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Duration
2 years (4 semesters)
Location
Hazel McCallion Campus
(Mississauga)
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Overview
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Courses
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Admission Requirements
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Careers
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Co-op
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Degree Completion
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Learning Outcomes
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Internship
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Fees & Financial Aid
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FAQs
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Labs and Technology
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Financial Planning Certification
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Professional Sales Certificate
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Program Transition
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Earn your Masters degree
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Transfer Opportunities
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Clinical Placements
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Specializations
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Articulation Agreements
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Mission
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Field Placements
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Elevate your creativity and business savvy.
Program Overview
Apply your creativity and passion for design to help brands succeed
If you’re a creative hands-on learner that loves to collaborate with like-minded individuals, our Visual Merchandising Arts program could be a great fit. In this dynamic two-year diploma program, you’ll learn how to develop exciting and memorable installations for big and small brands both online and in-store. You’ll also develop a greater understanding of how brands attract consumers, maximize their engagement, and motivate them to buy.
Get ready for a career in visual merchandising with hands-on experience
- Collaborate on installations from concept to creation including retail windows, pop-up shops, and interior retail environments
- Use visual storytelling for social, digital, and physical branding and marketing
- Style for fashion, products, and interiors for use in both media and physical retail environments
- Engage in hands-on fabrication of sustainable prop and fixture design
Learn in dedicated visual merchandising studios with all the resources you can imagine
At our LEED-certified Hazel McCallion Campus in the heart of Mississauga, you’ll have access to a dedicated visual merchandising studio and prop room; window display environments; a material resource room; our cutting-edge sustainable Material Connexions Library (one of only two in Canada!); a wood shop; fabrication facilities; and a large-format printing centre.
Working in state-of-the-art facilities under the guidance of practicing professors who are well-connected to industry, you’ll be on your way to a successful professional career in visual merchandising.
Dive into the industry through an exciting field placement
You’ll have the opportunity to select from a curated list of leading industry partners to complete your 160 hours of field placement. During this placement you'll be able to apply the skills you’ve learned and build your professional network. Field placement hosts offer experiences in retail merchandising, styling, fabrications, marketing, branding, events and digital marketing.
Affiliations and associations
- Partnership in Visual Education PAVE
- Windowswear
- Canadian Gift Association
- Creative Hub 1352
- Square One, City of Mississauga
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Faculty
Faculty of Animation, Arts & Design
Designation
Ontario College Diploma
Duration
2 years (4 semesters)
Location
Hazel McCallion Campus
4180 Duke of York Boulevard, Mississauga
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Courses
Creative, innovative learning is at the core of all Sheridan’s courses. Here are the courses you’ll take in this program.
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Semester 1
CODE TITLE CREDITS VDES 16693 Visual Literacy 3 VDES 18448 Visual Merchandising 3 VDES 14444 Fashion and Styling Techniques 3 COMM 19999 Essential Communication Skills 3 ARTS 14857 Sketching & Drawing Fundamentals 3 APPL 11662 Computer Techniques 3 Total: 18 -
Semester 2
CODE TITLE CREDITS VDES 17370 Visual Literacy: Graphic Applications 3 VDES 10065 Retail Merchandising 3 VDES 17028 Fabrication Techniques 3 INFO 19798 Computer Illustration for Visual Merchandisers 3 VDES 14998 Perspective Drawing 3 ATDN 11459 Historical Trends in Design 3 Total: 18 -
Semester 3
CODE TITLE CREDITS VDES 25142 Residential Design, Staging and Styling 3 VDES 24444 Retail Merchandising - Advanced 3 VDES 20025 Styling for Media Production 3 VDES 20589 Integrated Retail Marketing 3 FLPL 25917 Professional Practice/Field Placement 3 General Education Elective 3 Total: 18 -
Semester 4
CODE TITLE CREDITS VDES 27900 Material Exploration & Fabrication 3 VDES 10261 Special Event Planning 3 VDES 28432 Portfolio Development 3 VDES 25738 Tradeshows and Showroom Design 3 BUSM 27545 Project Management/Field Placement 3 General Education Elective 3 Total: 18
Courses subject to change.
Current students should refer to their Academic Requirements in myStudentCentre to track their academic progress and outstanding course requirements.
Find course details for electives:
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Faculty
Faculty of Animation, Arts & Design
Designation
Ontario College Diploma
Duration
2 years (4 semesters)
Location
Hazel McCallion Campus
4180 Duke of York Boulevard, Mississauga
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Admission Requirements
Program Eligibility
Ontario Secondary School Diploma or equivalent, including these required courses:
- One English, Grade 12 (ENG4C or ENG4U)
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Applicant Selection
Eligible applicants are selected on the basis of their previous academic achievement (the average of their six highest senior-level credits, including required courses).
Applicants who do not meet the admission requirements for this program may be advised individually regarding other related programs.
English Language Proficiency
All applicants whose first language is not English must meet Sheridan’s English proficiency requirements.Book a campus tour
Faculty
Faculty of Animation, Arts & Design
Designation
Ontario College Diploma
Duration
2 years (4 semesters)
Location
Hazel McCallion Campus
4180 Duke of York Boulevard, Mississauga
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Career Opportunities
Graduates of Sheridan’s Visual Merchandising Arts program consistently find work soon after graduation.
Here are some examples of jobs you might find:
- Visual Merchandiser
- Retail Display and Installation
- Brand Development
- Retail Marketing
- Digital Marketing
- Styling for Fashion, Products, Interiors or Props
- Prop Fabricator
- Retail and Fashion Illustrator
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Faculty
Faculty of Animation, Arts & Design
Designation
Ontario College Diploma
Duration
2 years (4 semesters)
Location
Hazel McCallion Campus
4180 Duke of York Boulevard, Mississauga
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Co-op
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Faculty
Faculty of Animation, Arts & Design
Designation
Ontario College Diploma
Duration
2 years (4 semesters)
Location
Hazel McCallion Campus
4180 Duke of York Boulevard, Mississauga
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Degree Completion
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Faculty
Faculty of Animation, Arts & Design
Designation
Ontario College Diploma
Duration
2 years (4 semesters)
Location
Hazel McCallion Campus
4180 Duke of York Boulevard, Mississauga
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Learning Outcomes
The successful completion of this program will enable the graduate to:
- Present and coordinate merchandise so that related goods are shown in a unique, desirable, and saleable manner.
- Use both written and oral English that emphasizes good organization, clarity, correct grammar which is appropriate for communication purposes in the business environment.
- Understand the fundamentals of basic financial problems, and use good reason in financial decision making.
- Work with a wide variety of materials (paper, cardboard, plastic, foamcore, wood, laminate, fabric) to solve two and three dimensional design problems.
- Apply basic design principles and colour theories to the construction of promotional displays and advertising.
- Use photography to record displays and advertising, and integrate knowledge of the photographic process into advertising and display design.
- Appreciate how the history of art and design influence current display practice and contemporary images.
- Understand the basic functions of retail store operations including store location and layout, shopping centre analysis, retail market segmentation and strategies, and the merchandising mix.
- Prepare and execute displays for exhibitions and promotional events using the visual dynamics of light as a design element.
- Prepare illustrative matter and layout for posters and advertising using graphic design principles including perspective, lettering, and logo design.
- Understand basic personnel functions such as interviewing techniques, basic supervisory skills, motivation, and written and non verbal communication.
- Understand basic promotion and advertising including various media for retail advertising (newspaper, radio, direct mail) and the design, layout, and production of ads and promotional point of purchase material.
- Design and build scale models and props suitable for use in display and exhibition.
- Use basic display skills such as covering, stapling, and mounting.
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Faculty
Faculty of Animation, Arts & Design
Designation
Ontario College Diploma
Duration
2 years (4 semesters)
Location
Hazel McCallion Campus
4180 Duke of York Boulevard, Mississauga
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Internship
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Faculty
Faculty of Animation, Arts & Design
Designation
Ontario College Diploma
Duration
2 years (4 semesters)
Location
Hazel McCallion Campus
4180 Duke of York Boulevard, Mississauga
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Program Fees
Fees shown here are estimates only. Fees are in Canadian dollars and include tuition, health insurance and ancillary charges.
The fees shown here are for the 2022–2023 academic year, and are subject to change. The fees displayed are for the first two (2) academic terms of study at Sheridan unless otherwise noted; fees for subsequent terms are not reflected on this website.
Fees for Canadian students
$5,185.90
Fees for International students
$18,959.90Financial Aid & Awards
Your education is a big investment, and we're here to help! Keep an eye on our Financial Aid & Awards page for regular updates, and check out these important links:
- Ontario Student Assistance Program (OSAP)
- Scholarships, awards and bursaries
- Work Study Assistance Program
International Entrance Scholarship
All new international students beginning their full-time postsecondary studies (ESL excluded) in Spring 2022, Fall 2022 or Winter 2023 semesters in Year 1 (Semester 1) will receive an entrance scholarship ranging from $1,000 to $2,000.
Bursaries for Grade 12 Students Pursuing Studies Toward a Career in Law
The annual Bursary Program for grade 12 students pursuing careers in the justice sector at an Ontario university or college is now open! Bursaries are offered by the Association of Justices of the Peace of Ontario (AJPO), the Association of Ontario Judges (AOJ) and the Ontario Superior Court Judges’ Association (OSCJA). Each association offers one bursary per year in each of their judicial regions for a total of 22 bursaries province-wide!
Applications close on May 27, 2022. Spread the word to students! Visit the Bursary web page for more information.
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Faculty
Faculty of Animation, Arts & Design
Designation
Ontario College Diploma
Duration
2 years (4 semesters)
Location
Hazel McCallion Campus
4180 Duke of York Boulevard, Mississauga
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Frequently Asked Questions
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Faculty
Faculty of Animation, Arts & Design
Designation
Ontario College Diploma
Duration
2 years (4 semesters)
Location
Hazel McCallion Campus
4180 Duke of York Boulevard, Mississauga
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Labs & Technology
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Faculty
Faculty of Animation, Arts & Design
Designation
Ontario College Diploma
Duration
2 years (4 semesters)
Location
Hazel McCallion Campus
4180 Duke of York Boulevard, Mississauga
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Financial Planning Certification
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Faculty
Faculty of Animation, Arts & Design
Designation
Ontario College Diploma
Duration
2 years (4 semesters)
Location
Hazel McCallion Campus
4180 Duke of York Boulevard, Mississauga
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Professional Sales Certificate
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Faculty
Faculty of Animation, Arts & Design
Designation
Ontario College Diploma
Duration
2 years (4 semesters)
Location
Hazel McCallion Campus
4180 Duke of York Boulevard, Mississauga
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Program Transition
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Faculty
Faculty of Animation, Arts & Design
Designation
Ontario College Diploma
Duration
2 years (4 semesters)
Location
Hazel McCallion Campus
4180 Duke of York Boulevard, Mississauga
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Earn your Masters degree
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Faculty
Faculty of Animation, Arts & Design
Designation
Ontario College Diploma
Duration
2 years (4 semesters)
Location
Hazel McCallion Campus
4180 Duke of York Boulevard, Mississauga
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Transfer Opportunities
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Faculty of Animation, Arts & Design
Designation
Ontario College Diploma
Duration
2 years (4 semesters)
Location
Hazel McCallion Campus
4180 Duke of York Boulevard, Mississauga
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Clinical Placements
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Faculty
Faculty of Animation, Arts & Design
Designation
Ontario College Diploma
Duration
2 years (4 semesters)
Location
Hazel McCallion Campus
4180 Duke of York Boulevard, Mississauga
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Computer Science Specializations
In our Honours Bachelor of Computer Science program, you'll learn foundational skills that prepare you to work in any area of computer science. But you’ll also have the chance to specialize in one of four emerging fields that interests you the most.
In the first year of the program, you’ll be introduced to each of these four fields: cloud computing, data analytics, game engineering, and network engineering.
Then, you’ll focus your studies on your selected specialization. You’ll take eight courses in your specialization of choice, gaining specific skills that are not taught in traditional diploma and degree programs. Your computer science specialization will give you a competitive advantage when you graduate.
You can specialize in one of the following fields:
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Cloud Computing
Get a deeper understanding of cloud computing — the delivery of computing system resources such as software, databases, servers, data storage, and more — over the Internet. Learn the advantages and disadvantages of private, hybrid or public cloud delivery.
Specialized Courses
- Internet of Things
- Storage Systems
- Virtualization
- Cloud Infrastructure
- Distributed & Parallel Computing
- Security & Privacy in the Cloud
- Cloud Economics
- Cloud Monitoring & Governance
Specialized Career Opportunities
- Cloud Software Engineer: Develop large-scale production clouds.
- Cloud Developer: Create new cloud services and improve current cloud products.
- Cloud Automation Specialist: Design and implement automated technologies and processes that support your employer’s cloud offerings.
- Cloud Architect: Use software development and information technology skills to build hybrid DevOp platforms that leverage your employer’s web services, cloud and on-premise data centres.
- Systems Administrator – Cloud Operations: Automate, organize, monitor and maintain all of your employer’s cloud-based systems.
- Cloud Services Adviser: Sell and market various cloud solutions, such as Office 365 or Watson analytics.
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Data Analytics
Learn how to apply statistical analysis, data mining and other advanced techniques to draw new and useful insights from large data sets. Confidently interpret and share information about the data patterns you discover.
Specialized Courses
- Business Processes
- Data Analysis & Visualization 1
- Big Data Management & Processing
- Data Analysis & Visualization 2
- Data Warehouse Design & Implementation
- Machine Learning Techniques
- Data Mining
- Business Communication
Specialized Career Opportunities
- Data Scientist: Perform data analysis and develop and implement predictive models.
- Data Architect: Design and implement big data solutions that support the Data Warehouse Environment (DWE).
- Data Analyst: Apply current technologies, concepts and methodologies to build development projects that integrate various data sources.
- Data Developer: Use Big Data architectures to migrate data from various databases, implement latest technologies and meet functional and technical requirements.
- Big Data Platform Engineer: Design, build and administer platforms that combine several big data applications and utilities within a single solution.
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Game Engineering
Master the algorithmic, programming and mathematical techniques used to develop software components for computer games.
Specialized Courses
- Gameplay Programming 1
- Game Engine Architecture
- Gameplay Programming 2
- Computer Graphics & Animation
- Artificial Intelligence for Games
- Game Tools and Data-Driven Design
- Multiplayer Games
- Games in Emerging Technologies & Hardware
Specialized Career Opportunities
- Game Developer: Design new games, including art and animation, or write programs to implement a game.
- Gameplay Programmer: Enhance computer games with gameplay features that improve the user experience.
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Network Engineering
Learn the specialized skills needed to plan, construct, optimize and manage the computer networks that businesses and organizations rely on every day.
Specialized Courses
- IP Engineering 1
- Network Access Technologies
- Network Service Applications
- IP Engineering 2
- Enterprise Network Operations
- IP Engineering 3
- Emerging Topics in Networking
- Internet Core Technologies
Specialized Career Opportunities
- Network Engineer: Design, install, maintain and support computer networks.
- Data Network Services: Troubleshoot computer network performance issues, analyze network traffic, plan capacity solutions and ensure service readiness.
- Network Quality Assurance Engineer: Perform manual and automatic quality assurance testing for networks.
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Modelling, Simulation & Visualization
Learn how to develop effective simulation software using techniques such as discrete event modelling, continuous system modelling, probabilistic modelling and mathematical modelling.
Specialized Courses
- Introduction to Modelling & Simulation
- Mathematical Modelling
- Graphics and Visualization
- Introduction to Artificial Intelligence
- Modelling & Simulation Methods
- High Performance Software Design
- Advanced Graphics and Visualization
- Advanced Modelling and Simulation
Specialized Career Opportunities
- Medical Imaging Software Specialist: Evaluate existing technologies, develop and implement algorithms and conduct system-level engineering to analyze, visualize, manipulate and integrate medical image-based solutions.
- Data Visualization Specialist: Independently design, visualize and implement data visualization solutions using data visualization best practices.
- Imaging Programmer: Use advanced programming knowledge, template development environments and image processing software packages to process medical image data.
- Modelling Specialist: Perform predictive modelling and data mining (including the design, development, maintenance and implementation of models) to identify trends and outliers, apply statistical methods to the data and interpret the results, and develop and design clear and informative data visualizations.
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Faculty
Faculty of Animation, Arts & Design
Designation
Ontario College Diploma
Duration
2 years (4 semesters)
Location
Hazel McCallion Campus
4180 Duke of York Boulevard, Mississauga
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Articulation Agreements
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Faculty
Faculty of Animation, Arts & Design
Designation
Ontario College Diploma
Duration
2 years (4 semesters)
Location
Hazel McCallion Campus
4180 Duke of York Boulevard, Mississauga
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Program Mission
Our mission is to utilize harmonious, comprehensive and specialized training to empower our learners with the knowledge, skills and attitude required to demonstrate the Professional Competencies for Canadian Pharmacy Technicians at Entry to Practice.
Program Vision
Our vision is to graduate highly-skilled life-long learners who uphold professional integrity and promote quality and safety in practice.
Critical Performance Statement
Upon graduation, students in Sheridan’s Pharmacy Technician diploma program will have demonstrated the ability to pursue the career of pharmacy technician and to practice safely in a community or hospital while adhering to the scope of practice for pharmacy technicians.
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Faculty
Faculty of Animation, Arts & Design
Designation
Ontario College Diploma
Duration
2 years (4 semesters)
Location
Hazel McCallion Campus
4180 Duke of York Boulevard, Mississauga
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Field Placements
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Faculty
Faculty of Animation, Arts & Design
Designation
Ontario College Diploma
Duration
2 years (4 semesters)
Location
Hazel McCallion Campus
4180 Duke of York Boulevard, Mississauga
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Program availability
Ontario College Diploma
Field PlacementFull-time 2 years Program code: PVMAS
| Start date | Campus | Status |
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| Sep 2023 | Hazel McCallion Campus (Mississauga) | Available |
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