Learning Objectives

8.1
To familiarize students with the basic terms and definitions used throughout the industry. (COM)

Have the students prepare a list of characteristics of an artificial flower.

Identify and demonstrate the functions of the stem wire, tape point, flower pick, sprig and cluster.

8.2
To enable students to choose the basic floral materials needed to design a single artificial flower arrangement. (IL)

Explain the purpose of the basic and most versatile materials, that will determine the shape and size of the arrangement (a corsage, for example).

Have the student decide on the need for decorative cording, tubing and other accessories for the design.

Have the students demonstrate the various stemming methods used in the construction of the flower. These methods would include side-by-side method, piercing method, hook method and floral pick method.

8.3
To construct and position a bow on a bouquet of artificial flowers. (TL)

Stress that the bow is constructed in proportion to the size of the floral design.

Have the students prepare their own design, or conduct research to collect information on traditional and current floral arrangements. Select a single artificial arrangement from the collection they have gathered and demonstrate the relationship of the bow to the flowers to create the focal point for the selected design.

When the arrangement is completed have the students present the assignment to the class. This may be an opportunity to allow students to conduct critiques of one another’s work. Ideas that would be helpful for conducting a critique may be found in the Photographics10, Photography 20, 30 and Graphic Arts 20, 30 Curriculum Guide (Saskatchewan Learning 2002).