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Program description - September 2021
Imagine pursuing your passion in the highly creative industry of visual merchandising, the art and science behind retail design and development. You will combine the art of window displays, prop making, graphic design, event planning and photo styling with the science of floor planning, planogramming, branding and marketing, and entrepreneurship. It is the process of creating an inviting and interactive environment for the consumer utilizing a variety of on-trend mediums, materials, software and technology. This two-year diploma program focuses on project-based, hands-on learning for the creative problem solver! A field placement opportunity is provided in the second year of the program to gain industry experience in the field of visual display and merchandising as well as make some new partnerships with industry members. Conestoga is the only college offering Visual Merchandising Arts graduates the opportunity to earn a second two-year diploma in Interior Decorating in just one year! Successful students become even more marketable, capable of designing for both commercial interiors and home interiors!
Program details
Tuition & fees
Tuition and fee details for the 2020-2021 year are listed below. Books and supplies are additional. Tuition and fee details for terms starting after May 2021 will not be available until spring 2021.
Tuition and fees are currently unavailable; please check back at a later time. For terms starting after May 2021, details will not be available until spring 2021.
2 Terms
Canadian
International
Canadian fee details
Description | Fall 2020 | Winter 2021 |
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Full-time Program Tuition | $1348.00 | $1348.00 |
Administration Fee | $18.40 | $18.40 |
Capital Development Fee | $77.08 | $77.08 |
CSI Health Plan Fee | $295.00 | - |
CSI Association Fee | $84.50 | $84.50 |
CSI Legal Protection | $30.00 | - |
Graduation/Alumni Services Fee | $20.95 | $20.95 |
ONE Card Fee | $12.75 | $12.75 |
Student Services | $50.65 | $50.65 |
Technology Enhancement Fee | $142.75 | $142.75 |
CSI Event Fee and Campus Life (optional) | $15.00 | $15.00 |
CSI Student Clubs and Societies (optional) | $3.50 | $3.50 |
Sustainability Fee (optional) | $5.00 | $5.00 |
Session Total | $2103.58 | $1778.58 |
Year Total | $3882.16 |
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International fee details
Description | Fall 2020 | Winter 2021 |
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International Program Tuition | $6250.00 | $6250.00 |
Administration Fee | $18.40 | $18.40 |
Capital Development Fee | $77.08 | $77.08 |
CSI Health Plan Fee | $295.00 | - |
CSI Association Fee | $84.50 | $84.50 |
CSI International Health Fee | $500.00 | - |
CSI Legal Protection | $30.00 | - |
Graduation/Alumni Services Fee | $20.95 | $20.95 |
ISR | $375.00 | $375.00 |
ONE Card Fee | $12.75 | $12.75 |
Student Services | $50.65 | $50.65 |
Technology Enhancement Fee | $142.75 | $142.75 |
CSI Event Fee and Campus Life (optional) | $15.00 | $15.00 |
CSI Student Clubs and Societies (optional) | $3.50 | $3.50 |
Sustainability Fee (optional) | $5.00 | $5.00 |
Session Total | $7880.58 | $7055.58 |
Year Total | $14936.16 |
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Financial assistance
Awards & scholarships
Student Financial Services awarded more than 400 awards, scholarships and bursaries last year.
Delivery sequence - September 2021 - Kitchener – Doon
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