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, Academic Journals & 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 Reports 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 business research and trend services including WGSN, Vogue Archive, Bloomsbury Fashion Central, Hoovers, and Mintel Global Market Indicator.

Special Collections 19th and 20th century fashion and interior design resources that represent the cultural and social zeitgeist. Also included are vintage sewing patterns dating from the 1920s to the 1990s.

Material ConneXion Library The Los Angeles 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 one to two times a year, each issue focuses on a different theme, which features invited artists, designers, and photographers. A unique inspirational resource for design, graphics, and packaging. ®

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 one to two times a year, each issue focuses on a different theme, which features invited artists, designers, and photographers. A unique inspirational resource for design, graphics, and packaging.

Specialized Research The Library staff includes degreed Librarians and Subject Specialists who are available to assist students and faculty. Alumni and Industry Researchers may utilize the Library by appointment.

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, 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 VF Corporation (parent company of The North Face, Timberland, and Vans), Levi's, GUESS?, Inc., Williams-Sonoma, Gap Inc., Petco, Victoria's Secret PINK, and others.

NIKE, Inc. International Manufacturing & Product Development Advanced Study students collaborated with NIKE, Inc., a global corporation that fosters a culture of innovative products, services, and experiences for today's athlete. 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

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.

Macy's Visual Communications students had the unique opportunity to create mannequin displays for the annual Macy's Flower Show.

The visual team from Macy's flagship San Francisco store met with students throughout the quarter to give them an overview of the theme, choose the best concepts, and provide feedback during production and installation.

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. Finalists took part in a runway show in Europe to showcase their designs.

Converse Partnering with the International Manufacturing & Product Development Advanced Study Program, Converse challenged students to create tops, bottoms, graphic tees, shoes, and outerwear for the target market of a 17-year-old male and female consumer living in New York, Los Angeles, Paris, and Milan.

ONLINE LEARNING

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.

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).

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.

STUDY ABROAD

FIDM offers several options for students who want to make travel part of their college experience. We offer various short-term study tours open to all students and some especially curated with specific majors in mind. The FIDM Exchange program allows participants to experience life in another country while attending courses at one of our partner institutions.

Study Tours Specializing in short-term travel opportunities to the world's great fashion and design centers, these intensive trips take students behind-the-scenes and into the showrooms of couturiers, designers, and company leaders, where they have the opportunity to network with industry professionals.

Destinations Include: New York, San Francisco, North Carolina, Paris, Rome, Florence, Milan, Amsterdam, Hong Kong, the Dominican Republic, and Japan.

Exchange Program International partnerships expand opportunities for our students across the globe. Students may participate in the Exchange Program and spend a term living abroad studying at one of our partner institutions. This exchange most often occurs after the conclusion of the FIDM program.

International Partnerships Copenhagen School of Design and Technology (KEA): Copenhagen, Denmark; Instituto Europeo de Design (IED): Locations in Rome, Milan, and Turin, Italy, and Barcelona, Spain; Jannette Klein Instituto De La Moda: Mexico City, Mexico; Koefia: Rome, Italy; Pearl Academy of Fashion: New Delhi, India; RMIT University: Melbourne, Australia, and Vietnam; VIA University College: Herning, Denmark; UNINT: Rome, Italy; Universidad De La Salle Bajío: Guanajuato, Mexico

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 – 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 Carnival (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, 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: FIDMScholarshipFoundation.org.

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

Skid Row Denim & Apparel 3 Days of Fashion, our popular summer program for high school students, has partnered with Skid Row Denim Academy giving attendees the opportunity to design a tote in order to help combat homelessness.

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) Technical Designer, J BRAND

– Alexis Ohanian Co-Founder, Reddit

– Tim Gunn* Host of Lifetime's Project Runway and Project Runway: Junior

– Donald Robertson SVP Creative Development, Estée Lauder

– Anna Tran Social Brand Manager, REVOLVE

– Karen Kane (Alumna)* Vice President and Creative Director, Karen Kane, Inc.

– Ryan Pabelona Director of Performance Marketing, REVOLVE

– Jake Black Head of Virtual Reality, Create Advertising

– Pamela Skaist-Levy (Alumna) and Gela Nash-Taylor Founders, Juicy Couture, Pam & Gela

Brittany Hampton (Alumna) Social Media Influencer, Former Global Brand Ambassador, Diane von Furstenberg

– Candice Cuoco (Alumna) Co-Owner and Creative Director, CCUOCO, Project Runway: Season 14 Finalist, Project Runway All Stars: Season 6

– Jana Khamo** Director of Social Media, FOX

– Patrick Starrr Beauty Influencer and Entrepreneur

– Nick Verreos (Alumnus) Project Runway: Under the Gunn winning mentor; Project Runway: Season 2

– Jeanne Yang Stylist, Robert Downey Jr., George Clooney, Justin Timberlake

– Salvador Perez Jr. President of the Costume Designers Guild, Designer, The Mindy Project

– William DeBiasio Set Decorator, Pretty Little Liars, Famous in Love, Gossip Girl

– David Wolfe Creative Director, The Doneger Group

– Joyce Azria Founder of Women's Brand, Avec Les Filles

– 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 – John Barry Production VP, Paramount Pictures – Mandi Line (Alumna) Costume Designer, Pretty Little Liars – Mayes C. Rubeo Costume Designer, Thor: Ragnarok – 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® -nominated Set Decorator, Jesse, Bunk'd – Whitney Bonrud** Senior Marketing Manager, Dollar Shave Club – Matthew Shay President & CEO of the National Retail Federation – Mandy Moore Actress, This is Us & Hala Bahmet Costume Designer, This is Us – 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 Advisory Board Member **FIDM Instructor -winning Costume Designer, Fantastic Beasts and Where

– Phillip Boutte, Jr. Costume Illustrator, Hunger Games: Catching Fire; Inception

– Natasha Khan Director of Social Media, JustFab, Founder of SAPNA Magazine

– John Barry Production VP, Paramount Pictures

– Mandi Line (Alumna) Costume Designer, Pretty Little Liars

– Mayes C. Rubeo Costume Designer, Thor: Ragnarok

– 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® -nominated Set Decorator, Jesse, Bunk'd

– Whitney Bonrud** Senior Marketing Manager, Dollar Shave Club

– Matthew Shay President & CEO of the National Retail Federation

– Mandy Moore Actress, This is Us & Hala Bahmet Costume Designer, This is Us

– 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 Advisory Board Member **FIDM Instructor

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.

FIDM Museum Galleries Art of Motion Picture Costume Design annual exhibition.

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 chair fabrication by the following manufacturers: Cisco Brothers, Form + Function, Haute House, Jenifer Janniere, Magni Home Collection, Michael Taylor Designs, Inc., Sardo Interior Services, Vitality Furniture, Wise Living Inc., and Quintus.

DEBUT 2018 student designer: Rodrigo Bunton Navarrete ** Chairing Styles 2018: Student Designers: - Jennifer Farias (Interior Design) - Allison Komar (Textile Design) - Catherine Aucker (Fashion Design) Chair Manufacturer: - Sardo Interior Services

LOS ANGELES CAMPUS

919 South Grand Avenue, Los Angeles, California 90015 213.624.1201 or 800.624.1200

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

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

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

Bachelor of Arts Degrees – Creative Industry Studies – Design* – Digital Cinema* – Fashion Knitwear DesignF – 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

*All FIDM Art and Design majors are accredited by NASAD. FIDM is accredited by WASC Senior College and University Commission. FPending approval by FIDM's accreditors NASAD (National Association of Schools of Art and Design) and WSCUC (Western Association of Schools and Colleges Senior College and University Commission)

SAN FRANCISCO CAMPUS

55 Stockton Street, San Francisco, California 94108 415.675.5200 or 800.422.3436

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.

Associate of Arts Degrees – Fashion Design* – Graphic Design* – Interior Design* – Merchandise Product Development – Merchandising & Marketing – Visual Communications*

– Visual Communications* First year only: – Apparel Industry Management – Beauty Marketing & Product Development (The Apparel Industry Management and Beauty Marketing & Product Development programs require completion of a second year at the Los Angeles campus.)

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

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

Bachelor of Arts Degree – Creative Industry Studies – 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.

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: – Beauty Marketing & Product Development – Fashion Design* – Merchandise Product Development – Merchandising & Marketing – Visual Communications*

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.

*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.

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

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 $6–$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.

All programs require completion of second year at the Los Angeles or San Francisco campus.

CALIFORNIA

This is the place where the world's entertainment, fashion, tech, and action sports capitals launch global trends. It's the land of opportunity, entrepreneurship, and innovation and the home of Los Angeles, named "The Most Fashionable City in the U.S." by Harper's Bazaar. This is where it all begins.

Skateboards, Barbie dolls, Apple computers, Disneyland, blue jeans, Vans, and social media were all invented in California.

Many of the world's premium denim brands are based in California, including J. Brand, Levi's, Citizens of Humanity, Paige, Frame, AG Jeans, and DLSTD.

Red carpet events like the Emmy Awards® and the Academy Awards® as well as the world premieres of blockbuster films give luxury labels and indie dress designers alike global reach and all-star clientele.

Companies headquartered in California include: Disney, Warner Bros., Netflix, Facebook, Snapchat, YouTube, Blizzard, Hulu, Bliss, Forever 21, Pixar, Smashbox, Lucky Brand, TOMS, Patagonia, Vans, PacSun, and hundreds more….

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.

KIA RAGLAND Manager of Global Product Development, Smashbox

ERIK SOTO Global Product Line Manager, TOMS

TOMS ALLI ROSENBLOOM Sr. Reporter, E! News & E! Online, NBCUniversal

KEVAN HALL President/Fashion Designer, Kevan Hall Company

DANIELLE COLDING Interior Designer, Danielle Colding Design, Inc.

JONATHAN GITLIN President of Television & Gaming Advertising, Create Advertising Group

MATT BALDWIN Founder/Designer, Baldwin, One of GQ Magazine's "Best New Menswear Designers in America"

ELYSE PIWONKA Director of Global Product Development, Smashbox Cosmetics

NEYSA BOVÉ Visual Development Costume Designer, Walt Disney Animation Studios

THAI NGUYEN Couture Fashion Designer, Thai Nguyen Atelier

KELLIE ARMBRUST Footwear Designer, Sam Edelman

ITTANY HAMPTON Social Media Influencer, Former Global Brand Ambassador, Diane von Furstenberg

DEVI VUONG Sr. Technical Designer, NIKE, Inc.

KAREN KANE Vice President & Creative Director, Karen Kane, Inc.

JULIE SARIÑANA Founder, Lifestyle Blog Sincerely Jules

ERIC ACASIO Graphic Designer, Disney Consumer Products

PAMELA SKAIST-LEVY Co-Founder/Designer, Juicy Couture, Pam & Gela

AEWON SHIN Senior Footwear Designer, Adidas Original

JEFF POULIN Senior Creative Manager of Global Creative Services, Marvel

CHRISELLE LIM Stylist/Digital Influencer/ Founder, The Chriselle Factor

AMELLA PROTZEL Creative Director, Ella Moss/Splendid

POPLAR SCHOERNER SMITH Visual Merchandising Director, Modernica

MARGARITA ARRIAGADA Chief Merchant, Sephora

PATRICIA CHAN Senior Project Designer, Barbie®/Mattel, Inc.

MELANIE OWEN VP Creative Director, Nordstrom

CANDICE CUOCO Co-Owner/Creative Director, CCUOCO Project Runway: Season 14 Finalist, Project Runway All Stars: Season 6

CHAN LUU Owner/Jewelry Designer, Chan Luu, Inc.

JORDAN JOHNSON Celebrity Stylist, Jennifer Lawrence, Kiernan Shipka, Jennifer Garner

DIANA ARANA Motion Graphics Editor, JustFab

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 Alumni

Association. Graduates join a network of over 70,000 alumni with FIDM Alumni Chapters in 25 cities around the world. The Alumni Association keeps grads updated on industry trends and hosts year-round networking and other career-related events.

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

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

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, Digital Cinema JOHN AHR Creative Director, Jewelry Design ANNE-MARIE ALLEN Creative Director, Theatre Costume 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 JEANNE COLLIAU Director, Merchandising & Marketing LISA DAVIS Executive Assistant to the Vice President, Education LINDA ELDRIDGE Director, Education & Career Center, FIDM San Diego Campus

NORINE FULLER Executive Director, Student Financial Services, FIDM Washington, D.C.

RAY GALLEGO Director, Operations, Career Center

RAY GARCIA Director, Career Center, FIDM San Francisco Campus

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 Director, Career Center

GENE LEBROCK Chairperson, Digital Media, Digital Cinema; Director, FIDM Productions

AVE MELONE Director, eLearning, Academic Computing

RONI MILLER START Chairperson, Apparel Industry Management, Menswear

LISA MORABITO Executive Director, Speakers Bureau, Community & Educational Affairs

DINA MORGAN Chairperson, Interior Design

JULIE ANN OTTESON Executive Director, Human Resources; Title IX Coordinator

VICKI PAGANINI Director, Marketing

CYNTHIA PATINO Director, Visual Communications, Entertainment Set Design & Decoration

CHRISTINA (TINA) PEREZ Director, Beauty Industry Management, Beauty Marketing & Product Development

HERYL RABINOVICH Dean, Education; Chairperson, General Studies, Professional Studies

SARAH REPETTO Director, International Affairs

Director, International Affairs JACQUELINE SAINT ANNE 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

AMANDA STARLING Chairperson, The Business of Denim, Special Projects, Textile Science

MARY STEPHENS Director, Fashion Design; Chairperson, Jewelry Design

LYNNE STRONER Campus Manager, Education & Career Center, FIDM Orange County Campus; VA School Certifying Official

LYN TOBMAN Chairperson, Beauty Industry Management, Beauty Marketing & Product Development, Entertainment Set Design & Decoration, Graphic Design, Social Media, Visual Communications

ELLA VAN NORT Director, Retail Operations, FIDM Scholarship Foundation

BEN WEINBERG International Student Director; Articulation Officer

V. KIM WETZEL Campus Director, FIDM San Francisco Campus

SHIRLEY WILSON Director, Public Relations, Publicity

CHRISTINE YAO Chairperson, Fashion Design

ACADEMIC CALENDAR

Summer 2018 Orientation First Day of Class * Labor Day Last Day of Class Fall 2018 Orientation First Day of Class July 5–6, 2018 July 9, 2018 September 3, 2018 September 17, 2018

Fall 2018 Orientation First Day of Class July 5–6, 2018 July 9, 2018 September 3, 2018 September 17, 2018 October 1–2, 2018 October 3, 2018 * Veterans Day (Observed) November 14, 2018 * Thanksgiving Recess Last Day of Class Winter 2019 Orientation First Day of Class January 7–8, 2019 January 9, 2019 * Martin Luther King, Jr. Day January 21, 2019 * Presidents Day (Observed) February 15, 2019 Last Day of Class March 25, 2019 Spring 2019 Orientation First Day of Class * Spring Recess * Memorial Day Last Day of Class Summer 2019 Orientation First Day of Class * Labor Day Last Day of Class Fall 2019 Orientation First Day of Class April 9–10, 2019 April 11, 2019 April 19–21, 2019 May 27, 2019 June 24, 2019 July 9–10, 2019 July 11, 2019 September 2, 2019 September 23, 2019 October 7–8, 2019 October 9, 2019 * Veterans Day (Observed) November 13, 2019 * Thanksgiving Recess Last Day of Class Winter 2020 Orientation First Day of Class January 7–8, 2020 January 9, 2020 * Martin Luther King, Jr. Day January 20, 2020 * Presidents Day (Observed) February 14, 2020 Last Day of Class March 23, 2020 Nov. 28–Dec. 1, 2019 December 21, 2019 November 22–25, 201

* Thanksgiving Recess Last Day of Class Winter 2019 Orientation First Day of Class January 7–8, 2019 January 9, 2019 * Martin Luther King, Jr. Day January 21, 2019 * Presidents Day (Observed) February 15, 2019 Last Day of Class March 25, 2019 Spring 2019 Orientation First Day of Class * Spring Recess * Memorial Day Last Day of Class Summer 2019 Orientation First Day of Class * Labor Day Last Day of Class Fall 2019 Orientation First Day of Class April 9–10, 2019 April 11, 2019 April 19–21, 2019 May 27, 2019 June 24, 2019 July 9–10, 2019 July 11, 2019 September 2, 2019 September 23, 2019 October 7–8, 2019 October 9, 2019 * Veterans Day (Observed) November 13, 2019 * Thanksgiving Recess Last Day of Class Winter 2020 Orientation First Day of Class January 7–8, 2020 January 9, 2020 * Martin Luther King, Jr. Day January 20, 2020 * Presidents Day (Observed) February 14, 2020 Last Day of Class March 23, 2020 Nov. 28–Dec. 1, 2019 December 21, 2019 November 22–25, 2018

Fall 2019 Orientation First Day of Class April 9–10, 2019 April 11, 2019 April 19–21, 2019 May 27, 2019 June 24, 2019 July 9–10, 2019 July 11, 2019 September 2, 2019 September 23, 2019 October 7–8, 2019 October 9, 2019 * Veterans Day (Observed) November 13, 2019 * Thanksgiving Recess Last Day of Class Winter 2020 Orientation First Day of Class January 7–8, 2020 January 9, 2020 * Martin Luther King, Jr. Day January 20, 2020 * Presidents Day (Observed) February 14, 2020 Last Day of Class March 23, 2020 Nov. 28–Dec. 1, 2019 December 21, 2019

Winter 2020 Orientation First Day of Class January 7–8, 2020 January 9, 2020 * Martin Luther King, Jr. Day January 20, 2020 * Presidents Day (Observed) February 14, 2020 Last Day of Class March 23, 2020

Spring 2020 Orientation First Day of Class * Spring Recess * Memorial Day Last Day of Class Summer 2020 Orientation First Day of Class * Labor Day Last Day of Class Fall 2020 Orientation First Day of Class * Veterans Day * Thanksgiving Recess Last Day of Class Winter 2021 Orientation First Day of Class April 7–8, 2020 April 9, 2020 April 10–12, 2020 May 25, 2020 June 22, 2020

8 December 15, 2018 Spring 2020 Orientation First Day of Class * Spring Recess * Memorial Day Last Day of Class Summer 2020 Orientation First Day of Class * Labor Day Last Day of Class Fall 2020 Orientation First Day of Class * Veterans Day * Thanksgiving Recess Last Day of Class Winter 2021 Orientation First Day of Class April 7–8, 2020 April 9, 2020 April 10–12, 2020 May 25, 2020 June 22, 2020 July 7–8, 2020 July 9, 2020 September 7, 2020 September 21, 2020

Fall 2020 Orientation First Day of Class * Veterans Day * Thanksgiving Recess Last Day of Class Winter 2021 Orientation First Day of Class April 7–8, 2020 April 9, 2020 April 10–12, 2020 May 25, 2020 June 22, 2020 July 7–8, 2020 July 9, 2020 September 7, 2020 September 21, 2020 October 5–6, 2020 October 7, 2020 November 11, 2020 November 26–29, 2020 December 19, 2020

Winter 2021 Orientation First Day of Class April 7–8, 2020 April 9, 2020 April 10–12, 2020 May 25, 2020 June 22, 2020 July 7–8, 2020 July 9, 2020 September 7, 2020 September 21, 2020 October 5–6, 2020 October 7, 2020 November 11, 2020 November 26–29, 2020 December 19, 2020 January 5-6, 2021 January 7, 2021 * Martin Luther King, Jr. Day January 18, 2021 * Presidents Day (Observed) February 12, 2021 Last Day of Class March 22, 2021

Spring 2021 Orientation First Day of Class * Memorial Day Last Day of Class Summer 2021 Orientation First Day of Class * Labor Day Last Day of Class Fall 2021 Orientation First Day of Class April 6-7, 2021 April 8, 2021 May 31, 2021 June 21, 2021

ummer 2021 Orientation First Day of Class * Labor Day Last Day of Class Fall 2021 Orientation First Day of Class April 6-7, 2021 April 8, 2021 May 31, 2021 June 21, 2021 July 6-7, 2021 July 8, 2021 September 6, 2021 September 20, 2021

Fall 2021 Orientation First Day of Class April 6-7, 2021 April 8, 2021 May 31, 2021 June 21, 2021 July 6-7, 2021 July 8, 2021 September 6, 2021 September 20, 2021 October 4-5, 2021 October 6, 2021 * Veterans Day (Observed) November 10, 2021 * Thanksgiving Recess Last Day of Class Nov. 25 – Nov. 28, 2021 December 18, 2021

Winter 2022

Orientation First Day of Class January 4-5, 2022 January 6, 2022 * Martin Luther King, Jr. Day January 17, 2022 * Presidents Day (Observed) February 18, 2022 Last Day of Class March 21, 2022

Spring 2022 Orientation First Day of Class * Spring Break * Memorial Day Last Day of Class Summer 2022 Orientation First Day of Class * Labor Day Last Day of Class Fall 2022 Orientation First Day of Class April 5-6, 2022 April 7, 2022 April 15-17, 2020 May 30, 2022 June 20, 2022

Summer 2022 Orientation First Day of Class * Labor Day Last Day of Class Fall 2022 Orientation First Day of Class April 5-6, 2022 April 7, 2022 April 15-17, 2020 May 30, 2022 June 20, 2022 July 5-6, 2022 July 7, 2022 September 5, 2022 September 19, 2022

Fall 2022 Orientation First Day of Class April 5-6, 2022 April 7, 2022 April 15-17, 2020 May 30, 2022 June 20, 2022 July 5-6, 2022 July 7, 2022 September 5, 2022 September 19, 2022 October 4-5, 2022 October 6, 2022 * Veterans Day (Observed) November 9, 2022 * Thanksgiving Recess Last Day of Class Nov. 24–27, 2022 December 17, 2022

Credits Kimberley Askew, Content Director David Misumi & Harriet Grant, Art Direction & Design Roseanna Garcia, Education Content Manager Yvonne Doggett, Marketing Compliance Coordinator Mark Jaress, Photo Archivist, Photo Contributor Gigi Hooghkirk, Senior 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.). ©2018 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.

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HOW TO APPLY

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APPLICATION PROCESS

To start your application, go to FIDM.edu or text FIDMApply to 57682*

Step 1: Apply Online

Submit the online form and Initial Application Fee of $25.

tep 2: Submit Application Materials

– 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

– Admissions essay – Portfolio

You may submit materials online, by email, or mail.

Step 3: Schedule Admissions Interview Connect with your Admissions Advisor who will review your application materials with you to prepare for your official Admissions Interview (in person or by phone). If accepted to FIDM, the Final Application Fee of $200 is due at that time. * Message & data rates apply, Reply STOP to cancel, HELP for help

FIDM CAMPUSES

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

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

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

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