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BAKING &<br />

PASTRY<br />

DIPLOMA: 4 QUARTERS<br />

ABOUT THE PROGRAM<br />

From cakes to custards and meringues to macaroons, the exacting creative expression that characterizes<br />

pastry arts is a respected and demanding facet of the culinary profession. <strong>The</strong> <strong>Art</strong> <strong>Institutes</strong> International<br />

Minnesota prepares individuals for this technical specialty in its Baking & Pastry diploma program. Like<br />

any other craft, this profession requires learning and practice. Often a career in the culinary arts starts<br />

with the realization that food has power to delight, excite, and impress people. From the artistry of<br />

pastry making, to the sciences of quantity conversions, pastry and baking artists search for perfection.<br />

PROGRAM MISSION<br />

<strong>The</strong> mission of the Baking & Pastry diploma program is to provide an environment for students to become<br />

learners who possess the skills, knowledge, creativity and ethical values necessary in the rapidly changing,<br />

culturally diverse culinary professions. Overall the intent of the program is to have experienced industry<br />

professionals impart their knowledge and technical acumen to the students. <strong>The</strong> approach to education<br />

relies heavily on actually participating in projects that are practical and technical in scope. Graduating<br />

students will be prepared to seek entry-level positions in the field of hospitality and culinary arts.<br />

PROGRAM STUDENT LEARNING OUTCOMES<br />

Upon successful completion of the program, graduates should be able to:<br />

1. Establish and maintain safety and sanitation procedures<br />

2. Prepare standardized recipes using a variety of cooking, baking and pastry<br />

techniques as well as appropriate equipment and tools<br />

3. Produce various baked goods and a variety of international and classical pastries and desserts<br />

using basic as well as advanced techniques, which meet industry quality standards<br />

4. Design, produce, assemble and decorate display and wedding cakes using<br />

various finishing methods which meet industry quality standards<br />

5. Seek employment in retail, commercial and institutional food service settings in entry-level job positions<br />

THE ART INSTITUTES INTERNATIONAL MINNESOTA

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