International Academy of Design and Technology

School Description

Provided by International Academy of Design and Technology

The International Academy of Design and Technology provides educational programs that prepare students for professional opportunities and career success in select design and technology fields. Through the guidence of the faculty, theoretical concepts as well as practical and creative applications are addressed in the curricula and reinforced by interaction with professionals in the industry.

International Academy of Design and Technology

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The International Academy of Design and Technology (IADT) is a for-profit private media arts college accredited by a national agency, the Accrediting Council for Independent Colleges and Schools (ACICS).

International Academy of Design and Technology

  • IADT Chicago - Chicago, IL
  • IADT Detroit - Troy, MI
  • IADT Las Vegas - Las Vegas, NV
  • IADT Nashville - Nashville, TN
  • IADT Orlando - Orlando, FL
  • IADT Sacramento - Sacramento, CA
  • IADT San Antonio - San Antonio, TX
  • IADT Seattle - Seattle, WA
  • IADT Schaumburg - Schaumburg, IL
  • IADT Sacramento - Sacramento, CA
  • IADT Tampa - Tampa, FL
  • IADT Pittsburgh - Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania (closed)
  • IADT Toronto - Toronto, ON Canada (closing)

Admissions

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.
  • if not a high school or GED graduate you write a basic lit and math test, with the ability to use a calculator
  • 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.

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.

Programs

The academic programs alter by locations.

  • Game Design
  • Advertising & Design (April 2008)
  • Computer Animation
  • Digital Production
  • Digital Movie Production
  • Digital Photography
  • Fashion Design & Marketing
  • Merchandising
  • Graphic Design
  • Recording Arts
  • Interior Design

Film School ( Toronto )

  • Film Production
  • Sound Production
  • Acting for film, T.v. and stage

IADT does not have regional accreditation thus many regionally accredited schools are reluctant to accept their credits in transfer or recognize their degrees for entry into graduate programs.The School itself claims that it is up to the accepting institution to make the final decision on the transferability of credits. Locations throughout the United States and Canada offer associate's degree and bachelor's degree courses in game design, merchandising, advertising & design, fashion design & marketing, interior design, digital photography, digital production, digital movie production, and computer animation.

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Quick Facts

Chance of Admission:
Location:
Midwest
Setting:
Large Town Setting
Type:
For Profit
Size:
Small (Under 2,000 Undergrad)

Students & Campus Life

Undergraduate Enrollment:
172
On Campus Housing:
Unavailable
Full Time Students:
95%
Athletic Programs:
Unavailable
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Expenses

Average Tuition:
$ 15,120
Students Receiving Aid:
93%
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Admissions

Application Fee:
$ 50
Selectivity:
Open Admissions
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Students

General
Full-Time vs. Part-Time
Full-Time 95%
Part-Time 5%
Race/Ethnicity
African-American 55%
Caucasian 40%
Other 4%
Hispanic 1%
Asian 0%
Geography
In State vs. Out-of-State
In-State 99%
Out-of-State 1%
Top States for Incoming Freshman
Michigan 99%
Ohio 0%
Percent of Students International: 0%

Housing

On-Campus Housing Available: No
Tuition & Fees (undergraduate) Expenses  
Published Tuition and Fees:
$ 15,120    
Average Tuition for Full-Time Undergrads:
$ 20,160    
Required Fees for Full-Time Undergrads:
$ 120    
Financial Aid Avg. Amount Received % of Students Receiving Aid  
Federal Grants:
$ 1,279 61%  
Student Loans:
$ 3,460 93%  
Any Aid:
  93%  

Selectivity (Undergraduate Only)

Acceptance Rate: 100% (Open Admissions)

Application Requirements (Undergraduate Only)

Application Fee: $ 50.00

Degree Programs at International Academy of Design and Technology

Associate's Level Majors
Bachelor's Level Majors

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