FIDM Grad: Dahnielle on New York City

Thanks to Dahnielle, FIDM Grad and a member of Post FIDM Life for this brief wonderful coverage of life New York City. More to come!!

Winter Quarter 2010

Hello my fellow FIDM Blogspot readers! I hope you all had a great end of the 2010 year, holiday and new year! Cheers to 2011!

Many of us have resolutions and there are those that we do accomplish and those that we do not. I, however, have made this blog one of my resolutions. I hope to publish at least 1 post a week so here's to my first post!

I am actually siting in the FIDM (LA) Library typing this right now! :)

Today was "my first day at school" again. I took 2 quarters off so it's kind of bizarre and new to be back again. I see a lot of new faces. Many of my fellow classmates+friends graduated last summer. I was suppose to but I came across an opportunity that needed me to take a break. I have 3 classes left and will be graduating this summer. You bet I'm excited!

So this quarter, it's Winter 2010, I am taking "Textile Application & Color Management". I'm a Merchandise Product Development major so a part of our program is to go through a series of "Fabric Idenfication" classes. These classes involve identifying endless fabrics, learning what the fabric is made of, what are the uses are the fabric, and more. This class is the 3rd level/stage and today which was the first day of class, dyed a piece of silk in different color dyes. Basically, we're suppose to make the entire color wheel out of the fabric and dyes. We were given red, yellow, and blue to make the entire color wheel. Class went by fairly quickly but I know that will most certainly begin to change next week, lol.

Good luck to all my current FIDM class mates and cheers to a successful quarter! As for my readers, here's to my resolution of having a post(s) for you every week!

Random photos time!

My "healthy" lunch.
The strawberry, raspberry, and blueberries yogurt parfait actually tastes REALLY good from The FIDM Cafe! Much better than McDonalds, lol! And it comes with a lot of granola if you're a granola lover like me!

And as I was leaving the library I came across this BEAUTIFUL roller backpack!
I love it!!! Where can I get one anonymous person who I took a photo of your backpack?!

Xo, Anna

Merchandise Trend Analysis Project.

My group member had asked me to take photos of our Merchandise Trend Analysis Project and I finally found time to do it for her so I decided to share with you all too :)

Xx
Anna

computerized flat sketches.

Product Development.
Applied Technology class.

Xx
Anna

homework on a friday night?!

I didn't have class til 12 but I got to school at 8am and studied my butt off!

Ray Ban Aviators and 2 of my favorite rings.

My water bottle that is constantly refilled and always with me 24/7.
Drink more water people!!!


Fit Analysis.




That's right folks, I am not only HOME on a Friday night but I am doing HOMEWORK.

I feel great though. Why? BECAUSE I AM BEATING UP ASSORTMENT PLANNING & PURCHASING!!! Hard work pays off!!!

It's midterms week! Which means we only have 5/6 weeks more to go people! Then it's another quarter done and closer to graduation we are!

Xx
Anna

assortment planning and purchasing.

Assortment Planning & Purchasing is another class in the Product Development Major and it's basically an entire MATH CLASS ALL OVER AGAIN!

Math and I will never be friends. I repeat, never.

Day 1: Prep time.

Question of the Day: Product Development

I'm starting this summer and majoring in Product Development. I'm from a really small town and I'm incredibly nervous about making the change to a big city. Can you tell me your views about the Product Development major?

--Tobie from South Dakota

Dear Tobie,

Product Development is a special major to me. I'm a Merchandise Marketing student right now and I give PD majors huge props because FIDM's product development program consists of fashion design classes and merchandise marketing courses...so you're getting both the creative side and business side of fashion. I'm no pro at what this major is all about but from what I've heard, you'll learn how to sew, sketch, make cost sheets, and you'll take about 3 textile science courses--in addition to other hands-on classes. You'll also learn selling techniques and how to work excel and produce 6-month plans and purchase orders forms. Quite frankly, product development majors are pretty well-rounded compared to the other very-specialized majors. And at the end of your two year program, you can apply for IMPD, International Manufacturing & Product Development, a highly selective 3rd year Advanced Study program--where students travel to key parts of the world to learn and experience the industry firsthand. It's all part of preparing us for the exciting careers after FIDM.

As for the big city, it will be a huge adjustment. So be ready. But because FIDM is so small, you’ll make friends and feel at home in no time. Good luck!

xoTFL

HELLO "SPRING BREAK"!

While other colleges are enjoying or awaiting their Spring Break, for us FIDM students today was the LAST DAY OF CLASS for the WINTER 2010 quarter! WOO HOO!~

Technically, we don't have a "Spring Break'. FIDM is on the quarter system so between each quarter is a 2 week break. Spring Break for everyone else just happens to be during this time so many of us claim it's our Spring Break : )

It's been a tough quarter, but I must admit, it's probably been one of the most productive and helpful quarter yet! I've heard some say that the last few quarters are the hardest because classes like "Classification+Line Development" & "Brand Portfolio" (I'm a Product Development Major) require you to spend at least 5+ hours on it's homework if you want to do a nice job & get a good grade that is. I am speaking only from experience.. .

During finals week, the Annex is basically my second home.

The portfolio : ]

Powerpoint Presentation+last day of class.

WAH LA!~
Hard work pays off!

I love taking photos to capture every day moments and to visually remember what happened when so I shall share with you all, photos from my Winter 2010 quarter at FIDM!

The cutest Target ad/tear sheet.

My favorite window display!





FIDM looks gorgeous at night! Doesn't it?!

I didn't mind having night classes because THIS was my view on the way there.. .

Not finals week.

Finals week.

"If you look good during finals week you are not taking school seriously." - Anonymous

Finals week = surviving off naps. 1am-3am & class at 8am

Some well deserved final sweet treats!

IF you HAVEN'T tried the gelato @ "The Fashion Cafe" down by the Rennisance building, you must! It's delicious and the best $3 you can spend when you're at FIDM!


& of course, THANK YOU FIDM for feeding us during finals : ]
1 of the many great things you do for us!

& these last 2 photos were taken TODAY!

I don't live in campus nor do I live in Downtown but I am yet still at the Annex all the time. The staff practically is family and they pretty much have to get rid of me or else I won't leave, lol.

Taken right before the Annex closed up today!
Farewell Annex.
See you in 2 weeks!

Enjoy your 2 week break for those who will be returning & for those who are finished, enjoy your 3 months of freedom and see you at graduation!!!

-Anna
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