Fashion Institute of Design & Merchandising
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The Fashion Institute of Design & Merchandising or FIDM is a co-educational, specialized private college located in California dedicated to educating students for the Fashion, Entertainment, Interior Design, and Graphic Design industries. [1]
FIDM offers 2-year associate of arts degree, advanced study programs, and a bachelor of science degree program in business management. FIDM has over 6,500 full-time students and 500 faculty members. There are over 35,000 FIDM graduates which have accumulated over 30 years. [2] The college's alumni base and industry-wide reputation for excellence both give students an exceptional network of contacts and resources when they enter into the marketplace.
FIDM has four campuses in Los Angeles, San Francisco, San Diego, Orange County, California.It is accredited by The Western Association of Schools and Colleges (WASC) and the National Association of Schools of Art and Design (NASAD). Classes start quarterly. The campus is very diverse. [3]
Specialized studies include: Merchandise Marketing, Merchandise Product Development, Beauty Industry Merchandising & Marketing, Apparel Manufacturing Management, International Manufacturing & Product Development, Interior Design, Graphic Design, Digital Media, Visual Communications, Fashion Design, Textile Design, Footwear Design, Theater Costume Design, Jewelry Design, Film & TV Costume Design, and Business Management. [4]
Study Tours and Exchange Programs: Paris, Rome, London, Mexico City, New York, Florence, Milan, Asia. [5]
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[edit] Notable Alumni
- Monique Lhuillier - Bridal Designer [6]
- Pamela Skaist-Levy - Co-founder of Juicy Couture [7]
- Santino Rice - Fashion Designer, Project Runway 2 Finalist [8]
- Nick Verreos - Fashion Designer, Project Runway 2 Finalist [9]
- Kelly Arsenian - Fashion Designer, True Religion's stylish men's collection [10]
- Lauren Conrad - Reality Star from The Hills and Laguna Beach: The Real Orange Country[11]
- Will.I.Am (William Adams) - Member of the Black Eyed Peas [12]
- Mona May - Costume Designer, Enchanted [13]
- Stephanie Pratt - Reality Star from The Hills (TV Series)
[edit] Notable Instructors
- Nick Verreos - Fashion Designer, Project Runway 2 Finalist
- Sheri Allen Yengst-Entrepreneurship, Business School, Board of Directors Alpha Phi Foundation, Board of Directors NightStar Education.
- Beckee Gardner - World Renown Design Strategist and Philanthropist, Urban Outfitters Inspirational Motivator, Lifeguard
[edit] References
- ^ FIDM: Fashion Institute of Design & Merchandising: California Schools Colleges Degree Programs
- ^ James Logan Courier - News Every Day, Year-round ยป Scholarship Update: Mercedes-Benz Offers $20,000 to Attend FIDM
- ^ FIDM/The Fashion Institute of Design & Merchandising, Los Angeles Campus - College Closeup
- ^ 16 Majors Preparing Students for Careers in Fashion, Interior, Graphics, & Entertainment : FIDM
- ^ FIDM/The Fashion Institute of Design & Merchandising, Los Angeles Campus - College Closeup
- ^ Monique Lhuillier - FIDM Alumni In Focus
- ^ FIDM Magazine:
- ^ Project Runway - Santino Rice's Bio is Available Online - Official Bravo TV Site
- ^ Nick Verreos : Alumni : Fashion Design : Associate of Arts : FIDM
- ^ Kelly Arsenian : Alumni : Fashion Design : Associate of Arts : FIDM
- ^ Street
- ^ FashionClub.com Daily: FIDM
- ^ Careers After FIDM : Fashion Design : Associate of Arts : FIDM
[edit] External links
- Fashion Institute of Design & Merchandising - Official site
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