Code: COA.FLORAL

Students taking the Floral Design Certificate are exposed to the materials and creative processes of the florist and interior landscaping industries.
The role that both the physical and environmental setting has on the elements of design (color, texture and form) and aesthetic considerations are the focus in laboratory and lecture projects.
Students will be able to recognize and name popularly used flowers and tropical plants by their disctinct features; and subsequently utlize these specicimens in floral arrangements.

Program Learning Outcomes (PLOs)

1. Identify the cut flowers and greens and supplies used in the floral industry.
2. Categorize tools and supplies used in the floral industry by their functions.
3. Identify the common tropical plant specimens and traditional holiday plants used in the floral industry.
4. Construct the basic designs (e.g. centerpieces, arrangements, corsages etc.) for holiday and special events.
5. Discuss and demonstrate the Elements and Principles of Design used by the floral industry.
6. Handle and process cut flowers and greens under accepted SOPs.

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