Education Resource Guide
Los Angeles’ wide array of educational opportunities for the apparel industry parallels the job opportunities available in this fashion hub—from design to manufacturing to merchandising. Here we highlight some of the foremost fashion schools. The Art Institute of California–Hollywood5250 Lankershim Blvd.North Hollywood, CA 91601(818) 299-5100Fax (818) 299-5151www.artinstitues.edu/hollywoodContact: mromero@aii.eduProgram: The bachelor of fine arts degree program in fashion design emphasizes innovation and creativity in fashion. Objectives of the program are to help students attain a fundamental grounding in fashion design, an introduction to the theory and practice of draping, pattern drafting, construction and sewing, fashion illustration, and creative design. The Art Institute of California–Hollywood also offers degree programs in fashion marketing and fashion marketing and management.What’s New: New location in North Hollywood’s NoHo arts districtCompetitive Edge: In the fashion design program, we’ll teach you in real-life environments that simulate the workplace. You’ll have the opportunity to learn computer-aided pattern making on industry-related software—all under the direction of professionals familiar with current styles and trends.Campus Location: 5250 Lankershim Blvd., North HollywoodSpecial Events: Annual fashion show coming up on June 12. For more information, visit www.airedcarpet.com. FIDM/ Fashion Institute of Design & Merchandising919 South Grand Ave.Los Angeles CA 90015(213) 624-1200; Fax: (213) 624-4799info@fidm.comwww.fidm.eduProgram: FIDM is a co-educational, specialized, private college dedicated to educating students for the fashion, graphics, interior design, and entertainment industries. FIDM offers two-year, three-year, and four-year associate of arts degrees and advanced-study degrees, as well as post-degree and transfer programs. In addition, a bachelor of science degree is offered in business management. Students can choose from 20 specialized creative business and design majors. FIDM is accredited by WASC and NASAD.What’s New: E-Learning (online courses) is available for selected majors. Currently, the Los Angeles campus is featuring the Art of Motion Picture Costume Design exhibition, showcasing over 100 costumes from films of 2009, including this year’s Academy Award winner for Best Costume Design. Competitive Edge: We are the largest college of our kind on the West Coast, with over 40,000 graduates. The Career Center (available at all four campuses) offers assistance with part-time jobs and internships for current students and worldwide job assistance to our alumni. Our instructors are active industry professionals. Scholarships and financial aid are available. We also offer specialized Study Tours to such cities as New York and Rome.Campus Locations: FIDM is headquartered in Downtown Los Angeles with other campuses in Orange County, San Diego and San Francisco. Special Services: Housing assistance, academic advisors, career fairs, state-of-the-art technology, and design studios are all available. Special Events: “3 Days of Fashion” is an annual summer event created especially for high school students. At the next “Open House,” on May 15, come and see what FIDM is all about with FIDM experts and alumni. Visit www.fidm.edu/events/days-of-fashion and www.fidm.edu/events/open-house.
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