This course deals with the beginning methods of floral arranging, flower identification, aesthetic appreciation of floral arrangements, color and flower contrast, and the history of Floriculture. The elements and principles of Floral Design have been implemented to acquaint the student with theories and principles of artistic design and their influence on floral artistry.The course emphasizes the necessary knowledge and skills to provide the student with a perceptual base leading to understanding artistic perception, creative expression, historical and cultural context(s); aesthetic valuing and connections, relations and applications of the visual arts.  Through practical skill development the student will become familiar with material selection, design mechanics, maintenance and design evaluation.  Balance, color and symmetry using floral and synthetic medium will be emphasized to allow students to apply an artistic approach to floral art. Various assignments based on abstract two and three dimensional designs, historical culture and theory, color theory, and analytical critiques of various floral art works using design vocabulary in conjunction with development of technical skills in floral art will serve as a foundation for more complex works such as multi-part floral designs and creative expression.