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CREATIVITY AND INNOVATION IN CULINARY PROGRAMME COURSE DESCRIPTION

Code Name of the Course Unit Semester In-Class Hours (T+P) Credit ECTS Credit
GAS424 CREATIVITY AND INNOVATION IN CULINARY 8 3 3 8

GENERAL INFORMATION

Language of Instruction : English
Level of the Course Unit : BACHELOR'S DEGREE, TYY: + 6.Level, EQF-LLL: 6.Level, QF-EHEA: First Cycle
Type of the Course : Compulsory
Mode of Delivery of the Course Unit -
Coordinator of the Course Unit Assist.Prof. NEVRUZ BERNA TATLISU
Instructor(s) of the Course Unit
Course Prerequisite No

OBJECTIVES AND CONTENTS

Objectives of the Course Unit: The aim of this course is to educate students who are capable of developing new product design and concepts by understanding advanced culinary techniques, basic nutrition concepts and food safety rules.
Contents of the Course Unit: Course contents are: advanced kitchen techniques, new product development, food design, tasting and sensory features.

KEY LEARNING OUTCOMES OF THE COURSE UNIT (On successful completion of this course unit, students/learners will or will be able to)

Select innovative techniques by following new food trends in the kitchen industry.
Develop new products with different ingredients in kitchen according to new food trends.
Produce different and personalized menus.
Organize new business development plans by using the knowledge and skills gained.

WEEKLY COURSE CONTENTS AND STUDY MATERIALS FOR PRELIMINARY & FURTHER STUDY

Week Preparatory Topics(Subjects) Method
1 - Introduction of the course plan, purpose and content, introduction to the concept of product and service innovation Expression, Discussion
2 Article reading The necessity of new product development, definition and introduction of customer needs, concept creation Expression, Discussion
3 Article reading Product development, creativity and teamwork in economic terms Expression, Question and Answer, Discussion, Group Work
4 Article reading The importance of innovation and creativity in new product development, creativity tools Expression, Question and Answer, Discussion, Group Work
5 Literature research Product and service design, prototype product Expression, Question and Answer, Discussion, Group Work
6 Literature research, Homework presentation, Product development Market research in product development Expression, Question and Answer, Discussion, Group Work
7 Literature research, Homework presentation, Product development Product development and promotion activities Expression, Question and Answer, Discussion, Case Study
8 - MID-TERM EXAM -
9 Literature research, Homework presentation, Product development New product development and organizational factors in large firms Homework presentations, Expression, Discussion
10 Article reading Management of new product development process Expression, Discussion Group Studies, Video Monitoring
11 Product development Strategies for new food product development, marketing and placement Expression, Question and Answer, Discussion, Group Work
12 Product development Consumer approaches, food packaging design, intercultural studies Expression, Question and Answer, Discussion, Group Work
13 Product development, homework presentation Evaluation of new products developed-Group presentations Homework presentations, Expression, Discussion
14 Product development, homework presentation Application of new products developed-Group presentations Homework presentations, Expression, Discussion
15 Product development, homework presentation Create and manage consumer perception Expression, Question-Answer, Discussion
16 - FINAL EXAM -
17 - FINAL EXAM -

SOURCE MATERIALS & RECOMMENDED READING

Horng, J., & Lin, L. 2017. Gastronomy and Culinary Creativity. In J. Kaufman, V. Glăveanu, & J. Baer (Eds.), The Cambridge Handbook of Creativity across Domains (Cambridge Handbooks in Psychology, pp. 462-478). Cambridge: Cambridge University Press.
Hauser, J. And Dahan, E. 2011. New product development. In Grover, R., Malhotra, N.K., Hill, M (Eds.), Marketing Management: Essential Marketing Knowledge and Practice.
Albors et. al. 2013. Creativity and Innovation Patterns of Haute Cuisine Chefs. Journal of Culinary Science & Technology. 11 (1)

ASSESSMENT

Assessment & Grading of In-Term Activities Number of Activities Degree of Contribution (%) Description
Level of Contribution
0 1 2 3 4 5

CONTRIBUTION OF THE COURSE UNIT TO THE PROGRAMME LEARNING OUTCOMES

KNOWLEDGE

Theoretical

Programme Learning Outcomes Level of Contribution
0 1 2 3 4 5
1
Define basic concepts about gastronomy.
3
2
Interpret the basic concepts, areas and approaches related to the field.
4

KNOWLEDGE

Factual

Programme Learning Outcomes Level of Contribution
0 1 2 3 4 5
1
Relate the information and facts about the field to the fields of social sciences such as Law, Sociology, Philosophy and Economy.
2
2
Compare national and international cuisines in terms of similarities and differences.
3

SKILLS

Cognitive

Programme Learning Outcomes Level of Contribution
0 1 2 3 4 5
1
Categorize food hygiene and safety into accepted standards and practices.
3
2
Prepare the technical infrastructure and contents of kitchen activities.
4

SKILLS

Practical

Programme Learning Outcomes Level of Contribution
0 1 2 3 4 5
1
Apply theoretical knowledge about food science into the field of gastronomy.
5
2
Collaborate with shareholders in the field to bring new ideas, products to the market.
5
3
Integrate basic kitchen techniques and product preparation principles into today's technology.
5
4
Plan the work schedule and workflow in food and beverage enterprises.
4

OCCUPATIONAL

Autonomy & Responsibility

Programme Learning Outcomes Level of Contribution
0 1 2 3 4 5
1
They calculate costs in the food and beverage field.
1
2
They carry out management theories, recruitment and evaluation processes effectively in food and beverage business.
3
3
They organizes participation to national and international competitions and fairs in its field.
3

OCCUPATIONAL

Learning to Learn

Programme Learning Outcomes Level of Contribution
0 1 2 3 4 5
1
Examine developments, changes and innovations in the field by accepting the lifelong learning as a principle.
4
2
Find planning, executioning and editing mistakes systematicly related to his field.
3

OCCUPATIONAL

Communication & Social

Programme Learning Outcomes Level of Contribution
0 1 2 3 4 5
1
They express their ideas using presentation and communication techniques in deliberate and verbal ways.
4
2
They organize activities related to the field.
3

OCCUPATIONAL

Occupational and/or Vocational

Programme Learning Outcomes Level of Contribution
0 1 2 3 4 5
1
They interpret ethical values and legal regulations related to their profession in the direction of the substances in the legislation.
3
2
Design social and social projects in his / her field using historical, cultural and geographical riches.
3
3
Perform scientific researches using knowledge and skills related to his field.
3

WORKLOAD & ECTS CREDITS OF THE COURSE UNIT

Workload for Learning & Teaching Activities

Type of the Learning Activites Learning Activities (# of week) Duration (hours, h) Workload (h)
Lecture & In-Class Activities 14 5 70
Preliminary & Further Study 14 4 56
Land Surveying 0 0 0
Group Work 0 0 0
Laboratory 0 0 0
Reading 0 0 0
Assignment (Homework) 0 0 0
Project Work 0 0 0
Seminar 0 0 0
Internship 0 0 0
Technical Visit 0 0 0
Web Based Learning 0 0 0
Implementation/Application/Practice 0 0 0
Practice at a workplace 0 0 0
Occupational Activity 0 0 0
Social Activity 0 0 0
Thesis Work 0 0 0
Field Study 0 0 0
Report Writing 0 0 0
Final Exam 1 1 1
Preparation for the Final Exam 8 6 48
Mid-Term Exam 1 1 1
Preparation for the Mid-Term Exam 6 5 30
Short Exam 0 0 0
Preparation for the Short Exam 0 0 0
TOTAL 44 0 206
Total Workload of the Course Unit 206
Workload (h) / 25.5 8,1
ECTS Credits allocated for the Course Unit 8,0