Visual Merchandising Arts

Program Description

The Visual Merchandising Arts diploma program will teach you design and display techniques to create effective visual presentations. You will learn merchandise coordination, mannequin presentation, photo styling, and drawing techniques. You will develop the ability to transform design ideas into practical creative displays that support retail sales. Your experience is further enhanced by 110 hours of field placement that provides you with an opportunity to improve your skills, expand your portfolio and network with industry professionals.

Admission Requirements

Program Eligibility:

• Ontario Secondary School Diploma with a majority of senior credits at the College Preparation (C), University Preparation (U) or University/College Preparation (M) level or Mature Student Status (age 19 or older)
• Grade 12 English: ENG4(C) or ENG4(U)

Applicant Selection:

• In the event of oversubscription, a skills test and questionnaire will be completed by all applicants, normally during a College orientation session. The results of the test, in combination with academic achievement (i.e. grades in pre-requisite subjects or their equivalents), will provide the basis upon which selection of applicants is determined.

Desirable:

• Grade 11 or 12 Art; portfolios may be presented at Program Information sessions.

The Importance of Learning Skills:

Student success in college requires well developed learning skills (such as being able to work independently, participate in a team, be well-organized, develop good work habits, and show initiative). These skills are as important as prior academic achievement. While it is expected that applicants would have developed these skills through previous education and life experiences, Seneca offers support to assist students with further development of these important skills.

Your Career

As a Seneca Visual Merchandising Arts graduate, you’ll transform design ideas into practical creative displays that support retail sales. Career opportunities exist in the display departments of stores, in visual merchandising companies, in exhibition design, as a freelance display designer, or with special event and promotion companies.

Field Placement

Faculty supported Field Placement is an excellent opportunity to connect with our industry partners. You’ll benefit from 110-hour field placement in the second year of the VMA program. This important work placement provides you with key job skills that will improve your employment opportunities upon completion of the program. The Field Placement must be completed prior to graduation.

Diploma to Degree ...and Beyond

Through transfer agreements and institution partnerships, graduates of this Seneca College program may be eligible for credit at the following post-secondary institution(s):

Ontario

Canada

Curriculum

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