Courses
Level 1
Course details
Concept to Completion
ARTS1435
College Reading & Writing Skills
COMM1085
Creative Technologies I
COMP1136
Conestoga 101
CON0101
Retail Merchandising I
DSGN1350
Introduction to Design - Visual Merchandising Arts
DSGN1490
Safety in the Workplace
OHS1320
Electives: General Education
Student must pass 1 Course(s), selected in the Student Portal from available course options
Level 2
Course details
Scale Modeling
ARTS1200
Creative Technologies II
ARTS2000
Retail Merchandising II
DSGN1480
Styling and Design
DSGN2190
History of Style
HIST1010
Electives: General Education
Student must pass 1 Course(s), selected in the Student Portal from available course options
Level 3
Course details
Creative Technologies III
ARTS2150
Retail Merchandising III
ARTS2201
Prop Production
DSGN2421
Field Placement (Visual Merchandising)
FPLT2000
Principles of Retail
MKT2175
Photostyling
PHOT2010
Level 4
Course details
Visual Merchandising Arts Capstone
ARTS2210
Design and Branding
DSGN2250
Entrepreneurship
ENTR2051
Event Planning
MKT1350
Electives: General Education
Student must pass 1 Course(s), selected in the Student Portal from available course options
Program outcomes
Present and coordinate merchandise so that related goods are shown in a unique, desirable and saleable manner.
Communicate ideas professionally using oral, written, and visual skills in order to convey concepts to specified audiences.
Apply sound retail and commercial business practices in order to plan and execute projects that meet client expectations or entrepreneurial goals.
Choose appropriate materials and/or technology to illustrate and display creative concepts and execute project plans in 2 and 3 dimensions.
Synthesize the elements and principles of design to create visually-effective promotional displays.
Utilize digital imagery to effectively communicate concepts for promotional and business purposes.
Research and interpret how past, current, and emerging trends and cultural influences impact consumer behaviours.
Implement various strategies within bricks-and-mortar and/or online retail environments to meet operational goals.
Perform effectively and efficiently using professional interpersonal skills to succeed within independent and collaborative environments.
Brand or re-brand products and services using various marketing techniques to attain a unified identity.
Utilize industry standard tools, techniques, technologies, and best practices to effectively execute concepts.
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