Course description
Design shop window displays for different sectors of economic activity using the most widely used design software, and prepare a budget for a display.
Why enrol on this course?
Who can take this course?
Employed, self-employed or unemployed people who want to improve their skills.
Free course
Subsidised training, at no cost to the student.
Online course
Study from home with a flexible format.
Certified course
When you finish you will be able to certify the training you have completed.
Course content
1. THE SHOP WINDOW AND ITS HISTORICAL EVOLUTION
1.1. Topic development.
2. FUNDAMENTAL PRINCIPLES OF THE SHOP WINDOW
2.1. Introduction.
2.2. Functionality.
2.3. Distinctive style.
2.4. Simplicity.
2.5. Creativity.
2.6. Unity.
2.7. Timeliness.
2.8. Economy.
2.9. Adaptation.
3. TRAINING AND KNOWLEDGE OF THE WINDOW DRESSER
3.1. Topic development.
4. COMPOSITION AND ITS PRINCIPLES
4.1. Introduction.
4.2. Balance and symmetry, volume and weight.
4.3. Point, line and shape and their psychological perception.
4.4. Harmony.
4.5. Compositions.
5. TYPES OF SHOP WINDOW
5.1. Introduction.
5.2. Classification of shop windows.
5.2.1. By location.
5.2.2. By background.
5.2.3. By the nature of the items displayed.
5.2.4. By purpose.
6. COLOUR
6.1. The study of colour.
6.2. Primary colours.
6.3. Properties of colour.
6.4. The colour wheel.
6.5. Warm and cool colours.
6.6. Neutral colours.
6.7. Impact.
6.8. Choosing colours.
7. STAGES OF SETTING UP A SHOP WINDOW
7.1. Introduction.
7.2. Plan.
7.3. Objectives.
7.4. Resources.
8. THE AVAILABLE SPACE: DIMENSIONS AND PROPORTIONS
8.1. General aspects.
8.2. How to distribute the space.
9. METHOD FOR BUDGETING A DISPLAY
9.1. The budget.
9.2. Method.
10. THE WINDOW DRESSER'S MATERIALS AND TOOLS
10.1. Tools for the shop window.
10.2. Fixing elements.
10.3. Shop window background materials.
10.4. Way of working.
11. CARPENTRY BASICS: JOINTS
11.1. Basic carpentry tools.
11.2. Joints.
12. COVERING FRAMES
12.1. Topic development.
13. PAINTING
13.1. Introduction.
13.2. Types of paint.
13.3. Finishes.
14. ELECTRICITY AND LIGHTING
14.1. Introduction.
14.2. Lighting systems.
14.3. Types of light.
14.4. Light intensity.
14.5. Space and light.
14.6. The colour of light.
15. CREATING THE SKETCH
15.1. Introduction.
15.2. Drawing size/actual object size.
15.3. Blocking in.
15.4. Drawing practice.
16. MODEL MAKING
16.1. Introduction.
16.2. Instruments and materials.
16.3. Scale of representation.
16.4. Coverings.
17. SIGNAGE AND POSTERS: MOST WIDELY USED SOFTWARE
17.1. General aspects.
17.2. Resources for making posters.
17.3. Typography.
17.4. Software.
18. LABELS AND REGULATIONS
18.1. Introduction.
18.2. General label information.
18.3. Food labelling.
18.4. Textile product labelling.
18.5. Footwear labelling.
18.6. Toy labelling.
18.7. Ecolabel.
18.8. Energy labelling.
18.9. CE marking.
18.10. Pricing of services and products.
18.11. Applicable legislation.
19. STANDS AND DISPLAY UNITS
19.1. Range of stands.
19.2. Display furniture.
20. THE MANNEQUIN
20.1. History.
20.2. Types of mannequins and other stands.
21. THE EXTERIOR IMAGE
21.1. Introduction.
21.2. Checking the facade.
21.3. The shop sign.
21.4. The pavement.
22. SETTING UP SHOP WINDOWS FOR DIFFERENT MARKET SEGMENTS
22.1. Household appliances.
22.2. Textiles.
22.3. Pharmacy and cosmetics.
22.4. Photography.
22.5. Food.
22.6. Footwear.
22.7. Jewellery and watches.
22.8. Florists.
1.1. Topic development.
2. FUNDAMENTAL PRINCIPLES OF THE SHOP WINDOW
2.1. Introduction.
2.2. Functionality.
2.3. Distinctive style.
2.4. Simplicity.
2.5. Creativity.
2.6. Unity.
2.7. Timeliness.
2.8. Economy.
2.9. Adaptation.
3. TRAINING AND KNOWLEDGE OF THE WINDOW DRESSER
3.1. Topic development.
4. COMPOSITION AND ITS PRINCIPLES
4.1. Introduction.
4.2. Balance and symmetry, volume and weight.
4.3. Point, line and shape and their psychological perception.
4.4. Harmony.
4.5. Compositions.
5. TYPES OF SHOP WINDOW
5.1. Introduction.
5.2. Classification of shop windows.
5.2.1. By location.
5.2.2. By background.
5.2.3. By the nature of the items displayed.
5.2.4. By purpose.
6. COLOUR
6.1. The study of colour.
6.2. Primary colours.
6.3. Properties of colour.
6.4. The colour wheel.
6.5. Warm and cool colours.
6.6. Neutral colours.
6.7. Impact.
6.8. Choosing colours.
7. STAGES OF SETTING UP A SHOP WINDOW
7.1. Introduction.
7.2. Plan.
7.3. Objectives.
7.4. Resources.
8. THE AVAILABLE SPACE: DIMENSIONS AND PROPORTIONS
8.1. General aspects.
8.2. How to distribute the space.
9. METHOD FOR BUDGETING A DISPLAY
9.1. The budget.
9.2. Method.
10. THE WINDOW DRESSER'S MATERIALS AND TOOLS
10.1. Tools for the shop window.
10.2. Fixing elements.
10.3. Shop window background materials.
10.4. Way of working.
11. CARPENTRY BASICS: JOINTS
11.1. Basic carpentry tools.
11.2. Joints.
12. COVERING FRAMES
12.1. Topic development.
13. PAINTING
13.1. Introduction.
13.2. Types of paint.
13.3. Finishes.
14. ELECTRICITY AND LIGHTING
14.1. Introduction.
14.2. Lighting systems.
14.3. Types of light.
14.4. Light intensity.
14.5. Space and light.
14.6. The colour of light.
15. CREATING THE SKETCH
15.1. Introduction.
15.2. Drawing size/actual object size.
15.3. Blocking in.
15.4. Drawing practice.
16. MODEL MAKING
16.1. Introduction.
16.2. Instruments and materials.
16.3. Scale of representation.
16.4. Coverings.
17. SIGNAGE AND POSTERS: MOST WIDELY USED SOFTWARE
17.1. General aspects.
17.2. Resources for making posters.
17.3. Typography.
17.4. Software.
18. LABELS AND REGULATIONS
18.1. Introduction.
18.2. General label information.
18.3. Food labelling.
18.4. Textile product labelling.
18.5. Footwear labelling.
18.6. Toy labelling.
18.7. Ecolabel.
18.8. Energy labelling.
18.9. CE marking.
18.10. Pricing of services and products.
18.11. Applicable legislation.
19. STANDS AND DISPLAY UNITS
19.1. Range of stands.
19.2. Display furniture.
20. THE MANNEQUIN
20.1. History.
20.2. Types of mannequins and other stands.
21. THE EXTERIOR IMAGE
21.1. Introduction.
21.2. Checking the facade.
21.3. The shop sign.
21.4. The pavement.
22. SETTING UP SHOP WINDOWS FOR DIFFERENT MARKET SEGMENTS
22.1. Household appliances.
22.2. Textiles.
22.3. Pharmacy and cosmetics.
22.4. Photography.
22.5. Food.
22.6. Footwear.
22.7. Jewellery and watches.
22.8. Florists.