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RMIT University

This course helps to develop creative display and design skills for retail, exhibition, event and photo-styling industries, travelling the world working in photo-styling, exhibition, events and retail design.This Diploma develops the knowledge and skills needed to flourish in the fast-paced world of visual merchandising. The programs sharp commercial focus nurtures and directs creativity to meet the evolving expectations of the retail, exhibition and event industries.Practical workshops and outstanding industry connections help make this program the largest, most exciting and effective visual merchandising program of its type in Australia.
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The major studies include development of creative display and design skills for retail, exhibition, event and photo-styling industries, and retail design. This studies include development of knowledge and skills needed to flourish in the fast-paced world of visual merchandising.
Student must have successfully completed an Australian Year 12 or an equivalent senior secondary school qualification with a minimum average of 50%.For information on international qualifications and corresponding entry requirements that are equivalent to an Australian Year 12, see the Entry requirements by country web page.Equivalent qualifications may also include completion of the RMIT Foundation Studies program or a recognised post secondary Diploma in the relevant discipline with the required grades.
A number of professional bodies represent visual merchandising practitioners.Among the peak bodies are the National Retail Association (NRA), the Australian Retailers Association (ARA), the Exhibition and Event Association of Australasia (EEAA), and the Design Institute of Australia (DIA).
The students will be prepared for creative roles in retail, styling, events and exhibition industries. As a visual merchandiser student can present and maintain an organisations image, service and merchandise to its customers. Student can work in retail stores, display production companies and promotional support studios and can also work as a consultant or designer. With hands-on experience in display, product presentation and design, Student can move into middle management and management positions. This program has strong industry links, allowing to develop contacts through a mentoring program with a strong focus on learning by doing. Graduates find work in:visual merchandising, retail design and display, photo-styling, store design, exhibition, events
2 years full-time,Midyear entry: 1.5 years full-time (domestic students only).International student