FASHION DESIGN

The Fashion Design Program prepares students for careers in fashion design for the apparel industry. The curriculum stimulates creative expression in all aspects of fashion design, including fashion sketching, creative design, computer applications, draping, pattern drafting, and textile knowledge. Students will understand the importance of communication and critical reasoning and the effect they have on this diversified and global industry. The program is structured to challenge and inspire students by incorporating artistic, technical, and theoretical elements into a realistic approach to the fashion design industry.

What Our Students Learn In our program, students learn skills such as fashion sketching, draping, and pattern drafting through hands-on experience. They also learn programs such as Adobe Photoshop and Illustrator. Students gain an understanding of the theories of fashion and abstract and critical thinking.

Why FIDM FIDM showcases the diversity in design that makes Southern California the nucleus of style. With an emphasis on strong artistic and technical skills, FIDM teaches students to express their own unique vision through the clothes they design. Practical skill development is supported by the analysis of historical and cultural context, allowing the future designers of tomorrow the ability to harness their entrepreneurial spirit.