Former Sears executive Clem Stein established the original International Academy of Design & Technology in Chicago in 1977. The Tampa location opened in 1984. IADT - Tampa offers both Bachelor and Associate degrees in many different fields of study. At IADT - Tampa, students can choose to earn either an Associate or a Bachelor degree in four different areas of study: Fashion Design and Marketing, Interior Design, Graphic Design and Digital Production. Other Bachelor degrees offered include Computer Animation, Audio Production, Fashion Merchandising and Advertising Design. The requirements for admission into the International Academy of Design & Technology - Tampa include a personal interview, a high school diploma or equivalent, and completion of an application, enrollment agreement and financial aid forms. Financial aid is available for those who qualify. Located in suburban Tampa, the IADT - Tampa campus is close to the Tampa International Airport, affordable housing, public transportation and shopping malls. Classrooms consist of lecture rooms, labs, studios and drafting rooms. The campus also includes computer labs and a cafeteria.