Fashion Styling & Visual Merchandising
WHAT WE WOULD LIKE FROM YOU!
A Passion for Fashion! A Styling Secret Power! We ask that you bring your passion and enthusiasm for the industry to class, and we will foster it. Together we will create innovative designs and produce an imaginative original portfolio of work.
| Award Name | Level 5 Certificate (Level 5 NFQ) |
|---|---|
| NFQ Classification | Major |
| Awarding Body | QQI |
| NFQ Level | Level 5 NFQ |
| Award Name | NFQ Classification | Awarding Body | NFQ Level |
|---|---|---|---|
| Level 5 Certificate (Level 5 NFQ) | Major | QQI | Level 5 NFQ |
Duration
1 year full-time.
Entry Requirements
Any student over 16 years seeking entry to this programme does not need a previous formal qualification. Should the student have previous qualifications, one of the following may be advantageous for admission to the programme:
- Leaving Certificate/LCA
- QQI Level 4 Award
- Mature students welcome
- If English is not your first language you may be asked to complete an English assessment
- Students who may not have formal academic requirements but who have the ability to successfully participate on the course will be considered. (RPL Recognition of Prior Learning)
Careers / Further progression
CAREER / PROGRESSION OPPORTUNITIES
Career Opportunities: Visual Merchandiser, Window Display Designer, Fashion & Interiors Stylist, Content Creator, Retail Management, Fashion PA, Fashion Stylist.
Past students have gone on to study Visual Merchandising & Display Degree in TU Dublin; Fashion Design in Griffith College: Joined VM teams for Mango; Penney's, H&M; Dunnes and worked as Fashion Stylist Assistants.
Further information
Commencing September 2024
INTERNATIONAL APPLICANTS
The college welcomes applications from qualified international applicants. Non-EU learners whose visas do not confer access to publicly funded education may be required to pay a course fee of €3654 for their course if eligible. For further details, please contact the college. Applicants who are in the international protection system and have been granted permission to work are not eligible for the €3654 non-EU fees. Applicants will be required to provide proof of their immigration status (eg. GNIB card, permission to work letter issued by the Department of Justice) as part of the enrolment process.
MATURE STUDENTS
The number of mature students attending Further Education courses in Marino College is increasing each year and at present constitutes a significant proportion of our total numbers. Mature students are very welcome and Learner Supports will pay particular attention to their learning needs.
Course fees for PLCs are now €50
Student Grants
Eligible students can apply for a SUSI Grant to assist with course costs. Please contact SUSI.ie for further information.
Back to Education Allowance
Eligible students can avail of the Back to Education Allowance which enables students to retain their benefit payment while studying. Please contact your local INTREO office or welfare.ie for further information.
Apply online via link above.
HOW WILL I LEARN?
You will have a mixture of classroom-based subjects, studio-based design work, work placement and independent study. We produce editorial Fashion Shoots, a Fashion Show and Retail Window Displays throughout the year.
Students will learn the essential theory and concepts of Fashion Styling & Visual Merchandising and gain an understanding of brand image and consumer behaviour. Through practical projects and educational trips, learners will study the principles underpinning trend forecasting and how to translate those trends into a commercially visually appealing display.
Students will also learn the importance of photography as a visual medium and will style and photograph fashion shoots. They will create eye-catching product displays and store layouts designed to attract customers. This course will also prepare learners for the variety of the VM industry from in-store visual merchandising / styling photoshoots / content creation for digital media / product launches / in-store client events / window display and exhibition design.
You can view previous work on our social media platforms:
Instagram: @vmfashioncbfet
TikTok: @vmfashioncbfet
WHAT WILL I STUDY?
Retail Display
Fashion Styling
Fashion Buying & Merchandising
Fashion Industry & Design Studies
Event Management
Design Skills
Drawing
Communications
Work Experience
Please note the components listed above may vary occasionally
HOW WILL I BE ASSESSED?
A full Award is granted on passing the relevant eight components. You will be assessed throughout and at the end of the year (Continuous Assessment). On successful completion of each component, you will be awarded a Pass, a Merit or a Distinction grade.
5M3865
Award: QQI Level 5 Award in Fashion Design 5M3865
Connolly House,
171 North Strand Road, Dublin 1
Tel: 01 855 7116 / Fax: 01 855 4064
Enquiries: cathy.deegan@marino.cdetb.ie