PROFESSIONAL STUDIES
The Bachelor of Arts in Professional Studies Program prepares students for the demands of business and professional life by developing strong reasoning and communication skills. This program's broad, varied curriculum encourages lifelong learning by providing students with a foundation upon which to build a multidimensional understanding of the physical, cultural, and socio-economic environments in which they will live and work.
Bachelor of Arts in Professional Studies With a Specialization in:
– Beauty Industry Management – The Business of Denim – Entertainment Set Design & Decoration* – Fashion Design* – Film & TV Costume Design* – International Manufacturing & Product Development – Menswear* – Theatre Costume Design*
What Our Students Learn
In our program, students learn how to integrate effective research, analytic ability, and creative imagination. Students develop attributes that are highly valued and widely sought by employers—perspective, depth of insight, and skills in meeting new challenges.
Why FIDM
The Professional Studies Program allows third-year FIDM graduates to earn a Bachelor's degree quickly. This unique program teaches students to make innovative connections by adapting and transferring information—a vital skill in any industry. As a result, students have the opportunity to become more resourceful, adaptable, and promotable professionals. The availability of many courses online makes the program flexible for working students.
Required classes for BACHELOR OF ARTS (B.A.) (for students with a prior FIDM degree)
+ Available as an online (distance learning) course This program starts each quarter on the Los Angeles and San Francisco campuses, with many courses offered online. Prerequisites: The Bachelor of Arts in Professional Studies program is open to students who have earned an Associate of Arts degree and an Associate of Arts Advanced Study degree from FIDM. * All FIDM Art and Design majors are accredited by NASAD
"What employers really seek from graduates are such characteristics as critical thinking, capacity for innovation, and an ability to write and speak well."–Time