Course Name & Number

Floral Design

FMKT 1301

Semester & Year

Fall 2016

Time Offered

Mondays

6:00-9:50 PM

Class Location

AGC 1604

Instructor

Dianne Kaden

My Cell Phone #

(940) 736-8428

Email Address

mdkaden@nctc.edu

Office Hours

By Appointment

Course Catalog Description

FMKT 1301   Floral Design                                                3 credits

32 Lecture hours + 32 Laboratory hours

Principles of floral art with an emphasis on commercial design. Topics include basic design styles and color harmonies; identification, use, and care of processing of cut flowers and foliages; mechanical aids and containers; personal flowers; holiday designs; and plant identification and care.   History of floral art in society.

Student Learning Outcomes

Upon completion of this course, students will be able to:

1.       Apply the principles and elements of design.

2.       Identify floral design styles.

3.       Identify cut flowers and foliages.

4.       Explain the care and processing methods for extended vase life.

5.       Select containers and mechanical aids.

6.       Create basic floral arrangements.

Lab Fee

This class has a mandatory lab fee of $100. Students must pay this fee the first week of classes, or they will be dropped from this course. To pay your lab fee, go to the Business Office, Room 107, in the Administration Building. Pay the cashier. Bring your receipt the second week of class.

Textbook

Recommended but Optional text:

Hunter, Norah T. 2012. The Art of Floral Design, 3rd Ed. Thomson Delmar Cengage Learning. ISBN: 1418063037

Grading Policy & Procedures

Grading Policy & Procedures Continued

Assignment Point Values

Assignment                                     Points

Lecture Exams (2 @ 200pts.)          400 pts.

Lab Quizzes (10 @10 pts.)             100 pts.

Important Dinner Party Design         10 pts.

Class Participation                            90 pts.

Field Trip Reports                           100 pts.

Floral Design Notebook                 200 pts.

800 Possible Points

Grading Scale:

820 - 900 points - A 740 - 819 points - B 660 - 739 points - C 580 - 659 points - D    <580     points - F

Course Evaluation Descriptions

Lecture Exams

The lecture tests will include all notes, discussions from lecture, and reading assignments.   Lecture tests are not cumulative. Exam questions will be multiple choice, true/false, fill-in-the-blank, short answer, and/or essay.

Laboratory Projects

Lab Quizzes: There will be 10, 10-point quizzes throughout the semester, totaling 100 points. Quizzes will cover flowers, foliages, equipment, techniques, and concepts covered during lab. The information covered in these quizzes is cumulative. Please note that floral materials will be available to you to review in the floral cooler. These will not be able to be made up if you miss.

Floral Design Notebook 200 Points, Must include a page for each design constructed in lab. Each page must have name of design style, picture of design, description of design style and list of flowers used in design.   Notebook must also include flowers we have covered in class and foliage. Each flower and foliage should have its own page with a picture and a detailed description of the flower and how it would be used in an arrangement. (Will receive handout with specific details.) Notebook will be submitted in Canvas.

Class and Lab Participation

Participation is a very important component of your learning experience. This class is designed to be a class in which students learn from each other as well as by participating in hands-on projects. Students are expected to take an active part in all discussions and come prepared for these discussions.

After each lab, students are expected to clean up their work area, which includes sweeping, cleaning countertops, and putting tools away, etc. If a student misses a lab, regardless of excuse, the participation points for the day will not be earned, and a zero will be recorded in the gradebook for that lab. There are no make up labs.

To help stay within budget, I am asking that students supply their own containers. These containers are easily found and can be found in thrift stores, local florists, Wal-mart and even your own home. I will let you know a week ahead of time what style arrangement we will be learning and type of container you will need to bring.   Also, by doing this you can keep the arrangement or give away as a gift!!

Students are not allowed to talk on cell phones, text, or smoke during lab.

Fieldtrips & Reports

We will be taking several field trips throughout the semester. Students are expected to attend these field trips and show up on time for departure. If a student misses a field trip, regardless of the excuse, the points assigned for that field trip will not be earned, and a zero will be recorded in the grade book for that field trip. There are no makeup field trips. After each field trip, students will submit field trip reports covering the questionnaire that is taken to the field trip as well as any other information discussed while on the field trip. These reports will be submitted via Canvas.

Attendance Policy

Regular and punctual attendance is expected of each student, and all absences are to be considered unauthorized unless the student is absent due to illness or emergency.

I keep written records of absences and late arrivals; without a valid excuse, your class participation grade will be affected.     For every three absences, regardless of excuse, the student’s final grade will drop by one letter. In addition, note the “tardiness” policy below.  

Students who come to class late need to make sure that they are counted as present on the roster; see instructor after class to have the roster updated.  If the student fails to have the roster updated, and there is no record of attendance, the student will be counted as absent.

If a student has been unjustifiably absent or tardy a sufficient number of times to preclude meeting the course’s objectives, he/she may be dropped from this class by the Registrar upon recommendation of the instructor.

The instructor will not provide class notes to those who are absent. As a student, it is your responsibility to obtain the missed materials and notes from a classmate.

Other Policies and Pertinent Information

Other Policies and Pertinent Information Continued

Tardiness and Attendance

Three instances of tardiness (entering class late) will constitute one absence.  Three absences will drop your final grade by one letter.

Email Address:

Having an email address is mandatory for this class.   The college provides one free of charge and provides students with computer labs. I will periodically email you important notices, so be sure to check your email before coming to class.

Handouts:

Lecture handouts will be provided for you on CANVAS and can be printed to supplement your learning experience.

Computer Problems:

If you are having computer or CANVAS trouble, call the NCTC

Computer Help Desk at (940) 668-3335. Please do not call

the instructor.

Cell Phones:

Please silence all cell phones before class. In cases of emergencies, you may answer your phone, but please leave the classroom to do so.

Texting and Outside Communication :

Texting and outside communication during class is prohibited.

Late Work:

Late work will not be accepted for any reason. All assignments not turned in by the due date will be given a zero in the gradebook.

Missing Exams:

If you are going to miss a lecture test, I must be notified prior to the exam. If a lecture test is missed with a valid excuse, a point penalty may still be assessed depending on the individual situation. A make-up test should be scheduled within 24 hours. If a lecture test is missed without prior notification or a valid excuse, an automatic ZERO will be assigned.

Tobacco Products:

Please do not bring tobacco products into the classroom and greenhouse or any containers that might have tobacco byproducts in them. If you do use tobacco products, always wash your hands with soap and water before touching any plants.

Disruptive Behavior:

A student who engages in any behavior or language in the classroom that intentionally or unintentionally disrupts the learning process will be asked to leave the class and may be reported to the Dean of Students for disciplinary action.

Dress:

We will be working in the lab room. Please dress

Appropriately for lab activities.

I am open to receiving your comments, either positive or negative. These help me to enrich this course and improve as a teacher. Please feel free to see me, or email me at mdkaden@nctc.edu

Scholastic Integrity

Scholastic dishonesty shall include, but not be limited to cheating on a test, plagiarism, and collusion. See Student Handbook “Student Rights & Responsibilities: Student Conduct [FLB-(LOCAL)]” #18.

I TAKE ACADEMIC DISHONESTY VERY SERIOUSLY.

Plagiarizing, purchasing research papers, copying answers from another student’s exam, collaborating on assignments, or using unauthorized notes or “cheat sheets” during an exam constitutes academic dishonesty and will result in swift disciplinary action. This action will take the form of failing that assignment or the entire course and a letter to the Dean of Students.

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Tentative Calendar

FMKT 1301 Floral Design

Week & Date

Topic

×      Take Note: Add/Drop for currently enrolled students

Week 1

AUG 22

×      Semester Set-up: Introductions, Syllabus, Semester questionnaire

×      Lecture: Tools, Containers and the Mechanics of Arrangement (Ch. 13)

×      Lab: Assignment # 1 and Lab Notebooks

×      Other: Please pay lab fees

Week 2

AUG 29

×      Lecture: Flower and Foliage Forms (Ch. 14); Focal Point and Rhythm (Ch. 10); Care and Handling (Ch. 6)

×      Lab: Tools and Mechanics; Bakery Design Concept Presentations

×      Design Demo:   Bakery Design

×      Other: Collect Remaining Paperwork. Submit receipt for lab fees.

SEPTEMBER 5 HOLIDAY

Week 3

SEPT 12

×      Lecture: Design, Style, Harmony, and Unity (Ch. 7); Color (Ch. 8); Balance, Proportion, & Scale (Ch. 9)

×      Lab: Small Round Designs (CUBE)

Week 4

SEPT 19

×      Quiz 1

×      Lecture: Line, Form. Space and Depth (Ch. 11)

×      Lab: Vertical

Week 5

SEPT 26

×      Lecture:   Harvest and Distribution (Ch 1)

×      Quiz 2

×      Lab: Vase Arrangements

Week 6

OCT 3

×      Quiz 3

×      Lecture: Flower Retailing (Ch 2)

×      Lab: Place Settings, Mini Designs TEACUP

Week 7

Oct. 10

×      Fieldtrip: The Lily Pad   Sanger, TX

Quiz 4

×      Other: Review for Exam I

Tentative Calendar…Continued

Week & Date

Topic

Week 8

OCT 17

×      Quiz 5

×      Exam I

×      Lecture: Oriental Style of Design (Ch. 20)

×      Lab: Ikebana

Week 9

OCT 24

×      Quiz 6

×      Lecture: Special Occasions and Holidays (Ch. 16)

×      Lab: Seasonal Designs

Week 10

OCT 31

×      Quiz 7

×      Lecture: Shapes of Floral Arrangements (Ch. 15)

×      Lab: Hand Tied Bouquet

Week 11

NOV 7

×      Quiz 8

×      Tentative Field Trip KADEN THE FLORIST

×      Lecture: Contemporary Designs and Techniques (Ch. 21)

×      Lab:   Naturalistic Design (Bring Container)

Week 12

NOV 14

×      QUIZ 9

×      Lecture: Texture & Fragrance (Ch.12); Flowers to Wear (Ch. 17)

×      Lab: Corsages

Week 13

NOV 21

×      Quiz: 10 LAST QUIZ OF SEMESTER

×      Lecture: History of Floral Design (Ch. 19)

×      Lab: HORIZONTAL   Arrangement Centerpiece

Week 14

NOV 28

×      POST TEST

×      Lecture: Wedding Flowers (Ch. 22); Sympathy Flowers (Ch. 23)

×      Lab: Demonstration of Sympathy Arrangement

×               Horizontal Design

×      Other: Review for Exam II

×      NOTEBOOKS DUE ON LINE BY 11:00 P.M.

Week 15

DEC 5

×      Exam II