Floral Design (FLO)

FLO 286A        2 units  
Introduction to Floral Design: Fall Flowers  
27 hours lecture, 27 hours laboratory  
Grading: letter grade or pass/no pass.  
Materials Fee: $120.  

This course covers the elements and principles of design, color coordination, basic floral arranging and basic corsage construction. Nomenclature of flowers and foliage and their uses are included. FLO 286A covers fall flowers; FLO 286B covers spring flowers.

FLO 286B        2 units  
Introduction to Floral Design: Spring Flowers  
27 hours lecture, 27 hours laboratory  
Grading: letter grade or pass/no pass.  
Materials Fee: $120.  

This course covers the elements and principles of design, color coordination, basic floral arranging and basic corsage construction. Nomenclature of flowers and foliage and their uses are included. FLO 286A covers fall flowers; FLO 286B covers spring flowers.

FLO 287A        2 units  
Intermediate Floral Design-Wedding  
27 hours lecture, 27 hours laboratory  
Recommended Preparation: One semester of FLO 286A or FLO 286B.  
Grading: letter grade or pass/no pass.  
Materials Fee: $145.  

This is one of three courses that constitute a comprehensive overview of techniques used at an intermediate level within the floral industry. This hands-on, step-by-step course covers each phase of wedding flowers: design, mechanics and construction of floral products, marketing and selling flowers for church, hotel and home/garden wedding and reception setup.

FLO 287B        2 units  
Intermediate Floral Design-Sympathy  
27 hours lecture, 27 hours laboratory  
Recommended Preparation: One semester of FLO 286A or FLO 286B.  
Grading: letter grade or pass/no pass.  
Materials Fee: $140.  

This is one of three courses which constitute a comprehensive overview of techniques used at an intermediate level within the floral industry. Complete instructions on the art and science of designing sympathy flowers are included, from the elaborate casket to simple home tributes. The course focuses on mechanics and construction for efficiency in design.

FLO 287C        2 units  
Intermediate Floral Design-Banquet Holiday  
27 hours lecture, 27 hours laboratory  
Recommended Preparation: One semester of FLO 286A or FLO 286B.  
Grading: letter grade or pass/no pass.  
Materials Fee: $140.  

This is one of three courses that constitute a comprehensive overview of techniques used at an intermediate level within the floral industry. This course covers skills needed to successfully produce holiday designs and mass production. It also includes indoor, outdoor and poolside events, banquets, parties or related party work.

FLO 288        2 units  
Advanced Floral Design  
27 hours lecture, 27 hours laboratory  
Recommended Preparation: FLO 286A-B and FLO 287A-B-C.  
Grading: letter grade or pass/no pass.  
Materials Fee: $140.  

This course provides students with the techniques for the planning, design and execution of intricate and creative art floral arrangements. Topics include terminology, application and methods for creating designs in less time for profit. This course is required for students in the Floral Design Certificate Program.

FLO 289        3 units  
Applied Floral Shop Operation  
54 hours lecture  
Grading: letter grade or pass/no pass.  

This course presents techniques for starting a retail or home-based floral business. Topics range from licensing procedures to shop layout and day-to-day operations, including the handling of perishable floral materials. Policies, pricing, personnel and selling techniques are examined. This course is required for Floral Design Majors.

FLO 290        0.5 units  
Floral Creativity and Competition  
9 hours lecture, 18 hours laboratory  
Recommended Preparation: Intermediate floral design skills.  
Grading: letter grade or pass/no pass.  
Materials Fee: $90.  

Individualized, non-standard, contemporary flower arrangements will be created emphasizing the use of the student's own imagination and creative talent. This course will broaden the student''s design experience, expand and develop beyond the student's present personal creativity potential. The course will enhance the student skills required for competitive floral design, including emphasis in design speed. A field trip to the California State Floral Association Top Ten Competition is offered for competing or observing.