The International Academy of Design & Technology in Nashville is part of an extend network of design schools across America and runs Bachelor of Science and Associate of Science degree programmes in Fashion Design & Merchandising.
These practical, informative courses are designed to prepare students for entry-level positions within the fashion industry and the educational focus is on the development of marketable skills.
These programmes are wide-ranging, especially the BA course, and students can expect to cover subjects such as: Fashion History, Trend Analysis, Computer-aided Design, Consumer Needs, and The Principles of Merchandising.
As students progress through the programme they build up a fashion portfolio of their own work to present to potential employers - this helps when job-hunting after graduation.