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Visual Merchandising

Visual Merchandising is the art of presenting the product to the consumer, in a way where the merchandise looks enticing enough for them to make the purchase. It is the creative process that evokes the desire to buy. This course teaches the student the co-ordination of all the physical elements required to create a visual.

Visual Merchandising is the art of presenting the product or service to the consumer, in a way that it looks enticing enough for them to make the purchase. It is the creative process that evokes the desire to buy. This course teaches the student multidisciplinary visual merchandising and branding experience, and students will learn to achieve a wide range of design skills that will include all aspects of visual retail display and fashion spaces.

Visual Merchandising, when done well, can show the wide variety of products in a store, while also highlighting the product or service that need to be the focal point for the brand. Store displays change with every new collection or sometimes with special occasions.

The study of colours, associated moods, interiors and ambience design are all taught in this course, to make the student understand how to best showcase a brand's merchandise.

It is all about telling a story most creatively, and we teach that to our students under the able guidance of an industry veteran Sarah Manning.

  • Course type - Campus Learning

  • Duration - 4 Weeks in London

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  • Modules Covered
  • Course Fees and Dates
  • Entry Requirements

Modules Covered

The course will include 9 modules of study and research work. In this course you will learn:
  • Basic principles of window dressing and visual merchandising
  • Store visual merchandising and product presentation methods
  • Building and creating your window designs using your choice of program/medium
  • Current trends in the Retail Industry in London
  • Catwalk trends
  • Merchandise selection and accessories
  • Customer flow and the importance of store layout
  • Colour and lighting
  • Mannequin handling and styling
  • Creating an active sale and clearance campaign
  • Working with mood boards
Teaching and learning methods:
  • Lectures
  • Group discussions
  • Practical workshops
  • Field Trips
  • Research: Learning extends beyond the taught sessions. Students must undertake independent fieldwork and self-directed study
Learning Outcomes
On successful completion of the course students will be able to:
  • On successful completion of the course students will be able to:
  • Understand the role of the Visual Merchandiser and how Visual Merchandising plays a role in the retail industry.
  • Understand how to create an impactful and inspirational window for your/the customer.
  • Understand the importance of creating a linked hot spot / promotional space that is linked to your store window.
  • Work with styling mannequins and bust forms.
  • Understand the fundamental Visual Merchandising techniques and how these can be implemented across the sales floor to assist with sales and increase profits.
  • Understand the importance of carrying out regular customer flow exercises and how these can assist you in understanding if your current store layout is working for your customer.
Certification
Upon the successful completion of this course, you will receive a certificate of completion from LST. The British Accreditation Council accredits LST.

Course Fees and Dates

Course Fees- 2024-25

One-Month Residential Course for £4000
This includes:
1) Tuition Fees
2) Round-trip airfare (from home country to London Heathrow)
3) Accommodation 4 weeks
4) Transportation within London for the entire duration
5) All course-related activities(museum/exhibition visits, etc...)
6) Airport pickup/drop in London
7) Access to social events in London
8) Portfolio photoshoot with the professional team
9) Complete Visa Assistance
* Students can choose to upgrade facilities for an additional up charge, please discuss the available options with our admissions team.
One-Month Non-Residential Course for £3000
This includes:
1) Tuition Fees
2) All course-related activities(museum/exhibition visits, etc...)
3) Access to social events in London
4) Portfolio photoshoot with the professional team
5) Complete Visa Assistance
Payment Terms
1) The course fee must be paid in full before the start date of the course.
2) The London School of Trends encourages all participants to pay the fees in advance to secure their place.
3) The London School of Trends accepts payments through credit/debit cards and bank transfers.
For further assistance on the above information, please email: hello@lst.ac or call us on +44 (0) 20 7096 1142
Withdrawal from course
Residential/Non Residential Short Course:
If you decide to withdraw from the course before the start date, a refund (deducting any charges that might have been applied by a third party) will be processed for you.
*International Students: If your visa has been refused, a full refund (deducting a £500 administrative fees) will be processed for you.

 

Note:
-We will be unable to process any refunds once the course has started, or if the visa has been issued for an international student and you decide to withdraw.
- Covid-19, please refer to current UK government guidelines.

Course Dates- 2024-25

December:
Friday, 6th December 2024 to Thursday, 2nd January 2025
December B2:
Sunday, 15th December 2024 to Friday, 10th January 2025
February:
Saturday, 15th February to Friday, 14th March 2025

Entry Requirements

The London School of Trends looks forward to training students who have a keen interest in the creative field of visual merchandising. We give utmost importance to the passion of the student and their dedication towards learning the course.

All of our courses are taught in English, and the applicant must have a good command over the language.

Course Application

You will be required to complete the filling of the application form for the London School of Trends provided below. The applicant must be of at least 18 years of age at the start of the course.

International Students

All our courses are taught in English so a good command over English is essential. (If the applicant is not proficient in English, it is recommended that they obtain an IELTS score of 6+ at the minimum. You can visit the website: ielts.org for more information about this test).

The applicant must be fully vaccinated against covid-19* in order to get the exemption for mandatory quarantine. Please refer to government guidelines. Our admissions officer will explain this to you in detail.

For any further assistance, you can reach out to us at hello@lst.ac Depending on your passport of origin, you may be required to apply for a Short Term Study Visa to legally study in the United Kingdom for up to 6 months. Please visit www.gov.uk for more information or please contact our team for advise on hello@lst.ac.

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