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NORTH CENTRAL TEXAS COLLEGE
COURSE SYLLABUS
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Course Title:
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Floral Design
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Course Prefix & Number:
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FMKT
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Section Number:
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1301
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Semester/Year:
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FALL2019
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Semester Credit Hours:
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3
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Lecture Hours:
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32
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Lab Hours:
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32
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Course Description (NCTC Catalog):
Principles and elements of floral art with an emphasis on commercial design. Topics include design styles and color harmonies, identification, use, and care of processing of cut flowers and foliage, mechanical aids and containers, personal flowers, holiday designs, and plant identification and care. History of floral art in society.
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Course Prerequisite(s): None
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Required or Recommended Course Materials:
Required: Hunter, Norah T. 2012 The Art of Floral Design 3rd Edition. Thomson Delmar Cengage Learning
ISBN: 1418063037
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INSTRUCTOR INFORMATION
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Name of Instructor:
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Dianne Kaden
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Campus/Office Location:
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AGC
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Telephone Number:
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940-668-4217
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E-mail Address:
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mdkaden@nctc.edu
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OFFICE HOURS
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Monday
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Tuesday
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Wednesday
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Thursday
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Friday
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BY APPOINTMENT
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BY APPOINTMENT
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BY APPOINTMENT
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BY APPOINTMENT
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BY APPOINTMENT
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STUDENT LEARNING OUTCOMES (From Academic Course Guide Manual/Workforce Education Course Manual/NCTC Catalog
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At the successful completion of this course the student will be able to:
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Apply the principles and elements of design.
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Identify floral design styles
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Identify cut flowers and foliages
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Explain the care and processing methods for extended vase life.
Select containers and mechanical aids.
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Create basic floral arrangements.
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GRADING CRITERIA
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# of Graded Course Elements
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Graded Course Elements
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Percentage or Point Values
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2
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LECTURE EXAMS (200 PTS EACH)
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400
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10
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LAB QUIZZES (10 PTS EACH)
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100
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1
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EVENT DESIGN PROJECT
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10
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1
3
1
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CLASS PARTICIPATION
FIELDTRIP REPORTS
FLORAL DESIGN PORTFOLIO
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90
100
200
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820 – 900 PTS = A
740 – 819 PTS = B
660 – 739 PTS = C
580 – 679 PTS = D
LESS THAN 580 PTS = F
COURSE SUBJECT OUTLINE (Major Assignments, Due Dates, and Grading Criteria)
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EVENT DESIGN PROJECT
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DUE NOV 9
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10 POINTS
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FIELDTRIP REPORT 1
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DUE OCTOBER 11
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33 PTS
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FIELDTRIP REPORT 2
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DUE NOV 15
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33 PTS
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FIELDTRIP REPORT 3
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DUE DEC 6
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34 PTS
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FLORAL DESIGN PORTFOLIO
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DUE DEC 2
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200 PTS
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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 PORTFOLIO:
Worth 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 THE 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 purchased in thrift stores, local florists, Wal-mart and some can be found in your own home. I will let you know in advance 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 it 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 or having guest speakers throughout the semester. Students are expected to attend these fieldtrips and show up on time to the destination of the field trip. 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 must be in paragraph form and be well written. They will also be submitted via Canvas, due on Friday before 11:59 pm. Late work will be counted as a zero.
ATTENDANCE POLICY FOR MY CLASS
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 will keep written records of absences and late arrivals; without a valid excuse, your class participation grade will be affected. FOR EVERY 3 ABSENCES, REGARDLESS OF THE 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.
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:
There will be handouts 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 e-mail me at mdkaden@nctc.edu
TENTATIVE SCHEDULE (Major Assignments, Due Dates, and Grading Criteria)
WEEK & DATE TOPIC
Week 1 Aug 26 Semester Set up: Introductions, Syllabus, Semester questionnaire
Lecture: Tools, Containers and the Mechanics of Arrangement Ch 13
Lab: Assignment #1 and Floral Design Portfolios.
Identifying tools and their uses, containers, practicing floral taping, bow making, grids, and wiring techniques. Work on chapter questions.
Event Project
Week 2 Sept 2 LABOR DAY HOLIDAY
Week 3 Sept 09 Lecture: Flower and Foliage Forms (Ch 14); Focal Point and Rhythm
(Ch 10); Care and Handling (Ch 6)
Lab: Tools and Mechanics, Event Design Presentations, collect paperwork, practice cutting with a knife, and continue bow making practice, work on chapter questions.
Week 4 Sept 16 Lecture: Design, Style, Harmony, and Unity (ch 7);
Color (Ch 8);
Balance, Proportion & Scale (Ch 9)
Lab: Small Round Design (bring a 4X4 Cube),
identifying flowers by Common and scientific name, work on chapter questions.
Week 5 Sept 23 Lecture: Line, Form, Space and Depth (Ch 11)
Lab: Quiz 1
Vertical Design (bring a budvase), work on chapter questions
Week 6 Sept 30 Lecture: Harvest and Distribution (Ch 1)
Lab: Quiz 2 Vased Arrangements (bring a 8 1/2” vase),
Work on chapter questions.
Week 7 Oct 7 FIELDTRIP: MEET AT VINE & BRANCHES AT
6:00
HOMEWORK: Fieldtrip report typed regarding the field trip. Use the fieldtrip questions as guideline for your paper.
Homework: Fieldtrip Report 1 DUE BY FRIDAY 11:59 p.m. 10-11
Week 8 Oct 14 Lecture: Flower Retailing (Ch 2)
Lab: Quiz 3 Place settings, Mini Designs (Bring
a teacup)
Review for Exam 1 Work on chapter questions
Week 9 Oct 21 Exam 1
Lecture: Oriental Style of Design (Ch 20)
Lab: Quiz 4 Ikebana design (bring a shallow
rectangle or square container) work on chapter questions.
Week 10 Oct 28 Lecture: Special Occasions and Holidays (Ch 16)
Lab: Quiz 5 Seasonal Design Container TBA
Work on chapter questions
Week 11 Nov 4 Lecture: Shapes of Floral Arrangements (Ch 15)
Lab: Quiz 7 Hand-Tied Bouquet, Work on chapter
questions
Week 12 Nov 11 Field Trip at Lora’s in Muenster. Meet there at 6:00
READ: Contemporary Designs and Techniques (Ch
21)
Naturalistic Design
Field Trip Report Due Friday 15 before 11:59 p.m.
Week 13 Nov 18 Lecture: Texture & Fragrance (Ch 12); Flowers to
Wear (Ch 17)
Lab: Quiz 8 Corsages, Work on chapter questions
Week 14 Nov 25 Lecture: History of Floral Design (Ch 19)
Lab: Quiz 9 Horizontal Arrangement centerpiece
Week 15 Dec 2 Speaker from Carrolls Funeral Home
Lecture: Wedding Flowers (ch 22); Sympathy Flowers (Ch 23)
Review for Exam II, Work on chapter questions, Quiz 10
NOTEBOOKS DUE ON LINE BY 11:00 p.m.
WEEK 16 Dec 09 Exam II
Regular and punctual attendance is expected of all students in all classes for which they have registered. All absences are considered to be unauthorized unless the student is absent due to illness or emergencies as determined by the instructor. It is the student responsibility to provide documentation as to the emergency for approval and judgement by the faculty member. Approved college sponsored activities are the only absences for which a student should not be held liable and only when provided by a college official ahead of the absence. Valid reasons for absence, however, do not relieve the student of the responsibility for making up required work. Students will not be allowed to make up an examination missed due to absence unless they have reasons acceptable to the instructor. A student who is compelled to be absent when a test is given should petition the instructor, in advance if possible, for permission to postpone the exam. Student will be dropped from a class by the Registrar upon recommendation of the instructor who feels the student has been justifiably absent or tardy a sufficient number of times to preclude meeting the course’s objectives. Persistent, unjustified absences from classes or laboratories will be considered sufficient cause for College officials to drop a student from the rolls of the College. From Board Policy FC (LOCAL)
Last day to withdraw from a course with a “W” is ___NOVEMBER 1, 2019____________.
DISABILITY SERVICES (Office for Students with Disabilities)
The Office for Students with Disabilities (OSD) provides support services for students with disabilities, students enrolled in technical areas of study, and students who are classified as special populations (i.e. single parents).
Support services for students with disabilities might include appropriate and reasonable accommodations, or they may be in the form of personal counseling, academic counseling, career counseling, etc. Furthermore, OSD Counselors work with students to encourage self-advocacy and promote empowerment. The Counselors also provides resource information, disability-related information, and adaptive technology for students who qualify.
If you feel you have needs for services that the institution provides, please reach out to either Wayne Smith (940) 498-6207 or Yvonne Sandman (940) 668-4321. Alternative students may stop by Room 170 in Corinth or Room 110 in Gainesville.
CORE CURRICULUM FOUNDATIONAL COMPONENT AREA (For classes in the Core)________