Fashion Buying Styling & Visual Merchandising - General Studies
This Fashion Buying, Styling and Visual Merchandising course equips learners with core skills that are required for a career in the fashion industry.
| 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, September to May.
Entry Requirements
- Leaving Certificate or equivalent, LCA or relevant experience
- Mature applicants welcome
- Applicants may be accepted without meeting formal entry requirements
Careers / Further progression
Employment Opportunities
• Fashion Retail
• Fashion Display
• Fashion Stylist
• Fashion PA
Education Progression
Below are some examples of progression options with this QQI Level 5 award in General Studies 5M3114
TU Dublin City Centre, Visual Merchandising and Display*, Level 7, TU795
For more progression options view the course webpage - link below or www.cao.ie
Further information
All courses commence September 2024.
SCFE welcomes applications from qualified international applicants.
Applications for 2024 are now open. You will be sent a confirmation email following your application.
To complete the process you will need:
- Your PPS number
- An email address
- A mobile phone number
Important:
Applicants are advised to pay particular care when entering details of their name, address and date of birth. Misspellings or inaccuracies when applying may result in issues and delays at later stages.
After offer and acceptance of place, a non-refundable acceptance fee of €50 is payable.
Further details are available via the Application Weblink.
This Fashion Buying, Styling and Visual Merchandising course equips learners with core skills that are required for a career in the fashion industry. An appreciation of fashion product, design and fashion history lead to an understanding of range development and the processes required to market and promote fashion businesses. A variety of individual and team-working projects are also offered, providing many opportunities to develop the confidence and skills required to progress to the Level 6 Advanced Fashion Industry Practice Certificate. Learners can also develop work suitable for portfolio preparation required for third level colleges application.
Course Content:
Fashion Industry and Design Studies
Fashion Buying & Merchandising
Retail Display
Appreciation of Art, Craft and Design
Internet
Personal Effectiveness
Research and Study Skills
Work Experience
Fashion Industry & Design Studies:
Fashion Industry Appreciation
Fashion Photography Appreciation
Photo Shoot Styling
Fashion History & Design Appreciation
Fashion Buying & Merchandising:
Market and Brand Analysis
Styling & Trend Analysis
Promotion Analysis
Customer Profiling
Retail Display:
Visual Merchandising Design
Fashion Promotion
General:
Work Experience
Digital Promotion for Fashion
Group and Team-work projects
5M3114 - General Studies.
Award: QQI Level 5 Certificate in General Studies 5M3114.
Course features and facilities:
Features:
Complementary courses at SCFE include Hair Styling and Fashion Make-up
Continuous assessment in all modules
Practical projects providing opportunities for real-life team working experiences
Work experience in the fashion industry
Educational trips to exhibitions, galleries and studios
Visiting lecturers, photographers and experts from the fashion industry
Fashion photo-shoots
Opportunity to participation in an Erasmus+ programme
Facilities:
Fashion Studio Workspace equipped with mannequins, photography and display equipment
Comprehensive library of art, fashion, culture and design books, DVD’s and magazines
Coordinator: Deirdre Fitzgerald,
Email: deirdrefitzgerald@scfe.ie
Application forms online at www.scfe.ie
Email: reception@scfe.ie
Tel: 01 285 2997