Education Resource Guide
FIDM/ Fashion Institute of Design & Merchandising 919 S. Grand Ave., Los Angeles CA 90015 (213) 624-1200; Fax: (213) 624-4799 info@fidm.com www.fidm.edu
Program/Competitive Edge: The Fashion Institute of Design & Merchandising (FIDM) is a co-educational, specialized, private college dedicated to educating students for the fashion, graphics, interior design, and entertainment industries. The college's long 40-year history has been the perfect marriage between education and industry.
FIDM offers two-year, three-year, and four-year associate of arts degrees; advanced-study degrees; bachelor's degrees; and post-degree and transfer programs. FIDM is accredited by WASC and NASAD.
Students can experience FIDM by visiting any of our four California campuses. Learn more about the majors and get advice from FIDM grads and admissions advisers at a FIDM "Open House" or visit www.fidm.edu.
International Academy of Design & Technology (IADT) Sacramento 2450 Del Paso Road, Sacramento, CA 95834 (224) 645-1183 Contact: Krista Smith KSmith5@careered.com www.iadt.edu/Sacramento
Program: The International Academy of Design & Technology-Sacramento is focused on preparing students with the education and confidence they need to pursue their potential in the dynamic fields of design and technology. Currently, IADT-Sacramento is offering degree programs in Fashion Design & Merchandising, as well as Advertising Design, Graphic Design, Building Information Modeling, and Interior Design. Financial aid is available to those who qualify.
Competitive Edge: Fashion Design & Merchandising is a specialized area of the fashion industry that combines creative skills such as apparel design, pattern drafting, and draping with business knowledge such as retail management, merchandising, and promotion. At IADT-Sacramento, students have the opportunity to learn both sides of the business.
Special Events: Our next open house will be on Thursday, June 23.
Cal Poly University Pomona Apparel Merchandising & Management 3801 W. Temple Ave., Pomona CA 91768 (909) 869-2082;Fax: (909) 869-4333 www.csupomona.edu pkilduff@csupomona.edu Contact: Dr. Peter Kilduff, Department Chair
Program: Apparel Merchandising and Management (AMM) offers bachelor of science degrees in both Apparel Production and Fashion Retailing. The AMM degree is a four-year interdisciplinary university program that focuses not only on apparel courses but also on business. Hands-on learning opportunities are available through classes, labs, field trips, and internships. Joint class/industry projects are completed by students with top manufacturers and retailers.
What's New: We have a state-of-the-art Apparel Lab and a Body-Scanning Lab with 3-D and single camera scanning technologies for virtual-reality fitting and customization. We have also added to our range of industry-leading CAD and business software systems to enhance our teaching of technical design, product development, virtual-reality store design, and supply-chain management.
Competitive Edge: Students gain great hands-on learning experiences, which includes running our own apparel-production and retail micro businesses as part of the program. All students complete internships in their field of study, and scholarships are available from the department and a range of apparel-related organizations. Our Apparel Production program is endorsed by the American Apparel and Footwear Association.
