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BAKG 1349: Small Desserts & Pastries
Effective date
May 2016
Department
Baking & Pastry Arts
School
Hospitality, Food Studies and Applied Business
Description
This course focuses on the technical and artistic aspects of creating small desserts and pastries, covering topics such as assembly techniques and contemporary design and finishing issues. Students create a variety of small desserts and pastries suitable for individuals, buffet tables and parties, using repetition in solidifying their technical skills.
This course is part of the full-time Baking and Pastry Arts - Pastry Program.
Credits
3.0
Year of study
1st Year Post-secondary
Prerequisites
None
Corequisites
None
Course Learning Outcomes
Upon successful completion of this course, students will be able to:
- Describe the need and design considerations for small desserts and pastries
- Assemble and decorate desserts and pastries using a variety of bases, fruits, fillings, icings and decorative techniques
- Cut and portion desserts and pastries accurately, with minimal waste
- Design desserts and pastries which take into account seasonal availability, flavor combinations and customer need
- Plan and execute daily production list to efficiently and confidently meet specific production criteria
- Evaluate product outcomes according to the theoretical principles and processes governing their production
- Apply mathematical principles to calculate formulas according to product specifications
- Adhere to industry health and safety standards in the preparation, handling and storage of products
- Comply with shop safety practices during production
- Practice professional etiquette and personal hygiene during production
- Work effectively as a team member during production
- Implement principles of bakery management and merchandising for inventory and cost control
Prior Learning Assessment & Recognition (PLAR)
None
Hours
Lecture, Online, Seminar, Tutorial: 5
Practicum, Self-Paced, Individual Learning: 70
Total Hours: 75
Practicum, Self-Paced, Individual Learning: 70
Total Hours: 75
Instructional Strategies
Using an experiential learning approach, this course will also provide students with the opportunity to work independently and in cooperative teams to apply theory to practice and to reflect on their own performance and
product outcomes. Demonstrations will be held to show the proper execution of techniques, product make-up, and
finishing. Group discussions are facilitated to reflect on processes, product outcomes and learning.
product outcomes. Demonstrations will be held to show the proper execution of techniques, product make-up, and
finishing. Group discussions are facilitated to reflect on processes, product outcomes and learning.
Grading System
Letter Grade (A-F)
Passing grade
B-
Evaluation Plan
|
Type |
Percentage |
Assessment activity |
|
Lab Work |
60 |
Instructor observation of daily hands-on skill development, organization and adherence to safety and sanitation practices |
|
Quizzes/Tests |
10 |
Theory quizzes |
|
Participation |
10 |
Self and peer evaluation, instructor evaluation, punctuality, attendance |
|
Assignments |
20 |
Online reflective journal, exploration of origin and production of chocolate |
Course topics
- need for small desserts and pastries, design considerations, flavor combinations, french pastry, small cakes, petits fours, storage and packaging; mathematical conversions, application of baker's percentage; interpretation of formulas; correct use of tools & equipment; supporting team members; writing and executing daily production lists; critical analysis of product outcomes; recording observations of performance and development; punctuality; health and safety rules and regulations; application of inventory and waste management
Notes:
- Course contents and descriptions, offerings and schedules are subject to change without notice.
- Students are required to follow all College policies including ones that govern their educational experience at VCC. Policies are available on the VCC website at:
https://www.vcc.ca/about/governance--policies/policies/. - To find out if there are existing transfer agreements for this course, visit the BC Transfer Guide at https://www.bctransferguide.ca.