Miami International University of Art & Design

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Miami International University of Art & Design provides programs that prepare graduates to pursue entry-level employment in the creative arts. Programs are developed with and taught by experienced educators. The school offers twelve bachelor’s degree programs, three associate degree programs, and four master’s degree programs.

The Career Services Department works with students to refine their presentations to potential employers. The department also helps provide student advisers with insight into each student’s specialized skills and interests. Specific career advising occurs during the last two quarters of a student’s education. Interviewing techniques and resume-writing skills are taught, and students receive portfolio advising from faculty members.

Students come to Miami International University of Art & Design from throughout the United States and abroad.

The student population includes recent high school graduates, transfer students, and those who have left a previous employment situation to study and train for a new career. Students are creative, competitive, and open to new ideas. They place great value on an education that prepares them for an exciting entry-level position in the arts.

Miami International University of Art & Design places high importance on student life, both inside and outside the classroom. The school provides an environment that encourages involvement in a wide variety of activities, including clubs and organizations, community service opportunities, and various committees designed to enhance the quality of student life. Numerous all-school programs and events are planned throughout the year to meet students’ needs.

The Student Affairs Department offers a variety of services to students to help them make the most of their educational experience. These services include both school-sponsored and independent housing options.

Miami International University of Art & Design and its branch campuses, The Art Institute of Jacksonville and The Art Institute of Tampa, are accredited by the Commission on Colleges of the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools to award the master’s, bachelor’s, and associate degrees. Contact the Commission on Colleges at 1866 Southern Lane, Decatur, Georgia 30033-4097 or call 404-679-4500 for questions about the accreditation of Miami International University of Art & Design.

The interior design program leading to the Bachelor of Fine Arts Degree is accredited by the Council for Interior Design Accreditation, 146 Monroe Center NW, Suite 1318, Grand Rapids, MI 49503-2822; Web site: www.accredit-id.org.

Miami is a culturally rich region that celebrates events year-round, including the African-American Heritage Festival, Haitian Heritage Week, the Viva Mexico Celebration, the Israel Independence Celebration, and Asian Cultural Week. The city is home to professional sports teams, and residents enjoy the sandy beaches, international cuisine, local clubs, the historic Art Deco District, Coral Gables, and Key Biscayne. The Florida Keys, Disney World, and the Bahamas are all just a short trip away.

Bachelor’s degree programs are available in advertising, audio production, computer animation, fashion design, fashion merchandising, film & digital production, graphic design, interior design, photography, visual & entertainment arts, visual effects & motion graphics, and Web design &interactive media.

Associate degrees are available in accessory design, fashion design, and fashion merchandising.

Master’s degree programs are offered in film, graphic design, interior design, and visual arts.

Miami International University of Art & Design operates on a year-round, quarterly basis. Each quarter totals eleven weeks. Bachelor’s degree programs are twelve quarters in length.

Miami International University of Art & Design is located within a 60,000-square-foot academic and administration building. The facility includes industry-related equipment, a painting and sculpture studio, a production facility, and an editing facility. There are also interior design and fashion resource rooms.

Tuition cost varies by program. Prospective students should contact the school for current tuition costs. Other charges include a starting kit for all first-quarter students. Kits vary in price, depending on the program of study.

Financial aid is available for those who qualify. Students who require financial assistance should first complete and submit a Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) and meet with a financial aid officer.

Faculty members at Miami International University of Art & Design are experienced professionals, many of whom bring real-world knowledge into the classroom. There are full-time and part-time faculty members.

Applicants must provide proof of high school graduation or achievement of a General Educational Development (GED) certificate as a prerequisite for admission. In lieu of documenting high school graduation or a GED certificate, applicants may provide proof of attaining an associate degree or higher from an accredited institution. An official transcript indicating date of high school graduation, GED certificate (including test scores), or date of college graduation (including degree granted) is required as proof.

All individuals seeking admission to the school are interviewed in person or by phone by an assistant director of admissions, and each applicant must create an original essay of at least 150 words stating how an education at Miami International University of Art & Design would help the student to achieve career goals. There is a $50 application fee.

For the most recent information regarding admission requirements, please refer to the current academic catalog.

To obtain an application, make arrangements for an interview, or tour the school, students should contact:

The Art Institute of Atlanta®; The Art Institute of Atlanta®–Decatur; The Art Institute of Austin?, A branch of The Art Institute of Houston; The Art Institute of California?–Hollywood; The Art Institute of California?–Inland Empire; The Art Institute of California?–Los Angeles; The Art Institute of California?–Orange County; The Art Institute of California?–Sacramento; The Art Institute of California?–San Diego; The Art Institute of California?–San Francisco; The Art Institute of California?–Sunnyvale; The Art Institute of Charleston?, A branch of The Art Institute of Atlanta; The Art Institute of Charlotte®; The Art Institute of Colorado®; The Art Institute of Dallas®; The Art Institute of Fort Lauderdale®; The Art Institute of Houston®; The Art Institute of Houston–North®; The Art Institute of Indianapolis?*; The Art Institute of Jacksonville?, A branch of Miami International University of Art & Design; The Art Institute of Las Vegas®; The Art Institute of Michigan?; The Art Institute of New York City®; The Art Institute of Ohio?–Cincinnati**; The Art Institute of Philadelphia®; The Art Institute of Phoenix®; The Art Institute of Pittsburgh®; The Art Institute of Portland®; The Art Institute of Raleigh-Durham?; The Art Institute of Salt Lake City?; The Art Institute of Seattle®; The Art Institute of Tampa?, A branch of Miami International University of Art & Design; The Art Institute of Tennessee?–Nashville, A branch of The Art Institute of Atlanta; The Art Institute of Tucson?; The Art Institute of Vancouver?; The Art Institute of Washington?***, A branch of The Art Institute of Atlanta; The Art Institute of York–Pennsylvania?; The Art Institutes International–Kansas City?; The Art Institutes International Minnesota?; The Illinois Institute of Art®–Chicago; The Illinois Institute of Art®–Schaumburg; Miami International University of Art & Design?; The New England Institute of Art®.

*The Art Institute of Indianapolis is regulated by the Indiana Commission on Proprietary Education, 302 W. Washington St., Rm. E201, Indianapolis, IN 46204, AC-0080.

**The Art Institute of Ohio–Cincinnati, 8845 Governors Hill Drive, Suite 100, Cincinnati, OH 45249-3317, OH Reg. #04-01-1698B.

***Certified by the State Council of Higher Education to operate in Virginia.