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Display and Visual Merchandising
Course: TEC151

First Term: 2018 Fall
 Lec + Lab   3.0 Credit(s)   4.0 Period(s)   4.0 Load  
Subject Type: Occupational
Load Formula: T Lab Load


Description: An examination of the principles of design including line, color, balance, and texture as they relate to the display of merchandise. Participation in displays, field trips, and individual projects



MCCCD Official Course Competencies
1. Explain the role that visual merchandising has in a store, a department, or a corporation. (I)
2. Define and use visual merchandising terminology appropriately. (II-IV)
3. Identify the components of various types of displays. (III, IV)
4. Describe the principles of design, lighting, and color. (IV)
5. Design and construct visual presentations including prop selection. (V)
6. Construct both hard-line and soft-line displays which are effective at selling merchandise. (VI)
7. Design, layout, and produce showcards. (VII)
8. Plan, organize, prepare staging and props, and present a fashion show. (VIII)
MCCCD Official Course Competencies must be coordinated with the content outline so that each major point in the outline serves one or more competencies. MCCCD faculty retains authority in determining the pedagogical approach, methodology, content sequencing, and assessment metrics for student work. Please see individual course syllabi for additional information, including specific course requirements.
 
MCCCD Official Course Outline
I. Role of Visual Merchandise/Display
   A. In a historical framework
   B. In a retail setting
   C. As part of a firm`s total promotional effort
II. Define and Use Visual Merchandising Terminology
   A. Define display and the importance of terminology
   B. In class lab work
III. Components of Display and Various Types of Display
   A. Interior
   B. Exterior
   C. Hardline
   D. Softline
   E. Packaging/promotional
IV. Principles of Design, Lighting, and Color
   A. Principles of design
      1. Emphasis
      2. Balance
      3. Proportion
      4. Harmony
      5. Rhythm
   B. Principles of lighting
      1. Primary
      2. Secondary
      3. Ancillary
   C. Principles of color
      1. Background of terminology
      2. Monochromatic
      3. Complementary
      4. Split comp.
      5. Double comp.
      6. Analogous
      7. Tone on tone
V. Design and Create a Visual Presentation
   A. Rules of display
   B. Planning
   C. Implementation
   D. Evaluation
VI. Construction of Hard-line and Soft-line Display
VII. Showcard Preparation
   A. Design
   B. Layout
   C. Production
VIII. Plan, Organize, Prepare Staging and Props, and Present a Fashion Show
   A. Steps of fashion show planning
   B. Work directly with retailer
   C. In class lab work, staging props, music
   D. Presentation of show in store/on campus
 
MCCCD Governing Board Approval Date: 6/26/2001

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