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High School students at FIDM's summer event attended fashion workshops, met celebrity and FIDM Instructor Nick Verreos, and experienced the creative vibe at the fashion college.

The Advanced Study Program in International Manufacturing & Product Development provides students with a professional education designed to equip them with the essential skills they will need to compete in the fast-paced, global community of Manufacturing and Product Development. The comprehensive program involves the student in all phases of the product development cycle from the initial concept and design of the product through technical design, sourcing, costing, production, and marketing to the consumer. In addition, trips to Europe and Asia keep the students up-to-date with the latest trends influencing and impacting the international marketplace.

FIDM's "Design School in Action" was held at the Irvine Spectrum in Orange County, California as part of Orange County Style Week. "Design school in Action" gave visitors a chance to have a glimpse of the entire design process: Sketching, pattern making and draping demonstrated by FIDM instructors. More than 5000 spectators visited FIDM's "Design School in Action."

The Hollywood Reporter's 6th Annual Key Art Awards Student Competition Reception was held at the Beverly Hilton Hotel in Beverly Hills in 2007.

FIDM is proud to announce that Digital Media Student Meme Ellis was awarded FIRST PLACE in the Hollywood Reporter Key Art Awards Student Competition's audiovisual category for her Brokeback Mountain trailer and Graphic Design Student Melissa Wong was awarded SECOND PLACE in the print category for her Walk the Line movie poster.

Considered the "Oscars©" for the movie marketing community, The Hollywood Reporter Key Art Awards is the only international competition honoring individuals responsible for the design and creation of motion picture marketing materials including posters, trailers, television spots, theatrical trailers and lobby standees representing campaigns in print, on screen, outdoors and online.

"The quality of this year's student entries is absolutely incredible, and we're thrilled to be able to showcase and honor such brilliant work," said John Kilcullen, Publisher of The Hollywood Reporter, speaking at a reception at the FIDM Museum & Galleries. "This unique competition connects students with key players in the Hollywood creative community, and I believe that many of the finalists, if not all, will be Key Art Awards nominees in years to come." FIDM Students have done well before in the Key Art Student Competition. In a previous contest, Meredith H. Carty won First Place in the Print category for her poster for Moulin Rouge, and Ali Dogramanci was a finalist with his poster for A Beautiful Mind.

FIDM instructors, Sarah Jane Owen and Tricia Shafer walk us through all the steps of making a sweater. Starting with Target Market & Inspiration, Conceptualizing the Silhouette, Silhouette &Swatch Selection, Taking Measurements, Specing the Finished Garment, Computer Specs, Knitting the Garment, Matching Knit to the Pattern, Linking the Garment, to the Finished Knitted Sweater.

Lori Bleckmann, Merchandise Marketing Instructor at FIDM discusses the role of a fashion forecaster.

FIDM Students are unique. That's why we take all of the individual achievements and qualifications of our applicants into consideration. While some FIDM candidates are recent high school graduates, others have previously received an Associate of Arts or a Bachelor's Degree from another school. Many potential students decide to attend FIDM after years in another industry, while those with experience in our key industries come to FIDM for additional training to further their careers. Whatever candidates' educational and professional backgrounds, they can be assured that they will be considered on their own merit by our Admissions Department, because diversity only adds to the creative environment we're passionate about at FIDM.

A shopping adventure using the 5 "R's" of how to shop the stores the way a Retail Buyer would. This is one of the many careers that FIDM can prepare you for, and this video is a sample of the content in our very own eLearning Program.

Inside the Jewelry Design Program: Tour FIDM's Jewelry Lab in the Los Angeles Jewelry District, hear from faculty, and take a field trip with Jewelry Design Students. FIDM's Jewelry Design Program equips students with a comprehensive understanding of the jewelry industry through in-depth study of the creative process, jewelry styles, and the technical properties of metals and gems.