THE BUSINESS OF DENIM ADVANCED STUDY

The Advanced Study Program in The Business of Denim is designed to promote a unique education for students in the areas of denim design and development, product application, industry sustainability, and denim finishing and production. Students are prepared to enter and succeed in the international world of denim from fiber origin through product life. Students are trained in certified industry facilities which immerse the student in the latest innovative techniques and processes from a global perspective. Study tours to agricultural sites, textile mills, production facilities, and finishing labs advance the students' ability to apply their knowledge to the everchanging denim industry.

What Our Students Learn

In our program, students follow the product cycle from field to collection. Graduates are prepared to enter and succeed in the international world of denim.

Why FIDM

FIDM is ideally located in the heart of the denim industry with 90% of premium denim brands being represented on the west coast. Our unique industrybased program brings students into the facilities and offices of such major brands as GUESS, Paige, AG, 7 for All Mankind, Joe's Jeans, and True Religion for a truly hands-on experience.

REQUIRED CLASSES FOR ADVANCED STUDY (for students with a prior FIDM degree)

This program starts in the summer on the Los Angeles campus. Prerequisite: FIDM degree in Apparel Industry Management, Fashion Design, Merchandising & Marketing, or Merchandise Product Development. One-on-one advisement is available to students from other FIDM Majors to consider eligibility for special admissions to this program. Contact the appropriate department Chairperson.

The denim industry is currently a $56 billion industry worldwide.