Floral Design Course Description and Syllabus:
Floral Design is designed to develop students' ability to identify and demonstrate the principles and techniques related to floral design as well as develop an understanding of the management of floral enterprises. Through the analysis of artistic floral styles and historical periods, students will develop respect for the traditions and contributions of diverse cultures. Students will respond to and analyze floral designs, thus contributing to the development of lifelong skills of making informed judgments and evaluations. To prepare for careers in floral design, students must attain academic skills and knowledge, acquire technical knowledge and skills related to horticultural systems, and develop knowledge and skills regarding career opportunities, entry requirements, and industry expectations.
Requirements:
Pencil or Pen
Student Device (Cell Phone, Ipad, Chrome book and etc)
Classroom Assistance time:
Tuesday's and Thursdays from 7:20 am to 7:55 am
Course Outline and Timeline
Term 1
Week
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Topic
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Week 1
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Introduction to floral design careers
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Week 2
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General floral safety and tool safety
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Week 3
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Identify floral history and flower identification
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Week 4
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Identification of floral tools and supplies
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Week 5
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Identification and study of seasonal projects
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Week 6
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Study of Fall seasonal arrangements
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Week 7
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Study of occasional arrangements
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Week 8
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Study of wedding and funeral arrangements
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Week 9
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Personal Project Construction
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Term 2
Week
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Topic
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Week 1
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Introduction to advanced floral careers
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Week 2
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Study of winter seasonal arrangements
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Week 3
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Study of Christmas arrangements
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Week 4
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Study of spring arrangements
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Week 5
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Study of Valentine arrangements
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Week 6
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Study of selecting seasonal flowers and foliage
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Week 7
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Study of pricing and selling floral arrangements
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Week 8
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Identify customer base for floral arrangements
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Week 9
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Course review
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Statement for Academic Dishonesty:
Academic integrity is fundamental to the activities and principles of our school. No student shall cheat or copy the work of another. Plagiarism, the use of another person’s original ideas or writings as one’s own without giving credit to the true author, will be considered cheating, and the student will be subject to academic discipline that may include loss of credit for the work in question.