Floral Design Certificate [30-36 credit]

Code: CERT.FLORAL

Students taking the Floral Design Certificate are exposed to the materials and creative processes of the florist and interior landscaping industries. The role that both the physical and environmental setting has on the elements of design (color, texture and form) and aesthetic considerations are dealt with in laboratory and lecture projects.

Program Learning Outcomes

• Identify the commonly used cut flowers, greens and supplies used in the floral industry.
• Identify the common tropical plants and holiday plants used in the floral industry.
• Construct the basic designs (e.g. centerpieces, arrangements, corsages etc.) for holiday and special events.

• Discuss and demonstrate the elements and principles of design used by the floral industry.
• Handle and process cut flowers and greens under accepted industry practices.

Total Credit Hours: 35

Specific Program Notes

*General Education Course List.

**Three credits from any course(s) in ACC, BUS, or INF.

Students enrolled in this program ARE NOT REQUIRED to successfully complete a course in basic algebra if indicated by Placement Testing.