Facilities and Resources

Miami International University of Art & Design offers each student access to the technology, tools, and facilities needed to complete projects in all disciplines. Here, students have the opportunity to produce quality work in an environment appropriate for their chosen career paths. Currently, the University is housed in three different buildings, each of which has its own unique flavor.

The Omni building houses studios, computer labs, lecture rooms, and all administrative offices, including the Office of Admissions, and 800 sqaure foot gallery, and student lounge. The Library, located adjacent to the Omni in The Grand Complex, has over 19,749 volumes including books and visual aids. In addition, the Library subscribes to more than two hundred periodicals specific to the academic programs offered. The Library also owns a special collection of Vogue magazines from 1947 and a rare and unique collection of the "The History of Costume - The best of the Southeast Florida region." The Library is easily accessible via the skywalk that connects the University to the library, as well as several eateries, shops, salons, and businesses located in the neighboring hotels.

Next door to The Grand Complex is the Miami Woman's Club. This historical landmark houses lecture rooms, studios, and offices associated with the painting program and features Spanish-style architecture, including elaborate hand-painted tiles, a courtyard, and truly magnificent views.

The University is equipped with 14 Computer labs with over 350 computers with Macintosh and PC platforms and software including: Windows XP, Mac OSX, Maya 5, Quark Xpress 6, Avid, Final Cut Pro, 3D Studio Max, Gerber, Adobe Illustrator, Adobe Photoshop, Adobe Premier, AutoCad, Dreamweaver, Flash, Sound Forge, Director, and Sound Edit. In addition, Digital Video Cameras, MiniDV Digital VCR's ARRI Film Cameras, Hi Res Film/Slide Scanners, Video Lunch Box, Dye Sub/Wax Thermal Printing, Pinnacle Targa 3000 Realtime Edit stations are available to the student population.