CATALOG 2011-2012 - The Art Institutes
CATALOG 2011-2012 - The Art Institutes
CATALOG 2011-2012 - The Art Institutes
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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