I. General Information
1. Course Title:
Fundamentals of Floral Design
2. Course Prefix & Number:
HORT 1108
3. Course Credits and Contact Hours:
Credits: 4
Lecture Hours: 2
Lab Hours: 4
4. Course Description:
This course covers floral design principles required to create popular traditional flower arrangements. Mechanics, terms, and basic floral design techniques will be covered. Students will be actively involved in creating floral designs using the principles presented in class. This course also covers the identification, marketable units, handling requirements, and other characteristics of major fresh flowers and greens used in the floral industry.
5. Placement Tests Required:
6. Prerequisite Courses:
HORT 1108 - Fundamentals of Floral Design
There are no prerequisites for this course.
9. Co-requisite Courses:
HORT 1108 - Fundamentals of Floral Design
There are no corequisites for this course.
III. Course Purpose
Program-Applicable Courses – This course is required for the following program(s):
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Name of Program(s)
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Program Type
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HORTICULTURE
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AAS
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FLORAL DESIGN
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Diploma
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IV. Learning Outcomes
1. College-Wide Outcomes
| College-Wide Outcomes/Competencies |
Students will be able to: |
| Demonstrate written communication skills |
Create a portfolio of design styles including written descriptions of unique features of each style. |
| Assess alternative solutions to a problem |
Develop and defend floral designs created for specific events and occasions. |
2. Course Specific Outcomes - Students will be able to achieve the following measurable goals upon completion of
the course:
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Expected Outcome
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MnTC
Goal Area
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Students will be able to demonstrate professional behavior.
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Students will be able to identify individual flowers and foliages and their forms.
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Students will be able to describe proper care & handling along with proper processing.
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Students will be able to analyze costs of flowers and greens.
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|
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Students will be able to explain and demonstrate design elements & principles along with proper design mechanics & techniques.
|
|
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Students will be able to explain floral terminology and various design patterns.
|
|
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Students will be able to create well-organized and aesthetically pleasing floral arrangements in a variety of styles and for a variety of occasions.
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V. Topical Outline
Listed below are major areas of content typically covered in this course.
1. Lecture Sessions
1. Theory and Design
- History of Floral Design
- Design, Harmony, and Unity
- Color
- Balance, Proportion, and Scale
- Focal Point and Rhythm
- Line, Form, Space, and Depth
- Texture and Fragrance
- Tools, Containers, and Mechanics
2. Flowers and Foliage
- Nomenclature and Postharvest Physiology
- Care and Handling
- Flower and Foliage Forms
3. Basic Techniques and Styles
- Shapes of Floral Arrangements
- Seasonal, Holiday, and Special Occasion Design
- Flowers to Wear
- Everlasting Flowers
4. Beyond the Basics
- Oriental Style of Design
- Contemporary Design Styles and Techniques
- Wedding Flowers
- Sympathy Flowers
5. The Floral Industry
- Harvest and Distribution
- The Retail Flower Shop
- Careers and Continuing Education
2. Laboratory/Studio Sessions
1. Theory and Design
- History of Floral Design
- Design, Harmony, and Unity
- Color
- Balance, Proportion, and Scale
- Focal Point and Rhythm
- Line, Form, Space, and Depth
- Texture and Fragrance
- Tools, Containers, and Mechanics
2. Flowers and Foliage
- Nomenclature and Postharvest Physiology
- Care and Handling
- Flower and Foliage Forms
3. Basic Techniques and Styles
- Shapes of Floral Arrangements
- Seasonal, Holiday, and Special Occasion Design
- Flowers to Wear
- Everlasting Flowers
4. Beyond the Basics
- Oriental Style of Design
- Contemporary Design Styles and Techniques
- Wedding Flowers
- Sympathy Flowers
I. General Information
1. Course Title:
Fundamentals of Floral Design
2. Course Prefix & Number:
HORT 1108
3. Course Credits and Contact Hours:
Credits: 4
Lecture Hours: 2
Lab Hours: 4
4. Course Description:
This course covers floral design principles required to create popular traditional flower arrangements. Mechanics, terms, and basic floral design techniques will be covered. Students will be actively involved in creating floral designs using the principles presented in class. This course also covers the identification, marketable units, handling requirements, and other characteristics of major fresh flowers and greens used in the floral industry.
5. Placement Tests Required:
6. Prerequisite Courses:
HORT 1108 - Fundamentals of Floral Design
There are no prerequisites for this course.
9. Co-requisite Courses:
HORT 1108 - Fundamentals of Floral Design
There are no corequisites for this course.
II. Transfer and Articulation
III. Course Purpose
1. Program-Applicable Courses – This course is required for the following program(s):
|
Name of Program(s)
|
Program Type
|
|
HORTICULTURE
|
AAS
|
|
FLORAL DESIGN
|
Diploma
|
IV. Learning Outcomes
1. College-Wide Outcomes
| College-Wide Outcomes/Competencies |
Students will be able to: |
| Demonstrate written communication skills |
Create a portfolio of design styles including written descriptions of unique features of each style. |
2. Course Specific Outcomes - Students will be able to achieve the following measurable goals upon completion of
the course:
|
Expected Outcome
|
MnTC
Goal Area
|
|
Students will be able to demonstrate professional behavior.
|
|
|
Students will be able to identify individual flowers and foliages and their forms.
|
|
|
Students will be able to describe proper care & handling along with proper processing.
|
|
|
Students will be able to analyze costs of flowers and greens.
|
|
|
Students will be able to explain and demonstrate design elements & principles along with proper design mechanics & techniques.
|
|
|
Students will be able to explain floral terminology and various design patterns.
|
|
|
Students will be able to create well-organized and aesthetically pleasing floral arrangements in a variety of styles and for a variety of occasions.
|
|
V. Topical Outline
Listed below are major areas of content typically covered in this course.
1. Lecture Sessions
1. Theory and Design
- History of Floral Design
- Design, Harmony, and Unity
- Color
- Balance, Proportion, and Scale
- Focal Point and Rhythm
- Line, Form, Space, and Depth
- Texture and Fragrance
- Tools, Containers, and Mechanics
2. Flowers and Foliage
- Nomenclature and Postharvest Physiology
- Care and Handling
- Flower and Foliage Forms
3. Basic Techniques and Styles
- Shapes of Floral Arrangements
- Seasonal, Holiday, and Special Occasion Design
- Flowers to Wear
- Everlasting Flowers
4. Beyond the Basics
- Oriental Style of Design
- Contemporary Design Styles and Techniques
- Wedding Flowers
- Sympathy Flowers
5. The Floral Industry
- Harvest and Distribution
- The Retail Flower Shop
- Careers and Continuing Education
2. Laboratory/Studio Sessions
1. Theory and Design
- History of Floral Design
- Design, Harmony, and Unity
- Color
- Balance, Proportion, and Scale
- Focal Point and Rhythm
- Line, Form, Space, and Depth
- Texture and Fragrance
- Tools, Containers, and Mechanics
2. Flowers and Foliage
- Nomenclature and Postharvest Physiology
- Care and Handling
- Flower and Foliage Forms
3. Basic Techniques and Styles
- Shapes of Floral Arrangements
- Seasonal, Holiday, and Special Occasion Design
- Flowers to Wear
- Everlasting Flowers
4. Beyond the Basics
- Oriental Style of Design
- Contemporary Design Styles and Techniques
- Wedding Flowers
- Sympathy Flowers