Information Package

Program of Gastronomy and Culinary Arts

GMS451

FOOD STYLING AND PHOTOGRAPHY

Course Code
GMS451
Semester
-
Theory+Practice
1 + 2
ECTS
3
Course TypeElective Course
Course LevelBachelor's Degree
Year of Study-
Semester-
ECTS3
Name of Lecturer(s)
Learning Outcomes

At the end of this course, the students;

  1. Explain the basic concepts of photography
  2. Have knowledge about visual aesthetics and photo composition.
  3. Knows how to take food and beverage photos according to their intended use.
  4. Recognize, use and maintain the physical environment, equipment and technologies related to the field.
  5. Food buffet decoration and visual presentation techniques of food knows and applies.
Mode of DeliveryFace to face
PrerequisitesNo
Recommended Optional Programme ComponentsNone
Course DescriptionThis course, which is planned as an introduction to food photography, includes technical information and examples about the applications that will be needed in order to provide expertise in the fields of visual and written artistic applications. Students are educated in the food and food industry, especially in the field of marketing and communication, basic design concepts such as form, texture, balance, color, movement and integrity, and presentation plate design, written information, visual dimension applications.
Course Contents
WEEK TOPICS
1st Week Food and beverage and visual Aesthetics
2nd Week Uses of food and beverage photography, product photography and advertising photography
3rd Week Definition of photography
4th Week Light
5th Week Color
6th Week Composition, basic ratios, visual perception
7th Week Tools used in photography
8th Week Midterm
9th Week Tools Used in Photography: Lenses
10th Week Tools Used in Photography: Tripods and other tools
11th Week Light sources and light management
12th Week Use of camera, exposure, white balance
13th Week Special tools and accessories for food photography
14th Week Composition in food photography, photo editing
15th Week Final Exam
Recommended or Required Reading
Planned Learning Activities and Teaching Methods
  • Lecture
  • Discussion
  • Questions/Answers
  • Practice
  • Presentation
  • Project
Assessment Methods and Criteria
Quantity Percentage (%)
Mid-term 1 30
Assignment 1 10
Total(%) 60
Contribution of In-term Studies to Overall Grade(%) 60
Contribution of Final Examination to Overall Grade(%) 40
Total(%) 100
ECTS Allocated Based on Student Workload
Activities Quantity Duration (Hour) Total Workload (Hour)
Midterm exam 1 2 2
Preparation for Quiz
Individual or group work 14 1 14
Preparation for Final exam 1 18 18
Course hours 14 3 42
Preparation for Midterm exam 1 15 15
Laboratory (including preparation)
Final exam 1 2 2
Homework
Total Work Load93
Total Work Load / 30 (h)3.1
ECTS Credit of the Course3
Language of InstructionTurkish
Work Placement(s)No
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