Visual Merchandising Degrees

Written by FS StaffJuly 19, 2011
Visual Merchandising
Did You Know.... The International Academy Of Design & Technology offers an online bachelors degree program in fashion merchandising as well as associates and bachelors degree programs in retail merchandise management. Learn more about IADT's online fashion programs.
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No question, there is an art to attracting the shopper's eye. Visual merchandisers decide how a store will present its merchandise. They determine if mannequins should be used, where they should be placed, what detailing and accessories should be used, what signage and lighting would best highlight a product, and how store design and fixtures factor into the overall presentation. All of these elements are based on the psychology of effectively selling a specific product to a specific customer. Visual merchandisers must have a good eye and fashion sense, combined with the ability to work in three dimensions, build props, and design department promotions.

Visual Merchandising is a program that blends the business and psychology of fashion marketing principles with technical skills in prop building, signage, visual presentation, and design techniques. Students learn, through hands-on experience, how to design and draft a rendering of a display, how to build necessary props and accessories, and how to carry the project through to completion.

Upon completion of this program, graduates are expected to have successfully put together a portfolio of work to facilitate employment. Graduates are prepared for entry-level positions in department stores, specialty stores, and boutiques as visual merchandisers, window trimmers, and freelance artists.

Below are the Visual Merchandising Degrees offered by the schools reviewed on this site. Find the Degree Program you are interested in, request information, and get started today!

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To find a fashion design school location near you and learn more about the fashion programs available, click on any of the school links below:

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The Art Institute of Pittsburgh, Online Division
Bachelor's Degree in Fashion, Bachelor's Degree in Fashion, Retail Management, Bachelor's Degree in Fashion Management
Academy of Art University Online
Masters Degree in Fashion, Bachelor's Degree in Fashion, Associates Degree in Fashion
Berkeley College, Online
Bachelor's Degree in Fashion, Bachelor's Degree in Fashion Marketing, Bachelor's Degree in Fashion Management, Associates Degree in Fashion Marketing, Associates Degree in Fashion Management
International Academy of Design & Technology Online
Bachelor's Degree in Fashion, Bachelor's Degree in Fashion Merchandising