- Description
- Students study the handling requirements of flowers and foliage and the practices involved in providing floral design. Student attention will focus on plant and flower identification, elements and principles of design, floral projects and marketing practices.
- Prerequisite
- AGR1085: Floral Design 1
- Parameters
- Access to a flower arrangement room with refrigeration, a source of water, adequate storage facilities and workbenches/table surfaces for flower arranging.
Outcomes The student will:
1 identify and explain the handling requirements of flowers and foliage used in arrangements
1.1 identify cut flowers and greenery commonly used in floral design, including:
1.1.1 greenhouse or field-grown cut flowers
1.1.2 imported cut flowers
1.1.3 foliage and filler
1.2 identify dried and artificial materials commonly used in floral design, including:
1.2.1 dried flowers and foliage
1.2.2 silk and other fabric materials
1.3 relate the growth styles of flowers to their use in floral arrangements
1.4 explain the advantages and disadvantages of using different types of floral materials
2 construct fresh, dried and/or artificial floral arrangements
2.1 explain and apply elements and principles of design, including:
2.1.1 line, form, pattern and texture
2.1.2 colour, balance and rhythm
2.1.3 scale and proportion
2.1.4 harmony, contrast and repetition
2.2 apply the colour wheel and basic colour theory
2.3 demonstrate asymmetrical design techniques
2.4 demonstrate bundling techniques
2.5 create a hand-tied bouquet
3 explain techniques used to assess the cost of products within the floral industry
3.1 identify fixed and variable costs associated with floral services
3.2 explain and apply pricing formulas used in the floral industry
3.3 calculate the cost price and selling price of a floral arrangement
4 identify and perform safe and sanitary practices
4.1 demonstrate proper handling, use and maintenance of all implements and tools
4.2 apply universal precautions related to blood-borne pathogens; e.g., minor cuts, blood spills
4.3 maintain a clean, sanitary, safe work area
4.4 use all materials and products appropriately
4.5 clean, sanitize and return implements and materials to a storage area after use
4.6 dispose of waste materials in an environmentally safe manner
5 demonstrate basic competencies
5.1 demonstrate fundamental skills to:
5.1.1 communicate
5.1.2 manage information
5.1.3 use numbers
5.1.4 think and solve problems
5.2 demonstrate personal management skills to:
5.2.1 demonstrate positive attitudes and behaviours
5.2.2 be responsible
5.2.3 be adaptable
5.2.4 learn continuously
5.2.5 work safely
5.3 demonstrate teamwork skills to:
5.3.1 work with others
5.3.2 participate in projects and tasks
6 identify possible life roles related to the skills and content of this cluster
6.1 recognize and then analyze the opportunities and barriers in the immediate environment
6.2 identify potential resources to minimize barriers and maximize opportunities
Program of Studies 2010. Source document, © Alberta Education.