For creative individuals wanting to pursue a retail career in Visual Merchandising, and for those with an eye for fashion or design. Designed to provide an introduction to the topic of Visual Merchandising, the course will encourage you to think creatively and commercially about retail space, providing an insight into store window design and effective in-store displays. Suitable for all abilities and levels of experience, we welcome you to come along, have a go and have fun.
Day 1:
• History of Visual Merchandising
• In-store layouts, sightlines and prime selling spaces
• Using heights within window displays
• Tools and equipment
• Effective use of graphics and signage within displays
Day 2:
• Benefits of Visual Merchandising as a tool for trade
• Shop fronts and incorporating architecture as part of a display
• Key principles of window display design
• Colour palette analysis
Day 3:
• Visual Merchandising calendars
• Mystery shopping and Bluewater window analysis
• Seasons and fashion trends
• Planograms
The typical structure of each day is set out as follows:
Morning to Lunch (with time for a 20-minute morning coffee break):
– Theory/information – (e.g. understanding the background and history of Visual Merchandising)
– Looking at recent case studies
– Mini practical activities
Lunch Break (1 hour)
Afternoon:
– A practical task using Visual Merchandising tools – such as mannequins, clothes rails and designing your own window display.
This course will:
– help to build your portfolio of Visual Merchandising work.
– provide an insight of the history of visual merchandising, creative display design and working in the retail industry.
– offer opportunities to meet other creative individuals, share ideas and learn together.
– train within The Learning Shop, a leading provider of education and training in Kent.
– provide you with support, CV advice and employment opportunities within retail and hospitality at Bluewater.
– present you will a certificate, upon completion of the course.
Here at The Learning Shop, we have a medium sized room filled to the brim with props, clothes, mannequins and materials to create a perfect window design. Not only that, but we also have a large wall partition and fixtures, which can be designed by the learners, putting those creative skills to use.
1) A pen and pad.
2) A camera to take pictures of your work.
Janet utilises her managerial and training experience to support learners in Visual Merchandising and other services within The Learning Shop. Having over 15 years’ experience as a Retail Manager, Social Enterprise and Training Manager this has given Janet a real insight into the retail industry, staff tutoring and career progression support!
The Learning Shops own Visual Merchandising
Course Duration: 3 days Cost: The cost per candidate is £30 To register your interest: Call – 01322 624455 Email – learningshop@northkent.ac.ukRegister your interest today
I definitely feel more confident to go for a visual merchandising interview as I understand what they will be looking for now and what tasks they’ll want you to complete. I will take away lots of new knowledge on VM, some photos of my work, a sound knowledge of VM, more confidence and certificate as proof of my completion.
“I really enjoyed the Course, I have learned a lot about Visual Merchandising and how challenging yet fun it can be.” – Katie(Mar 2018.)
“A fantastic introduction to not only Visual merchandising but retail too. I feel better equipped to look for work in the industry.”
(Vanessa Kerley, Apr 2018)
“I came into this course having no idea what Visual Merchandising was, after having taken this course I am thinking of taking up this career. It has boosted my confidence and skills, especially my creativity skills. The trainer was motivated and helpful. Thank you!” – Rasha
Loved the course. Very interesting and great information. Helped me imensley as it will help me in finding a new career in the future. Janet was so inspiring and helpful. Enjoyed it very much
I have gained more confidence by doing this course. You exceeded my expectations. I will take away a better understanding of Visual Merchandising and knowing there are more resources out there to help me find work.
Very useful information and some helpful hints and tips. I particularly enjoyed the practical elements.
Tuesday a new group of people attended the Visual Merchandising course that is run here at The Learning Shop. Most of whom had no knowledge of the art form and left with a larger understanding of not only Visual Merchandising but retail as well. “A fantastic introduction to not only Visual Merchandising but retail too.…
Another Visual Merchandising course was ran last week. Some of them had no prior experience in the industry and was a class of real mixed abilities. By the end of the course all four ladies had not only made life long friends but they also gained a lot of knowledge and was…
