Language: English
Short Description: Our Floral Design course prepares students for a career designing floral arrangements and running a successful florist business. The course balances theory with practice, covering the history of design, artistic elements, floral anatomy, and nomenclature, along with techniques, tools, and specialties. Students will be prepared for the real business world with discussions on distribution, marketing, advertising, and the other industry-specific issues needed for success in the field.
Instructor Description: Though this program is a self-paced program it is supported by an educational mentor. Educational mentors are subject matter experts who have years of experience in their field as well as the necessary educational training and credentials to work as an expert. The mentor is available to answer any questions a learner may have including questions on course content, course material, certifications, and even industry questions. Mentors also monitor the progress of learners to ensure training retention and program advancement. In eLearning, motivation is a key tool to success. Because of this, mentors provide encouraging comments, feedback, and coaching to motivate learners throughout the duration of the program to support completion and success!
Certification: Upon successful completion this course, students will be prepared for an entry-level position in the field and to sit for the NCCB national certification exam to become a Certified Floral Design Associate (CFDA). Each state may have additional licensing requirements, be sure to research your states requirements for employment by visiting your states occupation board.
Requirements
All required reference materials are provided with this program. Technical requirements:
Internet Connection
• Broadband or High-Speed (DSL, Cable, Wireless)
Hardware Requirements
• Processor - 2GHz Processor or Higher
• Memory - 1 GB RAM Minimum Recommended
Software Requirements
• Operating Systems - Windows 7, 8 or 10; Mac OS x 10 or higher
Mac computers MUST have Microsoft Window Operating Systems over Bootcamp (Bootcamp is a free download from Apple''s website)
• Google Chrome is the best browser for this course
• Cookies MUST be enabled
• Pop-ups MUST be allowed (Pop-up Blocker disabled)
• Kindle Reader App may be needed for some reading assignments (No special equipment needed. This can be downloaded onto your computer.)
• Adobe PDF Reader
• Adobe Flash Player
• Adobe Acrobat Reader, Apple Quicktime, Windows Media Player, &/or Real Player
• PowerPoint Viewer (Use this if you don''t have PowerPoint)
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Lesson 1
Floral Design Module 1
Harvesting and Care
• Harvest Distribution
• Flower Retailing
• Product Presentation
• Shop Layout
• Careers
• Continuing Education
• Flower Nomenclature
• Inflorescence Patterns
• Postharvest Physiology
• Metabolic Processes
• Care and Handling
• Refrigeration
Floral Design Module 2
Design and Composition
• Design and Style
• Harmony and Unity
• Color Schemes
• Physiological Effects of Color
• Balance
• Proportion
• Scale
• Focal Point and Rhythm
• Line and Form
• Space and Depth
• Texture
• Fragrance
Floral Design Module 3
Tools and Containers
• Mechanics of Arrangement
• Foundation
• Wiring
• Flower and Foliage Forms
• Flower Shape Groups
• Mixing Forms
• Shapes of Floral Arrangements
• Oriental Style
• European Style
• Geometric Design
• Western Line Design
• Knives and Clippers
Floral Design Module 4
Special Occasions
• Holidays
• Expressing Sentiments
• Seasonal Themes
• Novelty Designs
• Flowers to Wear
• Corsages
• Boutonnieres
• Accessorizing Designs
• Everlasting Design
• Artificial Flowers and Foliage
• Silk Flowers
• Dried and Preserved Plant Material
Floral Design Module 5
Oriental Style of Design
• History of Floral Design
• Flower Art in Ancient Civilizations
• Egyptian Period
• Greek Period
• Sacred Lotus Flower
• European Periods
• Clean Lines of Nature
• Simplicity
• Symbolism
• Careful Placement
• Symbolic of Nature
Floral Design Module 6
Weddings and Funeral Flowers
• Contemporary Designs and Techniques
• Classic-Mass Design
• Traditional European Period Style
• Mille Fleurs Design
• Wedding Flowers
• Floral Romance
• Promotion and Advertising
• Wedding Consultation
• Sympathy Flowers
• Trends and Regional Differences
• Casket Sprays
• Easel Sprays
Floral Design Module 7
Flowers and Foliage
• Cut Flowers
• Plant Nomenclature
• Hybrids
• Cultivar
• Pronunciation
• Common Names
• Techniques to Increase Vase Life
• Conifer Greens
• Grasses
• Herbs
• Bamboo
• Leafy Stems
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