Information Package

Program of Culinary Arts

AŞP172

FOOD GARNISHING AND DECORATION TECHNIQUES

Course Code
AŞP172
Semester
-
Theory+Practice
1 + 2
ECTS
5
Course TypeElective Course
Course LevelAssociate Degree
Year of Study-
Semester-
ECTS5
Name of Lecturer(s)
Learning Outcomes

At the end of this course, the students;

  1. Understands decoration techniques in foods such as candy, chocolate, fruit and vegetables.
  2. Knows the important points of decoration and presentation techniques.
  3. Gains awareness of complying with hygiene rules while decorating foods.
  4. Gains awareness of complying with hygiene rules while decorating foods.
  5. She/he masters food chemistry and decides which decor to apply to which food.
Mode of DeliveryFace to face
PrerequisitesNo
Recommended Optional Programme ComponentsNone
Course DescriptionDecoration and presentations are performed with foods such as candy, chocolate, fruit and vegetables and decoration techniques are taught. In contrast, paste, ice sculpture and the art of decoration are also covered.
Course Contents
WEEK TOPICS
1st Week Introduction of the course, introduction and introduction
2nd Week Introducing the equipments to make decoration in foods
3rd Week Introduction to decoration applications in foods
4th Week Usage areas and techniques of sugar dough and food dyes
5th Week Naked cake decoration techniques with vivid flowers and sauces
6th Week Decoration techniques made with chocolate
7th Week Decoration techniques made of sugar with isomalt
8th Week Midterm
9th Week Decoration Techniques in Sweets
10th Week Paste techniques and decoration
11th Week Application of decoration techniques in fruits
12th Week Oil and chocolate decoration techniques
13th Week Applying decoration techniques in vegetables
14th Week Ice sculpture decoration art
15th Week General review
Recommended or Required Reading1. Sözer, I. & Gülşen, B. (2010). Butik Pastacılık. Boyut Yayın Grubu, Ankara.
2. Gioffre, R. (2007). Çikolata-Büyülü Lezzetler. Boyut Yayın Grubu, Ankara.
3. Telli, F. (2014). Mutfakta Sanat, Dönence Yayıncılık.
Planned Learning Activities and Teaching Methods
  • Lecture
  • Discussion
  • Questions/Answers
  • Practice
  • Presentation
Assessment Methods and Criteria
Quantity Percentage (%)
Mid-term 1 40
Total(%) 40
Contribution of In-term Studies to Overall Grade(%) 40
Contribution of Final Examination to Overall Grade(%) 60
Total(%) 100
ECTS Allocated Based on Student Workload
Activities Quantity Duration (Hour) Total Workload (Hour)
Midterm exam 1 1 1
Preparation for Quiz 0 0 0
Individual or group work 12 2 24
Preparation for Final exam 1 45 45
Course hours 15 3 45
Preparation for Midterm exam 1 35 35
Laboratory (including preparation) 0 0 0
Final exam 1 1 1
Homework 0 0 0
Total Work Load151
Total Work Load / 30 (h)5.03
ECTS Credit of the Course5
Language of InstructionTurkish
Work Placement(s)No
LO1 LO2 LO3 LO4 LO5
K1
K2 X X
K3 X
K4 X X
K5
K6 X
K7
K8 X
K9 X
K10
K11 X X X X
K12 X X