FIDM/Fashion Institute of Design & Merchandising-Los Angeles
FIDM/Fashion Institute of Design & Merchandising has been educating students for careers in the fashion and entertainment industries for over 40 years. FIDM is an accredited college with four California campuse: Los Angeles, San Francisco, Orange County, and San Diego. Our goal is to give students the best college education possible while preparing them to launch their career immediately. FIDM offers several degree options, including a four-year Bachelor of Science degree; 20 creative business and design majors, and an unparalleled Career Center with a database of over 24,000 employers and growing. Of the eligible graduates actively seeking work, over 90% of graduates in all majors and programs found employment within six months of graduation. Can you see yourself at FIDM? Find out more!
Admissions
of Applicants Admitted
- Offers Rolling Admission
SAT Recommended
Test Score Ranges
25th percentile to 75th percentile- 600–1200 SAT Total
TOEFL Required for intl students
Cost
Annual tuition, fees, books, supplies, room and board
- $25,536
- $25,536
- $3,200
Famous Alumni
Nick Verreos - Project Runway contestant, red carpet media fashion expert
Pamela Skaist-Levy - Co-founder of Juicy Couture
Marina Toybina - Costume Designer for X Factor
Lisa Vian Hunter - Finalist on NBC's Fashion Star
Casey Noble - HGTV's Design on a Dime
Mona May - Costume Designer for major motion pictures -
Karen Kane - CEO Karen Kane, Inc.
Jonathan Gitlin - Creative Director, Motion Graphics, at Create Advertising
Kim Culmone - Vice President of Consumer Product Design, Mattel
Ali Matilla - Set Decorator, Zeke & Luther, Disney
Scott Rutledge - Groups Sales Manager, Bloomingdale's
Sky Liu - Production Manager of Toys, Disney Store North America
Chan Luu - Jewelry Designer
Academics
Advanced Fashion Design
Apparel Industry Management
Beauty Industry Merchandising & Marketing
Business Management
Digital Media
Entertainment Set Design & Decoration
Fashion Design
Fashion Knitwear Design
Film & TV Costume Design
Footwear Design
Graphic Design
Interior Design
Interior Design Specialties
International Manufacturing & Product Development
Jewelry Design
Merchandise Marketing
Merchandise Product Development
Textile Design
Theatre Costume Design
Visual Communications
Areas of Study
Clubs & Activities
Phi Theta Kappa,
Cross-Cultural Student Alliance
Student Council
Fashion Group International of Los Angeles - Student Membership
American Society of Interior Designers Student Chapter
Set Decorators Society of America
MODE -The only club that is also a magazine, MODE is a bi-annual in-house publication written, photographed, and designed by FIDM Students interested in promoting awareness about the design industry, current events, and FIDM Student Life. Students from all majors and campuses are encouraged to pitch ideas and submit articles. A team of Los Angeles campus students oversees publishing efforts.
Knit Club
Students have the opportunity to participate in many types of events:
•Welcome Week
•Student Mixers
•Honor Roll Luncheon
•Local Museum Tours
•Book Signings
•Fashion District Tours/Sample Sales
•Ice Cream Socials
•Fundraiser BBQs for Important Causes
•Movie Nights
•Voting Promotion
•Sporting Events
•Halloween Costume Contest
•Grad Carnival for FIDM Graduates
Wellness, personal development, and leadership workshops throughout the year are planned to help educate students on the subjects of:
•Health and Nutrition
•Yoga
•Recycling & Going Green
•Body Image
•Stress & Anxiety
•Self-Defense
•Financial Aid
•Relationships
•Time Management
•Success
•Public Speaking
•Networking Skills
•Floral Design
•Dining Etiquette
•Leadership Vision
•Leadership Style
•Morals and Ethics
Special days are set aside to learn about and celebrate cultural events and holidays including:
•Thanksgiving
•Lunar New Year
•Cinco de Mayo
•Mardi Gras
•St. Patrick’s Day
Mailing Address
919 S Grand AveLos Angeles, CA 90015-1421
