Imagine pursuing your passion in the highly creative visual merchandising industry, the art and science behind retail design and development. In our two-year Visual Merchandising Arts diploma program, you will combine the art of window displays, prop making, graphic design, floral design, and photo styling with the science of floor planning, planogramming, branding, and e-commerce. Visual Merchandising Arts is creating an inviting and interactive environment for the consumer, using a variety of on-trend materials, software, and technology. This program focuses on project-based, hands-on learning for the creative problem solver. A field placement opportunity is provided in the second year of the program to gain industry experience in the field of visual merchandising, as well as make new partnerships with industry members.
Which department am I in?
School of Creative Industries
Study options
Full Time
(2 Years)
Tuition fees
CAD$15,026.00 (US$ 10,800)
per year
Administrative fee - $200.00
Start date
September 2026
Venue
Kitchener - Doon Campus
299 Doon Valley Drive,
Kitchener,
Ontario,
N2G 4M4, Central Canada, Canada
Entry requirements
For international students
Ontario Secondary School Diploma (OSSD), or equivalent, or 19 years of age or older with mature student status
Grade 12 compulsory English, C (65%) or U (55%), or equivalent, OR Conestoga College Preparatory Communications (COMM1251), or equivalent
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*There may be different IELTS requirements depending on your chosen course.