Program Overview

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Visual Merchandising & Display

Course Title

Bachelor of Arts in Visual Merchandising & Display

TU Code

TU795

CAO Point Range 2024

NA

NFQ Level

Level 7

Award Type

Major

Award

Bachelor of Arts

ECTS Credits

180

Duration

3 years

Number of Places

20

Location

Grangegorman

Fees

EU Fees: NA Non-EU Fees: NA

What is Visual Merchandising & Display?

Visual merchandising is the practice in the retail industry of developing floor plans and three-dimensional displays to maximise sales.

Course Description

This course has a vital role to play in ensuring a steady supply of suitably qualified graduates who can help Irish retail companies develop this aspect of their business. You’ll develop mastery in the theory and strategies of visual merchandising, practical competence in the skills needed for retail display, and an understanding of brand image and consumer behaviour and be able to operate at a high level in the retail industry.

Subjects

• Visual merchandising
• Graphic design
• Drawing & digital presentation
• Business practice
• History of retail & fashion design
• Fashion accessory production & fashion styling
• 3D design
• Retail business practice

Work Placement

There is a work placement element to this course. In Year 3, you’ll develop and present a major Self-Directed Retail Industry Project and take modules in Interior Design, Branding, Marketing & Digital Modelling while preparing a proposal for your major project through your work placement. You present this project at the end of the year as an installation in a retail outlet.

Minimum Entry Requirements

Leaving Certificate Requirements

• Minimum Number of Subjects: 5
• Other Grade Requirements: Submission of Portfolio

QQI/FET Requirements

• QQI/FET Award Required: Any full Level 5 or 6 award
• Additional Requirements: PORTFOLIO

Mature Applicants

Applications from mature students (23+) are welcome.

English Language Requirements

If English is not your first language you will need to provide evidence of your English language proficiency.

Sample Timetable

Timetables are subject to change and up to date timetables will be provided to students on commencement.

Career Opportunities

• Visual Merchandiser
• Window Display Designer
• Fashion Stylist
• Photo-shoot Stylist
• Event Designer
• Exhibition Designer
• Freelance Visual Merchandiser
• Retail Designer
• Trainee Buyer
• Interior Designer

Portfolio Information

School of Art & Design Portfolio Webinar - 12 Feb 2025

Module Listing

Year One

• Visual Merchandising & Homewares integrated with projects in 3-Dimensional Prop Work
• Graphic Design Techniques
• Drawing & Digital Presentation Techniques

Year Two

• Students focus on Fashion Accessory Production & Fashion Styling combined with projects in
  • Graphic Communications
  • 3-Dimensional Design
  • Drawing
  • Rendering & Digital Presentation Techniques

Year Three

• Development & presentation of a major Self Directed Retail Industry Project.
• Students will take modules in
  • Interior Design
  • Branding
  • Marketing & Digital Modelling

Advanced Entry

The closing date for Advanced entry to this programme is Tuesday 3 rd June. Eligible applicants will be contacted to submit a portfolio and attend an interview then.

Advanced Entry applications are accepted to this course. To qualify for Advanced Entry applicants must be currently studying, completing, or have successfully completed, studies at Level 6, 7 or 8 in a Higher Education Institution (HEI) or an equivalent, in a related area. You must demonstrate by providing transcripts of results that you have achieved the learning outcomes for each stage you wish to advance past.