Students planning to enroll in an art, design, fashion, or film programme clearly need to know what the chosen college has to offer.

International Fine Arts College located in Miami Florida, (IFAC) offers important advantages to the student artist.

IFAC is an exclusive, small, award winning private college founded in 1965. It is located near Downtown and South Beach in metropolian Miami.

It offers Associate of Arts and Bachelors of Fine Arts dgrees in computer animation, graphic design, fashion merchandising, fashion design, interior design, film and visual arts.

In addition, IFAC is one of only a handful of schools that offers a Master of Fine Arts degree in computer animation.

The interesting thing about the college for students who must consider the expense of education abroad is the fact that all Bachelors of Fine Art Degrees are completed in three years versus the typical four years due to a rigorous curriculum and full-time study.

Admissions counselor, Robert Zubor, said: "We have a student body of 1,000 national and international students coming from every state in the US as well as 68 different foreign countries.

"Class space is limited to 15 to 20 students in order to maintain one on one student-teacher relationships in the classroom.

"IFAC feels that personal attention and training is a necessity to the successful development of all of its sutdents.'' Students are encouraged to participate in professional and student events pertaining to their major such as fashion shows, trade shows and business/gallery opening s to gain exposure and network with industry professionals.

Also IFAC students have the opportunity to enter many scholarship competitions while they are studying and pursuing their degree.

Tuition at IFAC ranges from 11,940 to 17,500 dollars per year, depending upon major.

Student residences are available on a first come, first serve basis and are conveniently located near the college on Biscayne Bay.

Residences are one and two bedrooms fully furnished apartments that range in price from 3,30 for the academic year and 4,980 dollars for the entire year.

Student life at IFAC consists of pool parties, movie nights, barbeques and trips to such places like Walt Disney and Islands of Adventure.

Adding to the importance of choosing to study at IFAC in Miami is the quality of the school facility itself.

The building which houses International Fine Arts College was designed by Mr.

F. H. Foster and constructed in the late 1920's, drawing inspiration from Spanish Renaissancs architecture.

Mr. Foster's enchanting creation includes remarkable features such as hand-painted Spanish tiles, a marble ballroom, and delicate Spanish chandeliers hanging from grand, eighteen foot ceilings. In many ways, the building itself is a continuing source of creative inspiration.

Throughout its distinguished history, this venerable structure has served the needs of Miami's artistic community, being an important venue for art exhibits, music recitals, and fashion shows.

This magnificent bay-front property has been home to Miami's first public library and the museum of science, as well as the site of several American presidents' addresses to prestigious audiences.

Located next door to the main College building is the complex known as The Grand, a mammoth, forty-two floor edifice containing apartments, shops, and the Doubletree Hotel. The Grand houses the College's state-of-the- art Computer Arts Center, Admissions Office, and the Daniel M. Stack Memorial Library.

Students love to share their thoughts and ideas with new friends from all over the world. The warm climate and agreeable bay-front scenery make living in Miami a truly special experience.

Student clubs and organizations also provide opportunities to interact with the international community on campus.

Ms. Zukor will be conducting personal interviews with Bermuda students at the Hamilton Princess Hotel from November 26 to November 30.

Any interested parties should contact her at 295-3000 to schedule a personal interview as soon as possible.