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What does it take to be a successful artist—to actually earn a living with your talent and imagination? The fashion, interior design, and entertainment industries are hungry for creative, conceptual thinkers. In this learn-by-doing presentation, your students will see how to turn their passion into a practical career in the fields of fashion design, footwear design, graphic design, interior design, product development, textile design, and visual communications. Your students will take part in an exercise chosen by you.
You may choose any combination up to a maximum of two modules per class period.
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Did you know that over 90 percent of communication does not involve words? In this highly interactive presentation, students will discover the eight types of nonverbal communication and the power each one holds. While emphasizing the psychology and sociology curriculum, focus is placed on the cultural differences in both subconscious and learned behaviors. Class participation is encouraged in exercises that challenge students to interpret the hidden meaning behind mannerisms and dress. Students will come away knowing the profound impact nonverbal communication has on their future success and well-being.
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This presentation was designed with the advanced art student in mind. Students will learn what conceptual thinking is and how it is applied in various professions. In addition, students will work on college-level projects, including creating concept boards and forming product development teams to conceptualize a new product. Art students, entrepreneurial, and business students alike will benefit from this informative introduction to conceptual thinking.
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If you were to ask your students what careers are available in the fashion world, they might answer a fashion designer or a buyer. While these careers are pivotal in the fashion industry, they only scratch the surface of the numerous opportunities available today. The Business of Fashion is a presentation that allows students to view 16 different careers in the fashion industry; told through the stories of FIDM Graduates who currently work in these positions. This presentation gives an in-depth description of what each career entails, discusses the skills necessary to work in a particular field, and includes insightful words of wisdom. By adding a face to each of these careers, your students will have real-life role models who are living their dream.
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See classic literature through the eyes of fashion on this journey through seven literary periods: Old English, Middle English, Renaissance, Neo-Classical, Romantic, Victorian, and Modern. This interactive presentation reinforces literary terms and defines the characteristics of each era. Highlighted novels illustrate the use of fashion to create imagery, character identity, setting, tone, and theme. Students will participate in writing exercises and create character descriptions.
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Whether it is for television, film or theater, the costume designer does more than simply make the actor look good. Costumes must create a believable transformation of the actor into the character he or she is portraying. “Costume and the Character” is an interactive presentation that features interviews with award-winning designers, film clips, and images of original movie costumes on exhibit at the FIDM Museum and Galleries. Students will participate in fun exercises and learn how costume brings all the elements of a production together to create a unified vision.
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This presentation is a journey of discovery that brings insight into the culture, gender, and age characteristics that define America in the 21st century. Through this dynamic multimedia presentation, students will see how American culture was created, the challenges we have faced, and how we became the diverse nation we are today. Part of our mission at FIDM is to prepare graduates to compete globally. We recognize that diversity education is vital to those entering the global job market. This presentation gives students a foundation for understanding the diversity that is America. It also encourages students to continue learning about all of the people who make America unique, and to explore and celebrate their own heritage.
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Compelling visual communication surrounds us. What makes one message more persuasive than the next? In this insider look at entertainment graphics and digital media, we will reinforce your coursework by taking students through the process of designing a movie poster and producing a movie trailer. These constructive examples will trigger a deeper understanding of the elements of effective design and related careers.
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As students take an inspiring journey through the creative process, they will learn that creativity is not an elusive ability possessed by a few. We are all born with it and, we can learn to exercise our creative muscle to meet our needs. Your students will examine the interplay between left-brain and right-brain thinking through exercises in drawing, visualization, analogy, and brainstorming. Every job requires some type of creativity. This presentation lays important groundwork for school as well as future careers.
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The basic principles of economics assume new meaning in this absorbing and relevant presentation, which tracks fashion from design to manufacturing to retail sales. Students look at the true cost of doing business—including labor, production, and advertising—along with international business forces. It is a very fashionable world, and clothing is at the heart of consumer spending in today’s marketplace.
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Designed for your faculty or departmental staff meetings, this comprehensive presentation will update you on the exclusive educator resources and services that will support your curricula. Enjoy complimentary refreshments as you learn more from FIDM’s Representative about the following: free classroom presentations that support State Standards, Just for Educators website where you will find Teacher Grant Programs, support activities such as Games That Teach™, and other valuable curriculum enrichment resources; as well as upcoming special events for educators and students.
FIDM is committed to nurturing partnerships with educators as we work together to inspire students to discover their passions.
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This visual presentation gives students an exciting look inside the world of FIDM, an accredited college of creative thinking where students prepare to excel in careers in the fashion, interior design, digital arts, and entertainment industries. A college representative from FIDM will share updates about the extensive career opportunities in these fields—many of which may be new to your students. In addition, they will provide information about our accredited Associate of Arts and Bachelor of Science degree programs with industry-driven curricula, our 20 business and design majors, industry partnerships, comprehensive student and alumni career resources, campus life, and global alumni network.
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American history is inseparable from American style. Fashion reflects each era’s social, political, and economic forces. This presentation follows the chapters of fashion from the Edwardian period, to the Hollywood glamour of the ’30s, the start of teen fashions in the ’50s, the upheavals of the ’60s, and the events of the first decade of the 21st century. In every decade, fashion provides a distinctive lens to examine profound shifts in our culture.
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Why do most people believe that France, and more specifically Paris, is the center of high fashion? Was it just circumstance, an organized effort, or the blending of talents that transformed this amazing city into the luxury capital of the world? In this presentation we will attempt to answer that question as we explore the major events and people that shaped the French fashion industry. We will also take a look at what is happening in today’s market to maintain France’s reputation as the ultimate authority of style.
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Political figures have long understood the value of image-enhancement. From Franklin Roosevelt’s fireside chats to President Obama’s YouTube addresses, political figures have endeavored to craft their image using the media of their time. With historical audio and video clips, we will track the effect image has had on influencing public opinion. This presentation highlights your curriculum, developing media literacy and critical thinking skills to help your students become educated citizens of our evolving democracy.
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Latin influences are everywhere—in our cuisine, art, and sense of style. This fact-filled presentation traces the positive contributions and roots of this inspiring, colorful culture. It includes the vibrant worlds of the Aztec, Inca, and Maya, and the Spanish conquest of the New World. We will introduce modern-day artists and fashion forces as well. Understanding a culture makes studying its language an even richer experience.
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Being able to predict a trend is a valued skill for many people in the fashion industry. Let FIDM share its expertise with your students as we teach them to interpret street and high fashion trends by reading European and industry fashion magazines with an educated eye. This presentation will sharpen students’ critical thinking ability and understanding of how fashion is conceived.
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This presentation consists of eight modules, each dealing with specific aspects of career pathing, job interviewing, and employability. These modules fit together in a class period and are flexible enough to adapt to a variety of class schedules. (Consult your Speakers Bureau Director to schedule the modules that work best with your classes.)
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The vocabulary of fashion speaks volumes about a culture’s influences, history, and values. Nowhere is this truer than in France, synonymous with style and originality. In this colorful presentation, we will take your students on a journey through historical France, from a fashion and cultural perspective. They will travel from the Middle Ages to the 21st century couture houses, gaining insights into this fashion-forward country.
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The ability to write well about the highly visual and creative world of fashion requires mastery of many subjects and skills. In this behind-the-scenes look at fashion writing your students will learn how they can turn a passion for fashion into a writing career. They’ll also see why today’s fashion writers need to study foreign languages, computer science, history, art, psychology, and more. At the end of the presentation, students will test their skills as they view and then write about a fashion show.
