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Higher Nitec in Visual Merchandising


Have you ever wanted 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 to use different forms of media to create a wonderful retail experience!

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.
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Entry Requirements

To apply for the Higher Nitec in Visual Merchandising course, you need to have:

Subject
Grade
GCE 'O' level grades in English Language and 2 other subjects

 

  • Grade 1 - 7 in English Language
  • Grade 1 - 8 in any two subjects

(To be eligible for selection, applicant must also have sat for Mathematics)

or
  
GCE ‘N(A)’ level passes in English Language, Mathematics and 3 other subjects
  • Grade 1-3 in English Language
  • Grade 1-4 in Mathematics
  • Grade 1-5 in 3 other subjects; and
    A total of 19 points or less for English, Mathematics and three other subjects(ELMAB3) *

* GCE N(A) school leavers who applied during the January intake under the Direct Entry Scheme will undergo 10 weeks of preparatory programme followed by 2 years of Higher Nitec training.

Note: Applicants applying for this course must ensure that they do not have complete colour appreciation deficiency. Applicants with partial colour appreciation deficiency may apply.

Duration and Venue

This is a two-year course and is available at :

Progression Opportunities

Higher Nitec in Visual Merchandising graduates with good results 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.

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.

Course Structure

To obtain the Higher Nitec in Visual Merchandising certification, you need to accumulate at least 70 credits.

Core Modules
50
Life Skills Modules
14
Elective Modules
6
Total
70


Core Modules (Click on title to view module description)

Credits

6

7

Visual Merchandising Graphics

6

Retail Marketing

7

6

6

6
6

Life Skills Modules

Credits

8
4
Sports and Wellness I

1
Sports and Wellness II

1

Electives

Course-specific

Credits
Brand Design
2
Fashion design

2
Fashion buying

2
Event Planning and Logistics

2
Inter-disciplinary Credits
3
2
4

General

Credits
2 or 3

Note: The offer of electives is subject to the training schedule of respective ITE Colleges. Students are advised to check with their Class Advisors on the availability of the elective modules they intend to pursue.



For more information

For general queries on the course, please email training@ite.edu.sg.

Last updated on 30 Nov 2010