International Academy of Design & Technology - Chicago

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Looking for career education in Interior Design, Web Site Graphics Design or Fashion?

The International Academy of Design & Technology (IADT) in Chicago has your goals in mind. Programs focus on hands-on experience to ensure students have an opportunity to gain understanding and confidence in their field. The experienced professional staff stimulates student's creativity yet balance the education with real world knowledge.

At IADT - Chicago, the programs are designed to provide:

  • Career-relevant classes
  • Education to help prepare you for creative, innovative jobs
  • Degrees that employers value
  • Choice of Associate of Applied Science, Bachelor of Fine Arts, Bachelor of Applied Science, Bachelor of Arts degree programs designed to fit your individual career track

    A location in the business and cultural center of Chicago, Illinois.

    Don't put off the career training you want and need!

    Contact us today or get informed about our exciting degree programs.




  • The International Academy of Design and Technology is accredited by the Accrediting Council for Independent Colleges and Schools to award associate, bachelor's, and master's degrees. The Accrediting Council for Independent Colleges and Schools is listed as a nationally recognized accrediting agency by the United States Department of Education and is recognized by the Council for Higher Education Accreditation.

    Additional information regarding the accreditation of the International Academy of Design and Technology may be obtained from the Accrediting Council for Independent Colleges and Schools, 750 First Street NE, Suite 980, Washington, DC 20002-4241, 1-866-510-0746.

    The Academy's Bachelor of Fine Arts degree in Interior Design is accredited by the Council for Interior Design Accreditation, formally known as the Foundation for Interior Design Education and Research (FIDER). The Associate of Science degree in Interior Design is not accredited by the Council for Interior Design Accreditation.



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    Looking for career education in Interior Design, Web Site Graphics Design or Fashion? The International Academy of Design & Technology (IADT) in Chicago has your goals in mind. Programs focus on hands-on experience to ensure students have an opportunity to gain understanding and confidence in their field. The experienced, professional staff stimulates studentsÃ?Â? creativity while balancing the education with real-world knowledge. This is your first step in exploring exciting new career opportunities. IADT Ã?Â? Chicago is a career-focused school that offers education in today's modern technology, with classes that are relevant to a future career path. At International Academy of Design & Technology in Chicago, we are committed to providing academic excellence to help you excel in your chosen career. IADT offers a variety of degrees, including Associate of Applied Science, Bachelor of Fine Arts, Bachelor of Applied Science, and Bachelor of Arts Degrees, all designed to help you prepare for the growing fields of design and technology. We can help you turn your natural talent into the kind of skills that could lead to opportunities in today's in-demand careers.




    Why International Academy of Design & Technology - Chicago
    Top 10 Reasons to Join IADT - Chicago

    1. Hands-On Education
    In the fields of design and technology, students can learn by doing. At IADT, students can use the techniques and tools of professionals in their desired career field, from fashion and interior design to digital photography and web development.

    2. Experienced Professionals
    Courses are led by instructors with real-world experience in their fields. They can give students the inside knowledge needed to be successful in today's visual communication, technology, design and merchandising careers.

    3. Learning Center
    Students can receive extra help for all of their classes from IADT professors and upper classmates.

    4. Tuition Planning Assistance
    Financial Aid Representatives will help you explore the options available to you. Tuition planning assistance is available to students. Financial aid is available for those who qualify. These resources can help make your education affordable and manageable. Find out about tuition planning.

    5. Industry-Current Equipment & Labs
    Our modern facilities can provide you with the current technology skills training and design tools to help prepare you for your career.

    6. Career Assistance Services
    Our full-time career services staff is dedicated to assisting current students with part-time employment opportunities and career development opportunities in fields such as fashion, interior design, information technology and visual communication. IADT staff can assist graduates with resume preparation, interviewing skills, portfolio preparation and full-time employment opportunities. Find out about career services.

    7. Flexibility in Class Scheduling
    Day, evening, and Saturday classes are available to IADT students, which allows adult students to work full-time while pursuing degree programs.

    8. Small Class Sizes
    With a low student to faculty ratio at the International Academy of Design & Technology, students are given focused academic instruction in their classes.

    9. Career-Focused Program Offerings
    Our degree programs include Associates of Applied Science, Bachelor of Applied Science, Bachelor of Arts, or Bachelor of Fine Arts, and can help prepare students for employment in today's in-demand careers depending on individual student's career track. Find out about our degree programs.

    10. Chicago, Illinois
    We are ideally located in Chicago, Illinois, a city known for its love of art, dramatic architecture and diverse population. Chicago is also home to over 40 museums, including the famed Art Institute of Chicago Museum. This environment makes a perfect location to learn about fields like fashion, technology, and a perfect place for our graduates to succeed.
    Degree Programs
    Bachelor - Merchandising Management: Retail Operations Management

    Merchandising professionals are in demand. A Bachelor of Arts Degree in Merchandising Management from IADT can provide you with a combination of hands-on work and aesthetic appreciation so you can excel in a career in the growing field of merchandising.

    Bachelor - Visual Communication: Advertising Design

    Employers are seeking Advertising and Design professionals. A Bachelor of Fine Arts Degree in Advertising and Design from IADT can help you combine your creative talent with business knowledge and skills so you can be prepared for a career in the growing field of advertising and design.

    Bachelor - Fashion Design

    There are exciting career opportunities in the new world of Fashion Design. The Associate of Applied Science and Bachelor of Fine Arts Degree in Fashion Design from IADT can be one of the best ways to be part of the diverse world of fashion.

    Bachelor - Interior Design

    Interior Design professionals back up their talent with a valued degree. The Bachelor of Fine Arts Degree in Interior Design from IADT can be one of the best ways turn your talent in interior design into a career supported by skills, knowledge and a degree.

    Bachelor - Visual Communication: Multimedia and Web Design

    Career opportunities are emerging in Multimedia Production and Design. Multimedia is changing the way people learn, communicate and entertain themselves. The Bachelor of Fine Arts Degree in Multimedia Production and Design from IADT can provide skills in current technologies to prepare you for exciting careers using multiple media.

    Bachelor - Information Technology

    There are exciting career opportunities in Information Technology. The Associate of Applied Science and Bachelor of Applied Science Degree in Information Technology from IADT can be one of the best ways to be a part of the changing world of technology and business.

    Associate - Visual Communication: Advertising Design

    Employers are seeking Advertising and Design professionals. A Bachelor of Fine Arts Degree in Advertising and Design from IADT can help you combine your creative talent with business knowledge and skills so you can be prepared for a career in the growing field of advertising and design.

    Associate - Fashion Design

    There are exciting career opportunities in the new world of Fashion Design. The Associate of Applied Science and Bachelor of Fine Arts Degree in Fashion Design from IADT.

    Associate - Merchandising Management: Fashion Merchandising

    Merchandising professionals are in demand. A Bachelor of Arts Degree in Merchandising Management from IADT can provide you with a combination of hands-on work and aesthetic appreciation so you can excel in a career in the growing field of merchandising.

    Associate - Information Technology

    There are exciting career opportunities in Information Technology. The Associate of Applied Science and Bachelor of Applied Science Degree in Information Technology from IADT can be one of the best ways to be a part of the changing world of technology and business.

    Bachelor - Visual Communication: Game Design

    The Bachelor of Fine Arts in Visual Communication (Game Design) is designed to provide training in principles and techniques used to create interactive 2D and 3D computer games. Students can learn design software; modeling and animation skills, networking principles, level and world editors, and game engines used to design and develop games, and will examine market research and business concepts related to game production and distribution processes. 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 industry.

    Bachelor - Computer Forensics

    BACHELOR OF SCIENCE IN COMPUTER FORENSICS

    The Bachelor of Science Degree Program in Computer Forensic at IADT is designed to provide students with the skills or techniques to identify, preserve, recover, and analyze digital evidence from computer, digital or electronic systems. We do this by providing a foundation in computing basics such as PC troubleshooting, computer and network security, business applications, operating systems, and programming. On top of that, students will be exposed to intense coursework in Computer Forensic practices, investigation, analysis, tools and techniques.

    Students will be exposed to courses that cover a number of topics and skills, including but not limited to the following:

  • High Tech Crime Fundamentals, Computer Forensic Fundamentals
  • Legal Aspects of Computer Forensics
  • Computer Forensic Tools and Techniques
  • File Systems Forensic Analysis, Unix-Macintosh Forensic Analysis
  • Forensic Accounting
  • Information Security
  • Professional Development and Internship

  • Associate - Merchandising Management: Retail Operations Management

    Merchandising professionals are in demand. The Associate of Applied Science and Bachelor of Arts Degree Programs in Merchandising Management from IADT can provide you with a combination of hands-on training and aesthetic appreciation so you can have an opportunity to excel in a career in the growing field of merchandising. Our Retail Operations Management concentration offers a focus on retail operations, general operations management and retail property management.

    The Merchandising Management curriculum is designed to provide students with a broad knowledge of business in general, and how business principles relate to various fashion and merchandising fields. The program combines theoretical elements with practical applications supported by a strong general foundation. The Retail Operations Management concentration is a more general business program with a focus on retail operations, general operations management and retail property management.

    IADT's Merchandising Management program offers students and working professionals the opportunity to compete in today's job market.


    Associate - Visual Communications: Advertising Communications

    Employers are seeking Video & Animation Production Specialists. The Associate of Applied Science and Bachelor of Fine Arts Degree Programs in Visual Communications with a concentration in Video & Animation Production from IADT can help you combine your creative talent with business knowledge and skills so you can be prepared for a career in the growing fields of Video and Animation.


    Associate - Visual Communications: Graphic Design

    Graphic Design professionals are finding opportunities in the new world of technology. The Associate of Applied Science and Bachelor of Fine Arts Degree Programs in Visual Communications with a concentration in Graphic Design from IADT can provide you with the computer technology skills you need to have an opportunity to turn your passion for graphic design into a career.


    Associate - Visual Communications: Multimedia and Web Design

    Multimedia & Web Design concentration combines the fundamentals of graphics, page layout, interactivity, and the World Wide Web. The Associate of Applied Science and Bachelor of Fine Arts Degree Programs in Visual Communications with a concentration in Multimedia & Web Design can be a perfect way to prepare for an exciting career in this growing sector in the interactive industry.


    Associate - Visual Communications: Video and Animation Production

    Employers are seeking Video & Animation Production Specialists. The Associate of Applied Science and Bachelor of Fine Arts Degree Programs in Visual Communications with a concentration in Video & Animation Production from IADT can help you combine your creative talent with business knowledge and skills so you can be prepared for a career in the growing fields of Video and Animation.


    Bachelor - Merchandising Management: Fashion Merchandising

    Are you searching for quality Fashion Merchandising Training? With a Bachelor of Arts Degree in Merchandising Management from IADT, you can receive hands-on training for an opportunity to excel in the growing field of merchandising. The Fashion Merchandising concentration is designed for students wanting to specialize in apparel and accessories, image consulting and more.

    The Bachelor of Arts Degree in Merchandising Management is designed to provide students with the technical and business knowledge needed in the retail management field. A combination of computer skills and business-related knowledge can enable graduates of this program to pursue employment in a wide variety of positions.

    The Merchandising Management curriculum is designed to provide students with a broad knowledge of business in general, and how business principles relate to various fashion and merchandising fields. The program combines theoretical elements with practical applications supported by a strong general education foundation. The Fashion Merchandising concentration is designed for someone who wants to specialize in apparel and accessories, image consulting, fashion or accessories buyer or who may want to own a boutique.

    IADT's Merchandising Management program offers students and working professionals the opportunity to compete in today's job market.


    Bachelor - Visual Communications: Advertising Communications

    The Associate of Applied Science and Bachelor of Fine Arts Degree Programs in Visual Communications with a concentration in Advertising Communications are designed to provide a solid foundation in writing, advertising and business, while also providing an overview of design skills such as drawing, graphic design and technical skills. Exposing students to design and business concepts, this concentration is designed to prepare them for the professional demands of the advertising and communication industries.


    Bachelor - Visual Communications: Graphic Design

    Graphic Design professionals are finding opportunities in the new world of technology. The Associate of Applied Science and Bachelor of Fine Arts Degree Programs in Visual Communications with a concentration in Graphic Design from IADT can provide you with the computer technology skills you need to have an opportunity to turn your passion for graphic design into a career.


    Bachelor - Visual Communications: Video and Animation Production

    Employers are seeking Video & Animation Production Specialists. The Associate of Applied Science and Bachelor of Fine Arts Degree Programs in Visual Communications with a concentration in Video & Animation Production from IADT can help you combine your creative talent with business knowledge and skills so you can be prepared for a career in the growing fields of Video and Animation.