Course Structure
Course Overview
Do you share a passion for fashion? Is styling your secret power?
This new Visual Merchandising course will give learners the expertise required for a career in the versatile world of Visual Merchandising, Display and Fashion Styling.
Students will learn the essential theory and concepts of visual merchandising and gain an understanding of brand image and consumer behaviour. Through practical projects and educational trips, learners will study the principles underpinning trend forecasting and how to translate those trends into a commercially viable visually appealing display.
Students will also learn the importance of photography as a visual medium and will style and photograph fashion and interiors shoots. They will create eye-catching product displays and store layouts designed to attract customers. This course will also prepare learners for the variety of the VM industry from in-store visual merchandising / styling photoshoots/ content creation for digital media/product launches / in-store client events/ window display and exhibition design.
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Fashion Styling
Visual Merchandising
Key Skills Provided on this Course:
Theory of Visual Merchandising
Styling skills for fashion & interiors
Window display design
How to interpret trend forecasting
Fashion styling
Work experience in the visual merchandising and fashion industry
Educational visits to exhibitions, studios and comparative shopping
Mannequin handling & styling
Modules List
Retail Display
Fashion Industry and Design Studies
Fashion Styling
Fashion Photography
Research and Design Study Skills
Word Processing
Communications
Work Experience
Careers and Opportunities
Visual Merchandiser, Window Display Designer, Fashion & Interiors Stylist, Content Creator, Retail Management, Fashion PA.
Work Placement
Students will take part in work experience opportunities during the year to gain practical experience and hands-on knowledge in the industry.
Further Study Opportunities
Degrees in Visual Merchandising and Display/Interior Design/Fashion Photography/Fine Art/Visual Communications at various third level institutes.
Course Requirements
Course Code
5M3114
Awards
QQI Level 5 Award
Duration
One Year | Full Time
Course Charge: non-refundable registration charge of €50
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+ The College is easy to get to on the Bus, Luas & DART
+ My classmates are good fun & lovely to be around
+ The teachers are very helpful & caring in the sense that they wouldn’t move on unless everyone understood the topic
+ The courses are a great gateway to amazing career opportunities
+ The college has a great atmosphere and if you have a problem there’s always someone there to help you