Floral
Design 130
Syllabus
I. FFA
II. Supervised Experience In Agriculture/ Horticulture
III. Understanding the Floral Design Industry
A. Statistics of the Floral industry
B. Careers in the Floral industry
C. Where do flowers come from?
D. Flower happiness research
IV. Floral Design Basics
A. Design Elements (Line, Form, Texture, Color)
B. Design Principles (Focal, Balance, Rhythm, Harmony, Unity, Proportion)
C. History of Floral Design
D. Basic Design Styles
E. Basic Design Techniques
V. Basic Office Procedures
A. Figuring cost of a design
B. Ordering from a wholesaler
VI. Basic Floral Materials
A. Floral Tape
B. Florist Wire
C. Floral Ribbon
D. Floral Paints and Tints
E. Common Floral supply items
F. Floral Tools and Equipment
VII. Basic Floral Design Skills
A. Wiring and taping flowers and foliages
B. Making bows
C. Feathering carnations
D. Gluing flowers
E. Using wristlets
F. Using fresh foam properly
G. Packaging and shipping floral products
H. Understanding floral coolers and floral storage
VIII. Floral Safety
A. Hazardous Materials
B. Maintaining a Safe Environment
IX. Floral Identification and Care
A. Understanding floral quality
B. Identification of Common Cut flowers and Foliage
C. Pre/Post care of flower shop fresh materials
D. Floral Insect pests/Diseases
E. Cooler Care
X. Foliage Plant Identification and Care
A. Understanding basic growing and care of foliage plants
B. Identifying common foliage plants
C. Diseases and Insects of foliage plants
XI. Floral Crop Production
A. Growing Geraniums
B. Growing Easter lilies
C. Growing Hanging baskets
XII. Floral Designs
A. Ribbon Roses
B. Bud vases
C. Arm bouquets
D. Boutonnieres
E. Corsages
F. All-around centerpieces
G. one-sided centerpieces
H. Novelty Designs
I. Blooming plants/Foliage Designs
J. Creative Designs
K. Holiday Designs
a. Valentine’s
b. St. Pats Day
c. Spring/ Easter Designs
d. Mother’s Day Designs
Required Materials:
a. 3 ring notebook with dividers
b. supplies for a creative arrangement (Handout)
Grading:
100‑90 = A Third Quarter = 45%
89‑80 = B Fourth Quarter = 45%
79‑70 = C Final Exam = 10%
69‑60 = D _________
Below 60 = F Semester Grade =100%
* All grades will be based on a point accumulated basis. Grades
will consist of unit tests, unannounced and announced quizzes,
take‑home and in‑class assignments, special projects, floral
design, and class participation. Three (3) points are earned each day for daily working ability, non‑tardiness, and good behavior.
* Make‑up work will follow the school handbook. It is the
student's responsibility to make sure all assignments are made
up after an absence in the required time.
* Late work will not be accepted!
* Tardiness will follow the school handbook. You must be in the
room and at your assigned seat at the time of the bell.
Lab Fee: Your lab fee is $30.00. The lab fee covers the cost of flowers and materials for practicing basic design skills and equipment usage. Other educational projects made during class will be available for you to purchase at the cost of supplies and materials. The following is a list of very approximate costs of the projects. (the costs will vary depending on availability of material, costs of material, and changes of style) *** These are optional purchases. You do not have to purchase these. Arrangements not purchased by the student will be sold within the school.
Bow lab Lab Fee $1.50
Ribbon Roses Lab Fee $2.00
Bud vase lab (fresh flowers) Lab Fee $5.00
Corsage and boutonniere labs Lab Fee $6.00
Creative Corsages Lab Fee $3.00
All-around centerpiece Lab Fee $6.00 =$44
One-sided design Lab Fee $5.00 per
Soda design-Novelty Lab Fee $5.50 student
Conditioning flower/ID labs Lab Fee $5.00
Planter arrangements Lab Fee $5.00
Valentines Day Design $10.00‑12.00
Spring/Easter Design $10.00‑12.00
Mother’s Day Designs $10.00-18.00
Creative Design $ "?" (You purchase material)
Extra Credit:
Additional points may be acquired through the following list of activities.
1. Arrange a guest speaker. (10 points)
2. Set up a demonstration on any area of floral which could
be used in a science fair. (15 points)
3. Be a member of the FFA. (10)
4. Attend and compete in Ag/hort related contests. (10 each)
5. Bring in a design idea and teach the class. (15)