STANDARD COMPETENCIES:

 

 I.      Discuss terminology and techniques for advanced design (binding point, vertical axis, radial and parallel insertions, basing, clustering, grouping, sheltering, etc.

 II.     Discuss contemporary free form/free style design.

 III.    Create 2 contemporary style designs

 IV.     Identify and use tropical materials in floral compositions, and discuss the care, handling, and processing tropical materials.

 V.      Discuss and Create Special Event floral designs.

 VI.     Discuss green and blooming plants and there association in the floral industry

 VII.    Demonstrate and Create Blooming/Green Plant design Ideas.

 VIII.   Discuss Examples of Designs for special occasions

 IX.     Discuss and create garden specialty designs and state why they are popular in today¿s cutting market.

 X       Discuss Delivery and set up for special events and items/tools that are essential.

 XI.     Discuss the needs of and create advanced wedding designs, including cascade composition, fine ribbon treatments, halos, and advanced high style corsages and boutonnieres.

 XII.    Discuss and do examples of a Sympathy piece, casket piece and standing easel spray.

 TOPICAL OUTLINE:

 

 I.      Beyond the Basics

         A.      Traditional Style

         B.      European Style

         C.      Contemporay High Style

         D.      Oriental/Minimalistic Style

 II.     Designing for all occasions

         A.      Everyday, incuding, birthdays, baby, illness etc..

         B.      Holidays

         C.      Partys and special events

         D.      Weddings

         E.      Funerals/Sympathy

 III.    Advanced Floral and Foliage ID

 IV.     Green and Blooming Plant ID

         A.      Care and Handling of Green and Blooming Plants

         B.      Designing with Green and Blooming Plants