Choose this major if: You live in knit sweaters and dresses during winter, you are always knitting scarves for your friends, constructing garments just isn’t enough work for you – you want to make the fabric, too!

Classes: Fashion Sketching for Design I & II, Color & Design Theory, Stitch, Color and Surface Design, Shape & Detail for Knitwear, Line Development for Knitwear

Jewelry Design

Similar to Fashion Design, Jewelry Design focuses on both the creative and business sides of the jewelry industry.

In this major, students learn about the business side of the jewelry industry in order to succeed while out in the working world. They also analyze trends, and learn how to design, market and produce jewelry. Since FIDM is located near the jewelry district in LA, these students find themselves in the heart of where their products are made and sold.

Choose this major if: You own more earrings than you can count, accessorizing your outfit is the best part of your day, you love creating with your hands.

Classes: Metalsmithing I, II & III, Creative Design for Jewelry, Rendering I & II, Wax Carving and Casting

Apparel Industry Management

Apparel Industry Management majors control absolutely every part of the apparel line process – without ever physically making a garment.

Students in this major have a hand in everything, from the initial collection concept and design, to supply chain management, production, sourcing, business plans and financial strategies. These students know the ins and outs of the industry, how and where garments are made, and how to control a fashion line from start to finish. On top of that, these majors learn how to take their line global. Pretty neat, huh?

Choose this major if: You love fashion but are much more interested in the behind-the-scenes aspects, you love to travel, you’re a bit of a control freak.