Imagine pursuing your passion in the highly creative industry of visual merchandising, the art and science behind retail design and development. You will combine the art of window displays, prop making, graphic design, event planning, photo styling, and e-commerce with the science of floor planning, planogramming, branding and marketing, and entrepreneurship. Visual Merchandising Arts is the process of creating an inviting and interactive environment for the consumer, utilizing a variety of on-trend materials, software, and technology. This two-year diploma program focuses on project-based, hands-on learning for the creative problem solver. A field placement opportunity is provided in the second year of the program to gain industry experience in the field of visual merchandising, as well as make new partnerships with industry members.
Careers - September 2024
A Visual Merchandising Arts diploma may open doors to many career options including photo stylist, prop stylist, retail merchandiser (in store or head office), space planning specialist (planograms), prop designer, special events coordinator, wedding decorator, window display artist, trade show booth designer, graphic design specialist, and concept sketch artist.
On average, 87% of graduates from the last three years (2019 to 2021) found employment within six months of graduation.
*Price shown is for indicative purposes, please
January 2025
Conestoga College
Doon (Kitchener) Campus,
299 Doon Valley Drive,
KITCHENER,
Ontario (ON),
N2G 4M4, Canada
Ontario Secondary School Diploma (OSSD), or equivalent, or 19 years of age or older with mature student status
English Language Requirements:
*There may be different IELTS requirements depending on your chosen course.
As one of the most popular Canadian institutions for international students, Conestoga is the place for aspiring professionals and applied learners.
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