Do you have a flair for creativity and a passion for design? Seneca Polytechnic's two-year Visual Merchandising Arts diploma program gives you hands-on expertise in fashion styling, digital design and retail and display methodologies, all while emphasizing sustainable practices.
Grounded in the fundamental principles of design, styling and visual merchandising, this program is uniquely tailored to equip graduates with a comprehensive skill set that exceeds industry standards. It will prepare you for a dynamic career that thrives on creativity and innovation. In addition, an 80-hour field placement provides an opportunity for you to gain real-world experience, expand your portfolio and network with seasoned industry professionals.
Skills
Throughout this program you will develop the following skills:
budgeting and resource management
colour theory and design principles
communication and teamwork
fashion, photo and product styling
floorplans, merchandising directives and store operations
product knowledge and trend analysis
prop concept, design and activation
social media marketing and digital design
visual storytelling and window display techniques
Your Career
Graduates of the program can explore the following career options:
brand ambassador
fashion stylist
e-commerce website stylist
freelance designer
prop producer
home staging assistant
social media content stylist
special event and exhibit designer
visual merchandiser
Pathways
As a leader in academic pathways, we offer a range of options that will allow you to take your credential further in another Seneca program or a program at a partner institution.