International Academy of Design & Technology –Tampa: Fashion Design/ Fashion Merchandising.
Tampa, Florida
Fashion Design & Merchandising

Fashion design majors at the International Academy of Design & Technology –Tampa are trained in several aspects of both the fashion design and post-design process, including apparel design conceptualization, illustration, creation of original garments, and marketing. Design students gain experience working with lines, colors, patterns, and apparel functionality while developing marketable skills such as creative problem solving and technical proficiency. Fashion merchandising majors have the opportunity to develop the business skills they need to successfully find work in today’s global fashion industry. The fashion merchandising curriculum incorporates many essential features of merchandising such as management, marketing, and buying.

What fashion related programs and degrees does International Academy of Design & Technology –Tampa offer?
As of 2011, International Academy of Design & Technology –Tampa offers the following degrees:
B.F.A. Fashion Design
B.A. Fashion Merchandising

What’s the school’s contact information?
International Academy of Design & Technology –Tampa
Fashion Design & Merchandising
5104 Eisenhower Blvd.
Tampa, FL 33634
Phone: 813-881-0007
www.academy.edu

Type of school? Private

How much is tuition?
Tuition: $13,140
Room and Board $5,814

What is the typical student profile?
International Academy of Design & Technology –Tampa total undergraduate students: 2,561
Fashion program students: 305

What are the requirements to enter program?
Program requires high school graduation or GED.

How long does it take to complete program?
It usually takes four years to complete a B.S. degree, two years to complete a M.S. degree and two or more years to complete a Ph D program.

How many faculty members does International Academy of Design & Technology –Tampa’s Fashion Design/ Fashion Merchandising program have?
Faculty members: 20

What career placement services does International Academy of Design & Technology—Tampa provide?
All Senior-level fashion program students are required to complete an internship program. Internship programs are designed to give students valuable real world experience and to assist them in developing the skills they need to successfully make the transition from school to the competitive fashion job market. Individuals also have the opportunity to expand their understanding of fashion design and merchandising by taking part in International Academy of Design & Technology—Tampa’s study abroad program, which partners with the InterContinental University Study Abroad program.

All data is as of 2011.