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The Annex

FIDM’s Annex facility in the Standard Oil Building is located at 605 West Olympic Boulevard across the street from the main campus.  In addition to conducting classes on the second and third floors, there is a Design Studio located on the first floor that offers the following services:

The Loft

FIDM’s Loft facility is located on the 12th floorof the Merchant Exchange Building at 719 Los Angeles Street, which is approximately six blocks from our main campus.  The Loft is located in the heart of the Los Angeles garment district to introduce students to various aspects of the industry and provide them with hands-on experience while working in the proximity of LA’s finest designers, manufacturers, and contractors.  Students pursuing majors in Fashion Design, Textile Design, Apparel Manufacturing, Theater Costume, and Product Development take at least one class at the Loft facility.  The Loft features a state-of-the-art, in-house, textile-testing laboratory in which students are taught to conduct commercial testing on fabrics used in the apparel industry.  Several Pattern Drafting, Apparel Process, and Textile classes are conducted at the Loft.

Studios and Workshops

Studios are offered every quarter to assist students with their assignments and projects.  They also provide an opportunity for students to obtain expert advice and constructive critiquing appropriate to the subject matter.  A schedule of open Studios by campus is posted quarterly on the Student Portal under Campus Resources.

Workshops are provided for students every quarter to demonstrate new information or techniques in various subjects.  For specific days, times, topics, and presenters, see the campus Newsletter or Student Portal.

Spray Mount

All types of spray mount adhesive and spray paint are prohibited from being used on all FIDM campuses.

Field Trips

Students are responsible for their own transportation to and from field trips.