Floristry FL5 Basic Principles of Floral Design
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Types of Arrangements:
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Basic Principles of Floral Design
Rules of the Floral Industry
Balance
Emphasis
Harmony
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Proportion
Rhythm
Unity
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Basic Elements of Floral Design
Details of the Design
Color
Form
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Line
Space
Texture
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Centerpiece Designs
Purpose: Design a 3-dimensional centerpiece floral arrangement which properly implements the
principles and elements of design.
Instructions:
1. Create a 3-dimensional paper model of a floral centerpiece arrangement.
• Use a variety of types of papers including cardstock, scrapbook, paper, tissue
paper, metallic text-weight paper, and crepe paper.
• Be sure to build each flower to represent a specific type of flower such as a tulip,
rose, peonies, hydrangea, anemone, daisy, or other.
• The arrangement must also include foliage made of paper.
• Use wire and floral tape to hold the paper flowers together.
2. Submit a 5-7 written explanation describing how the principles and elements of design
were applied into the paper floral arrangement.
3. Complete the reflection questions.
Examples of Paper Flowers and Paper Floral Arrangements:
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Reflection Questions:
1. What type of arrangement did you design? What specific characteristics make it this type
of arrangement?
2. What colors did you use in your arrangement and why? (Primary, secondary, tertiary)
3. What is your focal point?
4. What type of balance does your arrangement possess?
5. What type of space was used to create your design? Is it effective?
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Centerpiece Designs
Requirements Points Possible
Floral arrangement is complete and
thoughtfully includes all elements and
principles of design. (1pt for each principle
and element and 5pts for completeness)
/16
Floral arrangement is accompanied by a 5-7
sentence explaining how the principles and
elements of design were applied.
/10
Design is appealing and uses both flowers
and foliage. /5
Follow up questions are answered in their
entirety. (2pt per question) /10
Total Score /41
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Floriculture Career Development Event Practice
1. In floral design, which of the following terms describes the pleasing relationship between size
and shape among objects and parts of objects?
a) accent
b) proportion
c) unity
d) scale
2. Which of the term given to a design when one design element is more prevalent or noticeable
thus capturing the attention of the viewer?
a) rhythm
b) pattern
c) color
d) dominance
3. Which of the following statements about centerpiece construction is true?
a) The length of the arrangement should be proportional to the height of the arrangement.
b) The length of the arrangement should be proportional to the width of the container.
c) The length of the arrangement should be proportional to the width of the table holding the
centerpiece.
d) none of the above
4. To achieve scale and proportion in an arrangement, which of the following should not be
used?
a) very dark flowers
b) very large and very small flowers
c) flowers of complimentary colors
d) None of the above should be used.
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5. Which of the following is not a true statement about the principles and elements floral design?
a) Elements are the components that make up the design.
b) Principles describe the way the elements fit together.
c) Principles are the recipe; elements are the ingredients.
d) Elements are the recipe; principles are the ingredients.
6. Which of the following is a basic rule of floral design?
a) Arrangements should be 1½ to 2 times the height or length of their container.
b) Do not use more than three flower colors.
c) Place light colors toward the bottom of the arrangement.
d) Do not use more than five kinds of flowers.
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Design a Centerpiece Evaluation
Create a fresh seasonal centerpiece. Determine the type of seasonal arrangement to create. (i.e.
Halloween, Christmas, summer, etc.) Use the principles and elements of design, color harmonies,
and design rules. Create a straight line, curved or contemporary design using the techniques
learned. Use the floral design grading rubric as a guide to create the fresh arrangement.
10 9 8 7 6 5 4 3 2 1 Points
Design
Shows high quality
design. Needs little
to no improvement.
Shows some design
skill. Needs
improvement.
Shows little or no
design skill. Needs
much improvement.
Balance
Shows visual and
physical balance.
Needs little or no
improvement.
Shows attempt at
balance. Needs some
improvement.
Not balanced.
Needs much
improvement.
Proportion
Container and
flowers are in good
proportion. Needs no
improvement.
Shows attempt at
proportion. Needs
some improvement.
Shows lack of
proportion. Needs
much improvement.
Harmony
Component parts
blend together.
Needs little or no
improvement.
Component parts
blend together
somewhat. Needs
some improvement.
Component parts
do not blend
together.
Taping
Taping is tight and
clean. Needs little or
no improvement.
Taping somewhat
tight but needs some
improvement.
Taping is lose and
tape is flapping.
Needs much
improvement.
Rhythm
Shows good use of
rhythm. Eye moves
smoothly through
arrangement. Needs
little or no
improvement.
Shows some use of
rhythm but needs
improvement.
Shows little or no
use of rhythm.
Needs much
improvement.
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10 9 8 7 6 5 4 3 2 1 Points
Repetition
Shows use of
repetition to add
interest to the
arrangement.
Shows use of
repetition but needs
some improvement.
Incorrect use of
repetition. Needs
much improvement.
Unity
Whole composition
is a complete unit.
Needs little or no
improvement.
Shows use of unity
but needs
improvement to
become a complete
unit.
Complete lack of
unity. Needs much
improvement.
Color
Combination of
color is pleasing and
appropriate for
occasion.
Combination of
color needs
improvement.
Poor use of color or
is not suitable for
occasion.
3 2 1
Likability
Have a friend rate on
how likely they
would buy it / How
well do your friends
like it.
Have a friend rate on
how likely they
would buy it / How
well do your friends
like it.
Have a friend rate
on how likely they
would buy it / How
well do your friends
like it.
Total Points
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Basic Principles of Floral Design Evaluation
Fill in the Blank:
Emphasis Rhythm Unity
Harmony Proportion Balance
1. ____________ refers to the visual stability of the arrangement.
2. Color is the easiest way to create ____________.
3. To create the right ____________ it is recommended that the flower height is 1.5-2 times
the height of a vertical container.
4. ____________ is the relationship of all arrangement parts to look cohesive.
5. The movement of the arrangement is described as the ____________.
6. Closely related to unity, ____________ is achieved by careful placement of materials to
create a pleasing end product.
Multiple Choice:
7. The most important principle of design is
a. Harmony
b. Unity
c. Balance
d. All are equally important
8. Which of the following is not an element of design?
a. Line
b. Emphasis
c. Form
d. Color
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9. An example of a secondary color is
a. Orange
b. Yellow
c. Blue
d. Red
Define:
10. Open-Balance:
11. Radiation:
12. Repetition:
13. Sheltering:
Short Answer:
14. Name 3 shapes of arrangements and describe them with words or pictures on the back of
this page.
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Basic Principles of Floral Design Evaluation
Fill in the Blank:
Emphasis Rhythm Unity
Harmony Proportion Balance
7. Balance refers to the visual stability of the arrangement.
8. Color is the easiest way to create emphasis.
9. To create the right proportion it is recommended that the flower height is 1.5-2 times the
height of a vertical container.
10. Unity is the relationship of all arrangement parts to look cohesive.
11. The movement of the arrangement is described as the rhythm.
12. Closely related to unity, harmony is achieved by careful placement of materials to create
a pleasing end product.
Multiple Choice:
7. The most important principle of design is
a. Harmony
b. Unity
c. Balance
d. All are equally important
8. Which of the following is not an element of design?
a. Line
b. Emphasis
c. Form
d. Color
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9. An example of a secondary color is
a. Orange
b. Yellow
c. Blue
d. Red
Define:
10. Open-Balance: neither symmetrical nor asymmetrical
11. Radiation: how stems and flowers emerge from the container
12. Repetition: continuous use of an arrangement component
13. Sheltering: to conceal part of the arrangement
Short Answer:
14. Name 3 shapes of arrangements and describe them with words or pictures on the back of
this page.
Answers will vary.