The FIDM is a private college in California that offers education that will prepare students for careers in a variety of industries including interior design, entertainment, graphic design and fashion. Three degree programs are available. Two of these degrees are Associate of Arts programs. The 2-year specialized A.A. program includes majors such as visual communication, digital media and textile design. The 1-year Advanced Study A.A. program includes topics such as theatre costume design, film & television costume design and footwear design. There is also a 4-year Bachelor of Science program for business management.
Fashion Institute of Design & Merchandising
Los Angeles Campus
919 South Grand Avenue
Los Angeles, CA 90015-1421
(800) 624-1200
fidm.edu
Parsons is the art and design college for the New School in New York City. It is very notable for its alumni, which include many famous designers. Parsons offers over 25 programs from five different schools: the School of Art and Design History and Theory; School of Art, Media, and Technology School of Constructed Environments, ;School of Design Strategies; and School of Fashion. You can earn associate's, bachelor's or graduate degrees in a variety of disciplines.
Parsons The New School for Design
66 Fifth Avenue
New York, NY 10011
(212) 229-8900
parsons.edu
FIT is the college of art and design for the State University of New York. It boasts an eclectic education and teaching style that blends a liberal arts foundation with a real-world curriculum and hands-on instruction. FIT offers 17 majors for the School of Art and Design and 10 for the School of Business and Technology. You can earn an Associate of Arts Degree, a Bachelor of Fine Arts or a Bachelor of Science. The School of Graduate Studies also offers Master of Arts or Master of Professional Studies degrees.
Fashion Institute of Technology
227 W. 27th St.
New York, NY 10001
(212) 217-7999
fitnyc.edu