Visual Merchandising Arts

About this programme

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. This program includes an 80-hour field placement to help you build connections and expand your professional network with our industry partners. It offers the opportunity for hands-on experience in a variety of settings, such as retail visual merchandising, fashion styling and collaboration with visual designers. Past students have partnered with renowned companies like Saks Fifth Avenue, Holt Renfrew and Fashion Art Toronto. This pivotal work placement aims to equip you with essential job skills, enhancing your employment prospects upon program completion. The field placement can be completed in person, online or in a hybrid format, depending on the placement organization. This program is offered in Seneca's hybrid delivery format with some courses available in Seneca's flexible delivery format. Some coursework is online and some must be comple