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Term Effective:
Fall 2014
Description:
The Floristry Certificate of Achievement prepares students for work in the floristry industry. Flower care and handling, basic design, use of seasonal, dry, silk, or exotic plant materials, floral decoration, and special occasion arrangement are some of the skills and topics covered in the program.
Individuals typically find employment in many areas of the floral industry, such as retail flower shops, large retailers, wholesale suppliers, wineries, growers, and event and party planners.
With the great number of floral related businesses in Sonoma County, the job outlook is good. While the number of retail flower shops has remained constant, flowers are becoming available in many types of stores, such as supermarkets and mass merchandisers. In addition, the growth of the Sonoma County tourism industry is leading to more job opportunities. Flowers used for weddings, special events and conventions are increasing the demand for qualified floral designers.
This program of study is also available as an Associate degree major option. More information about the Floristry program can be found at the Consumer and Family Studies website.
Program Student Learning Outcomes
Upon successful completion of this certificate, the student will be able to:
- Name and properly use the tools and mechanics in floral design;
- demonstrate proper standards of care and handling of fresh floral materials;
- create fresh floral arrangements and distinguish between the different types of design styles; and
- demonstrate an entry level knowledge of retail flower shop operation.
Recommended Sequence of Courses
Students interested in a suggested order for taking classes in this program, please view the recommended course sequence.
Program Requirements:
The requirements for the Floristry Certificate program are:
| Floristry Requirements - complete 18.00 units |
| FLORS 83A | Beginning Floral Design | 2.00 |
| FLORS 83B | Intermediate Floral Design | 2.00 |
| FLORS 83C | Advanced Floral Design | 2.00 |
| FLORS 87 | European & Advanced Contemporary Floral Design | 1.00 |
| FLORS 105 | Flowers to Wear and Carry | 1.00 |
| FLORS 108 | Display and Merchandising for Retail Florists | 1.00 |
| FLORS 112 | Wedding Design | 2.00 |
| FLORS 113 | Floral Tributes | 2.00 |
| FLORS 114 | Retail Flower Shop Management | 3.00 |
| FLORS 116 | Identification and Handling of Flowers, Foliages and Plants | 2.00 |
Term Effective:
Fall 2014
The requirements for this program of study are effective beginning the semester shown above. If you began working on this program before the effective semester, you may not be affected by the changes. Consult with the program contact person or the department chair to determine your eligibility to complete the program under previous requirements.
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