Floristry
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Learn the main principles of floral design. Understand how to work with, and care for, all kinds of flowers. Explore colour relationships and consider the effects of contrasting, harmonising and monochromatic colour combinations. Study appropriate designs for specific occasions. Demonstrate the skills you acquire in various practical tasks.
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Further Details
Pre-requisites
No previous experience required.
Qualification
ICS Professional Floristry Diploma
Support and benefits
Complimentary ‘Planting Plans’ textbook
Complimentary CD-ROM featuring an encyclopedia of flowers and foliage
Complimentary colour wheel and beginner’s floristry kit
Access to a dedicated ICS tutor to mentor and motivate you throughout
Access to the ICS online Student Community, allowing you to interact with other students and browse our resource library
Key topics
Introduction to Floral Design and Flowers
Examine a wide variety of flowers and learn their characteristics and how to handle them. Consider which flowers are most appropriate for specific arrangements, such as a hospital arrangement. Learn a variety of wiring techniques. Discover which flowers complement different types of containers, such as pottery or copper containers.
Elements and Principles of Design
Explore the elements and principles of design, as well as design techniques. Examine colour theory as it applies to floral design. Learn what time of day is best to pick flowers and how best to cut flowers. Consider how long cut flowers will last and learn how to prolong their life.
Design Style and Techniques
Explore the Ikebana, western line, Hogarth, formal linear, crescent, Mille Fleur, Biedermeier and parallel design styles. Consider possible applications of each style.
Celebration and Sympathy Flowers
Learn how to design the most appropriate bouquets and floral accessories for the bridal party based on the dresses, the bride’s personality and the budget. Discover how to design personal adornment flowers, and how to create floral arrangements for both the wedding and the reception. Learn how to design appropriate displays for funerals.
Flowers for Festive Events
Discover how to design floral arrangements for Christmas, Valentine’s Day, New Year’s Eve, Mother’s Day and other holidays and special occasions. Explore artificial arrangements and arrangements that combine both artificial and fresh materials. Examine floral relay services.
Course Code
D34
Hours of study
9 months / 90 hours
Technical requirements
To operate the CD-ROM you require access to a PC with Windows 95 or higher installed.
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Outline
You’ll complete eleven assessments during your course. It is simple and easy to complete these assessments online via the ICS Student Community. When you complete an assessment online, it is marked instantly, meaning that you receive your result straightaway. This allows you to progress through your course without delay. It is, however, also possible to handwrite your answers and post these to ICS.
Assessment Breakdown
Assessment 1: 20 multiple choice questions
Assessment 2: 15 multiple choice questions
Assessment 3: 20 multiple choice questions
Assessment 4: 20 multiple choice questions
Assessment 5: 20 multiple choice questions
Assessment 6: 20 multiple choice questions
Assessment 7: 20 multiple choice questions
Assessment 8: 20 multiple choice questions
Assessment 9: 20 multiple choice questions
Assessment 10: 20 multiple choice questions
Assessment 11: 20 multiple choice questions
Notes
Each multiple choice question comes with four potential answers. Only one of these answers is correct; the other three are wrong. You must identify the correct answer.
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