School of Fashion
Visual Merchandising - Online
Qualification / Course Information
Minimum Duration:
Self-study within 6 months
Minimum Credits:
Certificate of Completion
NQF Level:
Successful completion of this short course can be included to your portfolio of evidence for RPL consideration
MODE:
Unassisted Online Learning
LANGUAGE:
English
COURSE OVERVIEW
This short course introduces a student to the fundamental concepts and principles of visual merchandising. It is important to have an understanding of client briefs and preparing for displays before the final installation. Students will need to be able to think creatively and be able to share ideas that will contribute to a successful window display.
Classes for this short course will be online once you have paid the Tuition fees you will receive a link to access the course and content. Each individual will work and finish the course at their own pace, as long as all assignments are submitted within 6 months from the initial start date.
Upon completion of the course, you will be able to apply creative thinking to create window displays that are aligned to the requirements of client briefs.
The minimum requirement to enter into this course is the minimum age of 16.
COURSE CURRICULUM
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Knowledge of the language used in visual merchandising
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Knowledge of the use of props and accessories to enhance the displays
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Be able to read client briefs in order to prepare for the visual merchandising of a window/store
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Cultivate a creative thinking approach to solve problems
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Be familiar with floor layouts and window display
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Know how to use different strategies for setting up a window display
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Be familiar with the process of preparing for a mock display and final installation