Fashion Institute of Design & Merchandising

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The Fashion Institute of Design & Merchandising or FIDM is a co-educational, specialized private college located in California dedicated to educating students for the Fashion, Entertainment, Interior Design, and Graphic Design industries.^[1]

FIDM offers a 2-year associate of arts degree, advanced study programs, and a bachelor of science degree program in business management. FIDM has over 6,500 full-time students and 1000 staff and faculty members.

FIDM has four campuses in Los Angeles, San Francisco, San Diego, Orange County, California. It is accredited by The Western Association of Schools and Colleges (WASC) and the National Association of Schools of Art and Design (NASAD).

Contents 1 Degree programs 2 Notable alumni 3 Notable instructors 4 References 5 External links

[edit] Degree programs

Two Year Specialized Programs (A.A. Degree)
Merchandise Marketing, Graphic Design, Merchandise Product Development, Beauty Industry Merchandising & Marketing, Apparel Manufacturing Management, Fashion Design, Visual Communication, Digital Media, Textile Design, Interior Design, Jewelry Design

Four Year Bachelor of Science Program (B.S. Degree)
Business Management

One Year Advanced Study Programs (A.A. Degree)
Interior Design, Theatre Costume Design, Film & Tv Costume Design, Fashion Design, Visual Communications, International Manufacturing & Product Development, Footwear Design ^[2]

[edit] Notable alumni

• Monique Lhuillier - Bridal Designer ^[3]
• Pamela Skaist-Levy - Co-founder of Juicy Couture ^[4]
• Santino Rice - Fashion Designer, Project Runway 2 Finalist ^[5]
• Nick Verreos - Fashion Designer, Project Runway 2 Contestant ^[6]
• Kelly Arsenian - Fashion Designer, True Religion's stylish men's collection ^[7]
• Lauren Conrad - Reality Star from The Hills and Laguna Beach: The Real Orange Country^[8]
• Will.I.Am (William Adams) - Member of the Black Eyed Peas ^[9]
• Mona May - Costume Designer, Enchanted ,Clueless (film)^[10]
• Leanne Marshall - Fashion Designer, Project Runway 5 Winner
• Kelli Martin - Fashion Designer, Project Runway 5 Contestant
• Lisa Kristine - Fine Art Photographer
• Surily Goel - Indian Fashion Designer, also designs for Bollywood films
• Sassa Jimenez - Fashion designer, Philippines

[edit] Notable instructors

• Nick Verreos - Fashion Designer, Project Runway 2 Contestant
• Andrae Gonzalo - Fashion Designer, Project Runway 2 Contestant
• Nancy Riegelman - Fashion Illustrator, Writer of the 9 Heads Textbook

[edit] References

1. ^ FIDM: Fashion Institute of Design & Merchandising: California Schools Colleges Degree Programs
2. ^ 16 Majors Preparing Students for Careers in Fashion, Interior, Graphics, & Entertainment : FIDM
3. ^ Monique Lhuillier - FIDM Alumni In Focus
4. ^ FIDM Magazine:
5. ^ Project Runway - Santino Rice's Bio is Available Online - Official Bravo TV Site
6. ^ Nick Verreos : Alumni : Fashion Design : Associate of Arts : FIDM
7. ^ Kelly Arsenian : Alumni : Fashion Design : Associate of Arts : FIDM
8. ^ Street
9. ^ FashionClub.com Daily: FIDM
10. ^ Careers After FIDM : Fashion Design : Associate of Arts : FIDM

[edit] External links

• Fashion Institute of Design & Merchandising - Official site

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