Level 2 Award, Certificate and Diploma in Creative Techniques [7112] Level 2 Floral units

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Contents 7112 600 Floral Design Wired Items 5 7112 601 Floral Design Decorative Table Arrangements 8 7112 602 Floral Design Hand Tied Bouquets 11 7112 603 Floral Design Tributes with Bases 14 7112 604 Floral Design Co-ordinated Wedding Item 17 7112 605 Floral Design Hanging Decorative Items 20 7112 606 Floral Design Contemporary Floral Designs; Material Manipulation and Collage 23 7112 607 Floral Design Botanical Illustrations 26 7112 608 Garden Design Urban Garden 29 7112 609 Garden Design Low Maintenance Garden 32 Level 2 Award, Certificate and Diploma in Creative Techniques [7112] 3

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7112 600 Floral Design Wired Items City & Guilds ref no: 7112 600 Title: Level: 2 Credit value: 6 Floral Design Wired Items Unit aim: In this unit the learner will create three wired floral items Learning outcomes 1 Investigate contextual influences relating to the three wired items 2 Use principles of colour, line, texture, shape and form as relevant, to inform the design of the three wired items 3 Plan and manage the making of the three wired items to the working design 4 Work safely and effectively 5 Make three well constructed wired items to a saleable standard Learning outcome 1 1 Investigate contextual influences relating to the three wired items Learning outcome 2 2 Use principles of colour, line, texture, shape and form as relevant, to inform the design of the three wired items Learning outcome 3 3 Plan and manage the making of the three wired items to the working designs 1.1 Document current trends 1.2 Document the work of three designer makers 1.3 Record research from books/museums/exhibitions/websites 2.1 Develop a statement of intent 2.2 Use source material and colour, line, texture, shape, and form, as relevant, to create visuals and design ideas 2.3 Create final designs for the three wired items 3.1 Select, obtain and prepare materials 3.2 Produce a range of samples of techniques and processes 3.3 List and describe the characteristics of materials, techniques and processes sampled 3.4 Estimate the time and cost to make the three wired items Level 2 Award, Certificate and Diploma in Creative Techniques [7112] 5

Learning outcome 4 4 Work safely and effectively 4.1 Name tools, equipment, materials and techniques required to make the three wired items 4.2 Describe the care and safety requirements of tools, equipment and materials required to make the three wired items 4.3 Use tools, equipment, materials and techniques safely 4.4 List related Health and Safety factors and current legislation Learning outcome 5 5 Make three well constructed wired items to a saleable standard Learning programme 5.1 Handle materials correctly 5.2 List adjustments made during the making process 5.3 Make three well constructed wired items, of saleable quality, to the final designs and following specifications All items will be wired The three wired items to be made for this unit are; 1 A small bouquet, minimum length 30cm 2 A posy using three types of flowers, minimum diameter 25cm 3 A circlet with anchorage points to be worn on a child s head Two items will be made from fresh plant material At least one item will be packaged for transportation 5.4 Store and finish the completed three wired items 5.5 Produce a cost sheet and order of work including timescale 5.6 Evaluate and present the completed three wired items Strengths Areas for improvement 57 All work produced for this unit will be collated and stored in an appropriate format In this unit the learner will: Identify the Latin name, genus and species for all fresh plant material used Select, prepare, condition, maintain and store materials correctly 6 Level 2 Award, Certificate and Diploma in Creative Techniques [7112]

Select suitable mechanics and accessories Use a variety of traditional and innovative floristry and flower arranging techniques and processes Handle floral materials to minimise their damage, wastage and contamination Use neat taping and wiring techniques with materials in preparation for assembly Securely assemble, tape and fix wired floral components to conceal mechanics Create visually balanced floral items and compositions using the principles of design Use suitable materials to wrap floral items and package for transportation Use presentation skills to display floral items Assessment guidance: Not all floral items required for assessment need to be produced at the same time. Clear photographic evidence can be used to document work produced for this unit Level 2 Award, Certificate and Diploma in Creative Techniques [7112] 7

7112 601 Floral Design Decorative Table Arrangements City & Guilds ref no: 7112 601 Title: Level: 2 Credit value: 6 Floral Design Decorative Table Arrangements Unit aim: In this unit the learner will create three floral decorative table arrangements Learning outcomes 1 Investigate contextual influences relating to floral table arrangements 2 Use principles of colour, line, texture, shape and form as relevant, to inform the design of floral table arrangements 3 Plan and manage the making of the floral table arrangements to the working design 4 Work safely and effectively 5 Make three well constructed table arrangements to a saleable standard Learning outcome 1 1 Investigate contextual influences relating to floral table arrangements Learning outcome 2 2 Use principles of colour, line, texture, shape and form as relevant, to inform the designs of the floral table arrangements Learning outcome 3 3 Plan and manage the making of the floral table arrangements to the working designs 1.1 Document current trends 1.2 Document the work of three designer makers 1.3 Record research from books/museums/exhibitions/websites 2.1 Develop a statement of intent 2.2 Use source material and colour, line, texture, shape, and form, as relevant, to create visuals and design ideas 2.3 Create final designs for the floral table arrangements 3.1 Select, obtain and prepare materials 3.2 Produce a range of samples of techniques and processes 3.3 List and describe the characteristics of materials, techniques and processes sampled 3.4 Estimate the time and cost to make the floral table arrangements 8 Level 2 Award, Certificate and Diploma in Creative Techniques [7112]

Learning outcome 4 4 Work safely and effectively 4.1 Name tools, equipment, materials and techniques required to make the floral table arrangements 4.2 Describe the care and safety requirements of tools, equipment and materials required to make the floral table arrangements 4.3 Use tools, equipment, materials and techniques safely 4.4 List related Health and Safety factors and current legislation Learning outcome 5 5 Make well constructed floral table arrangements to a saleable standard 5.1 Handle materials correctly 5.2 List adjustments made during the making process Make well constructed floral table arrangements, of saleable quality, to the final designs and following specifications All items will be unwired The three decorative table arrangements to be created are; 1 A traditional front facing asymmetrical triangular arrangement displayed in a tall container. Minimum height of container 30cm 2 A horizontal linear arrangement displayed in a tall container. Minimum height of container 30cm 3 A pave design with contrasting textures, minimum length of container 40cm Two arrangements must be made using fresh plant material One arrangement will be made using fresh and/or preserved and/or artificial plant material 5.4 Store and finish the completed floral table arrangements 5.5 Produce a cost sheet and order of work including timescale 5.6 Evaluate and present the completed floral table arrangements Strengths Areas for improvement 5.7 All work produced for this unit will be Level 2 Award, Certificate and Diploma in Creative Techniques [7112] 9

collated and stored in an appropriate format Learning programme In this unit the learner will: Identify the Latin name, genus and species for all fresh plant material used Select, prepare, condition, maintain and store materials correctly Select suitable mechanics and accessories Use a variety of traditional and innovative floristry and flower arranging techniques and processes Handle floral materials to minimise their damage, wastage and contamination Securely assemble and fix floral components to conceal mechanics Create visually balanced floral items and compositions using the principles of design Use presentation skills to display floral items Assessment guidance: Not all floral items required for assessment need to be produced at the same time. Clear photographic evidence can be used to document work produced for this unit 10 Level 2 Award, Certificate and Diploma in Creative Techniques [7112]

7112 602 Floral Design Hand Tied Bouquets City & Guilds ref no: 7112 602 Title: Level: 2 Credit value: 6 Floral Design Hand Tied Bouquets Unit aim: In this unit the learner will create three hand tied bouquets Learning outcomes 1 Investigate contextual influences relating to hand tied bouquets 2 Use principles of colour, line, texture, shape and form as relevant, to inform the design of hand tied bouquets 3 Plan and manage the making of the hand tied bouquets to the working design 4 Work safely and effectively 5 Make well constructed hand tied bouquets to a saleable standard Learning outcome 1 1 Investigate contextual influences relating to hand tied bouquets Learning outcome 2 2 Use principles of colour, line, texture, shape and form as relevant, to inform the designs of the hand tied bouquets Learning outcome 3 3 Plan and manage the making of the hand tied bouquets to the working design 1.1 Document current trends 1.2 Document the work of three designer makers 1.3 Record research from books/museums/exhibitions/websites 2.1 Develop a statement of intent 2.2 Use source material and colour, line, texture, shape, and form, as relevant, to create visuals and design ideas 2.3 Create final designs for the hand tied bouquets 3.1 Select, obtain and prepare materials 3.2 Produce a range of samples of techniques and processes 3.3 List and describe the characteristics of materials, techniques and processes sampled 3.4 Estimate the time and cost to make the hand tied bouquets Level 2 Award, Certificate and Diploma in Creative Techniques [7112] 11

Learning outcome 4 4 Work safely and effectively 4.1 Name tools, equipment, materials and techniques required to make the hand tied bouquets 4.2 Describe the care and safety requirements of tools, equipment and materials required to make the hand tied bouquets 4.3 Use tools, equipment, materials and techniques safely 4.4 List related Health and Safety factors and current legislation Learning outcome 5 5 Make well constructed hand tied bouquets to a saleable standard Learning programme 5.1 Handle materials correctly 5.2 List adjustments made during the making process 5.3 Make well constructed hand tied bouquets, of saleable quality, to the final designs and following specifications All items will be hand tied and have spiralling stems The three hand tied bouquets created in this unit are; 1 A hand tied bouquet with a collar; the collar must be made by the learner 2 A large themed floral bouquet to be aqua packed and gift wrapped, minimum diameter 50cm; the gift wrapping must be decorated and manipulated by the learner 3 A cone wrapped designer bouquet using exotics, with or without accessories, minimum length 50cm; the bouquet will have a maximum of six flowers 5.4 Store and finish the completed hand tied bouquets 5.5 Produce a cost sheet and order of work including timescale 5.6 Evaluate and present the completed hand tied bouquets Strengths Areas for improvement 5.7 All work produced for this unit will be collated and stored in an appropriate format 12 Level 2 Award, Certificate and Diploma in Creative Techniques [7112]

In this unit the learner will: Identify the Latin name, genus and species for all fresh plant material used Select, prepare, condition, maintain and store materials correctly Select suitable mechanics and accessories Use a variety of traditional and innovative floristry and flower arranging techniques and processes Handle floral materials to minimise their damage, wastage and contamination Position and tie floral materials into a firm, secure, and visually balanced display Conceal mechanics Create visually balanced floral items and compositions using the principles of design Use suitable materials to wrap floral items and package for transportation Use presentation skills to display floral item Assessment guidance: Not all floral items required for assessment need to be produced at the same time. Clear photographic evidence can be used to document work produced for this unit Unit guidance: The tutor or learner may select the theme for bouquet two: Valentines, cultural celebration Level 2 Award, Certificate and Diploma in Creative Techniques [7112] 13

7112 603 Floral Design Tributes with Bases City & Guilds ref no: 7112 603 Title: Level: 2 Credit value: 6 Floral Design Tributes with Bases Unit aim: In this unit the learner will create two based floral tributes Learning outcomes 1 Investigate contextual influences relating to floral tributes 2 Use principles of colour, line, texture, shape and form as relevant, to inform the design of floral tributes 3 Plan and manage the making of the floral tributes to the working design 4 Work safely and effectively 5 Make well constructed floral tributes to a saleable standard Learning outcome 1 1 Investigate contextual influences relating to floral tributes Learning outcome 2 2 Use principles of colour, line, texture, shape and form as relevant, to inform the design of floral tributes Learning outcome 3 3 Plan and manage the making of the floral tributes to the working design Learning outcome 4 1.1 Document current trends 1.2 Document the work of three designer makers 1.3 Record research from books/museums/exhibitions/websites 2.1 Develop a statement of intent 2.2 Use source material and colour, line, texture, shape, and form, as relevant, to create visuals and design ideas 2.3 Create a final design for the floral tributes 3.1 Select, obtain and prepare materials 3.2 Produce a range of samples of techniques and processes 3.3 List and describe the characteristics of materials, techniques and processes sampled 3.4 Estimate the time and cost to make the floral tributes 14 Level 2 Award, Certificate and Diploma in Creative Techniques [7112]

4 Work safely and effectively 4.1 Name tools, equipment, materials and techniques required to make the floral tributes 4.2 Describe the care and safety requirements of tools, equipment and materials required to make the floral tributes 4.3 Use tools, equipment, materials and techniques safely 4.4 List related Health and Safety factors and current legislation Learning outcome 5 5 Make well constructed floral tributes to a saleable standard Learning programme 5.1 Handle materials correctly 5.2 List adjustments made during the making process 5.3 Make well constructed floral tributes, of saleable quality, to the final designs and following specifications The tributes may contain wired and unwired components The two based floral tributes to be created in this unit are; 1 A tribute with a structure suitable for a woodland burial; the structure must be made by the learner 2 A formal wreath on a moss base, maximum size 60cm Both tributes can be made using fresh/preserved and or artificial plant material 5.4 Store and finish the completed floral tributes 5.5 Produce a cost sheet and order of work including timescale 5.6 Evaluate and present the completed floral tributes Strengths Areas for improvement 5.7 All work produced for this unit will be collated and stored in an appropriate format In this unit the learner will: Identify the Latin name, genus and species for all fresh plant material used Select, prepare, condition, maintain and store materials correctly Select suitable mechanics and accessories Use a variety of traditional and innovative floristry and flower arranging techniques and Level 2 Award, Certificate and Diploma in Creative Techniques [7112] 15

processes Handle floral materials to minimise their damage, wastage and contamination Securely assemble, tape and fix wired floral components to conceal mechanics Securely assemble and fix floral components to conceal mechanics Create visually balanced floral items and compositions using the principles of design Use presentation skills to display floral items Assessment guidance: Not all floral items required for assessment need to be produced at the same time. Clear photographic evidence can be used to document work produced for this unit 16 Level 2 Award, Certificate and Diploma in Creative Techniques [7112]

7112 604 Floral Design Co-ordinated Wedding Item City & Guilds ref no: 7112 604 Title: Level: 2 Credit value: 6 Floral Design Co-ordinated Wedding Items Unit aim: In this unit the learner will create a co-ordinated set of items for a wedding Learning outcomes 1 Investigate contextual influences relating to wedding items 2 Use principles of colour, line, texture, shape and form as relevant, to inform the design of the wedding items 3 Plan and manage the making of the wedding items to the working design 4 Work safely and effectively 5 Make well constructed wedding items to a saleable standard Learning outcome 1 1 Investigate contextual influences relating to wedding items Learning outcome 2 2 Use principles of colour, line, texture, shape and form as relevant, to inform the design of the wedding items Learning outcome 3 3 Plan and manage the making of the wedding items to the working design 1.1 Document current trends 1.2 Document the work of three designer makers 1.3 Record research from books/museums/exhibitions/websites 2.1 Develop a statement of intent 2.2 Use source material and colour, line, texture, shape, and form, as relevant, to create visuals and design ideas 2.3 Create final designs for the wedding items 3.1 Select, obtain and prepare materials 3.2 Produce a range of samples of techniques and processes 3.3 List and describe the characteristics of materials, techniques and processes sampled 3.4 Estimate the time and cost to make the Level 2 Award, Certificate and Diploma in Creative Techniques [7112] 17

Learning outcome 4 wedding items 4 Work safely and effectively 4.1 Name tools, equipment, materials and techniques required to make the wedding items 4.2 Describe the care and safety requirements of tools, equipment and materials required to make the wedding items 4.3 Use tools, equipment, materials and techniques safely 4.4 List related Health and Safety factors and current legislation Learning outcome 5 5 Make well constructed wedding items to a saleable standard 5.1 Handle materials correctly 5.2 List adjustments made during the making process 5.3 Make well constructed wedding items, of saleable quality, to the final designs and following specifications All items must be coordinated with one another The wedding items can be wired or unwired and may contain wired and unwired components The three wedding items to be created in this unit are; 1 An exhibit with accessories and no more than ten stems of plant material, in a tall container suitable for a round table with seated guests; the table is approximately 1.5metres in diameter 2 A centre piece for the top table using fresh and/or preserved plant material and accessories, maximum length 1metre 3 A wired design in a container for a cake top using fresh plant material, minimum diameter of cake 20cm 5.4 Store and finish the completed wedding items 5.5 Produce a cost sheet and order of work including timescale 5.6 Evaluate and present the completed wedding items Strengths Areas for improvement 5.7 All work produced for this unit will be 18 Level 2 Award, Certificate and Diploma in Creative Techniques [7112]

Learning programme collated and stored in an appropriate format In this unit the learner will: Identify the Latin name, genus and species for all fresh plant material used Select, prepare, condition, maintain and store materials correctly Select suitable mechanics and accessories Use a variety of traditional and innovative floristry and flower arranging techniques and processes Handle floral materials to minimise their damage, wastage and contamination Use neat taping and wiring techniques with materials in preparation for assembly Securely assemble, tape and fix wired floral components to conceal mechanics Securely assemble and fix floral components to conceal mechanics Create visually balanced floral items and compositions using the principles of design Use presentation skills to display floral items Assessment guidance: Not all floral items required for assessment need to be produced at the same time. Clear photographic evidence can be used to document work produced for this unit Level 2 Award, Certificate and Diploma in Creative Techniques [7112] 19

7112 605 Floral Design Hanging Decorative Items City & Guilds ref no: 7112 605 Title: Level: 2 Credit value: 6 Floral Design Hanging Decorative Items Unit aim: In this unit the learner will create three hanging decorative floral items Learning outcomes 1 Investigate contextual influences relating to hanging decorative items 2 Use principles of colour, line, texture, shape and form as relevant, to inform the design of hanging decorative items 3 Plan and manage the making of hanging decorative items to the working design 4 Work safely and effectively 5 Make well constructed hanging decorative items to a saleable standard Learning outcome 1 1 Investigate contextual influences relating to hanging decorative items Learning outcome 2 2 Use principles of colour, line, texture, shape and form as relevant, to inform the design of the hanging decorative items Learning outcome 3 3 Plan and manage the making of the hanging decorative items to the working design 1.1 Document current trends 1.2 Document the work of three designer makers 1.3 Record research from books/museums/exhibitions/websites 2.1 Develop a statement of intent 2.2 Use source material and colour, line, texture, shape, and form, as relevant, to create visuals and design ideas 2.3 Create final designs for the hanging decorative items 3.1 Select, obtain and prepare materials 3.2 Produce a range of samples of techniques and processes 3.3 List and describe the characteristics of materials, techniques and processes sampled 3.4 Estimate the time and cost to make the hanging decorative items 20 Level 2 Award, Certificate and Diploma in Creative Techniques [7112]

Learning outcome 4 4 Work safely and effectively 4.1 Name tools, equipment, materials and techniques required to make the hanging decorative items 4.2 Describe the care and safety requirements of tools, equipment and materials required to make the hanging decorative items 4.3 Use tools, equipment, materials and techniques safely 4.4 List related Health and Safety factors and current legislation Learning outcome 5 5 Make well constructed hanging decorative items to a saleable standard 5.1 Handle materials correctly 5.2 List adjustments made during the making process 5.3 Make well constructed hanging decorative items, of saleable quality, to the final designs and following specifications The items can be wired or unwired and may contain wired and unwired components The three floral items to be created in this unit are: 1 A themed wall hanging incorporating two decorated rings which are joined with decorative features using fresh plant material, minimum overall size 1 metre 2 A garland of foliage, fruit and/or vegetables and herbs suitable to decorate a pillar, minimum length 1.2 metres 3 A sphere made of pliable stems decorated with coloured wire and/or accessories, minimum diameter of sphere 30cm 5.4 Store and finish the completed hanging decorative items 5.5 Produce a cost sheet and order of work including timescale 5.6 Evaluate and present the completed hanging decorative items Strengths Areas for improvement 5.7 All work produced for this unit will be collated and stored in an appropriate Level 2 Award, Certificate and Diploma in Creative Techniques [7112] 21

Learning programme format In this unit the learner will: Identify the Latin name, genus and species for all fresh plant material used Select, prepare, condition, maintain and store materials correctly Select suitable mechanics and accessories Use a variety of traditional and innovative floristry and flower arranging techniques and processes Handle floral materials to minimise their damage, wastage and contamination Securely assemble, tape and fix wired floral components to conceal mechanics Securely assemble and fix floral components to conceal mechanics Create visually balanced floral items and compositions using the principles of design Use presentation skills to display floral items Assessment guidance: Not all floral items required for assessment need to be produced at the same time. Clear photographic evidence can be used to document work produced for this unit 22 Level 2 Award, Certificate and Diploma in Creative Techniques [7112]

7112 606 Floral Design Contemporary Floral Designs; Material Manipulation and Collage City & Guilds ref no: 7112 606 Title: Level: 2 Credit value: 6 Floral Design Contemporary Floral Designs; Material Manipulation and Collage Unit aim: In this unit the learner will create two contemporary floral designs Learning outcomes 1 Investigate contextual influences relating to craft item contemporary floral designs 2 Use principles of colour, line, texture, shape and form as relevant, to inform the design of contemporary floral designs 3 Plan and manage the making of the contemporary floral designs to the working design 4 Work safely and effectively 5 Make well constructed contemporary floral designs to a saleable standard Learning outcome 1 1 Investigate contextual influences relating to contemporary floral designs Learning outcome 2 2 Use principles of colour, line, texture, shape and form as relevant, to inform the design of contemporary floral designs Learning outcome 3 3 Plan and manage the making of the contemporary floral designs to the working design 1.1 Document current trends 1.2 Document the work of three designer makers 1.3 Record research from books/museums/exhibitions/websites 2.1 Develop a statement of intent 2.2 Use source material and colour, line, texture, shape, and form, as relevant, to create visuals and design ideas 2.3 Create final designs for the contemporary floral designs 3.1 Select, obtain and prepare materials 3.2 Produce a range of samples of techniques and processes 3.3 List and describe the characteristics of Level 2 Award, Certificate and Diploma in Creative Techniques [7112] 23

Learning outcome 4 materials, techniques and processes sampled 3.4 Estimate the time and cost to make the contemporary floral designs 4 Work safely and effectively 4.1 Name tools, equipment, materials and techniques required to make the contemporary floral designs 4.2 Describe the care and safety requirements of tools, equipment and materials required to make the contemporary floral designs 4.3 Use tools, equipment, materials and techniques safely 4.4 List related Health and Safety factors and current legislation Learning outcome 5 5 Make well constructed contemporary floral designs to a saleable standard 5.1 Handle materials correctly 5.2 List adjustments made during the making process 5.3 Make well constructed contemporary floral designs, of saleable quality, to the final designs and following specifications The designs can be wired or unwired and may contain wired and unwired components The two floral designs to be created in this unit are: 1 A free standing foliage design for a venue using fresh and/or preserved plant material with a minimum of four techniques of leaf manipulation, minimum size 80cm 2 An A3 size collage of fresh and/or preserved and/or artificial plant material that conveys a mood or emotion; structures and accessories can be incorporated in the collage 5.4 Store and finish the completed contemporary floral designs 5.5 Produce a cost sheet and order of work including timescale 5.6 Evaluate and present the completed contemporary floral designs Strengths Areas for improvement 5.7 All work produced for this unit will be collated and stored in an appropriate 24 Level 2 Award, Certificate and Diploma in Creative Techniques [7112]

Learning programme format In this unit the learner will: Identify the Latin name, genus and species for all fresh plant material used Select, prepare, condition, maintain and store materials correctly Select suitable mechanics and accessories Use a variety of traditional and innovative floristry and flower arranging techniques and processes Handle floral materials to minimise their damage, wastage and contamination Securely assemble, tape and fix wired floral components to conceal mechanics Securely assemble and fix floral components to conceal mechanics Create visually balanced floral items and compositions using the principles of design Use presentation skills to display floral items Assessment guidance: Not all floral items required for assessment need to be produced at the same time. Clear photographic evidence can be used to document work produced for this unit Level 2 Award, Certificate and Diploma in Creative Techniques [7112] 25

7112 607 Floral Design Botanical Illustrations City & Guilds ref no: 7112 607 Title: Level: 2 Credit value: 6 Floral Design Botanical Illustrations Unit aim: In this unit the learner will create a series of five botanically correct botanical illustrations and accompanying notes of a flowering potted plant Learning outcomes 1 Investigate contextual influences relating to botanical illustrations 2 Use principles of colour, line, texture, shape and form as relevant, to inform the design of a botanical illustrations 3 Plan and manage the making of the botanical illustrations to the working design 4 Work safely and effectively 5 Make well constructed botanical illustrations to a saleable standard Learning outcome 1 1 Investigate contextual influences relating to botanical illustrations Learning outcome 2 2 Use principles of colour, line, texture, shape and form as relevant, to inform the design of botanical illustrations Learning outcome 3 3 Plan and manage the making of the botanical illustrations to the working design 1.1 Document current trends 1.2 Document the work of three designer makers 1.3 Record research from books/museums/exhibitions/websites 2.1 Develop a statement of intent 2.2 Use source material and colour, line, texture, shape, and form, as relevant, to create visuals and design ideas 2.3 Create final designs for the botanical illustrations 3.1 Select, obtain and prepare materials 3.2 Produce a range of samples of techniques and processes 3.3 List and describe the characteristics of materials, techniques and processes sampled 3.4 Estimate the time and cost to make the botanical illustrations 26 Level 2 Award, Certificate and Diploma in Creative Techniques [7112]

Learning outcome 4 4 Work safely and effectively 4.1 Name tools, equipment, materials and techniques required to make the botanical illustrations 4.2 Describe the care and safety requirements of tools, equipment and materials required to make the botanical illustrations 4.3 Use tools, equipment, materials and techniques safely 4.4 List related Health and Safety factors and current legislation Learning outcome 5 5 Make a well constructed botanical illustrations to a saleable standard 5.1 Handle materials correctly 5.2 List adjustments made during the making process 5.3 Make a well constructed botanical illustrations, of saleable quality, to the final designs and following specifications The five botanical illustrations will record the following growing stages of the plant: 1 a flower bud 2 a half open flower 3 a fully open flower 4 the foliage 5 the entire flowering potted plant Accompanying notes will include plant classification, seasonal availability, country of origin, care requirements, cultivation The illustrations will be created using two of the following three mediums wet, dry and computer software Special attention must be paid to the presentation of the illustrations and accompanying notes 5.4 Store and finish the completed botanical illustrations 5.5 Produce a cost sheet and order of work including timescale 5.6 Evaluate and present the completed botanical illustrations Strengths Areas for improvement 5.7 All work produced for this unit will be Level 2 Award, Certificate and Diploma in Creative Techniques [7112] 27

Learning programme collated and stored in an appropriate format In this unit the learner will: Use research methods to investigate the selected plant Create botanically correct illustrations using a variety of mediums and techniques Create visually balanced illustrations using the principles of design Use innovative design ideas for presentation Unit guidance: Wet mediums used in illustration can be paints, inks Dry mediums used in illustration can be pencils, markers, pastels, charcoal Special attention to presentation Presentation must be considered e g a fold out or concertina brochure It is not acceptable to have five illustrations on five pieces of white paper 28 Level 2 Award, Certificate and Diploma in Creative Techniques [7112]

7112 608 Garden Design Urban Garden City & Guilds ref no: 7112 608 Title: Level: 2 Credit value: 6 Garden Design Urban Garden Unit aim: In this unit the learner will create a design for an oblong garden in an urban environment with a visually poor background, suitable for a family Learning outcomes 1 Investigate contextual influences relating to the design of urban gardens 2 Use principles of colour, line, texture, shape and form as relevant, to inform the design of an urban garden 3 Plan and manage the making of designs of urban gardens 4 Work safely and effectively 5 Make well constructed final designs of urban gardens to a saleable standard Learning outcome 1 1 Investigate contextual influences relating to the design of urban gardens Learning outcome 2 2 Use principles of colour, line, texture, shape and form as relevant, to inform the design of an urban garden Learning outcome 3 3 Plan and manage the making of designs of urban gardens 1.1 Document current trends 1.2 Document the work of three designer makers 1.3 Record research from books/museums/exhibitions/websites 2.1 Develop a statement of intent 2.2 Use source material and colour, line, texture, shape, and form, as relevant, to create visuals and design ideas 2.3 Create final designs for the urban garden 3.1 Select, obtain and prepare materials 3.2 Produce a range of samples of techniques and processes 3.3 List and describe the characteristics of materials, techniques and processes sampled 3.4 Estimate the time and cost to make the Level 2 Award, Certificate and Diploma in Creative Techniques [7112] 29

Learning outcome 4 design of the urban garden 4 Work safely and effectively 4.1 Name tools, equipment, materials and techniques required to make the designs 4.2 Describe the care and safety requirements of tools, equipment and materials required to make the designs 4.3 Use tools, equipment, materials and techniques safely 4.4 List related Health and Safety factors and current legislation Learning outcome 5 5 Make well constructed final designs of urban gardens to a saleable standard Learning programme 5.1 Handle materials correctly 5.2 List adjustments made during the making process 5.3 Make a well constructed final design of saleable quality, to the following specifications All designs must display strong elements of line and texture There must be three interpretations of one urban garden each meeting different family requirements Select one of the three interpretations to construct the final design The final design must be accurate, to scale, full colour and presented appropriately The final design will be accompanied by a mood board/s including swatches, samples and images of all the garden features 5.4 Store and finish the completed urban garden design 5.5 Produce a cost sheet and order of work including timescale 5.6 Evaluate and present the completed final design of an urban garden- Strengths Areas for improvement 5.7 All work produced for this unit will be collated and stored in an appropriate format In this unit the learner will: 30 Level 2 Award, Certificate and Diploma in Creative Techniques [7112]

Measure and record accurate dimensions in preparation for scaled drawings Understand site analysis and recording aspect, elevations, features, soil Know the differences, advantages and disadvantages of soft and hard landscaping Recognise the requirements of an urban garden Identify and select appropriate flora, fauna, materials and garden items to site analysis Produce a variety of accurate scaled drawings plans, diagrams, evaluations, illustrations Level 2 Award, Certificate and Diploma in Creative Techniques [7112] 31

7112 609 Garden Design Low Maintenance Garden City & Guilds ref no: 7112 609 Title: Level: 2 Credit value: 6 Garden Design Low Maintenance Garden Unit aim: In this unit the learner will create a design of a low maintenance garden within a budget Learning outcomes 1 Investigate contextual influences relating to the design of low maintenance gardens 2 Use principles of colour, line, texture, shape and form as relevant, to inform the design of a low maintenance garden 3 Plan and manage the making of designs of low maintenance gardens 4 Work safely and effectively 5 Make well constructed final designs of low maintenance gardens to a saleable standard Learning outcome 1 1 Investigate contextual influences relating to the design of low maintenance gardens Learning outcome 2 2 Use principles of colour, line, texture, shape and form as relevant, to inform the design of a low maintenance garden Learning outcome 3 3 Plan and manage the making of designs of low maintenance gardens 1.1 Document current trends 1.2 Document the work of three designer makers 1.3 Record research from books/museums/exhibitions/websites 2.1 Develop a statement of intent 2.2 Use source material and colour, line, texture, shape, and form, as relevant, to create visuals and design ideas 2.3 Create final designs of a low maintenance garden 3.1 Select, obtain and prepare materials 3.2 Produce a range of samples of techniques and processes 3.3 List and describe the characteristics of materials, techniques and processes sampled 3.4 Estimate the time and cost to make the design of the low maintenance garden 32 Level 2 Award, Certificate and Diploma in Creative Techniques [7112]

Learning outcome 4 4 Work safely and effectively 4.1 Name tools, equipment, materials and techniques required to make the designs 4.2 Describe the care and safety requirements of tools, equipment and materials required to make the designs 4.3 Use tools, equipment, materials and techniques safely 4.4 List related Health and Safety factors and current legislation Learning outcome 5 5 Make well constructed final designs of low maintenance gardens to a saleable standard 5.1 Handle materials correctly 5.2 List adjustments made during the making process 5.3 Make a well constructed final design of saleable quality, to the following specifications A structure will be included in the garden and all designs must display strong elements of shape and form There must be three interpretations of one low maintenance garden each meeting different budgetary requirements No flowering plants will be included in any of the interpretations Select one of the three interpretations to construct the final design The final design must be accurate, to scale, full colour and presented appropriately The final design will be accompanied by a mood board/s including swatches, samples and images of all the garden features 5.4 Store and finish the completed low maintenance garden design 5.5 Produce a cost sheet and order of work including timescale 5.6 Evaluate and present the completed design of a low maintenance garden- Strengths Areas for improvement 5.7 All work produced for this unit will be collated and stored in an appropriate format Level 2 Award, Certificate and Diploma in Creative Techniques [7112] 33

Learning programme In this unit the learner will: Measure and record accurate dimensions in preparation for scaled drawings Understand site analysis and recording aspect, elevations, features, soil Know the differences, advantages and disadvantages of soft and hard landscaping Recognise the requirements and function of low maintenance gardens Identify and select appropriate fauna, materials, garden and decorative items to site analysis Produce a variety of accurate scaled drawings plans, diagrams, evaluations, illustrations Use advanced presentation skills for the final design Unit guidance: The budgets will be set by the tutor A structure could be a pillar, pergola, sculpture, a constructed item by the learner 34 Level 2 Award, Certificate and Diploma in Creative Techniques [7112]

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