Syllabus
Talladega City Career Technology Center
Agriscience
Program: Plant System
Course Syllabus
Course Title: Floriculture and Floral Design Teacher: Laura Whitfield
Prerequisite: Fundamentals of Agriscience Course Credit: One Credit
Credential(s): Landscape Management Certification
Turfgrass Management Certification
Urban Forestry
CTSO: FFA
Class Fee - $20.00
FFA Fee - $15.00
Course Description
Floriculture and Floral Design prepares students to work in or operate a retail floral design business and introduces students to the basics of growing flowers for retail sale. Topics include history, floral structures, floral propagation, floral growth requirements and identification, pest management, handling procedures, elements of design, design mechanics, business operations, and the National FFA.
Course Goals:
Students will…
- Discuss the history of floriculture and floral design, including the role of flowers in past civilizations.
- Compare and contrast the structures of monocot and dicot plants.
- Differentiate between complete and incomplete flowers produced by flowering plants.
- Illustrate various parts of the flower and discuss the importance of each.
- Demonstrate propagation of common flowering and foliage plants through sexual and asexual means.
- Assess environmental and cultural factors that affect growth of plants in the floriculture industry. a. Describe the roles sunlight, water, pH, and carbon dioxide play in flower growth and development. b. Assess different types of growing media used in the floriculture industry. c. Identify various plant nutrients that specifically affect flower growth and development.
- Compare and contrast different growing environments and indicate how each setting affects floral growth. Examples: greenhouse, high tunnel, field Floral Identification.
- Identify various species of flowering and foliage plants and describe how they are commonly used in the floriculture industry. a. Differentiate between annual and perennial flowering and foliage plants.
- Identify common pests that affect the floriculture industry. a. Compare and contrast a variety of methods to control insects and diseases in flowers, noting the advantages, disadvantages, and environmental effects of each method.
- Demonstrate techniques for conditioning and maintaining flowers and other floral design materials. Examples: preservatives, refrigeration; deadheading
- Identify tools employed in the floriculture industry and demonstrate their proper use.
- Discuss the principles of balance, proportion and scale, focal point, emphasis, rhythm, harmony, and unity in creating a design.
- Describe the incorporation of the design elements of line, form, and texture within a floral design. a. Use the color wheel to create color schemes in floral designs.
- Identify and create various forms of floral products. Examples: boutonnieres, corsages, wreaths, potted plants; circular and triangular forms
- Compare and contrast various floral construction techniques and materials. Examples: wiring and taping, use of bows, floral foam, and adhesives.
- Design and create floral arrangements using proper techniques to illustrate each design principle.
- Compare and contrast retail and wholesale floral practices.
- Explain pricing criteria used in the floral industry.
- Prepare plants and merchandise for marketing.
- Demonstrate different types of sales transactions. Examples: computer/cash register, charge card, telephone order, floor sales, e-commerce
- Research and share information regarding domestic and foreign sources of commonly-used flowers and plants.
- Gather and communicate information about managerial skills required for operating a successful floral business.
Materials Needed
Chromebook with Charger
Pencil/Pen
Paper
Delivery Plan
- Laboratory demonstration and activities
- Guided Practice
- Discussion
- Individual and Group practice
- Problem solving activities
- Math and literacy exercises
Assessment
*Total points possible are dependent upon course activities and projects assigned per term.
Classroom Management
- Be on time.
- Bring all needed materials to class.
- Follow all safety rules.
- Follow all school rules.
Consequences
Minor offenses
Students will receive a:
1st incident-- Verbal warning…with corrective guidance
2nd incident--- Parental contact
3rd incident—Administration referral
Major offenses
Administration referral
Criteria Points Value
Assessments 100 points each (Gold)
Projects 200 points each (Gold )
Quizzes 100 points each (Silver)
Labs 100 points each (Silver)
Reports (Oral and Written) 100 points each (Gold)
Unit Assignments 100 points each (Bronze)
Grading Scale
90-100=A
80-89 = B
70-79 = C
60-69 = D
59 and Below =F
CTSO Integration: All students will have the opportunity to join and participate in FFA. In this course, FFA will be taught, and leadership and employability skills will be learned in these lessons. All students are welcome to participate in class CTSO activities throughout the year.
Administration referral
Student Name: ________________________________________
Student Signature: ______________________________________
Parent or Guardian Signature: ___________________________________
Parent or Guardian Signature: ___________________________________
Address: ____________________________________________________
Phone# ______________________
E-mail Address: _______________________________________________
Instructor:_____________Laura Harris-Whitfield__________________________
Career Tech Director:__Darian Simmons____________________________________-