BALTIMORE – Floral design artists seeking to be recognized with the floral industry’s coveted Certified Floral Designer (CFD®) designation or to achieve the ultimate goal of becoming an accredited member of the American Institute of Floral Designers (AIFD) are being advised that the deadline to submit an application for the 2015 Professional Floral Design Evaluation (PFDE) is April 15, 2016.
AIFD’s PFDE is a two-stage process in which floral designers have their creative artistry evaluated by a panel of AIFD Certified Evaluator/Judges.
Part one of the PFDE is an online test based on educational objectives and knowledge derived from “The AIFD Guide to Floral Design: Terms, Techniques and Traditions.” This reference tool is provided to everyone who makes application to participate in a PFDE. Candidates must successful complete the online test with an 80% or better.
Part two is a live evaluation to be held July 1, 2016 in Anaheim, Calif. immediately prior to the AIFD National Symposium “Inspiration.” Candidates have four hours to create five specified designs which are then reviewed and evaluated by seven AIFD Certified Evaluator/Judges. AIFD provides the candidates all flowers and hard goods necessary to complete the designs.
To participate in the 2016 AIFD PFDE, floral design artists must make application and become an official candidate prior to April 15, 2016.
It is strongly recommended (but not required) that before the PFDE the floral design artist obtain additional education or work experience in the floral industry, such as having three years or more in floral industry, completion of courses that meet learning objectives as established by AIFD and are offered by approved AIFD Education Partners or state floral association certification programs, completion of a series of online courses offered by AIFD, or completion of undergraduate degree or studies at an SAIFD chapter.
To enroll in the AIFD PFDE process or to learn more about becoming a CFD or member of AIFD, visit http://aifd.org/membership/become-cfd-and-aifd.
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About the American Institute of Floral Designers (AIFD)
Established in 1965, the American Institute of Floral Designers is, today, the floral industry's leading non-profit organization dedicated to establishing, maintaining and recognizing the highest standard of professional floral design. AIFD and its worldwide accredited members are at the forefront of the industry in presenting educational design programs and in designing flowers for such renowned events as the Tournament of Roses Parade, Academy Awards and Presidential Inaugurations.
Source: American Institute of Floral Designers (AIFD)
