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Our driving force has been to stay focused on our goal — creating an educational environment where students can learn and grow, a school that fuses student desires with career realities. We never lose sight of this goal. We are in constant contact with industry leaders. For over 48 years we've had our fingers on the pulse of emerging industry needs. It's a process of give-and-take with the creative community.

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Our graduates own thriving fashion, graphics, and interior design companies. They're in charge of merchandising and buying for major department stores. Some work as cosmetics executives, design sportswear, textiles, or haute couture, while others create costumes for Emmy ® -and Oscar -nominated films. ® Everything we do, from curriculum to career services, is geared toward ensuring that our students graduate with the skills and work experience necessary for success in their chosen field.

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TABLE OF CONTENTS

8 President's Message

13 Quick Facts

14 FIDM's Mission

16 Accreditation

17 Advisory Board

18 Programs of Study

20 Associate of Arts Programs

24  Apparel Industry Management

28 Beauty Marketing & Product Development

32 Digital Media

36 Fashion Design

40  Footwear Design & Development

44 Graphic Design

48 Interior Design

52 Jewelry Design

56 Merchandising & Marketing

60 Merchandise Product Development

64 Social Media

68 Textile Design

72 Visual Communications

76 Advanced Study Programs

76 Beauty Industry Management

78 The Business of Denim

80 Entertainment Set Design & Decoration

82 Fashion Design

84 Film & TV Costume Design

86 International Manufacturing & Product Development

88 Menswear

90 Theatre Costume Design

92 Bachelor of Science Programs

92 Apparel Technical Design

94 Business Management

96 Bachelor of Arts Programs

96 Creative Industry Studies

98 Design

102 Digital Cinema

104 Fashion Knitwear Design

106 Graphic Design

108 Interior Design

110 Professional Studies

112 Social Media

114 Master of Business Administration

116 Course Descriptions

162  Faculty

190 Policies & Regulations

192 Admissions Process

193 Financial Aid

193 Government Aid Programs

194 Private & Institutional Scholarships

194 General Guidelines for Financial Aid

196  Satisfactory Academic Progress (SAP) Requirements

199 Student Loan Information

204 Information Schedule of Charges

213 Cancellation, Withdrawal, & FIDM Refund Policy

214 Refund Policy Return of Title IV Funds

215 Academic Information & Policies

217  Transfer Credit Policies

223 Student Rights

227 Facilities and Equipment

233  FIDM eLearning System

233 Student Conduct & Responsibilities

237 Student Services

239 Student Advisement

239 F-1 Visa International Students

241 Campus & Personal Safety

242  General Information

243 Student Activities

245 Graduation

248 Campus Life & Resources

250 FIDM Library

252 Housing

253 Career Development

254 Internships

255 Industry Partnerships

256 eLearning

257 Study Abroad

258  Student Activities

259 Giving Back

260 Notable Guests

262 Museum & Galleries

263 DEBUT Runway Show & LA Fashion Gala

264  Los Angeles Campus

266 San Francisco Campus

268 Orange County Campus

269 San Diego Campus

270  California

271 Alumni

272  Administration & Staff

274 Academic Calendar

276  How to Stay Connected

277 How to Apply

278  FIDM Campuses