Fashion Buying, Styling and Visual Merchandising including Content Creation

QQI Level 5 Certificate in General Studies 5M3114 (More about QQI)

This Fashion Buying, Styling and Visual Merchandising including Content Creation course equips learners with core skills that are required for a career in the fashion industry. An appreciation of fashion product, design, fashion history, content creation and retail display 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.

Employment Opportunities

  • Fashion Retail
  • Fashion Display
  • Fashion Stylist
  • Fashion PA

Duration: One Year Full-Time - September to May

Coordinator: Deirdre Fitzgerald

Email: deirdrefitzgerald@scfe.ie

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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 AND DESIGN STUDIES

  • Fashion Industry Appreciation
  • Fashion Photography Appreciation
  • Photo Shoot Styling
  • Fashion History & Design Appreciation

FASHION BUYING AND MERCHANDISING

  • Market and Brand Analysis
  • Styling & Trend Analysis
  • Promotion Analysis
  • Customer Profiling

RETAIL DISPLAY

  • Visual Merchandising Design
  • Fashion Promotion
  • Presentation Skills

GENERAL

  • Work Experience
  • Digital Promotion for Fashion
  • Group and Team-work projects

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
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Entry requirements

  • Leaving Certificate or equivalent, LCA or relevant experience
  • Mature applicants welcome
  • Applicants may be accepted without meeting formal entry requirements

Ravers – Styled by Fashion Buying, Styling & Visual Merchandising, 2021.

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In the PInk –Styled by Fashion Buying, Styling & Visual Merchandising, 2020

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Heathers - Styled by Fashion Buying, Styling & Visual Merchandising, 2019

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PopArt Photoshoot 2016, Styled by Buying, Styling and Visual Merchandising

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Fashion Industry Courses at SCFE

I did the Fashion Styling, Buying and Visual Merchandising in SCFE.  I had an amazing experience.  I received incredible support from the tutors and met so many lovely people and have learned so much.  Deborah O’Brien, Graduate 2025

“Completing the Fashion Industry Practice course has shown employers that I am passionate and driven about my work in the fashion industry.” Evana O’Connor

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Education progression

Below are some examples of progression options with this QQI Level 5 award in General Studies 5M3114
TU Dublin City CentreVisual Merchandising and Display*Level 7TU795

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TU Dublin City CentreDigital MarketingLevel 8TU920
TU Dublin City CentreCreative Industries and Visual CultureLevel 8TU978
TU Dublin City CentreDesign – Visual Communication*Level 8TU973
TU Dublin BlanchardstownDigital MarketingLevel 7TU781
TU Dublin BlanchardstownDigital MarketingLevel 8TU920
TU Dublin BlanchardstownBusiness (Options)Level 7TU772
TU Dublin BlanchardstownBusiness (Options)Level 8TU902
TU Dublin TallaghtDigital MarketingLevel 7TU782
TU Dublin TallaghtDigital MarketingLevel 8TU921
TU Dublin TallaghtBusiness (Options)Level 7TU787
TU Dublin TallaghtBusiness (Options)Level 8TU932
TU Dublin TallaghtAdvertising & Marketing Comm.Level 7TU780
TU Dublin TallaghtAdvertising & Marketing Comm.Level 8TU919
IADTBusiness -Applied EntrepreneurshipLevel 7DL701
IADTBusiness ManagementLevel 8DL823
IADTGraphic Design*#Level 8DL826
IADTDesign for Film*# (Costume Design)Level 8DL845
IADTArts ManagementLevel 8DL822
IADTDigital MarketingLevel 8DL840
IADTPhotography & Visual Media*#Level 8DL833
NCADVisual CultureLevel 8AD215
NCADFashion Design*Level 8AD211
NCADTextiles/ Surface Design/ Jewellery /Objects *Level 8AD103
UCDHumanities (Creative & Cultural Indust.)Level 8DN530
UCDArtsLevel 8DN520
UCDBusiness and LawLevel 8DN610
Dundalk ITEvent ManagementLevel 7DK752
Atlantic TUFashion with Promotion*Level 7LY447
Atlantic TUDesign (Common Entry)*Level 8LY408
Atlantic TUBusiness with EntrepreneurshipLevel 7GA176
Atlantic TUBusiness with EntrepreneurshipLevel 8GA186
TU SouthBusiness Studies Event ManagementLevel 7LC327
TU SouthBusiness Studies Event Management GLevel 8LC294
South East TURetail ManagementLevel 7WD184
South East TUDesign- Visual CommunicationLevel 8WD137
South East TUBusinessLevel 7WD159
South East TUBusiness (Options)Level 8WD048
South East TUVisual Communications and DesignLevel 7CW047
South East TUVisual Communications and DesignLevel 8CW088
Munster TUEvent Management GLevel 8MT940
Private Colleges (Fees Payable)
Dublin Business SchoolMarketing (Event Management)Level 8DB517
Griffith CollegeGraphic Communication Design*Level 8GC462
*Portfolio Assessment or Audition # Portfolio Assessment / Audition / Project Day G Garda Vetting Required

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Course modules are reviewed annually and may be subject to change