Testimonials
Media Arts | Fashion | Film | Design | Interior Design
 
 
  Want to learn more about the student experience? Hear it right from the student in the below testimonials. You’ll find testimonials from media arts, fashion, film, design and interior design.


Computer Animation
 
 
 

  “There is always something to learn. The only way to get better is to keep practicing. Get as much feedback on your own work as you can and apply it.” By constantly practicing and updating his reel Chad was able to break into this tough industry. His motto is “you are only as good as your last piece of work, so make it the best it can be!”

Chad Sellers > Computer Animation

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  Scott Harris, class of 2002, chose Miami International University of Art & Design based on the school's small classroom size, the abundance of equipment, and the opportunity to earn an accredited bachelor's degree.

Scott Harris > Computer Animation

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Visual Arts
 
 
 
  Carolina Salazar, class of 1991, graduated with her associate degree at Miami International University of Art & Design and continued her education at the School of Visual Arts in New York City, ultimately receiving her Bachelor of Fine Arts in Painting. Carolina is currently works in the Fine Arts and Cultural Affairs Office for the Miami International Airport.

Carolina Salazar > Visual Arts

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Fashion Design
 
 
 

  As Miami’s hottest name in women’s fashion, Rene Ruiz is making South Florida’s most powerful and socially elite look and feel flawless. His Coral Gables atelier showcases ready-to-wear collections for day and evening, a bridal boutique, as well as the design area of his couture business.

Rene Ruiz > Fashion Design

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  Julian Chang, class of 1999, opened his first studio boutique in Miami,s edgy Upper East Side. Chang's initial Miami venture boasts couture through custom-made bridal and evening wear and an ever so chic line of ready-to-wear. His fashion sophistication has been featured in such publications as Vogue, Ocean Drive and People magazine and shown in Miami's Fashion Week of the Americas.

Julian Chang > Fashion Design

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Fashion Merchandising
 
 
 
  Valerie has extensive styling experience and has worked with clients such as General Mills, Sony Music, Johnson & Johnson, Polo Ralph Lauren, and Ping Golfwear. She has also worked with many celebrities including Chayanne, Soraya, Sofia Vergara, Christian Bale, and Kristen Davies.

Valerie Biener > Fashion Merchandising

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  Steven Wilburn, Class of 1985, is the Senior Director of Stores in the Corporate Visual Merchandising office for Saks Fifth Avenue. Mr. Wilburn is responsible for the day-to-day operation of Saks' 61 Visual Merchandising Departments. In addition he oversees renovations and new store projects, as well as maintaining tight budget control over the division.

Steven Wilburn > Fashion Merchandising

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Film & Digital Production
 
 
 
  “The MFA program at Miami International University of Art & design helped me develop the necessary skill-set to take a short story and convert it into a compelling motion picture,” said Zimmerman. “The concepts that I enjoyed most while at the University were screenwriting, understanding the possibilities of film photography and working with the actors.”

Arne Zimmerman > Film & Digital Production

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Graphic Design
 
 
 
  Carlos Dominguez, class of 2002, graduated with a Bachelor of Arts degree in Graphic Design. Immediately after graduation, Carlos landed a position as Graphic Designer in the advertising department at Perry Ellis International. There he provides creative support to departments under the Perry Ellis umbrella such as designing labels and trims for the fashion division to newsletters for employee reference. Carlos also creates outdoor advertising, magazine ads, catalogs, presentation boards and books for Perry Ellis's marketing efforts.

Carlos Dominguez > Graphic Design

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Interior Design
 
 
 
  Christopher Raessler, class of 1992, graduated with a degree in Interior Design and went onto further his education at Harvard University's Graduate School of Design. He proceeded his education by co-founding the South Beach Design Group. His design partnership focuses on high-end residential projects as well as corporate and commercial projects from traditional to contemporary styles. He followed the success of his initial venture by opening a 3,500 square foot showroom on South Beach hotspot, Lincoln Road.

Christopher Raessler > Interior Design

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