IADT-Sacramento Students Present Creative Displays of Fashion, Interior Design & Visual Communication During their "Winter Showcase" on February 4, 2010
January 26, 2010
Sacramento, CA. (January 26, 2010) – The International Academy of Design & Technology-Sacramento (the Academy) will host a student produced "Winter Showcase" on Feb. 4, 2010. Talented students from the Academy’s various design programs have completed complex creative projects designed to inspire attendees. Projects will be displayed in a gallery-like setting and visitors will have the opportunity to interact with the students who will provide project presentations and insight into their design philosophies during the event. Also a great networking opportunity for employers and other creative professionals within the community, the showcase is designed to reveal the creative mission of the college and its impact on students while unveiling the depth of thought behind each piece.
"As instructors, it brings us great pleasure than to see our students applying the technical knowledge they’ve gained here at the Academy. This showcase will give them an opportunity to shine as artists in their own right and will contribute to their portfolios in the world of professional design," states Purwa Garg, fashion design instructor at IADT, Sacramento.
The evening also presents the work of Traver Rains of the popular, global fashion brand Heatherette. A highly skilled photographer in his own right, Mr. Rains will also show an exciting photo exhibition for media and guests. His fashion fans include Mariah Carey, Alicia Keys, Steven Tyler, Sarah Jessica Parker and Britney Spears. The community is invited to attend this special, charity event to personally meet the designers and see their exceptional work:
This event is free and open to the community and refreshments will be served:
Event: Academy - Sacramento Winter Student Showcase
Date: February 4, 2010
Time: 5:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m.
Location: 2450 Del Paso Road, Suite 250, Sacramento, CA 95834
For more information, please contact Purwa Garg at (916) 285-9468 or pgarg@iadtsacramento.com or communications representative Kristene Smith at (916) 288-8466 or kristene@kristenesmithinc.com. To learn more about the Academy, visit www.iadtsacramento.com.
About the Academy
The International Academy of Design & Technology (the Academy – Sacramento) provides educational programs that are designed to prepare students for professional opportunities and career success in select design and technology fields. The Academy - Sacramento does not guarantee employment or salary. The Academy has been an established institution for more than 25 years and has 10 other campuses across the US. Since the Sacramento campus opened in 2007, the Academy has served the needs of students for employment and career advancement and the needs of industry for highly qualified professionals at the Associate of Applied Science and Bachelor of Fine Arts degree levels.
The programs at the Academy focus on career and design areas, such as Fashion Design & Marketing, Interior Design, and Visual Communication. The Academy - Sacramento is accredited by the Accrediting Council of Independent Colleges and Schools (ACICS). The Academy is a member of the Career Education Corporation (NASDAQ: CECO) network of universities, colleges and schools. The Academy does not guarantee employment or salary. For more information about the Academy and the programs they offer visit: www.iadtsacramento.com or call (916) 285-9468.