Modesto Junior College Course Outline of Record EHS 280 I. OVERVIEW The following information will appear in the 2011-2012 catalog EHS 280 Beginning Floral Design 3 Units Introduction into the concepts and practices of floral design. In-depth study of the principles and elements of design used in floral composition. Principles of design as well as the design process and implement this process through the medium of floral materials. Hands-on laboratory experiences and practice in the art of floral design. American Geometric Line design is primary focus. Materials Fee Required Field trips are require (A-F Only) Lecture /Lab Transfer: (CSU) II. LEARNING CONTEXT Given the following learning context, the student who satisfactorily completes this course should be able to achieve the goals specified in Section III, Desired Learning: A. COURSE CONTENT Required Content: Introduction i ii Floral design defined Tools and supplies needed The floral industry: past, present, and future Careers in the floral industry History of floral design i The classical period European periods Classical Greek and Roman Italian Renaissance Dutch and Flemish French Georgian Victorian ii *American designs Division: Agriculture & Environmental Sciences 1 of 8
Colonial Colonial Williamsburg Federal American Victorian Early 20th Century Contemporary Western Oriental flower designs Care and handling of cut flowers i ii Container selection and sanitation Water preparation Cleaning and preparation of flowers Refrigeration and storage Sanitation and floral refrigerator maintenance Materials and supplies used in floral design i ii v vi vii ix. x. Flowers and greens identification and uses if floral design Wire sizes and uses Ribbon sizes, types and uses Nets, tulle, aqua net Flower holders and fasteners Corsage accessories and packaging Containers sizes, shapes and uses Florist foams and frogs Foils and laces Other commonly used materials The principles and elements of floral design Design principles Emphasis Balance Proportion Harmony Division: Agriculture & Environmental Sciences 2 of 8
Unity i Design elements Line Form Texture ii Basic floral arrangement shapes h. j. k. Vertical Horizontal Inverted T Right angle Hogarth curve on S-curve Oblique Crescent Symmetrical triangle Asymmetrical trian gle Circular or oval Others Color in floral design Color wheel Color vocabulary Neutral colors Emotional qualities of color Symbolism of color in design Color schemes in floral designs Container Height/container relationship Relationship to the arrangement v Flower placement Face, space and place Specialized techniques Division: Agriculture & Environmental Sciences 3 of 8
Mechanics of floral design i ii v vi Cutting tools Selecting flowers and foliage Preparing containers for a floral arrangement Inserting flowers into the arrangement Stem supports Wiring cut flowers Covering mechanics Dried and silk floral designs i ii Types of dried and silk flowers Constructing arrangements Methods of drying flowers h. Themes and accessories i ii Decorative wood Accessories Featured objects Corsages i ii v vi Wiring techniques Construction procedures Classification of corsages Care of corsages Evaluation of corsage flowers Corsage accessories Greens j. Foliage plants i ii Care and handling Wrapping Identification of common varieties in the floral industry Holiday enhancements Division: Agriculture & Environmental Sciences 4 of 8
k. Dish gardens i ii Construction Plant selection Planting Care and handling l. Floral orders i ii Telephone, wire, fax, walk-in customer orders Order forms Etiquette when receiving an order Processing and routing the order m. Pricing of floral designs i ii Determining costs of the floral design Pricing strategies Applying ove rhead and profit to pricing Delivery pricing n. Use of technology in floral industries i ii v Fax machines Computers in the flower shop Wire orders Telephone and telephone options Internet Cash registers o. Public image and personal appearance Required Lab Content: Bow Construction - Selection of proper ribbon and wire Single flower Construction Multi-Flower Construction Floral Supplies and Equipment Identification Colonial - Mound Design Division: Agriculture & Environmental Sciences 5 of 8
h. j. k. Symmetrical Design Horizontal Design Open Vase Design Design with Mulitple Varieties of from Roseacea family Adhesives, Glues, and Permanment Materials Holiday and Special Event Designs B. HOURS AND UNITS 3 Units INST METHOD TERM HOURS UNITS Lect 36 00 Lab 54 00 Disc 0 0 C. METHODS OF INSTRUCTION (TYPICAL) Instructors of the course might conduct the course using the following method: 3. Lecture, discussion and demonstration. Field trips and industry guest lecturers. Laboratory activities. D. ASSIGNMENTS (TYPICAL) EVIDENCE OF APPROPRIATE WORKLOAD FOR COURSE UNITS Time spent on coursework in addition to hours of instruction (lecture hours) Study for weekly quizzes on lecture and laboratory material. Per term, select a historical time period as it relates to floral design, conduct research and create a PowerPoint presentation for the class. Per term, create a project which demonstrates ability to create tints, tones and shades for three colors in a format that can be displayed in class. Two or three times per term, survey local floral shops and websites and analyze customer service, products available and pricin EVIDENCE OF CRITICAL THINKING Assignments require the appropriate level of critical thinking Given three types of "line, mass, and form flowers" and appropriate plant material, students will design and create an industry acceptable floral arrangement. Design a color-wheel distinguishing primary, secondary and tertiary colors. Select a historical time period as it relates to floral design. Research the time period and create a PowerPoint presentation. Present the presentation in class. E. TEXTS AND OTHER READINGS (TYPICAL) Division: Agriculture & Environmental Sciences 6 of 8
Book: Hunter, N. (1996). The art of floral design (2nd /e). Thomson. Other: Industry Magazines - Flowers& Florists Review Oasis IDEA Weekly Online Updates - Floral Design Institute III. DESIRED LEARNING A. COURSE GOAL As a result of satisfactory completion of this course, the student should be prepared to: to utilize principles and elements of design theory create a floral arrangement and/or display. B. STUDENT LEARNING GOALS Mastery of the following learning goals will enable the student to achieve the overall course goal. Required Learning Goals Upon satisfactory completion of this course, the student will be able to: h. Correctly condition and handle cut flowers, greens, and foliage plants used in the floral industry. Select and correctly use florist tools, equipment and materials. Identify flowers, greens, and foliage plants used in the floral industry. Utilize the principles and elements of floral design theory to create a floral arrangement. Construct a minimum of five different kinds of floral arrangements and/or floral corsages. *Describe floral designs and styles from different historical periods. Select containers appropriate for floral designs and arrangements. Demonstrate the correct care and handling of foliage plants. Calculate wholesale cost of floral design materials and apply appropriate industry mark-up to determine a resale pric Lab Learning Goals Upon satisfactory completion of the lab portion of this course, the student will be able to: Correctly condition and handle cut flowers, greens, and foliage plants used in the floral industry. IV. METHODS OF ASSESSMENT (TYPICAL) A. FORMATIVE ASSESSMENT 3. 4. Color Wheel Identification Project Tool Identification Quiz (written) Lab Practical - Plant Identification Lab Practical - Flower Identification Division: Agriculture & Environmental Sciences 7 of 8
5. Principles and Elements of Design Theory Quiz (written) B. SUMMATIVE ASSESSMENT Lab Practical - Design a Marketable Floral Arrangement Final Exam (written) Division: Agriculture & Environmental Sciences 8 of 8