Floral Design Certificate Program
Bucks County Community College is a proud Educational Partner with the American Institute of Floral Designers (AIFD). Through this program floral design students have a chance to become a Certified floral Designer (CFD) by completing BCCC's comprehensive curriculum.
Students who successfully complete the required Education Partner coursework as listed below, will receive a certificate of completion from the program, and will be invited to participate in the hands-on course Capstone, wherein their work will be evaluated. If the student's work is deemed at the level of a CFD, an invitation to proceed to the final step in the CFD certification process AIFD will be extended. For full information about the CFD certification, please visit: https://aifd.org/membership/becoming-a-cfd/
The course is to be completed at your own pace, there is no time limit on finishing the program. By engaging in all classes as they are offered throughout the year, the program could be completed in as little as 9 months.
| Core Classes | Prerequisite | Hours |
|---|---|---|
| Basic Floral Design | 15 | |
| Intermediate Floral Design | Basic Floral Design | 15 |
| Advanced Floral Design | Basic & Intermediate Floral Design |
15 |
| Principles & Elements | Basic & Intermediate Floral Design |
12 |
| Weddings I: A Personal Touch | Basic & Intermediate Floral Design |
15 |
| Weddings II: Ceremonies & Celebrations | Basic & Intermediate Floral Design |
15 |
| Sympathy & Funeral Flowers | Basic & Intermediate Floral Design | 15 |
| Electives | 12 | |
| Capstone (Final Evaluation) | All 6 core and 3 elective classes | |
| Total Certificate Hours (not including Capstone) | 114 |
- Must complete 114 hours in order to register for the capstone.
- Only one absence permitted in each class in order to receive a certificate of completion. Missed classes cannot be made up. Unless other arrangements have been made directly with the instructor prior to the start of the class that you will be missing, you forfeit the materials for the class that have been ordered on your behalf. Ask the Community Education & Professional Certification Department for instructor contact information to inquire about the possibility of collecting the materials.
- If the college should close for some reason and your class is cancelled, the class will be rescheduled in the same week.
- There is a $35 non-refundable withdrawal charge if you cancel your enrollment in a course. The following conditions apply to refunds:
- For all courses: 100% refund (less withdrawal charge) when you notify the Community Education & Professional Certification Department at least five (5) days prior to the course starting date. No refunds after this time.
- If you withdraw your registration from a floral design course within 72 hours of the start of that course, you have the option of picking up the fresh material for the first class that has already been ordered on your behalf. Picking up the fresh material must take place during the time slot that the class is taking place. If you do not make these arrangements with the instructor prior to the start of the class, you will forfeit the materials. Ask the Community Education & Professional Certification Department for instructor contact information to make these arrangements.
BASIC FLORAL DESIGN (CORE) FLORA 1000 C01/C02/C70
C02/5 Thu
3/31-4/28 6:00 - 9:00pm Upper Bucks Campus C70/5 Mon
3/28 - 4/25 6:00 - 9:00pm
Students will be introduced to the basics of floral designing - how to care and condition fresh flowers to prolong their life, floral design terminology, and various design trends and techniques. Students will learn to arrange in a variety of vases (including but not limited to glassware, plastic, and basket containers) using a wide range of flowers and foliage. At least one arrangement will be made each class. No prior experience necessary. Students will take all arrangements they create in class.
Cost includes $250 material/flower cost, $45 program textbook - The AIFD Guide to Floral Design & $55 tool kit)
INTERMEDIATE FLORAL DESIGN (CORE) FLORA 1001 C01 & C70
Students will be able to advance their knowledge and skills in floral design with this intermediate course. They will have opportunities to design larger arrangements using more complex techniques. They will learn to use some of the most common design techniques including: mille de fleur, Biedermeier, phoenix, and waterfall designs. Students will take home the arrangements they create in class.
Prerequisite: Basic Floral Design
Cost includes $250 material/flower cost.
ADVANCED FLORAL DESIGN (CORE) FLORA 1002 C02
4/13 - 5/18
(no class 5/4) 6 - 9pm
Students will utilize innovative techniques to create advanced floral designs. Designs created in this class will demonstrate applied knowledge of the elements and principles. Creations will focus on Contemporary, European and Asian designs. They will learn critical thinking skills and how to edit design applications.
Prerequisite: Basic & Intermediate Floral Design
Cost includes $250 material/flower cost.
SYMPATHY AND FUNERAL FLOWERS (CORE) FLORA 1004 C01 & C70
Expand your floral design skills by learning one of the biggest parts of the industry. We will explore all the different ways that floral design is used for funeral and sympathy work. Our designs will be based on the principles and elements of design, and will will be looking at modern trends in sympathy design.
Prerequisite: Basic & Intermediate Floral Design
Cost includes $275 material/flower cost.
Polish Your Principles & Evaluate the Elements - Core FLORA 1030 C01
(no class 5/21) 9am - 1pm
How can you balance a floral design with color? What accents can you use to create rhythm? What's the best way to line up the scale of your design for proper proportion? Take a deep dive into the Principles & Elements of design in this course where we'll explore inspirations and refine hands-on floral design applications.
Prerequisite: Basic & Intermediate Floral Design
Cost includes $150 material/flower cost.
MODERN MECHANICS (ELECTIVE) FLORA 1006 C01
Join us on a journey that takes traditinal flowers to the next level. We'll explore ways to use foliage, branches, grasses, and decorative wires to enhance and support your beautiful blooms.
Cost includes $200 material/flower cost.
Designing with Bulbs - Elective FLORA 1016 C01
3/24 - 4/14 6 - 8pm
Bulbs are not just for planting! Explore new and creative ways to design with bulbs. Creations will expose the bulb in several different design styles and applications.
Cost includes $200 material/flower cost.