About this Course
Interested to know what goes behind the design of a window display?
Take up the Higher Nitec in Visual Merchandising course and learn how to use different forms of media to conceptualise, design and implement window and in-store displays. You will also learn how create a wonderful retail experience through creative exploration and application on principles of visual merchandising.
Acquire knowledge and skills which are highly relevant to the industry
- Keep up with retail market trend to ensure that the display is current and congruent with trend and store image.
- Develop visual display plan.
- Execute visual display plan.
- Create appealing display environment.
- Create signage and graphics.
- Produce props.
- Maintain retail display.
MODULE OBJECTIVES
Core Modules
- Arts and Design
- Communication at Work
- Visual Merchandising Graphics
- Retail Marketing
- Visual Merchandising Design
- Retail Space Design
- Applied Visual Merchandising
- Project
Life Skills Modules
- Personal and Professional Development I & II
- Interdisciplinary Studies I & II
- Sport and Wellness I & II
- Fashion Marketing and Styling
- Event Planning and Logistics
- Design Thinking
- Photography Essentials
- Entrepreneurship
- Cyber Wellness
- Entrepreneurship for Innovation
- Marketing and Promotions in Entrepreneurship
- Creative Copy Production
- Business Mandarin
- Calculus
- Statistics & Matrices
- First Aid, CPR and Sports Injuries
- Industry Attachment
- Overseas Experiential Programme
Progression Opportunities
Higher Nitec in Visual Merchandising graduates with a Grade Point Average (GPA) of 2.0 and above may apply for progression to the first year of a related diploma course at the Polytechnics.
Career Prospects
Higher Nitec in Visual Merchandising graduates are employed by the retail or service establishments, such as department stores, shopping malls, and specialty stores. They perform a crucial role in ensuring that the window and in-store displays are designed and implemented according to market and fashion trends. Some of the job titles held by graduates include Visual Merchandiser, Display Artist, Retail Stylist and Events Designer.
There are excellent opportunities for career advancement to supervisory positions and beyond. The challenge is for students to upgrade their technical skills and knowledge by taking up higher-level courses.
Entry Requirements
To apply for the Higher Nitec in Visual Merchandising course, you need to have:
GCE 'O' level grades in English Language and 2 other subjects
*Note: Applicants applying for this course must ensure that they do not suffer from complete colour appreciation deficiency.
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Course Info
- Course Provider Institute of Technical Education
- Course Category Business
- Course Price n/a
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