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Higher Nitec in Services - Visual Merchandising

Campus

ITE College Central

Industry

Design

Course type

Part-time

Certifications

Higher Nitec

Bring retail spaces to life with eye-catching displays! Learn the art of visual storytelling through media, design, and creativity in the Higher Nitec in Visual Merchandising course—turn storefronts into unforgettable customer experiences.

Course duration: 18 months

The course duration is 1.5 years to 3 years.

This course is being phased out and is offered to ongoing students only.

What you'll learn

  • 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

Download Core module details [PDF, 144 KB]

Entry requirements

3 GCE 'O' Level Grades:

  • Grade 1 - 7 in English Language

  • Grade 1 - 8 in any 2 subjects

Applicants must have sat for Mathematics (Elementary or Additional).

OR

  • Nitec in Services/Technology qualifications

  • Nitec qualifications

Note:

Applicants applying for this course must be free from colour appreciation deficiency. A score of 100% from the Colour Blindness Test taken here is mandatory for course admission.

Progression opportunities

Flowchart of CET progression from no qualification to university via Nitec, Higher Nitec, and diplomas

Career opportunities

Higher Nitec in Services - 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 Visual Exhibition 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.

For more details on application, click here.

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