Fashion: Visual Merchandising

Certificate of Achievement Design and Manufacturing Technologies · Palomar College · 2026-2027 Catalog

To acquaint the student with basic techniques of effective retail store presentations including window and interior displays. Course activities include constructing and installing displays and designing store environments. Students will utilize fixtures, lighting, mannequins, and other display materials.

Learning Outcome(s):

  1. Demonstrate the use of the Principle of Design to create a visual presentation.
  2. Understand the importance of the store design and layout to the success of the store operation.
  3. Describe the different environments in which visual merchandisers operate and the different demands of each.
CourseTitleUnits
Program Requirements29-37.5
FASH 100Fashion Industry3
FASH 105Fashion Analysis and Clothing Selection3
FASH 115Visual Merchandising I3
FASH 116Visual Merchandising II3
FASH 125Retailing/Promotion3
FASH 126Fashion Show Presentation3
FASH 130History of Fashion/Costume3
FASH 148Digital Design for Fashion3
Elective (select one of the following two courses)1.5-4.5
FASH 195Field Studies in Fashion2
orFASH 155World of Fashion1.5-4.5
CE 150Cooperative Education Internship0.5-6
ARCH 150Beginning Computer Aided Drafting3
Total29-37.5

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