ITMD 175 - Advanced Floral Design

JOHNSON COUNTY COMMUNITY COLLEGE
BUSINESS DIVISION
INTERIOR DESIGN
COURSE OUTLINE

 

Title: Advanced Floral Design Effective Term: Spring 2009
Number: ITMD 175 Credit Hours: 1 Contact Hours: 1.5
Course Type: Career Lecture Hours: 1 Lab Hours: .5

Description:

This course is a continuation of Elements of Floral Design and provides the student with a more comprehensive application of floral design for home interiors. Upon successful completion of this course, the student will be able to determine the appropriate floral design for an existing home, design a variety of florals for specific placement, work with other students on a specific project and learn how to buy and price interior floral designs. 1 hr. lecture, 1.5 hrs. lab/wk.

Supplies: Refer to the instructor's course syllabus for details about any supplies that may be required.

Prerequisite: ITMD 127 Elements of Floral Design

Textbook(s): For information see - http://bookstore.jccc.net

Course Fees: NONE

Course Objectives:

Upon successful completion of this course the student should be able to:

  1. Accessorize a model home with appropriate florals.
  2. Determine the style of appropriate floral design based on the home’s architecture, furniture, wall coverings and window treatments.
  3. Work with a small group as well as individually on an interior floral project.
  4. Determine how to buy and sell floral products in order to achieve a determined profit margin.
  5. Demonstrate an ability to complete and install the floral project by a specified deadline.
  6. Improve proficiency in floral design techniques.
  7. Work with a client.

Content Outline & Competencies:

I. Accessorize a Model Home with Appropriate Florals
   A. Select materials and containers.
   B. Identify appropriate color options.
   C. Select an appropriate style/design.

II.  Determine the Style of Appropriate Florals Based on the Home’s
Architecture, Furniture, Wall Coverings and Window Treatments
   A. Evaluate the number of florals needed.
   B. Identify appropriate color options.
   C. Determine if the floral needs to reflect Traditional, Contemporary,
Southwest, Country or Victorian design.

III. Work With a Small Group as Well as Individually on an Interior Floral
Project
   A. Design a specified floral.
   B. Work as a group on the entire room.
 
IV. Determine How to Buy and Sell Floral Products in Order to Achieve a
Determined Profit Margin
   A. Purchase supplies for design project.
   B. Create the design for a determined cost.
 
V. Demonstrate an Ability to Complete and Install the Floral Project by a
Specified Deadline
   A. Buy materials.
   B. Assemble project.
   C. Place in specific home interior.

VI. Improve Proficiency in Floral Design Techniques
   A. Work with varied elements.
   B. Create designs with fruits and vegetables.

VII. Work with a Client
   A. Prepare questions to ask.
   B. Get feedback on likes, dislikes.
   C. Determine cost.

Methods of Evaluation of Competencies:

Evaluation of student mastery of course competencies will be accomplished using the following methods:

Written Exams  25% of grade  
Lab Evaluation 50% of grade
Final Project  25%of grade 
  TOTAL       100% 

Grading Scale:
  A = 90-100%
  B = 80- 89%
  C = 70- 79%
  D = 60- 69%
  F = Below 60%

Caveats: NONE

Disabilities:

If you are a student with a disability, and if you will be requesting accommodations, it is your responsibility to contact Access Services. Access Services will recommend any appropriate accommodations to your professor and his/her director. The professor and director will identify for you which accommodations will be arranged.

JCCC provides a range of services to allow persons with disabilities to participate in educational programs and activities. If you desire support services, contact the office of Access Services for Students With Disabilities (913) 469-8500, ext. 3521 or TDD (913) 469-3885. The Access Services office is located in the Success Center on the second floor of the Student Center.