Fashion Institute of Design & Merchandising

 The fashion program at the Fashion Institute of Design & Merchandising is designed as an intensive course of study that aims to provide students with a curriculum that is both concentrated and fulfilling. Primarily, the goal of the fashion program is to train students for careers in the fashion and entertainment industry, visual arts, and interior design.

The fashion institute of design and merchandising aims to push students to reach their potential while providing them with the knowledge and skills they need to enter the fashion industry as professionals. Courses are updated according to the changing needs of all the industries in which design majors serve. Students also have access to the largest fashion library on the West Coast, which includes thousands of books, publications, periodicals, videos, and other resources.

What fashion related programs and degrees does Fashion Institute of Design & Merchandising offer?
As of 2011, Fashion Institute of Design & Merchandising offers the following degrees:
A.A. Apparel Industry Management
A.A. Fashion Design
A.A. Fashion Knitwear Design
A.A. Merchandise Marketing
A.A. Advanced Fashion Design
A.A. International Manufacturing & Product Development

What’s the school’s contact information?
Fashion Institute of Design & Merchandising
919 S. Grade Ave.
Los Angeles, CA 90015
Phone: 213-624-1200
www.fidm.edu

Type of school? Private

How much is tuition?
Tuition: $25,011
Room & Board: n/a

What is the typical student profile? 
Fashion Institute of Design & Merchandising total undergraduate students: 7,500
Fashion program students: 7,500

What are the requirements to enter program? 
Applicants must have earned a high school diploma or GED. The advanced fashion design program requires a prior Fashion Institute of Design & Merchandising degree in a related field.

How long does it take to complete program?
It usually takes four years to complete a B.S. degree, two years to complete a M.S. degree and two or more years to complete a Ph D program.

How many faculty members does Fashion Institute of Design & Merchandising’s Apparel Industry Management/ Fashion Design/ Fashion Knitwear Design/ Merchandise Marketing/ Merchandise Product Development/ Advanced Fashion Design/ International Manufacturing & Product Development program have?
Faculty members: 438

What career placement services does Fashion Institute of Design & Merchandising provide?
Although not required, internships are available to students in their second year. Past interns have placed at notable national retail chains and interior design firms. Students have the opportunity to participate in Fashion Institute of Design & Merchandising’s study abroad program, which offers fashion tours of New York City, Rome, Paris, London, and Milan.