PRINCIPLES AND ELEMENTS OF FLORAL DESIGN SYLLABUS
TEACHER: Mrs. Armentor OFFICE PHONE NUMBER: 281-641-7668
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Objective:
Students will be able be identify and master necessary skills of Floral Design. Students will be able to discuss and demonstrate the technical mechanics of designing with fresh cut and silk flowers. Students will also be able to recognize shop operations involved in managing a floral business. Events such as homecoming, weddings, funerals and banquets will also be discussed.
Topics that will be discussed are:
I. Introduction
a. Course Expectations
i. Rules
ii. Course Outline
iii. Syllabus
II. Careers
a. Opportunities in Floral Industry
III. Safety
IV. Special Occasion Flowers
a. Homecoming Mums and Garters
i. Design ideas
ii. Creation
iii. Pricing and Ordering
V. History of Floral Design
a. Benefits and history of floral art
VI. Tools, Elements, and Design
a. Tools and materials
i. Safety review
ii. Identification
iii. Purpose/Use
b. Keeping Quality
i. Temperature
ii. Preservatives
iii. Cutting techniques
iv. Extension of shelf life
c. Elements of Design
i. Color
ii. Texture
iii. Form
iv. Line
v. Space
vi. Mood/Message, etc
d. Principles of Design
i. Continuity
ii. Emphasis
iii. Pattern and Rhythm
iv. Balance and Proportion
v. Unity
vi. Examples of Designs
VII. Flower and Plant Identification
a. Anatomy
b. Identification
c. Classification of Use
VIII. Specialty Flowers
a. Tropical Flower Identification
b. Tropical Flower Production and Care
IX. Pests and Diseases
a. Identification
b. Prevention
c. Control and Treatment
X. Wiring and Taping
a. Supplies
b. Techniques
XI. Geometric Designs
a. Triangular designs
b. Other shapes
XII. Special Occasion Designs
a. Wreaths
b. Topiaries
c. Centerpieces
XIII. Contemporary Designs
a. Advanced Designs
XIV. Corsages and Boutonnieres
XV. Management Factors
a. Tools, Equipment, Chemicals
b. Technical Skills
XVI. Portfolios and Evaluation of Designs
a. Interpretation of Designs
b. Evaluation of Designs
c. Personal Portfolio Creation
XVII. Interior Design
a. Harmonizing elements and principles with environment
b. Evaluating components in decorating a room
XVIII. Pricing and Order-Processing
a. Cost of Materials
b. Overhead
c. Profit
d. Contingency Funds
e. Labor, Fuel, Delivery
XIX. Service Delivery Options
XX. Employability
a. Resume
b. Career Opportunities
c. Professional Organizations
{Materials may or may not be covered in this order.}
Interactive Notebook Supplies:
· Spiral notebook with pockets OR
· Spiral and folder
IMPORTANT!!!: THERE IS A FEE FOR THIS CLASS (See attachment)
Due to MAJOR budget reductions and the rising cost of materials, there is a fee for this class.
Grades:
Daily Grades: 50%
Test Grades: 50%
q Test grades will include Out of Class Projects.
q MAJOR OUT OF CLASS PROJECTS ARE DUE ON THEIR SCHEDULED DATE! NO MAJOR PROJECTS WILL BE ACCEPTED AFTER THE DUE DATE!!!
q Out of Class Projects are not optional.
q IF YOU ARE ABSENT ON DESIGN DAYS, you will have to make up the design up through a written assignment. FLOWERS WILL NOT BE SAVED FOR YOU!
Make up Policy:
The students will have as many days that they were absent to make up the assigned work. Pop Quizzes or In Class Projects will not be counted against the student if they are absent. The student will have to make up the in class assignments by completing written work. It will be the responsibility of the STUDENT to obtain missed lecture notes or other assignments and due dates.
General Information:
1. All students are subject to following policies of the Student Handbook and Classroom Rules.
2. There will be absolutely NO TOLERANCE for disrespecting teachers, cheating or not following the rules. There will be repercussions for inappropriate behavior.
3. Students should always feel free to ask for help.
“The only stupid question is the one not asked!”
4. Most materials for In Class Projects will be supplied by the teacher. Students will be informed in advance if the need to obtain their own materials.
Class participation grades will be based upon the following scale:
- Student exhibits on-task behavior and attitudes entirety of class period 90-100.
- Student exhibits on-task behavior and attitudes majority of class period 80-89.
- Student occasionally exhibits off-task behaviors and attitudes 60-69.
- Student does not participate less than 59.
IMPORTANT!!!: THERE IS A FEE FOR THIS CLASS
Due to MAJOR budget reductions and the rising cost of materials, there is a fee for this class. The fee is not mandatory, HOWEVER to receive the hands-on experience necessary to master the skills taught in this class, paying a fee is required.
If you pay the dues, YOU WILL BE ABLE TO TAKE HOME EVERY DESIGN YOU CONSTRUCT IN CLASS!!
The fee is $80. This is mandatory if you wish to design your own arrangement.
Each arrangement that we make is estimated to cost between $10 and $15. We make an arrangement for each holiday as well as homecoming mums. You can pay all at once or make payments, but payments must be made with cash only. The payment due dates are below.
Floral fee due dates:
September 27
November 1
January 24
February 21
WHAT IS THE ALTERNATIVE??
If you are unable to pay the dues, there are a few alternatives.
1. You can pick and choose which arrangements you would like to design for a fee of $15.
2. You may also find a sponsor. There are several teachers (and it doesn’t have to be a teacher… it can be anyone) that are willing to “sponsor” the fee. If you obtain a sponsor, you will be able to create the design and then give the design to your sponsor.
3. If you are unable to pay the dues, nor pay by arrangement, nor find a sponsor, you may observe a fellow classmate as well as complete a written assignment to fulfill the summative grade.
*** NOTICE!!!!! I will work with you on paying the fee. This class is meant to be fun as well as enable you to obtain skills for future employment. Just be open to me about your payment status and I will do my best to work with your situation!***