International Academy of Design and Technology San Antonio

International Academy of Design and Technology - San Antonio was one location of the International Academy of Design and Technology. It was a for-profit college offering specialized associate degrees in various types of design.[1]

IADT San Antonio
TypeFor-profit
Active2005–2018
PresidentGilbert De Leon
Academic staff
25 full-time, 35 part-time
Students400 full-time
Location,
Texas
,
USA
Websitehttp://www.iadtsanantonio.com/

The IADT – San Antonio campus was established in 2005[2] and inaugurated on April 2, 2007.[3] IADT San Antonio/Sanford-Brown College - San Antonio was put into "teach out" status in 2015. The campus no longer enrolled students and closed on January 12, 2018.[4][5]

Academics/Specialized Degree Offerings

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  • Associate & Bachelor of Applied Science Degrees in Graphic Design included instruction in digital imaging, computer illustration, desktop publishing and prepress skills.[6]
  • Associate & Bachelor of Applied Science Degrees in Fashion Design and Marketing included courses in pattern drafting, draping, clothing construction and creative design techniques.[7]

Admissions

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Potential students were free to come to the campus during operating hours. At that time one could request to sit with an admissions representative for an interview and tour of the facility. Upon completion of the interview and tour, the admissions representative recommended the potential student if there was a proven desire to be successful in completing one of the programs offered at the school. At this point, a second interview was done by the Director of Admissions. If accepted, the student had to provide proof of graduation from high school or an equivalency. The student had to pay an enrollment processing fee and meet with a tuition planner for a personalized packaging session. Financial Aid was available for those that qualify.[8]

About Campus

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IADT – San Antonio’s campus included a 30,000-square-foot (2,800 m2) freestanding facility with classrooms, lecture rooms, instructional laboratories, computer labs, a library, a bookstore and admissions, academic and administration staff offices.[2]

Accreditation

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The International Academy of Design & Technology was accredited by the Accrediting Council for Independent Colleges and Schools (ACICS)[9] The International Academy of Design & Technology was Approved and Regulated by the Texas Workforce Commission, Career Schools and Veterans Education Section, Austin, Texas and was approved by the U.S. Department of Education to participate in Title IV financial aid programs. The International Academy of Design & Technology is a member of the Career College Association.[10]

References

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  1. ^ "Fashion Design and Marketing Program in San Antonio, Texas". Archived from the original on 2008-04-14. Retrieved 2008-02-01.
  2. ^ a b http://catalog.careered.com/catalogs/105/catalog.pdf - page 3
  3. ^ "Fashion Design and Marketing & Graphic Design taught in San Antonio". Archived from the original on 2008-02-14. Retrieved 2008-02-01.
  4. ^ "Sanford-Brown College San Antonio". Sanford-Brown. Retrieved February 29, 2020
  5. ^ "Sanford-Brown College-San Antonio". College Tuition Compare. Retrieved February 29, 2020
  6. ^ "Associate of Applied Science Degree in Graphic Design". Archived from the original on 2008-05-09. Retrieved 2008-02-01.
  7. ^ "Fashion Design Training, Fashion Marketing Training". Archived from the original on 2008-12-29. Retrieved 2008-02-01.
  8. ^ "Graphic Design Training in San Antonio, Texas". Archived from the original on 2008-04-13. Retrieved 2008-02-01.
  9. ^ Accredited Institutions Archived 2008-03-18 at the Wayback Machine
  10. ^ "CCA Member School Listing". www.career.org. Archived from the original on 2007-12-29.
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