Course Language:
İngilizce
Course Objectives:
Understand principles of food styling and food photography. This course provides an overview of the key principles of photography that become relevant when creating beautiful food pictures, and styling the food effectively. Students will learn how to prepare attractive compositions and take pictures of different types of food compositions for the blog, magazines, menu or portfolio.
Course Content:
Theoretical and practical aspects of Food Styling and Photography. The basics of food styling for photography and tips and tricks to preparing food for the ideal shot. A range of food themes will be investigated with styling. Displays will be created using different types of kitchen equipment, environment, and tables. Students will learn basic presentation skills and be guided through the process of taking great shots.
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Course Learning Outcomes
| Learning Outcomes | Program Learning Outcomes | Teaching Methods | Assessment Methods |
| Know food styling and food photography profession to obtain relevant information, assessment, recording and the ability to apply. | 2,3 | 1,2,3,4, | A,B,C, |
| Students learn the basic techniques of photography. | 2,3 | 1,2,3,4, | A,B,C, |
| Ability to design the professional way in accordance with the presentation of the prepared dish table. | 2,3 | 1,2,3,4, | A,B,C, |
Course Flow
| COURSE CONTENT | ||
| Week | Topics | Study Materials |
| 1 | Introduction to photography | |
| 2 | Camera presentation, the machine and the machine settings | |
| 3 | Photo light settings | |
| 4 | Composition in photography | |
| 5 | Studio Photography I: a single food photo shoot with the light source. | |
| 6 | Studio Photography I: a single food photo shoot with the two light source. | |
| 7 | Introduction to food styling | |
| 8 | Salad plate design and presentation rules and vegetables. | |
| 9 | Mid-term | |
| 10 | Plate of cold meats and breakfast products, the rules of design and presentation | |
| 11 | Meat cooking; plate design and presentation rules | |
| 12 | Fish and seafood dishes; presentation of design rules | |
| 13 | Desserts, sauces and presentation plate design rules | |
| 14 | Visual design beverages. | |
Recommended Sources
| RECOMMENDED SOURCES | |
| Textbook |
Bellone, R. (2010) Fotoğraf. Ankara: Dost Kitabevi
Sabit, K. (2006) Fotoğraf Sanatında Kompozisyon, İstanbul: İlke Kitap |
| Additional Resources |
Dujardin, H. (2011) Digital Food Photography and Styling. Indianapolis: Wiley
Young N. (2011) Food Photography, Peachpit Press, Custer D. (2010) The Art of Preparing food for the camera, Wiley, Vivaldo, D. (2010). Food Stylist Handbook, Gibbs Smith Pres. Hobday, C. (2010) Food Presentation Secrets, Firefly Books |
Material Sharing
| MATERIAL SHARING | |
| Documents | |
| Assignments | |
| Exams | |
Assessment
| ASSESSMENT | ||
| IN-TERM STUDIES | NUMBER | PERCENTAGE |
| Midterm | 1 | 50 |
| Assignment | 1 | 50 |
| Total | 100 | |
| CONTRIBUTION OF FINAL EXAMINATION TO OVERALL GRADE | 40 | |
| CONTRIBUTION OF IN-TERM STUDIES TO OVERALL GRADE | 60 | |
| Total | 100 | |
Course’s Contribution to Program
| COURSE'S CONTRIBUTION TO PROGRAM | ||||||
| No | Program Learning Outcomes | Contribution | ||||
| 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | ||
| 1 | Students study food in the context of food history, geography, culture and nutritional sciences. | |||||
| 2 | Students approach food and cooking as an art process and they are competent in the topics of design and visual presentation of food. | X | ||||
| 3 | Students have comprehensive information about food related concepts, techniques, and new product information. They have the ability to conduct research and develop ideas on these issues. | X | ||||
| 4 | Students have knowledge about the basic principles of nutrition and food science, and they apply their knowledge in the field of gastronomy. | |||||
| 5 | Students know and apply the international standards of food hygiene and safety. | |||||
| 6 | Students know all the processes related to the production of food and beverage, from the production stage to the stage of presentation. They can understand food production systems and the new approaches in this field. They have an in-depth understanding of the subject and they can identify and solve problems that may arise at this stage. They can design the physical environment, and has an understanding of the materials and technologies related to the field of gastronomy. They can take part in development of innovations in this context. | |||||
| 7 | Students gain knowledge about national and international cuisines. In this context, they know basic cooking techniques, they implement and develop them. | |||||
| 8 | They know the historical, geographical and cultural background of alcoholic and non-alcoholic beverages and they know the stages of production. They can use these information in menu planning, food production, etc. | |||||
| 9 | Students can develop a new food product, standardize it and execute the registration process in a scientific context. | |||||
| 10 | Students know the national and international regulations, professional standards and professional ethics around food and they apply them. | |||||
| 11 | Students know the basic concepts, theories and principles about business, economics and marketing, and they apply them. Accordance with the principles of menu planning, they can make food and beverage cost analysis, controlling and pricing, and develops a variety of menus. They can effectively manage the operations of food related businesses by applying management theories, and staff recruitment and evaluation processes. | |||||
| 12 | They can engage in independent studies and team work. They can communicate effectively through verbal and in written communication, and they develop good presentation skills. | |||||
| 13 | Students understand the effects of food on human health and society, and in this context they follow the press and media organizations and contribute to them. | |||||
| 14 | Students understand and manage food-related events. | |||||
| 15 | They know world food trade, globalization, patterns of production and consumption. They know the importance of the food policies for the country's economy. | |||||
| 16 | Students know how to bake and prepare cakes and other pastries, breads, sponge and dough pastry bases, creamy sauces, fruit sauces, jellies, hot and cold desserts, ice creams and sorbets, sugar works, decorations, decoration and presentation. They are competent in making chocolate. | |||||
| 17 | Students have theoretical and practical knowledge about the production techniques of vegetables and fresh herbs used in kitchen practices and food production. | |||||
ECTS
| ECTS ALLOCATED BASED ON STUDENT WORKLOAD BY THE COURSE DESCRIPTION | |||
| Activities | Quantity |
Duration (Hour) |
Total Workload (Hour) |
| Course Duration (Including the exam week: 14x Total course hours) | 14 | 4 | 56 |
| Hours for off-the-classroom study (Pre-study, practice) | 14 | 4 | 56 |
| Mid-terms | 1 | 4 | 3 |
| Assignments | 1 | 12 | 12 |
| Final examination | 1 | 4 | 4 |
| Total Work Load | 131 | ||
| Total Work Load / 30 (hours) | 4,36 | ||
| ECTS Credit of the Course | 6 | ||
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