TDS-352: All You Can Eat-Food Invst/Ins

PROJECT DESCRIPTION: TASTE, LOOK, FEEL Primary Subject: A researched visual and literary investigation into the importance, delight and sensory value of food in our culture and throughout history. Create a new visual vocabulary based on direct experience of investigatory work by master chefs, artists, writers, and food photographers and stylists. Working and documenting via drawing and photography from direct observation and discussion in a collaborative space this class will unify the gastronomic with food play a la Lady Gaga or RATATOUILLE. Areas of study to include: Food writing, Food in Art and Photography, Food in Film, Food as Fashion, Food preparation and techniques, Individual approaches to cooking via several chefs, and food styling and photography.