Program Description – Diploma of Visual MerchandisingThe Diploma of Visual Merchandising has grown to be the most exciting and effective program of its type in Australia. The visual merchandising industry involvement in the program has provided an excellent network and contributes to the great success of the program. Through the involvement of the industry we are producing graduates who are multi skilled and able to meet industry demands and requirements. The Diploma of Visual Merchandising is a 2 year full-time program. It contains a wide variety of courses, all with a hands on approach. There is a balance of individual and teamwork. The students are kept busy creatively, learning new skills that will stay with them for life and building the foundations for a career as a visual merchandiser. The 2 year Diploma program commenced as a training package in 2006 and has been reviewed with industry consultation to meet current industry standards. The first year concentrates on building up basic skills and knowledge required for the visual merchandising industry and the second year looks at refining skills and guiding students to complete the program successfully ready to tackle a demanding and challenging industry. |
Diploma of Visual Merchandising - 2 years full-time
Pre-requisite units 3 & 4; One of Visual Communication and Design, Studio Arts or Art
Application through VTAC
Students will attend an interview where they will be required to sit a drawing test and present a folio of work.
This program enables the students to perform the duties of a visual merchandiser in the retail and exhibition industries. Visual merchandisers are employed to present and maintain an organisation’s image, service and merchandise to its customers.
Visual merchandisers work closely with store managers, marketing and design managers. They can work in retail stores, display production, the exhibition industry, with photographers as stylists and as consultants. The hands on experience can lead to middle management and management positions.
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Diploma of Visual Merchandising
Contact the School of Design (TAFE) +613 9925 4819