Visual Merchandising Arts Conestoga College

About this Program

Level: Diploma in Visual Merchandising Arts

Discpline: Creative Writing

Length: 4 semesters

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Application Fee: $100.00
Tuition Fee: $16,569.54

Kitchener - Doon Campus

Starting Deadline Status
Jan, 2025 Nov 1, 2024 closed
Sep, 2025 Jul 1, 2025 open

Program Description

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 and photo styling with the science of floor planning, planogramming, branding and marketing, and entrepreneurship. It is the process of creating an inviting and interactive environment for the consumer utilizing a variety of on-trend mediums, 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 display and merchandising as well as make some new partnerships with industry members. Conestoga is the only college offering Visual Merchandising Arts graduates the opportunity to earn a second two-year diploma in Interior Decorating in just one year! Successful students become even more marketable, capable of designing for both commercial interiors and home interiors!

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