Food Styling

Food Styling (CUL-301)
Location:
Various: distance learning format

Length:
Varies (self-study; self-paced)

Dates:
August 2018 - Present.

Subject Area:
Culinary Arts and Event Planning

Number of Credits:
3

Learner Outcomes:
Upon successful completion of this course, students will be able to: describe the history of food styling; demonstrate plating techniques; assess existing businesses to begin the process of developing a client base by use of food styling strategies; assess and choose props for photography; and describe how to work with food for the best results.

Instruction:
This course introduces students to the world of food styling, plating, food photography, props, working with sauces. Students learn the requirements and considerations for beginning a food styling business. Students are required to complete projects that include creating and plating food items for a food event. Students are tested through a comprehensive final exam covering topics such as teamwork, media, preparation, photographing, propping and overcoming challenges in food styling.

Credit recommendation:
In the upper division baccalaureate degree category, 3 semester hours in Event Planning or Hospitality (8/18).