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🌸 Practicum in Floral Design (CTE Capstone Course)
🌸 Practicum in Floral Design (CTE Capstone Course)
Grade Level: 12
Credits: 1–2 (based on scheduling and practicum hours)
Prerequisites: Floral Design I and Advanced Floral Design
Location: On-campus floral lab and/or approved worksite (floral shop, event vendor, greenhouse)
Endorsement Area: Business & Industry
📚 Course Description:
The Practicum in Floral Design is an advanced-level course that provides students with real-world, hands-on experience in the floral industry. This capstone course builds on skills learned in Floral Design I and Advanced Floral Design, allowing students to apply advanced floral techniques, business practices, and customer service skills in a professional, supervised setting.
Whether designing arrangements for school events, managing floral orders, or interning at local floral businesses, students will engage in authentic industry experiences that prepare them for college, careers, or floral certifications.
🎯 What Students Will Learn:
Advanced floral arrangement techniques (event design, sympathy, wedding, corporate, etc.)
Floral business operations, pricing, ordering, and inventory management
Marketing and customer relations in the floral industry
Professional workplace behavior, time management, and communication skills
Portfolio development for college or job readiness
🌿 Key Experiences & Benefits:
Operate or contribute to a school-based floral business
Participate in internships with local florists or greenhouse partners
Design and deliver real arrangements for school, district, or community events
Build a professional portfolio showcasing design skills and business knowledge
Prepare for industry certifications such as Texas State Florists’ Association Level 1 & 2 Certification
👩🎓 Ideal for Students Who:
Enjoy working creatively with flowers and design elements
Are interested in careers in floral design, horticulture, event planning, or retail
Want to gain real-world work experience before graduation
Thrive in hands-on, customer-facing, or design-focused environments
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