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Diploma

Visual Merchandising Arts

Sheridan College
Oakville , Canada
Easy Apply
Students
Tuition Fee
CAD 19,042
Per year
Start Date
2024-09-01
Medium of studying
Not Available
Duration
24 months
Program Facts
About Program
About University
Admission Requirements
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Program Facts
Program Details
Degree
Diploma
Major
Music | Special Education
Discipline
Arts | Education
Minor
Education/Teaching of Individuals with Vision Impairments Including Blindness | Music Management and Merchandising
Timing
Full time
Course Language
English
Tuition Fee
Average International Tuition Fee
CAD 19,042
Intakes
Program start dateApplication deadline
2024-09-01-
About Program

Program Overview

Sheridan's Visual Merchandising Arts program combines creativity and business acumen to prepare students for careers in the fashion and retail industries. The program's curriculum includes courses in visual literacy, merchandising, styling, and illustration, as well as practical experience through field placements. Graduates are well-equipped for roles such as visual merchandisers, digital merchandisers, and fashion stylists.

Program Outline

Degree Overview:

Elevate your creativity and business savvy.

Program Objective:

  • Apply creativity and passion for design to help brands succeed.

Outline:

Course Outline:

Semester 1:

  • VDES 16693: Visual Literacy (3 Credits)
  • VDES 18448: Visual Merchandising (3 Credits)
  • VDES 14444: Fashion Styling (3 Credits)
  • VDES 14998: Freehand Illustration (3 Credits)
  • COMM 19999: Essential Communication Skills (3 Credits)
  • APPL 11662: Graphic Application Fundamentals (3 Credits)

Semester 2:

  • VDES 17370: Graphic Communications (3 Credits)
  • VDES 10065: Fashion Merchandising (3 Credits)
  • VDES 17028: Fabrication Techniques (3 Credits)
  • ATDN 11459: Historical Trends in Design (3 Credits)
  • INFO 19798: Digital Illustration (3 Credits)

Semester 3:

  • VDES 20025: Styling for Media Production (6 Credits)
  • VDES 24444: Product Merchandising (3 Credits)
  • VDES 20589: Integrated Retail Marketing (3 Credits)
  • VDES 27900: Material Exploration and Sustainability (3 Credits)
  • FLPL 25917: Professional Practice and Field Placement (3 Credits)
  • General Education Elective (3 Credits)

Semester 4:

  • VDES 28432: Portfolio Development (3 Credits)
  • VDES 27459: Experiential Environments (3 Credits)
  • VDES 25142: Interior Styling (3 Credits)
  • BUSM 27545: Project Management and Field Placement (6 Credits)

Careers:

Graduates of Sheridan’s Visual Merchandising Arts program consistently find work soon after graduation.

Potential career opportunities:

  • Visual Merchandiser
  • Digital Merchandiser
  • In-store Merchandiser
  • Retail Marketer
  • Fashion Stylist
  • Visual/Prop/Interior Stylist
  • Brand Ambassador
  • Cultural Curator/Category Manager
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