program with a focus on fashion merchandising. You will develop the management and marketing skills to develop business plans, forecast sales, and present buying proposals.

The program in Visual Communications with a concentration in Multimedia and Web Design offers students the opportunity to develop both theoretical knowledge and practical skills in the use of digital media technology. The bachelor's program takes you beyond the basics of multimedia to more advanced techniques in media and interface design, streamlining media, animation for the web, and web design.

Students will have the opportunity to learn principles, techniques, and tools related to digital media design and development industry, and will explore technical and creative aspects of video, animation and audio editing. Strong foundations in the principles of storyboarding, drawing, modeling, and animation are coupled with training in digital video and professional post-production techniques.

The Building Information Modeling (BIM) program engages students in the language used by project managers and decision makers in such industries as construction, architecture, engineering and design, and facilitates teamwork through every phase of the building project – from conception through completion. Students will study early design concepts and forms, and accurately maintain their vision through design, documentation, and construction

The associate program is designed to provide students with skills and training in graphic design to keep abreast of the changing and emerging technology and subsequent trends in the industry. The courses prepare students to apply the basic design elements of effective visual materials to the development, planning, production and presentation of print publications and basic web design in agency environments and publication houses.

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.

The Professional Photography program is designed to optimize student talent and creativity through the development of technical skills in lighting, image capture and manipulation, and media production. Students will learn to create dramatic lighting effects, direct models, and manipulate photographic images for fashion, photojournalism, and portraits.

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