4/25/2024 5:17:39 AM	FLORS 87 Course Outline as of Fall 2004	New Course (First Version)
CATALOG INFORMATION
Discipline and Nbr:  FLORS 87	Title:  EUROPEAN FLORAL DESIGN
Full Title:  European & Advanced Contemporary Floral Design
Last Reviewed:2/14/2022

Units		Course Hours per Week			Nbr of Weeks	Course Hours Total
Maximum	1.00	Lecture Scheduled	1.50		8 max.	Lecture Scheduled	12.00
Minimum	1.00	Lab Scheduled	1.50		8 min.	Lab Scheduled	12.00
		Contact DHR	0			Contact DHR	0
		Contact Total	3.00			Contact Total	24.00
		Non-contact DHR	0			Non-contact DHR Total	0

Total Out of Class Hours:  24.00

Total Student Learning Hours: 48.00

Title 5 Category:  AA Degree Applicable
Grading:  Grade or P/NP
Repeatability:  03 - May Be Taken for a Total of 3 Units
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Catalog Description:

Principles and techniques used in the design and construction of European and advanced contemporary floral arrangements.

Prerequisites/Corequisites:
Course Completion of FLORS 183C ( or FLORS 83C)

Recommended Preparation:

Limits on Enrollment:

Schedule of Classes Information
Description:

Principles and techniques used in the design and construction of European and advanced contemporary floral arrangements.

(Grade or P/NP)
Prerequisites:Course Completion of FLORS 183C ( or FLORS 83C)
Recommended:
Limits on Enrollment:
Transfer Credit:CSU;
Repeatability:03 - May Be Taken for a Total of 3 Units

ARTICULATION, MAJOR, and CERTIFICATION INFORMATION

Associate Degree:		Effective:		Inactive:
Area:
CSU GE:	Transfer Area			Effective:	Inactive:
IGETC:	Transfer Area			Effective:	Inactive:
CSU Transfer:	Transferable	Effective:	Fall 2004	Inactive:	Fall 2016
UC Transfer:		Effective:		Inactive:
C-ID:

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:

Upon successful completion of this course, the student will be able to:

1. Evaluate European influences on floral design.

2. Explore and apply design theory to European and contemporary flora

3. Create arrangements utilizing the proper techniques of design and

mechanics for European and contemporary floral arrangements.

4. Examine new trends and styles pertinent for today's consumer.

5. Compare and contrast the different types of European and contemporary

design styles.

6. Construct different types of armatures used specifically in European

designs.

7. Evaluate design trends and incorporate concepts into the creation of

floral arrangements.

8. Determine appropriate methods of packaging for specific arrangements.

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

I. European and Contemporary Floral Design

 A. Background

 B. Distinguishing characteristics

 C. Design techniques

II. Tools and materials of design

 A. Use of different types of mechanics

 B. Exploring the use of non-floral materials

III. Conditioning Materials:

 A. Treatments for different types of flowers

 B. Foliages and fillers

 C. Special care considerations

IV. Design trends:

 A. Colors

 B. Textures

 C. Mechanics

 D. Styles

V. Design Styles and Applications

 A. European hand tied bouquets

 B. European arrangements including uses of armatures

 C. Contemporary arrangements including high style and free-form designs

VI. Methods of Packaging

Assignments:

1. Weekly design projects.

2. Portfolio: including photos and a detailed description of each piece

(arrangement).

3. One to two quizzes.

4. Final design project.

5. Reading, 5-10 pages per week.

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 0 - 0%
None
This is a degree applicable course but assessment tools based on writing are not included because skill demonstrations are more appropriate for this course.
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 60 - 80%
Portfolio; weekly design projects; final project.
Exams: All forms of formal testing, other than skill performance exams.		Exams 10 - 20%
Multiple choice, Short answer.
Other: Includes any assessment tools that do not logically fit into the above categories.		Other Category 10 - 20%
Participation.

Representative Textbooks and Materials:

Instructor prepared materials.

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