This course covers principles of floral art with an emphasis on commercial design. Topics include basic design styles and color harmonies; identification, use, and care of processing of cut flowers and foliages; mechanical aids and containers; personal flowers; holiday designs; and plant identification and care. The student will demonstrate the ability to identify floral design styles and color harmonies; identify cut flowers and foliages and the care and processing methods for extended vase life; select containers and mechanical aids; and create basic floral arrangements. The study of the general principles of plants, and their life processes and morphology, with emphasis on major floral crops are also covered.
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Unit 1: History of Floral Design
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Unit 2: Careers in Horticulture
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Unit 3: Botany and Care and Handling
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Unit 4: Elements and Principles of Design
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Unit 5: Design Application & Style
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Unit 5: Floral Arrangements
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Unit 7: Retail & Marketing
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Unit 8: Crop Production
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Unit 9: Role of FFA in Agriculture
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Unit 10: Plant Identification (A-Z)
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