Course Syllabus
HRT 120 Section: 001
Credit Hours:
3.00 Lab Hours: 2.00 Lecture Hours: 2.00
IAI Core: IAI Majors: PCS: 1.2 Articulated
Semester: Fall 2012 Course Begins: 08-21-13 Course Ends: 12-11-13
Days: Wednesday Times: 8:30am-12:20pm Room: D158
Instructor: Gena Archambeau, ICPF
E-mail: garchambeau@mchenry.edu
Phone:815-790-4591
Office Hours: NA
Office Location: NA
Other Contact Information: gena412@yahoo.com
Website (optional): NA
Required Course
Textbook(s): "Basic Floral Design" by Teleflora
Supplies: Floral knife or Stem cutter (Available for purchase in the classroom), Scissors, Wire cutters and Camera (Cell phone cameras are fine)
Course Description:
Basic Floral Design teaches the basic mechanics of professional floral design. The course covers Elements of Design, materials used in the field, and specific techniques for arranging flowers and corsages.
Course Note: This course requires intermediate reading, intermediate writing and basic math.
Course Objectives:
Upon completion of this course the student will be able to:
COGNITIVE:
1. Develop an understanding of retail floral design
2. Develop and understanding of customer choice and personal taste in floral design
3. Be able to identify by common name, assigned flowers and foliages used in commercial floriculture
4. Be able to describe the procedures for the proper care and handling of cut flowers and foliages.
AFFECTIVE:
1. Develop an awareness and knowledge of design patterns using elements of design
2. Develop an awareness of the use of flowers in the world.
MANIPULATIVE:
1. Develop technical skills in floral designing.
2. Create floral designs for the home, fashion and impulse sales
Course Outline:
I. TOOLS USED
II. PROCESSING FLOWERS
III. PERSONAL FLOWERS
A. Bows
B. Corsages
C. Boutonnieres
IV. FLORAL DESIGN
A. Elements of Design
B. Round Arrangement
C. Triangular Arrangements
D. Budvase Arrangement
E. Vased Arrangement
F. Centerpiece Arrangement
V. FLOWER IDENTIFICATION
A. Identify flowers by name
B.Growth patterns
Assignments and Grading Criteria
A. Exams-40%
B. Labs-40%
C. Portfolio-10%
D. Attendance-10%
Total Score Average 90-100 = A
Total Score Average 80- 89 = B
Total Score Average 70- 79 = C
Total Score Average 60- 69 = D
Total Score Average 0- 59 = F
Policies
Attendance policy:
Students are expected to be present each week, with the necessary equipment, at all lab and lecture sessions. Weekly attendance is REQUIRED. Your first absence will be accepted, however, 1% will be deducted from your final grade for EACH subsequent absence.
Lecture will start at 8:30am promptly. Tardiness could cause you to lose another 1% from your final grade for each occurrence if it occurs too often.
If you miss 3 consecutive classes without prior notification to your instructor or 6 total classes throughout the semester you will be withdrawn from the course by your instructor and will not receive credit for the class.
Late work/make-up policy:
Make-up assignments will be accepted up to one week upon return from an absence. Make-up exams (and quizzes) will be accepted ONLY if instructor is notified in advance. In case of illness, student must contact instructor no later than the day of the exam. All absences and make-up projects will be the responsibility of the student.
Weekly Course Schedule:
Aug 21 Introduction to the Course. Flower processing
Aug 28 Tools Overview. Wire, tape and bows
Sept 4 Wiring flowers. Corsage and Bout Lab
Sept 11 Elements of Design. Round arrangement. 3 flower corsage
Sept 18 NO CLASS
Sept 25 Equilateral arrangement. 5 flower corsage
Oct 2 Isosceles arrangement. 2 rose w/mix corsage
Oct 9 BOW PRACTICAL, CORSAGE PRACTICAL. Review for Midterm
Oct 16 MIDTERM WRITTEN, MIDTERM PRACTICAL
Oct 23 Scalene arrangement, European arrangement
Oct 30 12 carnations vased. 3 carnation budvase, Hand-Tied Bouquet
Nov 6 FLORAL SHOW PREP
Nov 13 Centerpiece arrangement, Vertical arrangement
Nov 20 THANKSGIVING BREAK--NO CLASS
Nov 27 Vased arrangement, Presentation Bouquet, Review Final Exam
Dec 4 FINAL EXAM. PORTFOLIO DUE!
Dec 11 To be determined
These dates and assignments may be changed at the discretion of the instructor.
Withdrawals:
The last day to drop this course is November 8, 2013. Failure to attend class does not constitute official withdrawal. If students are considering a withdrawal, they should consult directly with the instructor and an academic advisor. Students may withdraw from a class through the Registration Office, either in person or by fax: (815) 455-3766. In their request, students should include their name, student ID number, course prefix, number and section, course title, instructor, reason for withdrawing, and their signature. Withdrawal from a course will not be accepted over the telephone.
Please refer to the following link for other important college dates: www.mchenry.edu/academiccalendar.asp
General Education Goals:
1. Critical Thinking: To identify, define, analyze, synthesize, interpret, and evaluate ideas.
2. Information Literacy: To locate, evaluate, and use resources effectively.
3. Effective Communication: To develop, articulate, and convey meaning.
4. Ethical Awareness: To identify and make responsible choices in a diverse world.
5. Technological Literacy: To use tools skillfully.
Assessment:
Some student work may be collected for the purpose of assessment, including student competency in the general education goals, the program, or the course.
Effective Fall 2014: Student E-Portfolio:
The instructor of the course will designate at least one graded assignment for possible inclusion in the student E-portfolio. Students applying for an AA, AS, AFA, AES, or AGE degree must document their learning outcomes with a graded assignment for each of the five general education goals by the time of graduation. These five assignments and a cover letter will be in the student E-portfolio in Canvas.
Academic Support for Special Populations Students
McHenry County College offers support services for students with special needs. It is the student's responsibility to meet with the Special Needs Coordinator and provide current documentation regarding his/her disability and receive information about the accommodations that are available.
In addition, as a student enrolled in a career or technical education program at McHenry County College, you may be eligible for services and assistance under the Carl D. Perkins III Grant. Grant funds are used, in part, to assist students who are at risk of not succeeding in their educational pursuits.
The traits that often prevent students from succeeding are: economic disadvantage, academic disadvantage, disability/disabilities, single parent, displaced homemaker, nontraditional, and limited English proficiency (LEP). The definitions of each trait are available in the Special Needs Office. Students with one or more of these traits are referred to as
Perkins Special Populations Students.
If you would like to know if you are eligible for services at anytime during the semester, please do not hesitate to contact the Special Needs Coordinator. The office is Room A260, and phone number is (815) 455-8676.
Academic Integrity
As an educational community, McHenry County College values the pursuit of academic excellence and integrity. In accordance with this philosophy and Chapter 10, Act 5 of the 1994 Illinois Community College Act, academic dishonesty in any form, including cheating, plagiarism, and all other acts of academic theft, is considered intolerable. Appropriate sanctions, up to and including suspension from the College will be imposed by authorized College personnel.
Copyright Policy
MCC will maintain current procedures and guidelines to ensure that all staff and students comply with applicable copyright laws and other intellectual property protection laws. The College will encourage staff and students to engage in the development of intellectual property and facilitate ownership protections with respect to such development of intellectual property.
The College expects that staff and students will act responsibly and ethically in a manner consistent with all copyright laws and College copyright procedures and guidelines. This policy authorizes the College to adopt and maintain such procedures and guidelines necessary to ensure compliance with copyright laws and to facilitate ownership protection with respect to the development of intellectual property.
Student Code of Conduct and the Judicial Process
Consistent with the MCC mission is an expectation that students will govern themselves in terms of appropriate behavior with emphasis on self-respect and respect for others. It is the practice of the College to respect the properly exercised rights of its students. The College recognizes a student’s rights within the institution to freedom of speech, inquiry and assembly; to the peaceful pursuit of education; and to the reasonable use of services and facilities at MCC.
MCC has adopted a Student Code of Conduct and judicial process to maintain a learning environment of respect, civility, safety, and integrity for all members of the MCC community.
Whenever possible, sanctions for violations of the Student Code of Conduct may be educational in nature. However, violations affecting the health and safety of members of the MCC community are deemed to be the most serious. Therefore, acts of violence, threats or dangerous behavior are most likely to result in a suspension from the College. Violations of the academic dishonesty policy may also result in suspension or expulsion from the institution and/or reduced or failing grade.
Children on Campus
For the safety of children on campus, children (i.e., less than 16 years of age) are not permitted on campus unattended by a parent/guardian, except when they are attending classes offered by MCC for children. The College requires that no children be allowed into a classroom/laboratory environment, including the Testing Center, Learning Center and computer labs, solely for the purpose of a parent/guardian to provide direct supervision of his/her child.
Teaching Schedule
The scheduling of the activities and teaching strategies on this syllabus, but not the objectives or content, may be altered at any time at the discretion of the instructor.
Resources
The following are useful resources available to you as a student at McHenry County College:
Advising and Transfer Center:
Phone (815) 479-7565; Office A257
Counseling:
Phone (815) 455-8765; Office A257
Financial Aid:
Phone (815) 455-8761; Office A262
Library:
Phone (815) 455-8533; Office A212
Special Needs:
Phone (815) 455-8676; Office A260
Tutoring and Study Skills (Sage Learning Center):
Phone (815) 455-8579; Office A247
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