International Academy of Design & Technology-Orlando
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| Established: | 2000 |
| Type: | Private, For Profit |
| President: | Mark Page |
| Location: | Orlando, Florida, USA |
| Website: | IADT-Orlando |
The International Academy of Design and Technology in Orlando, which was founded in 1977, offers students the opportunity to obtain a Bachelor’s or Associate degree. IADT - Orlando offers a variety of academic programs, including a Fashion Design & Merchandising Program, Game Design & Development Program, Interior Design Program, and many more.
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[edit] History
The school traces its history to 1977, when Clem Stein, Jr., founded the International Academy of Merchandising and Design, Ltd. The private institution opened in 1984 and offered original Associate of Applied Science Degree programs in Merchandising Management, Interior Design and Fashion Design.
On April 1, 1999, the college changed its name to International Academy of Design with its growing emphasis in the design field. “And Technology” was later added to the name when technology-related programs were added to the curriculum in 2000.
IADT established an Orlando branch campus in August 2000. The Accrediting Council for Independent Colleges and Schools awarded the Academy accreditation as a branch campus in 2002.[1]
[edit] Academics
IADT Orlando offers a wide variety of programs for students eager to pursue a successful career in design. An Associate degree can be obtained in as little as 18 months while a Bachelor’s degree can take as little as 36 months. IADT Orlando offers the following programs:[2]
- Fashion Design & Merchandising Program - Bachelor of Fine Arts Degree
- Game Design & Development Program - Bachelor of Fine Arts Degree
- Interior Design Program - Bachelor of Fine Arts Degree
- Computer Graphics Program - Bachelor of Fine Arts Degree and Associate of Science Degree
- Multimedia Design Program - Bachelor of Fine Arts Degree
- Marketing & Advertising Program - Bachelor of Science Degree
[edit] Admissions
Prospective students are asked to apply for admission as soon as possible in order to ensure acceptance for a specific program and starting date.
All applicants must complete a personal interview with an admissions representative. At the time of application, the following must be completed:
- Attestation of Graduation from High School or Equivalency.
- Request for college transcripts if applicant is seeking transfer of previously earned credit to the Academy.
- Application for Admission/Enrollment Agreement (if applicant is under 18 years of age it must also be signed by parent or guardian).
- Payment of application fee (non-refundable unless applicant is denied admission or cancels application within three days of the Academy’s receipt of the application and fee).
International students who are applying to IADT must meet the same admission requirements as U.S. citizens and may be required to take the Test of English as Foreign Language or demonstrate English proficiency.
[edit] Campus
IADT Orlando is located at 5959 Lake Ellenor Drive in Orlando, Florida. The campus comprises 31,000 square feet devoted to administrative areas, 8 computer labs and 5 theory labs. In 2003, another building was added to the campus that includes 7 computer labs, 7 theory labs, 4 drafting labs, 1 draping lab and 1 sewing lab. The college aims at expanding the campus to 76,000 square feet.
The school is located just minutes from the Orlando International Airport and downtown Orlando.
Classrooms at IADT Orlando consist of lecture rooms, drafting labs, design studios and sewing rooms to facilitate learning. The school’s computer labs contain both Macintosh and IBM-compatible personal computers for instruction and practice in such areas as graphic design, web development, and sound and video editing.
The library at IADT Orlando offers books, periodicals, pamphlets and audiovisual support materials to assist students in their specific programs of study. The school also provides students with lounges, patios and a bookstore.[3]
[edit] City of Orlando, Florida
International Academy of Design and Technology - Orlando is located in the city of Orlando, Florida. Orlando is the home of Resorts like Disney World, Seaworld and Universal Studios.[4] Orlando gives an energetic and exciting setting for IADT-Orlando.
