Information Package

Master's of Gastronomy and Culinary Arts without Thesis

GMS517

FOOD STYLING AND PHOTOGRAPHY

Course Code
GMS517
Semester
-
Theory+Practice
3 + 0
ECTS
10
Course TypeElective Course
Course LevelMaster's Degree Without Thesis
Year of Study-
Semester-
ECTS10
Name of Lecturer(s) -
Learning Outcomes

At the end of this course, the students;

  1. Knows the requirements of food photography and makes the necessary setup settings for the product to be photographed.
  2. Creates composition for photographing products. Adjusts light settings.
  3. Knows and applies the importance of planning, light and composition in food photography.
  4. Knows and applies the requirements and principles of food styling.
Mode of DeliveryFace to face
PrerequisitesNo
Recommended Optional Programme Components
Course DescriptionVisual appeal is a core principle of the culinary arts and effective visual representation and content is currently a crucial part of various forms of modern communication. This course aims to teach students basic skills related to food styling and photography. Topics to be covered during the course include general principles of photography and photography techniques, principles of design and plating, analysis of various foods and how they hold up to studio settings, prop design, food related brand designing.
Course Contents
WEEK TOPICS
1st Week Artistic approaches in photography
2nd Week Food Photography: Composition I
3rd Week Food Photography: Composition II
4th Week Special effects in photography
5th Week Projecting images
6th Week Camera effects I
7th Week Camera Effects II
8th Week Midterm
9th Week Filter and effect applications
10th Week Dark room effects I
11th Week Dark room effects II
12th Week Project presentations
13th Week Project presentations
14th Week Project presentations
15th Week Final Exam
Recommended or Required Reading1. Jean, L. B. (2008). Food Styling for Photographers.
Planned Learning Activities and Teaching Methods
  • Lecture
  • Discussion
  • Questions/Answers
  • Practice
  • Presentation
  • Project
Assessment Methods and Criteria
Quantity Percentage (%)
Mid-term 1 30
Other 6 30
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 1 65 65
Preparation for Final exam 1 60 60
Course hours 14 3 42
Preparation for Midterm exam 1 50 50
Laboratory (including preparation) 4 4 16
Final exam 1 3 3
Homework 2 4 8
Presentation (including preperation) 5 4 20
Field Research 5 4 20
Total Work Load286
Total Work Load / 30 (h)9.53
ECTS Credit of the Course10
Language of InstructionTurkish
Work Placement(s)No
LO1 LO2 LO3 LO4
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K9 X
K10 X
K11
K12 X X X
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K15 X X X
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K19 X
K20
K21 X X
K22 X X