COURSE INTRODUCTION AND APPLICATION INFORMATION


Course Name
Food Styling and Photography
Code
Semester
Theory
(hour/week)
Application/Lab
(hour/week)
Local Credits
ECTS
CLM 430
Fall/Spring
2
2
3
5
Prerequisites
None
Course Language
English
Course Type
Elective
Course Level
First Cycle
Mode of Delivery -
Teaching Methods and Techniques of the Course
Course Coordinator -
Course Lecturer(s)
Assistant(s) -
Course Objectives The aim of this course is to acquire basic knowledge and skills about food styling and photography.
Learning Outcomes The students who succeeded in this course;
  • Explain basic photography knowledge and DSLR usage.
  • Create a table composition for photographing the products.
  • Define special shooting techniques for food photography.
  • Apply the use of natural light to photograph tabletop objects with the necessary light settings.
  • Explain the importance of pre-shoot planning in food photography.
  • Apply plate preparation techniques for the camera.
  • Use photo editing techniques in various applications.
Course Description This course covers the basic knowledge and skills of preparing, decorating and decorating plates in line with basic design principles and food photography.
Related Sustainable Development Goals

 



Course Category

Core Courses
Major Area Courses
Supportive Courses
X
Media and Managment Skills Courses
Transferable Skill Courses

 

WEEKLY SUBJECTS AND RELATED PREPARATION STUDIES

Week Subjects Required Materials
1 Introduction
2 Camera Settings and Modes H. Dujardin, “Plate to Pixel, Digital food Photography & Styling”, (Wiley Publishing, 2011),Chap. 2: Camera settings and mode, p.32-59.
3 Natural Light Food Photography 1 (indoor) H. Dujardin, “Plate to Pixel, Digital food Photography & Styling”, (Wiley Publishing, 2011),Chap. 3: Natural light photography, p.60-93.
4 Natural Light Food Photography 2 (Outdoor) H. Dujardin, “Plate to Pixel, Digital food Photography & Styling”, (Wiley Publishing, 2011), Chap.4 : Artificial light photography, p.60-93.
5 Camera Angles H. Dujardin, “Plate to Pixel, Digital food Photography & Styling”, (Wiley Publishing, 2011),Chap. 6: Setting up for capture, p.126-160
6 Composition Techniques 1 H. Dujardin, “Plate to Pixel, Digital food Photography & Styling”, (Wiley Publishing, 2011),Chap. 6: Setting up for capture, p.126-160
7 Composition Techniques 2 H. Dujardin, “Plate to Pixel, Digital food Photography & Styling”, (Wiley Publishing, 2011),Chap. 6: Setting up for capture, p.126-160
8 Introduction to Food Styling L. Bellingham & J. A. Bybee, “Food styling for photographers: A guide to creating your own appetizing art”, (CRC Press, 2008), chap. 1: Introduction to food styling, p.1-11
9 Setting up for Capture H. Dujardin, “Plate to Pixel, Digital food Photography & Styling”, (Wiley Publishing, 2011),Chap. 7: Styling, p.185-204
10 Create a Scene , Feauture the Dish H. Dujardin, “Plate to Pixel, Digital food Photography & H. Styling”, (Wiley Publishing, 2011),Chap. 7: Styling, p.185-204
11 PostProduction H. Dujardin, H., “Plate to Pixel, Digital food Photography & Styling”, (Wiley Publishing, 2011),Chap. 8: After capture, p.223-236. Nicole S. Young, ‘’Food Photography: From Snapshots to Great Shots’’, chapter 7, p.147-199.
12 Plating Techniques 1 L. Bellingham & J. A. Bybee, “Food styling for photographers: A guide to creating your own appetizing art”, (CRC Press, 2008), Chap. 4: Making a salad for the camera, p.56-69
13 Plating Techniques 2 Nicole S. Young, ‘’Food Photography: From Snapshots to Great Shots’’, chapter 7, p.201-270
14 Project Presentations
15 Review of the semester
16 Final Exam
Course Notes/Textbooks

Dujardin, H., “Plate to Pixel, Digital food Photography & Styling”, Wiley Publishing, 2011, ISBN: 978-0-470-93213-1.

Bellingham, L., & Bybee, J. A., “Food styling for photographers: A guide to creating your own appetizing art”, CRC Press, 2008, ISBN 13: 978-0-240-81006-5.

Food Photography from Snapshots to Great Shots /Nicole S. Young,Peachpit Press,ISBN13: 978-0-321-78411-7

 
Suggested Readings/Materials

Glyda, J. “Food Photography, Creating Appetizing Images”, Routledge, 2019, ISBN :978-113-8502-215

Feast for The Eyes, The Story of Food in Photography, Susan Bright, Aperture Press, ISBN : 978-159711-361-8

 

EVALUATION SYSTEM

Semester Activities Number Weigthing
Participation
1
20
Laboratory / Application
Field Work
Quizzes / Studio Critiques
2
10
Portfolio
Homework / Assignments
2
20
Presentation / Jury
Project
1
20
Seminar / Workshop
Oral Exam
Midterm
Final Exam
1
30
Total

Weighting of Semester Activities on the Final Grade
6
60
Weighting of End-of-Semester Activities on the Final Grade
1
40
Total

ECTS / WORKLOAD TABLE

Semester Activities Number Duration (Hours) Workload
Course Hours
(Including exam week: 16 x total hours)
16
2
32
Laboratory / Application Hours
(Including exam week: 16 x total hours)
16
2
Study Hours Out of Class
14
2
28
Field Work
Quizzes / Studio Critiques
2
3
Portfolio
Homework / Assignments
2
6
Presentation / Jury
Project
1
25
Seminar / Workshop
Oral Exam
Midterms
Final Exams
1
15
    Total
150

 

COURSE LEARNING OUTCOMES AND PROGRAM QUALIFICATIONS RELATIONSHIP

#
Program Competencies/Outcomes
* Contribution Level
1
2
3
4
5
1

Successfully applies theoretical and practical knowledge and skills in Gastronomy and Culinary Arts

2

Carries best practices in terms of work and food security, safety and hygiene in food production

3

Appreciates, evaluates and makes decisions regarding to visual, textual and nutritional data with respect to food production and presentation

4

Recognizes and evaluates the impact of gastronomy on culture and society

5

Assumes responsibility for solving complex problems that may occur in the field of Gastronomy and Culinary Arts, both individually and as a team member

6

Evaluates the knowledge and skills acquired in the field of Gastronomy and Culinary Arts with a critical approach and effectively communicate their ideas and suggestions for solutions in written and oral form.

7

Possesses necessary knowledge and skills in relevant fields such as gastronomy, design, law and management and effectively apply them to the practice of Culinary Arts

X
8

Uses the technological tools related to Gastronomy and Culinary Arts effectively

X
9

Updates and improve the knowledge, skills and competencies related to Gastronomy and Culinary Arts with lifelong learning awareness and sustainability with an ethical approach

10

Collects data in the areas of Gastronomy and Culinary Arts and communicate with colleagues in a foreign language. (European Language Portfolio Global Scale”, Level B1)

11

Speaks a second foreign at a medium level of fluency efficiently

12

Relates the knowledge gained through the history of humanity to the field of expertise

*1 Lowest, 2 Low, 3 Average, 4 High, 5 Highest