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.
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 LearningTM
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.
Computer Forensics - Bachelor of Science
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Intrigued by the world of computer crime and investigation? Want
to use your technical and analytical skills in a growing
profession? Explore your possibilities by pursuing a computer
forensics degree!
With increases in computer crimes, computer forensics is a
profession on the rise. A computer forensics career involves
uncovering and investigating digital evidence for crimes
including credit card fraud, identity theft and terrorism, as
well as uncovering computer evidence of non-computer crimes.
Through lab work and your required professional internship, the
computer forensics program can help you acquire real-world skills
such as:
- Managing a forensics project from start to finish
- Collecting, analyzing, recovering and preserving forensic
evidence
- Utilizing computer forensic software to perform forensic
investigations
- Learning to work as part of a computer forensics team
- Exploring emerging technologies and current issues in
computer forensics
Information Technology - Associate of Applied Science &
Bachelor of Applied Science
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The information technology programs are designed to provide
knowledge, skills and training needed to perform management-level
network security and administration tasks within an enterprise
network environment. Emphasis is placed on network setup, network
configuration, network management, diagnosis, levels of security
and restoration.
The programs also provide training in installation, configuration
and management of various server operating systems such as:
- Mac OS
- Linux
- Microsoft Windows
- Novell NetWare
It also offers instruction in various other application software
for office products, databases and web administration. This
program is ideal for individuals who are looking for the
opportunity to gain microcomputer hardware and networking skills
to advance in their present position or prepare for a new career.
Visual Communication - Game Design - Bachelor of Fine Arts
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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 about:
- Design software
- Modeling and animation skills
- Networking principles
- Level and world editors
- Game engines used to design and develop games
Course work will also examine market research and business
concepts related to game production and distribution processes.
Project management, creative design and communication skills
training are integrated throughout this dynamic curriculum to
help prepare students for entry-level positions in the game
design industry.
