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Food Styling (CUL-301)

Course Category: 
Culinary and Hospitality - Coopersmith Career Consulting
Length: 

Varies (self-study; self-paced). 

Location: 
Various; distance learning format.
Dates: 

August 2018 - Present. 

Instructional delivery format: 
Online/distance learning
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).

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