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The state of Florida treats the arts, like any other industry, as a business--and it's committed to helping artists and designers find success. According to Florida's Division of Cultural Affairs, Florida's arts and cultural industry is one of the state's fastest-growing, supporting more than 28,000 full-time jobs. If this isn't enough artistic inspiration for you, perhaps the state's exceptional collection of ocean, beaches, and lush fauna and flora will be.
Florida Design Degrees & Art Classes
Many art and design schools in Florida reflect this intense dedication. Programs throughout the state include fine arts, visual communication, digital media, 3-D animation, and more. Florida's status as an entertainment center, largely because of Universal/MGM Studios in Orlando, makes it an ideal place for classes and degree programs in screenwriting, producing, and filmmaking. A focus on entertainment, however, also can be found in cities and art school programs across the state.
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The Art Institute of Tampa
Parkside at Tampa Bay Park
Tampa, FL 33614
Develop your portfolio at The Art Institutes, and get a competitive advantage.
Sample programs:
Advertising
Digital Film & Video Production
Digital Photography
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The Art Institute of Jacksonville
A branch of Miami International University of Art
Jacksonville, FL 32256
Develop your portfolio at The Art Institutes, and get a competitive advantage.
Sample programs:
Digital Film & Video Production
Graphic Design
Interior Design
More
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IADT - Tampa
5104 Eisenhower Boulevard
Tampa, FL 33634
Start planning for your future at the International Academy of Design & Technology in Tampa, Florida.
Sample programs:
Computer Animation
Digital Photography
Fashion Design and Marketing
More
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IADT - Orlando
6039 South Rio Grande
Orlando, FL 32809
Start planning for your future at the International Academy of Design & Technology in Orlando, Florida
Sample programs:
Computer Graphics
Fashion Design and Merchandising
Game Design and Development
More
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ITT Technical Institute - Fort Lauderdale
3401 South University Drive
Fort Lauderdale, FL 33328
Are you interested in pursuing a high-tech career? Getting an education from ITT Tech is a great place to start!
Sample programs:
School of Drafting and Design
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ITT Technical Institute - Jacksonville
7011 A.C. Skinner Parkway, Suite 140
Jacksonville, FL 32256
Are you interested in pursuing a high-tech career? Getting an education from ITT Tech is a great place to start!
Sample programs:
School of Drafting and Design
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ITT Technical Institute - Miami
7955 NW 12th Street
Miami, FL 33126
Are you interested in pursuing a high-tech career? Getting an education from ITT Tech is a great place to start!
Sample programs:
School of Drafting and Design
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ITT Technical Institute - Tampa
4809 Memorial Highway
Tampa, FL 33634
Are you interested in pursuing a high-tech career? Getting an education from ITT Tech is a great place to start!
Sample programs:
School of Drafting and Design
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ITT Technical Institute - Lake Mary
1400 International Pkwy South
Lake Mary, FL 32746
Are you interested in pursuing a high-tech career? Getting an education from ITT Tech is a great place to start!
Sample programs:
School of Drafting and Design
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Miami International University of Art & Design
1501 Biscayne Boulevard, Suite 100
Miami, FL 33132
Develop your portfolio at The Art Institutes, and get a competitive advantage.
Sample programs:
Accessory Design
Advertising
Apparel / Fashion Design
More
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