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CATALOG INFORMATION
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Discipline and Nbr:
FLORS 113 | Title:
FLORAL TRIBUTES |
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Full Title:
Floral Tributes |
Last Reviewed:3/28/2022 |
Units | Course Hours per Week | | Nbr of Weeks | Course Hours Total |
Maximum | 2.00 | Lecture Scheduled | 1.50 | 17.5 max. | Lecture Scheduled | 26.25 |
Minimum | 2.00 | Lab Scheduled | 1.50 | 6 min. | Lab Scheduled | 26.25 |
| Contact DHR | 0 | | Contact DHR | 0 |
| Contact Total | 3.00 | | Contact Total | 52.50 |
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| Non-contact DHR | 0 | | Non-contact DHR Total | 0 |
| Total Out of Class Hours: 52.50 | Total Student Learning Hours: 105.00 | |
Title 5 Category:
AA Degree Applicable
Grading:
Grade or P/NP
Repeatability:
39 - Total 2 Times
Also Listed As:
Formerly:
FLORS 93
Catalog Description:
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Application of design theory and the mechanics of floral arrangements for sympathy occasions. Includes design for casket covers, standing and flat sprays, set work, sympathy arrangements, and lid pieces. Delivery and set-up discussed.
Prerequisites/Corequisites:
Course Completion of FLOR 83B ( or FLORS 83B)
Recommended Preparation:
Eligibility for ENGL 100 or ESL 100
Limits on Enrollment:
Schedule of Classes Information
Description:
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Application of design theory and the mechanics of floral arrangements for sympathy occasions. Includes design for casket covers, standing and flat sprays, set work, sympathy arrangements, and lid pieces. Delivery and set-up discussed.
(Grade or P/NP)
Prerequisites:Course Completion of FLOR 83B ( or FLORS 83B)
Recommended:Eligibility for ENGL 100 or ESL 100
Limits on Enrollment:
Transfer Credit:
Repeatability:39 - Total 2 Times
ARTICULATION, MAJOR, and CERTIFICATION INFORMATION
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Certificate/Major Applicable:
Both Certificate and Major Applicable
COURSE CONTENT
Outcomes and Objectives:
At the conclusion of this course, the student should be able to:
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Upon successful completion of this course, students will be able to:
1. Summarize the religious and ethnic requirements for sympathy work.
2. Apply design theory to the design and creation of casket covers, sympathy arrangements, sprays, and set pieces.
3. Utilize ribbon to enhance sympathy designs.
4. Properly prepare sympathy pieces for delivery.
5. Position and set-up floral displays at various sites.
6. Discuss the principles of selling sympathy work.
7. Express empathy for the deceased's family while managing personal feelings.
8. Develop working relationships with mortuaries and cemetaries.
9. Based on subsequent repeats, students will:
a. work with different seasonal materials
b. increase skill with assembly and design principles
c. gain confidence and speed
Topics and Scope
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I. Introduction to Sympathy Work
A. History of sympathy work
B. Religious and ethnic requirements
C. Overview of industry
II. Lid Pieces
A. What they are
B. Where they are used
C. Who orders
D. Using pre-made forms
E. Kinds and styles
1. Hearts
2. Pillows
3. Crosses
4. Rosary
5. Free form
III. Arrangements
A. Vase
B. Standard
C. Floor
D. Home
E. Sizes and shapes
F. Containers
1. Paper maiche
2. Plastic
3. Ceramic
4. Basket
G. Pricing
H. Placement
IV. Sprays
A. Kinds
1. Standing
2. Flat
B. Incorporating Ribbon
1. Lettering on ribbon
a. Pens
b. Paste-on letters
c. Glitter pens
2. Satin wrapping
3. Braiding
C. Use of easels
1. Sizes
2. Kinds
3. Restoring used easels
D. Spray packs
1. Kinds
2. Sizes
3. Securing to easel
V. Set Pieces
A. Kinds and styles
1. Hearts
a. Open
b. Closed
2. Cross
3. Wreath
4. Specialty pieces
B. Colors and traditions
C. Using styrofoam shapes
1. Benefits
2. Disadvantages
3. Wrapping for stability
4. Transporting styrofoam
5. Repairing breakages
D. Accent pack
1. Effective use of feature
2. Where to place finishing edges
a. Paper
b. Galex
c. Ribbon
d. Greens
e. Flowers
f. Other
VI. Casket Pieces
A. Open or closed
B. Kinds, shapes, and sizes
C. Importance of securing foam to tray
D. Importance of color of casket to flowers used
E. Foliage
F. Placing tray on casket
G. Height of casket cover
H. Space in hearse
VII. Delivery and Set-up
A. Delivery
1. Proper packing to avoid damage/breakage
2. Supporting work in delivery vehicle
3. Courtesy
4. Timely delivery
5. Professional appearance
a. Delivery person
b. Vehicle
B. Positioning and set-up of floral displays
1. Placement of family pieces
2. Procedures in funeral homes and at cemeteries
a. Fulfilling requirements
b. Balancing requirements with family needs
VIII. Selling Sympathy Work
A. Product knowledge
B. Dealing with customer emotions
1. Empathy
2. Managing personal emotions
C. Order taking
IX. Season Materials
Assignments:
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1. Design and arrange pieces for casket lid, free-form and using different forms.
2. Set up different kinds and sizes of easels.
3. Design and arrange a flat spray, standing spray, and sympathy arrangements.
4. Design a casket cover for an open and one for a closed casket.
5. Attend field trip to mortuary and cemetery. Written field notes: 2-3 pages per visit.
6. Portfolio: assemble photos of design projects with accompanying journal entries listing materials and describing methods for each project.
7. Final exam.
8. Final project: Design, construct, and set up a complete funeral display.
9. Reading, 5 - 10 pages per week.
10. Repeating students are expected to improve skill, enhance designs, and produce projects with increased speed.
Methods of Evaluation/Basis of Grade.
Writing: Assessment tools that demonstrate writing skill and/or require students to select, organize and explain ideas in writing. | Writing 5 - 10% |
Field notes | |
Problem solving: Assessment tools, other than exams, that demonstrate competence in computational or non-computational problem solving skills. | Problem Solving 0 - 0% |
None | |
Skill Demonstrations: All skill-based and physical demonstrations used for assessment purposes including skill performance exams. | Skill Demonstrations 50 - 70% |
Performance exams, creation of sympathy designs; portfolio | |
Exams: All forms of formal testing, other than skill performance exams. | Exams 10 - 25% |
Final exam: multiple choice, true/false, matching items, completion, short answer | |
Other: Includes any assessment tools that do not logically fit into the above categories. | Other Category 10 - 20% |
Attendance and participation | |
Representative Textbooks and Materials:
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Instructor prepared materials.
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