- Description
- Students study the requirements and practices involved in providing creative floral design services, focusing on plant and flower identification, advanced design techniques, and floral services for special occasions.
- Prerequisite
- AGR2085: Floral Design 2
- 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 cultural requirements of cut flowers, foliage and interior plants
1.1 identify flowers, greenery and other materials 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
1.1.4 dried flowers and foliage
1.1.5 silk and other fabric materials
1.2 explain the advantages and disadvantages of using different types of floral materials
1.3 relate different growth styles of flowers to use in floral arrangements
1.4 explain ethnic and cultural influences on floral materials and practices
2 construct fresh, dried and/or artificial floral arrangements for special occasions
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 design and construct fresh, dried and/or artificial floral arrangements for special purposes and occasions (e.g., calendar events, weddings, funerals, hospitals), demonstrating special effects and advanced design techniques (e.g., crescent, Hogarth curve, T-shape, L-shape)
3 calculate the cost and selling price of floral products and services
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
3.4 explain the importance of accountability for pricing practices used within the industry
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 create a transitional strategy to accommodate personal changes and build personal values
6.1 identify short-term and long-term goals
6.2 identify steps to achieve goals
Program of Studies 2010. Source document, © Alberta Education.