Revised: August 2013
COURSE SYLLABUS – Floral Design
Grade Level: 10-12
1st Period
Carlisle County High School Michelle Trevathan
Agriculture Department 4557 State Route 1377
CREDIT(S): 1 Bardwell, KY 42023
1-270-628-3800-Ext. 4202
TITLE:
Floral Design
COURSE DESCRIPTION:
Floriculture and floral design provides instruction to develop floral design techniques using silk, dried, and fresh flowers. Students will learn operation and management technics of a florist business as well as identification, production and cultural maintenance practices of plants used in floral design and interior landscaping. Content may be enhanced by utilizing appropriate technology. Leadership development will be provided through FFA. Each student will be expected to have a supervised agricultural experience program.
COURSE OBJECTIVES:
To develop a broad, general understanding of the agriculture industry and the role it plays in today’s world as well as look more specifically at the role of ornamental horticulture and the floral design industry.
CONTENT OUTLINE:
Classroom content outline MAY include, but is NOT limited to:
Orientation to Floral Design
- Review classroom procedure and course content
- Identify career opportunities in floral design (A1-4)
- Determine qualifications for specific careers
- Become oriented to the floral design industry (B2-1)
Supervised Agricultural Experience Programs
- Determine the importance of supervised agricultural experience program (D1-1)
- Select and plan an agricultural experience program (D1-2 & D2-2)
Determine Leadership/FFA
- Determine FFA activities to be integrated into the course
- Develop leadership skills
Influence of Floral Industry on World Agriculture
- Determine role of U.S. production in globalized production
- Compare international import and export competition in industry
Control and Environmental Practices
- Identifying and Managing Plant Pests and Diseases in the Greenhouse (A5-7)
- Using Pesticides Safely (A5-3)
- Interpreting Pesticide Labels (A5-4)
- Applying Pesticides (A5-5)
- Supplying Nutrients to Floriculture Crops (A4-3)
- Caring for Fresh Flowers and Foliage (B2-2)
Understanding Floral Design
- Understanding the Principles of Floral Design (B2-3)
- Understanding the Design Elements (B2-4)
- Designing Corsages and Boutonnieres (B2-5)
- Designing Basic Floral Work (B2-6)
- Designing Centerpieces and Holiday Arrangements (B2-7)
- Designing Wedding Pieces (B2-8)
- Designing Sympathy Arrangements (B2-9)
- Using Everlasting Flowers (B2-10)
- **Project
Marketing Floral Products
- Pricing Floral Design Work (B2-11)
- Managing the Flower Shop (B2-12)
Floral Products and the Wedding Industry
- Wedding Plan Project
*The above schedule is subject to change without notice, with time extensions or shortenings on certain subjects. Schedule is subject to school activities, closings due to weather, or other occurrences. Please refer to school handbook for further information.
INSTRUCTIONAL ACTIVITIES:
- Lectures.
- Demonstration.
- Field trips/clinical experiences.
- Laboratory experiments.
- Assessments.
- Daily Participation.
- Quizzes.
- Group discussions.
- Individual speeches.
RESOURCES:
- Guest lecturers.
- Textbooks.
- Internet.
- Local news media.
- Local school media.
- Classroom tools and resources.
GRADING PROCEDURES:
Letter grades will be assigned as follows:
A: 100%-90%
B: 89%-80%
C: 79%-70%
D: 69%-60%
F: Below 60%
Grades may be made on the basis of, but not limited to (students will be made aware of point values before assignments are given):
- Classroom Participation
- Daily Participation activities
- Quizzes
- Exams
- Semester/Final Exam
- Laboratory Assessments
- Research Papers, etc.
- Late Work: All students must be in compliance with the Kentucky Compulsory Attendance laws and statutes. A student who is absent for an “excused” reason will be given the opportunity to make-up the missed work, and will receive credit for any made-up work. A student will have the same number of days to make up work as the number of days missed. A student who is absent for unexcused reasons or for disciplinary reasons will be allowed to make up work but not be given credit for it. Students who accumulate an excessive number of absences per class, may be referred to the Attendance Review Committee of each school to evaluate the student’s academic progress. After evaluation, recommendations will be made in order for the student to stay abreast academically. Missed time may be completed hour for hour depending on time missed during Extended School Services.
- In addition to the above statement, late work will be dealt with in accordance to the classroom rules and expectations set forth. Please refer to them.
TEXT AND REFERENCES:
Various – Please see instructor for details.