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Floral Design Introduction
In the Floral Design A.A.S. program, you will study both the art and business of floral design, gaining practical skills you can use immediately in the workforce. Coursework introduces you to key topics such as:
- Floral design principles such as color theory, balance, proportion, and composition
- Techniques for working with fresh, dried, and silk flowers, foliage, and specialty materials
- Wedding, sympathy, and event design, with an emphasis on professional standards and client expectations
- Floral shop operations, including pricing, inventory management, and customer service
- Marketing and sales strategies for floral retail and event-based businesses
Throughout the program, you will learn how to plan, create, and present floral designs while developing communication, time-management, and problem-solving skills essential to success in the floral and event industry.
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BYU-Idaho Graduate Salaries
Graduates in floral design enjoy a wide range of earning potential with event and wedding managers often earning between $50,000 and $100,000 annually. Successful business owners and specialized event designers can see even higher returns depending on the market. Most flower shops will gross $30,000 - $100,000 a year. Salaries as employees will vary from $25,000 upwards of $60,000
Common Career Paths
You will be prepared for diverse leadership roles such as a retail flower shop manager or a specialized wedding and event designer. Other career paths include, florists, floral shop owner, business owner, specialty florist, event planner, wedding planner and wedding florist.This program equips you with the technical skills to create complex arrangements while mastering the essential business functions of inventory management and competitive pricing and be successful in any of these careers.
AI in Academics
At BYU-Idaho, we are strategically integrating Artificial Intelligence to enhance academic excellence and prepare our students for an evolving world.
AI generated spreadsheets for budgets and inventory for shops and weddings. Using AI wil same precious time and energy on the business and accounting side, in order to be more efficient and dedicate time and energy to the aesthetics of floristry.
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