CAMPUS LIFE & RESOURCES

From Admission to Graduation (and beyond), FIDM Staff & Faculty are dedicated to helping our students and alumni make the most of their educational and career opportunities. Advisors in Admissions, Advisement, and Career Services meet with students one-on-one to help guide the choice of a major, plan a degree path, and launch their careers. Our Librarians assist students as they research history, art, fashion, textiles, and interiors; and our Student Activities Coordinators ensure that campus life is rewarding and inspiring.

FIDM LIBRARY

The Library is a unique blend of resources and services focused on meeting the special information and research needs of the FIDM community. The four campus libraries include collections of print materials and digital resources that support the curriculum of the college. Collections include:

Books, eBooks & Periodicals 

The Library maintains a large collection of print and electronic titles, encompassing all majors and general subject areas, with emphasis on fashion, business, marketing, retail, art, and all areas of design.

Trend forecasts provide important information about the future direction of design. They predict color, silhouettes, key details, and fabrics up to 18 months in advance.

Research Databases 

The Library subscribes to several online research and trend services including WGSN, Vogue Archive, and Berg Fashion Library.

Special Collections

19th and 20th century fashion and interior design resources representative of the cultural and social zeitgeist.

Material ConneXion Library 

 Each campus library offers an exclusive curated selection of innovative and sustainable materials for research and inspiration. Textiles & Materials The Library is noted for its innovative Textile Design & Research area and its Textiles & Materials Resources, which give students exclusive access to current industry offerings. Selection varies by campus. Visionaire Published three to four times a year, each issue focuses on a different theme, and features invited artists, designers, and photographers. ®

Textiles & Materials 

The Library is noted for its innovative Textile Design & Research area and its Textiles & Materials Resources, which give students exclusive access to current industry offerings. Selection varies by campus.

Visionaire 

Trend Reports

Published three to four times a year, each issue focuses on a different theme, and features invited artists, designers, and photographers.

HOUSING

Moving to a new city or just living on your own for the first time can be a challenging and rewarding experience. Whether you want to live with other FIDM Students in a dorm-like residence or just need help exploring local rental options, the FIDM Student Housing Office is here to guide you every step of the way.

Home Away From Home

FIDM Student Housing feels like independent living with dorm-like rules and services. It's a great opportunity to make friends, learn life skills, and be part of a smaller community within FIDM. It's also a stepping-stone to fully independent living. If independent housing is a better fit, apartment and roommate referrals are available via the FIDM Portal for accepted students. FIDM Students also have the option to connect with potential roommates through a private social network for FIDM Applicants and Students.

CAREER DEVELOPMENT

At many colleges "career assistance" is just a bulletin board on a wall. At FIDM, we understand the importance of gaining professional career advice. A full-time department works one-on-one with you to identify industryrelated internships and employment opportunities so you can gain valuable experience while attending college.

When You're Ready to Graduate

When You're Ready to Graduate, our FIDM Career Advisors partner with you to support your goals and help guide you on the right career path. You will have access to Career Network—a dynamic, user-friendly online system that lets students and alumni search and apply for jobs, make appointments with Advisors; search keywords for jobs, employers, or companies; and post a profile including portfolio, resume, and website. Based on our long-standing relationships with major companies in our industries, many firms use the Career Center as their main source to recruit talented FIDM Students and Alumni.

INTERNSHIPS

At FIDM, we believe that students get more out of their education when they apply what they've learned as they work alongside professionals in their field. The Career Center works hard to research industry-related internships so our students can get valuable experience on their resumes while attending college.

On The Job Training 

FIDM works with top companies to give students access to some of the best internships available. Here are just a few companies that work with FIDM Students as interns:

- 511 Tactical - Academy of Television Arts & Sciences (Emmys) - Anthropologie - Asics - Athleta - Banana Republic - Bare Escentuals - Benefit - Billabong - Burlington - Charlotte Russe - Eric Brand - GUESS?, Inc. - Gymboree Corporation - Halston - JCPenney - Just Fab - Karen Kane - Kelly Wearstler - Ken Fulk Inc. - Levi Strauss & Co - Mattel - Monique Lhuillier - NBC Universal - Nordstrom Inc. - Obey Clothing - Old Navy - Perry Ellis International - Petco - Pottery Barn - Reef - Restoration Hardware - RVCA - Sears Holdings - Sephora - St. John Knits - The Balm Cosmetics - The North Face - TJX Companies Inc. - Vans - Vera Wang - Volcom - Williams Sonoma - Zappos

INDUSTRY PARTNERSHIPS

FIDM has a long list of industry partners, including many of the top companies in our industries. We collaborate with Gap Inc., VF Corporation (parent company of The North Face, Nautica, and Vans), Perry Ellis International, Williams-Sonoma, Petco, Petrol Advertising, and others.

NIKE, Inc. International Manufacturing & Product Development Advanced Study students collaborated with NIKE, Inc., a global corporation that fosters a culture of innovation, creating products, services and experiences for today's athlete while solving problems for the next generation. By understanding the young female athlete in and out of the competitive game, students were challenged to research the global consumer specific to their assigned discipline and create a fashionable collection staying true to the target age of a 10-year-old female and the mission of the brand.

– Apparel Technical Design – Business Management (also available online in some states and internationally)

Signal Snowboards Fashion and action sports collided when Graphic Design students and Huntington Beach-based Signal Snowboards collaborated to design and produce custom boards for FIDM's annual fashion gala, the DEBUT Runway Show.

Lacoste In celebration of Lacoste's 80th birthday, the iconic brand asked eight of FIDM's Advanced Study Film & TV Costume Design Students and Alumni to create Polo Shirts of the Future. The shirts were displayed at the Costume Designers Guild Awards, and a symposium of Costume Designers, as well as the Lacoste retail location on 5th Avenue in New York.

ISKO The largest denim manufacturer in the world invited FIDM Students to participate in its global educational program and competition to design a fashion denim collection reflecting future trends. Two finalists took part in a runway show in Europe and one student won a scholarship.

Silver Jeans International Manufacturing & Product Development students collaborated with heritage Canadian brand Silver Jeans on a thesis project creating a fashion denim collection for a young demographic.

eLEARNING

FIDM's eLearning Program ensures that students' educational experience can take place almost anywhere in the world. The online courses are set up to specifically model what it's like to attend a class on campus. eLearning students are granted the same quality education as students on campus and have immediate access to valuable campus resources, including the FIDM Library, Career Center Advisors, and enthusiastic, knowledgeable instructors.

FIDM offers educational opportunities through distance education. Colleges offering the opportunity to take classes outside of their state must be authorized, or exempt from authorization for each state in which they offer those courses. No assumptions of availability should be made on the part of the student until checking with FIDM's Admissions or Student Advisement Departments.

A World of Possibilities

We've made it easy for our students to communicate and collaborate with their classmates and instructors. As eLearning participants, they are part of a vibrant online community of educators and students. Our selection of eLearning courses grows each FIDM offers educational opportunities through distance education. Colleges offering the opportunity to take classes outside of their state must be authorized, or exempt from authorization for each state in which they offer those courses. No assumptions of availability should be made on the part of the student until checking with FIDM's Admissions or Student Advisement Departments. quarter. The Merchandising & Marketing Professional Designation Program can be taken entirely online. FIDM Graduates are also eligible to apply to continue their studies in the Bachelor of Science in Business Management program completely online. Various courses in the MBA, B.A. and B.S. programs may be taken online. To find out if you qualify as a candidate for the programs, contact an Admissions Advisor (for incoming A.A. students) or a Student Advisor (for MBA, B.A. and B.S. students).

STUDY TOURS

Our annual Study Tours take FIDM Students to cities like New York, Rome, and Paris. Accompanied by FIDM Instructors and Administrators, students meet with industry professionals, go behind the scenes to tour important companies, and immerse themselves in inspiring architecture, fashion, and art.

New York Study Tour

Students meet with FIDM Alumni as they visit with industry related companies. The visits enable students to gain insight into the career opportunities open to FIDM Graduates and to more fully understand their participation in the design, retail, and entertainment industries.

European Study Tour

Explore the rich cultural histories of major European cities such as Paris, Rome, and Florence. Special tours of each city and appointments with local professionals are arranged just for FIDM Students.

Paris Summer Institute

Experience living in the City of Light for almost three weeks. Tour the city with a professor of fashion history, visit museums, and attend special appointments relating to the industries important to FIDM Students.

Exchange Programs 

FIDM Students may participate in special exchange programs giving them the opportunity to study outside the United States for one quarter. Students generally do this at the conclusion of their FIDM Program. To participate, students must have a 3.2 cumulative grade point average and be recommended by their Department Chairperson and the FIDM Director of International Affairs.

Advanced Study Programs

In several Advanced Study Programs, students travel abroad as a component of their education. The Business of Denim, International Manufacturing & Product Development, Entertainment Set Design & Decoration, Menswear, and Beauty Industry Management Programs all incorporate domestic or international travel as part of their curriculum.

STUDENT ACTIVITIES

The Student Activities Office at each campus helps students thrive during their time at FIDM. There are countless opportunities to socialize, network, and connect with the FIDM Community.

Student Activities include:

– Welcome Week – Halloween Costume Contest – Fashion District Tours – FIDM MODE™ Launch Parties – Memorial Day Celebration – Summer BBQ – Student Mixers – Honor Roll Luncheon – Rock the Vote – Recycled Denim Drive – Personal Development Workshops – FIDM Best Friend Mentor Program – Health & Wellness Events – Community Volunteer Opportunities – Thanksgiving Dinner – Toys for Tots Drive – FIDM Family Game Night – Graduation Cap Decorating – Graduation Celebration (LA) – Graduation Party (SF) – Graduation Dinner (SD)

Meet other students through on-campus organizations such as the Student Council, Social Ambassadors, Phi Theta Kappa Honor Society, FIDM MODE™ magazine, Cross Cultural Student Alliance, Industry Club, Student Veterans of America, the ASID Student Chapter for Interior Design majors, and the Student Chapter of Set Decorators Society of America. The Student Activities Office hosts panels and events featuring top industry pros, including alumni, and plans community and cultural events that enhance the FIDM experience.

GIVING BACK

Attend FIDM and become part of a larger community. FIDM believes in giving back to the communities in which we live and work. For us, that means not only the Apparel and Design Industries, but also the educational community and the community at large.

Supporting High School Educators

As part of our support for the arts and education, the FIDM Community & Educational Affairs department offers classroom presentations free-of-charge to high school educators and their students on curriculum-related topics. Our "Just for Educators" website provides free classroom resources, tour grants, and other valuable content exclusively for high school teachers at educators.fidm.edu.

FIDM Fashion Club

FIDM sponsors high school Fashion Clubs across the country that inspire and mentor students interested in careers in creative industries. Fashion Club offers members the opportunity to win a one-year tuition or $5,000 scholarship and earn a $4,000 Presidential and $2,000 Active Member Scholarship to FIDM. FashionClub.com hosts the DEBUT Runway Show Pre-Party and covers fashion and beauty trends and club stories.

The FIDM Scholarship Foundation

The Scholarship Foundation's mission is to help students and their families afford a college education. The FIDM Scholarship Store, on the LA campus, sells donated merchandise at below wholesale prices, to generate scholarship dollars for current FIDM students. In addition, the Foundation has an up-to-date listing of outside scholarships, available to FIDM Students as well as non-FIDM Students: FIDMScholarship- Foundation.org.

American Heart Association

Each year, we partner with the American Heart Association to have a select group of our fashion design students create pieces in honor of Go Red For Women®.

NOTABLE GUESTS

Guest speakers visit FIDM every week to share their advice with the next generation of talent. Here are just a few of the industry leaders and rising stars who've spent time with our students via guest lectures, Q&A sessions, and classroom visits:

– Mary Zophres Academy Award® -nominated Costume Designer, La La Land, True Grit – Sean Rad Co-Founder and Chairman, Tinder – Larry Del Santo Director of Social Media, Walt Disney Co. / Disney Channels US – Anastasia Soare Founder and CEO, Anastasia of Beverly Hills – Taylor Pines (Alumna) J BRAND, Technical Designer – Alexis Ohanian Co-Founder, Reddit – Tim Gunn* Host of Lifetime's Project Runway and Project Runway: Junior – Donald Robertson SVP Creative Development, Estee Lauder – Anna Tran REVOLVE, Social Brand Manager – Karen Kane (Alumna)* Vice President and Creative Director, Karen Kane, Inc. – Ryan Pabelona REVOLVE, Director of Performance Marketing – Jake Black Head of Virtual Reality, Create Advertising – Pamela Skaist-Levy and Gela Nash-Taylor Founders, Juicy Couture – Brittany Hampton (Alumna) Social Media Influencer, Former Global Brand Ambassador, Diane von Furstenberg – Candice Cuoco (Alumna) Designer, House of CCUOCO, Project Runway: Season 14 Finalist – Janie Bryant Emmy® -award winning Costume Designer, Mad Men – Dani Song Fashion Blogger – Nick Verreos (Alumnus) Project Runway: Under the Gunn winning mentor; Project Runway: Season 2 – Anita Patrickson Celebrity Stylist – Salvador Perez Jr. President of the Costume Designers Guild, Designer, The Mindy Project – Ron Franco Emmy® -nominated Set Decorator, HBO's True Blood – David Wolfe Creative Director, The Doneger Group – Erik Soto Eyewear Product Merchandiser / Developer, TOMS – Colleen Atwood* Academy Award® to Find Them – Phillip Boutte, Jr. Costume Illustrator, Hunger Games: Catching Fire; Inception – Natasha Khan Director of Social Media, JustFab, Founder of SAPNA Magazine – Trayce Field (Alumna) Costume Designer, 2 Broke Girls – Mandi Line (Alumna) Costume Designer, ABC's Pretty Little Liars – Ellen Mirojnick Emmy® – Keith Christensen Costume Illustrator, Man of Steel, Star Trek – Mona May (Alumna) Costume Designer, Enchanted, Clueless – Ilse Metchek* President, California Fashion Association – Laura Richarz Emmy® -winning Costume Designer, Fantastic Beasts and Where -and Costume Designers Guild-Award winner, Behind the Candelabra -nominated Set Decorator, Disney Channel's Jesse – Kevan Hall (Alumnus) Couture Designer, Kevan Hall Designs, Inc. – Matthew Shay President & CEO of the National Retail Federation – Constantine Sekeris Costume Illustrator, Pompeii, Star Trek, G.I. Joe: Retaliation – Daniel Musto (Alumnus) Stylist, Fashion Star – Tom Julian Director of Strategic Business Development, The Doneger Group – Kurt Kleepies Vice President Retail Operations, VF Corporation – Glenn Dellimore Co-Founder, GLAMGLOW FIDM has 48 years of continuous leadership under President Tonian Hohberg. *FIDM Advisory Board Member

MUSEUM & GALLERIES

The FIDM Museum contains 15,000 objects representing over 250 years of fashion history, including haute couture and ready-to-wear, non-Western dress, film costumes, textiles, jewelry, and fragrance. The Study Collection, available on all four campuses, consists of 1,500 objects that students from all majors use for hands-on examination and inspiration.

The FIDM Galleries host several exhibitions per year. Our Art of Motion Picture Costume Design exhibition is internationally recognized and anticipated each Academy Awards® season. The Museum's exhibitions are always open free and private tours can be arranged by appointment. For more information, including the current exhibition calendar and hours of operation, please visit our website at FIDMmuseum.org

DEBUT RUNWAY SHOW & LA FASHION GALA

FIDM's annual DEBUT Runway Show & LA Fashion Gala is attended by industry leaders and raises money for the FIDM Scholarship Foundation. The show features designs by graduating students in FIDM's Fashion Design and Theatre Costume Design Advanced Study Programs as well as work from Interior Design, Textile Design, and Digital Media students.

Each Advanced Study Fashion Design student works closely with dedicated instructors in a special studio space to create a collection based on personal aesthetic choices. Advanced Study Theatre Costume Design students design and construct costumes based on the year's theme.

Chairing Styles Exploring the relationships between three design disciplines: textile, fashion, and interior design, Chairing Styles is a fabric, fashion, and furniture collaboration. These original textile, fashion, and chair designs have been created by selected students from the three majors and supported by industry participation. The collaborative partnerships include textiles woven by se7en, LLC and chair fabrication by the following manufacturers: Cisco Home, The Flemming Group, Form + Function, Haute House, Lola's Interiors, Magni Kalman Design, Pacific Hospitality Design, Inc., Sardo Interior Furnishings, Michael Taylor Designs, and Vitality Furniture.

LOS ANGELES CAMPUS

FIDM Los Angeles is nestled at the center of South Park, the revitalized Apparel and Entertainment hub, surrounded by the Fashion, Entertainment, Jewelry, and Financial Districts. The award-winning campus features a stunning Design Studio with computer labs and innovative study spaces for individuals and groups.

Our main campus is situated next to tree-filled Grand Hope Park. FIDM's Jewelry Design Studio in the Jewelry District and buildings at various downtown locations provide FIDM with additional classroom, studio, and office space.

Parking is available underneath the FIDM building at 9th Street, between Grand Avenue and Hope Street. This independent parking garage is open to students after 2:30 p.m. on a space available basis at the rate of $5 per day. Validation is not available. Additional parking is available at surrounding parking lots and meters. Prices vary and are subject to change.

Programs offered at FIDM Los Angeles:

Associate of Arts Degrees

– Apparel Industry Management – Beauty Industry Merchandising & Marketing – Digital Media* – Fashion Design* – Fashion Knitwear Design* – Footwear Design & Development* – Graphic Design* – Interior Design* – Jewelry Design* – Merchandising & Marketing – Merchandise Product Development – Social Media – Textile Design* – Visual Communications*

Associate of Arts Professional Designation Degrees

– Apparel Industry Management – Beauty Industry Merchandising & Marketing – Digital Media* – Fashion Design* – Fashion Knitwear Design* – Footwear Design & Development* – Graphic Design* – Interior Design* – Jewelry Design* – Merchandising & Marketing (also available online in some states and internationally) – Merchandise Product Development – Social Media – Textile Design* – Visual Communications*

*All FIDM Art and Design majors are accredited by NASAD. FIDM is accredited by WASC Senior College and University Commission. FIDM offers educational opportunities through distance education. Colleges offering the opportunity to take classes outside of their state must be authorized, or exempt from authorization for each state in which they offer those courses. No assumptions of availability should be made on the part of the student until checking with FIDM's Admissions or Student Advisement Departments.

Associate of Arts Advanced Study Degrees

– 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*

Bachelor of Science Degrees

Bachelor of Arts Degrees

– Design* – Digital Media* – Graphic Design* – Interior Design* – 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* (select courses also available online in some states and internationally) – Social Media

Master's Degree

– Master of Business Administration

SAN FRANCISCO CAMPUS

Located in San Francisco's historic Union Square, the campus features creative and spacious classrooms and common areas, as well as a state-of-the-art library. The stimulating atmosphere combined with the industrybased staff and faculty make the San Francisco campus as incredible as the city in which it lives.

Visual inspiration is everywhere in San Francisco, from the world-class museums and heartpounding scenery to the unique communities of Japantown, café-dotted North Beach, Fisherman's Wharf, and Chinatown. There are endless opportunities to experience the city's arts and culture as well as its remarkable diversity.

Parking is available at independent parking garages around the Union Square area. Rates range from $3–10 per hour or $10–30 per day, depending on the length of your stay and the time of day. Validation is not available.

Programs offered at FIDM San Francisco:

Associate of Arts Degrees

– Fashion Design* – Graphic Design* – Interior Design* – Merchandising & Marketing – Merchandise Product Development – Visual Communications* First year only: – Apparel Industry Management (The Apparel Industry Management program requires completion of a second year at the Los Angeles campus.) – Beauty Industry Merchandising & Marketing

Associate of Arts Professional Designation Degrees

– Fashion Design* – Graphic Design* – Interior Design* – Merchandising & Marketing (also available online in some states and internationally) – Merchandise Product Development – Visual Communications*

Bachelor of Science Degree

– Apparel Technical Design – Business Management (also available online in some states and internationally)

Bachelor of Arts Degree

– Design* – 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* (select courses for the B.A. degrees are available online in some states and internationally)

*FIDM Art and Design majors are accredited by NASAD. FIDM is accredited by WASC Senior College and University Commission. **All Advanced Study programs for the B.A. in Professional Studies must be completed at the Los Angeles campus. Some programs may require completion of a second year at the Los Angeles campus. FIDM offers educational opportunities through distance education. Colleges offering the opportunity to take classes outside of their state must be authorized, or exempt from authorization for each state in which they offer those courses. No assumptions of availability should be made on the part of the student until checking with FIDM's Admissions or Student Advisement Departments.

ORANGE COUNTY CAMPUS

17590 Gillette Avenue Irvine, California 92614 949.851.6200 or 888.974.3436

Programs offered at FIDM Orange County:

Associate of Arts Degrees First year only:

– Apparel Industry Management – Beauty Industry Merchandising & Marketing – Fashion Design* – Interior Design* – Merchandising & Marketing – Merchandise Product Development – Visual Communications*

* All FIDM Art and Design majors are accredited by NASAD. FIDM is accredited by WASC Senior College and University Commission. All programs require completion of second year at the Los Angeles or San Francisco campus. FIDM offers educational opportunities through distance education. Colleges offering the opportunity to take classes outside of their state must be authorized, or exempt from authorization for each state in which they offer those courses. No assumptions of availability should be made on the part of the student until checking with FIDM's Admissions or Student Advisement Departments.

Our FIDM Orange County campus is a dynamic visual experience with ultra-modern lofts, an indoor/outdoor student lounge, eye-popping colors, and a sensational, one-of-a-kind audio-visual igloo. The invigorating environment is truly one of a kind.

Orange County is home to some of the biggest sportswear manufacturers and major retailers, the thriving surf-wear industry, and entertainment and design heavy hitters. Culture buffs will appreciate the many museums and public gardens as well as the Orange County Center for the Performing Arts. Recreation includes Laguna Beach, Balboa Island, and Huntington Beach. Orange County is the perfect setting to spark creativity and inspire students. Parking is free.

SAN DIEGO CAMPUS

350 Tenth Avenue, 3rd Floor San Diego, California 92101 619.235.2049 or 800.243.3436

Programs offered at FIDM San Diego:

Associate of Arts Degrees

– Merchandising & Marketing

First year only: – Beauty Industry Merchandising & Marketing – Fashion Design* – Merchandise Product Development – Visual Communications*

Associate of Arts Professional Designation Degree

– Merchandising & Marketing (also available online in some states and internationally)

Our San Diego campus features spacious classrooms, inspiring common areas, state-of-the-industry technology, and absolutely no limits on imagination. The dynamic campus reflects the growth of San Diego and its appeal to the global apparel industry.

FIDM San Diego has an urban vibe in a relaxed setting. With its majestic coastline, picturesque beach communities and eclectic neighborhoods, San Diego is California's second-largest city. Its location on the coast and near the Mexican border makes it ideal for international trade and manufacturing. Known for its tourism, active sportswear industry, entrepreneurship, and flourishing retail opportunities, San Diego offers a thriving economy and a balanced lifestyle.

Parking is available at independent parking garages near the campus. Rates range from $3–$30 per hour. Validation is not available.

* All FIDM Art and Design majors are accredited by NASAD. FIDM is accredited by WASC Senior College and University Commission. Some programs require completion of second year at the Los Angeles or San Francisco campus. FIDM offers educational opportunities through distance education. Colleges offering the opportunity to take classes outside of their state must be authorized, or exempt from authorization for each state in which they offer those courses. No assumptions of availability should be made on the part of the student until checking with FIDM's Admissions or Student Advisement Departments.

Additional classrooms on the L.A. campus: The Annex Standard Oil Building 605 West Olympic Boulevard Los Angeles, CA 90015 213.624.1200 Hope Street Annex 800 South Hope Street Los Angeles, CA 90017 213.624.1200 Jewelry Design Studio 640 South Hill Street, Plaza 3, Suite 754 Los Angeles, CA 90014 213.624.1200 Park Annex Renaissance Building 501 West Olympic Boulevard Los Angeles, CA 90015 213.624.1200

CALIFORNIA

The world's foremost Entertainment, Apparel, and Surf and Skate companies are based here in California. We've partnered with many of these leading companies in each of the creative industries we serve to design real-world curriculum, as well as to leverage the best networking opportunities for our students and graduates.

Here are just a few of the companies we've partnered with:

– NIKE, Inc. – Cadillac – Volcom – Signal Snowboards – Athleta – Zara – Disney – Saks Fifth Avenue – Lacoste – Cotton Inc. – Zara – Disney – Saks Fifth Avenue – Lacoste – Cotton Inc. – GUESS?, Inc. – JustFab – Williams-Sonoma – National Retail Federation – Kiehl's Since 1851

ALUMNI

Our alumni are highly marketable, and we have a strong employment rate across all of our majors. Our curriculum and resources are geared toward ensuring that our grads are highly sought-after in the marketplace.

MONIQUE LHUILLIER Owner/Designer, Monique Lhuillier, Inc. BRITTANY HAMPTON Social Media Influencer, Former Global Brand Ambassador, Diane von Furstenberg ERIK SOTO Eyewear / Product Developer, TOMS ALLI ROSENBLOOM Sr. Reporter, E! News & E! Online, NBCUniversal KEVAN HALL Couture Designer, Kevan Hall Designs, Inc. DANIELLE COLDING Interior Designer, Danielle Colding Design, Inc. JONATHAN GITLIN President of Television & Gaming Advertising, Create Advertising Group MATT BALDWIN Designer, GQ Magazine's "Best New Menswear Designer in America" ELYSE PIWONKA Director of Global Product Development, Smashbox Cosmetics NEYSA BOVÉ Costume Designer, Walt Disney Animation Moana KELLIE ARMBRUST Head Footwear Designer, Circus by Sam Edelman MANDI LINE Costume Designer, Pretty Little Liars DEVI VUONG Sr. Technical Designer, NIKE, Inc. KAREN KANE Vice President & Creative Director, Karen Kane, Inc. JULIE SARINANA Founder, Lifestyle Blog Sincerely Jules ERIC ACASIO Graphic Designer, Disney Consumer Products PAMELA SKAIST-LEVY Co-Founder, Designer, Juicy Couture CAITLIN CONNELL Director of Operations, Mattson Creative, Inc. JEFF POULIN Senior Creative Manager of Global Creative Services, Marvel Career Partners for Life Our relationship with our students doesn't end when they graduate. For as long as they are working in the industries we serve, alumni are part of the FIDM Community and have access to our resources, including Career Services and our The average American woman owns 7 pairs of jeans. JAEWON SHIN Senior Footwear Designer, Adidas Original PAMELLA PROTZEL Creative Director, Ella Moss POPLAR SCHOERNER Visual Merchandising Director, Modernica MARGARITA ARRIAGADA Sr. Vice President of Merchandising, Sephora PATRICIA CHAN Senior Project Designer, Barbie®/Mattel, Inc. MELANIE OWEN VP Creative Director, Nordstrom CANDICE CUOCO Designer, House of CCUOCO/ Project Runway Finalist CHAN LUU Owner/Jewelry Designer, Chan Luu, Inc. JORDAN JOHNSON Celebrity Stylist, Jennifer Lawrence, Sofia Vergara, Kiernan Shipka D JAEWON SHIN Senior Footwear Designer, Adidas Original PAMELLA PROTZEL Creative Director, Ella Moss POPLAR SCHOERNER Visual Merchandising Director, Modernica MARGARITA ARRIAGADA Sr. Vice President of Merchandising, Sephora PATRICIA CHAN Senior Project Designer, Barbie®/Mattel, Inc. MELANIE OWEN VP Creative Director, Nordstrom CANDICE CUOCO Designer, House of CCUOCO/ Project Runway Finalist CHAN LUU Owner/Jewelry Designer, Chan Luu, Inc. JORDAN JOHNSON Celebrity Stylist, Jennifer Lawrence, Sofia Vergara, Kiernan Shipka DIANA ARANA Video Editor, JustFa

ADMINISTRATION & STAFF

Our Board of Administration, Governing Board, and Administrative Staff are composed of community and industry leaders. They are committed to excellence and work tirelessly to ensure that students receive the highest quality education.

Board of Administration

TONIAN HOHBERG President BARBARA BUNDY Vice President, Education VIVIEN LOWY Vice President, Planning TESS STOLZER Vice President, Treasurer LYNETTE WALKER Vice President, Finance

Governing Board

This special Board, composed of community leaders, provides oversight for the quality and integrity of the college. Its members ensure that students receive educational programs of high quality, promote the college's unique response to community needs, and enthusiastically support the international goals of the college.

JOHN BONHOLTZER Director SISTER MAUREEN CRAIG Member EDDIE GUERBOIAN Member BYRON HAYES, JR. Board Chair STEVE HIRSH Member TONIAN HOHBERG FIDM President; Director LOIS VON MORGANROTH Member SHARON RYAN Member CAROL SCHATZ Member JAMES TRAVERS Member SHIRLEY WILSON Member

Administrative Staff

PAIGE ADAMCZYK Director, Digital Media JOHN AHR Creative Director, Jewelry Design TODD ANDERSON Director, Security SUSAN ARONSON Executive Director, Admissions DENISE BACA Campus Director / Admissions Director, FIDM San Diego Campus SHERYL BADALAMENTI Director, Admissions, FIDM San Francisco Campus KATHY BAILON Director, FIDM Library, Footwear Design & Development ANNE BENNION Chairperson, Fashion Knitwear Design, Textile Design, Design MICHELE BOBAK Director, European Affairs JOHN (BUDDY) BOLOGNONE Director, FIDM Facilities BILL CLIATT Director, Alumni Relations JEANNE COLLIAU Director, Merchandising & Marketing BARBARA CUPPER Director, FIDM San Francisco Campus LISA DAVIS Executive Assistant to the Vice President, Education NORINE FULLER Executive Director, Student Financial Services, FIDM Washington, D.C. RAY GALLEGO Director, Operations, Career Center RAY GARCIA Regional Director, Career Development EVA GILBERT Chairperson, Merchandising & Marketing, Merchandise Product Development, Apparel Technical Design MICHAEL GILBERT Registrar SUZANNA GRUESER Director, Information Technology BELINDA HARDING Director, Student Advisement TOM HENKENIUS Director, Social Media LISA HOFFMAN Director, Graphic Design SUSAN JENKINS Director, Admission Operations CHRIS JENNINGS Director, Student Financial Aid MIKE KAMINSKI Director, Publications, Web Marketing Operations KEVIN KEELE Regional Director, Career Development DARLENE LATTINVILLE Director, College Services GENE LEBROCK Chairperson, Digital Media; Director, FIDM Productions DAVE MELONE Director, eLearning, Academic Computing DAVID KAY MICKELSON Creative Director, Theatre Costume Design RONI MILLER START Chairperson, Apparel Industry Management, Menswear MIKE MIRABELLA Director, Admissions, FIDM Orange County Campus LISA MORABITO Executive Director, Speakers Bureau, Community & Educational Affairs DINA MORGAN Chairperson, Interior Design JULIE ANN OTTESON Executive Director, Career Center & Human Resources VICKI PAGANINI Director, Marketing CYNTHIA PATINO Director, Visual Communications, Entertainment Set Design & Decoration CHRISTINA (TINA) PEREZ Director, Beauty Industry Merchandising & Marketing, Beauty Industry Management SHERYL RABINOVICH Dean, Education; Chairperson, General Studies, Professional Studies SARAH REPETTO Director, International Affairs CELIA SEDWICK ROGUS Creative Director, Film & TV Costume Design LISA SCHOENING Dean, Academic Development; Accreditation Liaison Officer ROSE SGROI Director, Fiscal Operations GEORGE SIMS Chairperson, Business Management, Business Administration KATHERINE SLAUTA Director, Education, FIDM San Diego Campus; Title IX Coordinator AMANDA STARLING Chairperson, The Business of Denim, Special Projects, International Manufacturing & Product Development, Textile Science MARY STEPHENS Director, Fashion Design; Chairperson, Jewelry Design LYNNE STRONER Manager, Education & Career Development, FIDM Orange County Campus LYN TOBMAN Chairperson, Beauty Industry Merchandising & Marketing, Beauty Industry Management, Entertainment Set Design & Decoration, Graphic Design, Social Media, Visual Communications ELLA VAN NORT Director, Stores BEN WEINBERG International Student Director; Articulation Officer V. KIM WETZEL Director, Education, FIDM San Francisco Campus SHIRLEY WILSON Director, Public Relations, Publicity

Credits Kimberley Askew, Content Director David Misumi & Tiffany Birch, Art Direction & Design Roseanna Garcia, Education Content Manager Yvonne Doggett, Marketing Compliance Coordinator Mark Jaress, Photo Archivist, Photo Contributor John Koller, Photo Coordinator, Photo Contributor Helene Siegel, Staff Writer

Design & Printing Printer: Clear Image Printing, Glendale, CA Fonts: FF Din & Archer Paper: 120# Accent Opaque (cover) 60# Accent Opaque (text)

Catalog Editor's Note The FIDM Catalog is produced under the direction of Vivien Lowy, Vice President of Planning, and Lisa Davis, Executive Assistant to the Vice President of Education, in cooperation with the Publications Department, and is printed for informational purposes. While every effort is made to ensure its accuracy, the provisions in this catalog are under ongoing review and are not to be regarded as legally binding by the college. The college reserves the right to make changes from time to time affecting policies, fees, curricula, and other matters announced in this or any other publication. Statements in this and other publications do not constitute a contract. Suggestions and comments on the substance and organization of the catalog are accepted in writing. We especially request that omissions and/or inaccuracies be brought to our attention. For the most up-to-date, accurate information, visit FIDM.edu. * College is closed Note: As required by California Education Code 94909(a)(12), FIDM discloses that it has no pending petition in bankruptcy, is not operating as a debtor in possession, has not filed a petition within the preceding five years, and has not had a petition in bankruptcy filed against it within the preceding five years that resulted in reorganization under Chapter 11 of the United States Bankruptcy Code (11 U.S.C. Sec. 1101 et seq.). ©2017 FIDM® | Fashion Institute of Design & Merchandising, 919 South Grand Avenue, Los Angeles, California 90015, 213.624.1200. All rights reserved. No part of this publication may be reproduced in any manner without written permission.

HOW TO STAY CONNECTED

Go to FIDM.edu for details, or text FIDMConnect to 57682* – RSVP for a Saturday Workshop – Join us for an on-campus Info Session or Open House – Meet with a representative from FIDM near you – Take the Career Quiz – Drop in for a visit or campus tour – Call us at 800.624.1200 to speak with an Advisor – Follow FIDM on Social Media

HOW TO APPLY

To start your application, go to FIDM.edu or text FIDMApply to 57682* Complete the on-line application form and pay the initial application fee ($25) and submit the following: – Official transcripts from high schools and all colleges/universities attended – SAT and/or ACT scores (recommended but not required) – Two letters of recommendation – Admissions essay – Portfolio / entrance project

FIDM CAMPUSES

Los Angeles 919 South Grand Avenue Los Angeles, CA 90015-1421 213.624.1200; 213.624.1201; 800.624.1200

San Francisco 55 Stockton Street San Francisco, CA 94108-5829 415.675.5200

Orange County 17590 Gillette Avenue Irvine, CA 92614-5610 949.851.6200

San Diego 350 Tenth Avenue, 3rd Floor San Diego, CA 92101-4903 619.235.2049