Earning Criteria

• The student will be able to: 1) Identify, by common or Latin names, those given flower, foliage and potted plants used in commercial floristry.
• The student will be able to: 2) Recall the definition of each principle and element of design.
• The student will be able to: 3) Identify how each principle or element of design is created and used in floral design.
• The student will be able to: 4) Analyze & critique floral designs in order to determine proper use of the principles of design.
• The student will be able to: 5) Recall major aspects of color and color theory.
• The student will be able to: 6) Synthesize given information to be able to complete an assigned design project of an asymmetrical triangle, traditional styled casket spray, diagonal casket spray, easel wreath design, standing easel spray & basket design.
• The student will be able to: 7) Determine and implement the most appropriate floral mechanic for completing any of the arrangements.
• The student will be able to: 8) Demonstrate the proper techniques for creating well developed principles and elements of design for the required arrangement.
• The student will be able to: 9) Analyze given parameters and information, then determine the appropriate style and design shape for complete the assigned design project.
• The student will be able to: 10) Analyze given parameters and information, then determine the appropriate style and design shape for complete the assigned design project.
• The student will be able to: 11) Identify the different widths of florist ribbon.
• The student will be able to: 12) Identify the types of attaching, binding, foam & funeral mechanics and their application to professional floral design.
• The student will be able to: 13) Determine the most appropriate floral mechanic for completing a sympathy tribute floral design.