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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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AIU South Florida
2250 N. Commerce Pkwy, #100
Fort Lauderdale, FL 33326
Start your new IT, Business or Design Career at AIU - South Florida.
Sample programs:
Fashion Marketing and Design
Game Design and Development
Interior Design
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Everest University - North Orlando
5421 Diplomat Circle
Orlando, FL 32810
Career-focused education designed to help you get the job you deserve.
Sample programs:
Film and Video
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DMAC
5400 Broken Sound Blvd.
Boca Raton, FL 33487
Launch your digital arts career at Digital Media Arts College.
Sample programs:
BFA in Advertising Design
BFA in Computer Animation
BFA in Graphic Design
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Florida Technical College - Orlando Campus
12689 Challenger Pkwy.
Orlando, FL 32826
Your rewarding career in Health Care, Technology, or Programming begins at Florida Technical College.
Sample programs:
CADD
Computer Drafting and Design
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Florida Technical College - Lakeland Campus
4715 S. Florida Ave., Suite 4
Lakeland, FL 33813
Your rewarding career in Health Care, Technology, or Programming begins at Florida Technical College.
Sample programs:
CADD
Computer Drafting and Design
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Florida Technical College - DeLand Campus
1199 South Woodland Blvd.
Deland, FL 32720
Your rewarding career in Health Care, Technology, or Programming begins at Florida Technical College.
Sample programs:
CADD
Computer Drafting and Design
Web Site and Graphic Design
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Southwest Florida College - Tampa
3910 Riga Blvd
Tampa, FL 33619
With campuses in Tampa and Fort Myers, Southwestern Florida College can help you reach your career goals with expert instructors and excellent job placement.
Sample programs:
Computer Aided Drafting & Design
Computer Animation / Multimedia
Digital Design
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Southwest Florida College - Ft. Myers
1685 Medical Lane
Fort Myers, FL 33907
With campuses in Tampa and Fort Myers, Southwestern Florida College can help you reach your career goals with expert instructors and excellent job placement.
Sample programs:
Computer Aided Drafting & Design
Computer Animation / Multimedia
Digital Design
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Lincoln College of Technology - West Palm Beach
2410 Metrocentre Blvd
West Palm Beach, FL 33407
Get the skills for a rewarding in-demand career at Lincoln College of Technology.
Sample programs:
Drafting
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Rasmussen College - Pasco
2127 Grand Boulevard
Holiday, FL 34690
You deserve a better career and a better life. Rasmussen College in Minnesota can help you get both.
Sample programs:
Digital Design and Animation Bachelor Degree
Game and Simulation Production Bachelor Degree
Multimedia Tech Associate - Digital Design and Animation
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