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Floral Design Certificate Agriculture & Natural Resources Total Units: 18
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Term Effective: Fall 2015

Description:

The Floral Design Certificate of Achievement prepares students for work in the floral design 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 Floral Design program can be found at the Agriculture & Natural Resources website.

Program Student Learning Outcomes

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

  1. Name and properly use the tools and mechanics in floral design;
  2. demonstrate proper standards of care and handling of fresh floral materials;
  3. create fresh floral arrangements and distinguish between the different types of design styles; and
  4. 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 Floral Design Certificate program are:

  • Complete 18 units from
    • Floral Design Requirements

Floral Design Requirements - complete 18.00 units
FLORS 83ABeginning Floral Design2.00
FLORS 83BIntermediate Floral Design2.00
FLORS 83CAdvanced Floral Design2.00
FLORS 87European & Advanced Contemporary Floral Design1.00
FLORS 105Flowers to Wear and Carry1.00
FLORS 108Display and Merchandising for Retail Florists1.00
FLORS 112Wedding Design2.00
FLORS 113Floral Tributes2.00
FLORS 114Retail Flower Shop Management3.00
FLORS 116Identification and Handling of Flowers, Foliages and Plants2.00

Term Effective: Fall 2015

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.

Term Inactive: Fall 2016

Previous Versions:

Floristry - effective Fall 2014
Floristry - effective Spring 2008
Floristry - effective Summer 2005
Floristry - effective Fall 1981

Course Prerequisites and Advisories:

Courses in a program of study may have prerequisites or advisories; that is, courses that must or should be completed before taking that course. Please check for prerequisites or advisories by clicking on the course numbers in the Program Requirements section.

It is important that students who are completing an Associate Degree and desire to transfer to a four-year institution meet with a counselor to plan their lower division coursework. While many majors at SRJC are intended to align with lower division major preparation required by California public universities, specific lower-division major requirements vary among individual campuses. See a counselor, visit the Transfer Center, and check Guides For Transfer in Specific Majors, and ASSIST to review transfer preparation guides for specific schools and majors.

Notes:

All courses must be completed with a grade of C or better.

Contact
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(707) 527-4395
srjccertificate003132@santarosa.edu