Description:

The Golden West College Floral Design and Shop Management Program is a comprehensive vocational program for the Floral Industry. This program focuses on floral industry needs and does not cater to the “craft” type classes. Strong emphasis is placed on basic entry level skills and design theory. Some courses offer more advanced techniques of design and business procedures. This vocational certificate program has a well-established reputation with the Floral Industry and strong support from the community/industry members which serve on the Floral Design Advisory Committee. Faculty members have a strong industry network of colleagues which keeps instruction fresh and cutting edge.

The Floral Design program continues to support the Golden West Campus especially the Golden West College Foundation’s major fund-raising events such as the Gala. Designing creative centerpieces for this annual event not only gives students hands-on experience with large events but showcases this unusual vocational certificate program. The Floral Design Program will provide floral centerpieces for the Community College League of California’s Annual Convention in November, 2006. This “extra-curricular support” demonstrates the dedication of the faculty in promoting the Floral Design and Shop Management Program and serving the Golden West College community whenever possible. The Floral Design Booth at the College Preview Day always proves to be a favorite among the incoming high school seniors.

Courses offered:
Floral Design 010AB                Basic Floral Design
Floral Design 011                     Floral Business Practicum I
Floral Design 015AB                Wedding Designs
Floral Design 020                     Tributes and International Traditions
Floral Design 025AB                Event Planning and Display
Floral Design 027AB                Creativity and Competition
Floral Design 032                     Permanent and Seasonal
Floral Design 050                     Floral Placement & Productions Practicum II

Highlights:

• This program is a comprehensive vocational Floral Design program which is well respected in the floral industry with highly qualified instructors who are Accredited in Floral Design;  AIFD member.
• The Floral Design and Shop Management program maintains a well established reputation with strong industry connections/network which keeps curriculum current with industry trends and needs.
• Student success continues with an average of 88% retention and 89.4% student success rate.
• The Floral Design program’s specialized facility can accommodate student’s lab activities;  hands-on projects are taken home by the students each class.
• The Floral Design students participated in several Industry competitions, such as the California State Floral Association’s Calif-Flora Student Competition and won numerous awards at the Orange County Fair in 2004 through 2006, including many “Best of Show” awards and 1st and 2nd place honors.

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