Course Description: (Offered every other year, next running in 2024-25)
1 Semester 0.5 credit Spring Semester Only Grades 10-12
Prerequisite: Plant Science
Well-designed landscapes raise property values, improve the beauty of the home, and protect the environment. In this class, you’ll learn the principles of design on scale model homes, learning to master hand-drawn landscape plans and drafting before moving on to real-world projects. Installation techniques and maintenance of existing landscapes will be taught through hands-on learning opportunities around the school and community. Instruction covers the understanding of design principles and elements, flower/plant identification, the construction of symmetrical floral arrangements with fresh and dried materials and basic corsage construction. The student will develop a portfolio of their work, which will assist them in future job searches. Principles of art will be taught through the construction of floral products. Production, processing and care of floral and plant products, business techniques and sales will also be covered.