The Guidelines for Enhancing Knowledge and Proficiency in Food Decoration Skills: RMUTP

The purpose of this study was to examine the level of knowledge and skills related to food decoration, and to identify consistent study activities for each academic year in the food service industry's student program through correspondence analysis. The population was 304 people. The results demonstrated a high level of knowledge and behavioral learning in the area of artistic skills. An analysis of the correlation between the academic year and activities aimed at enhancing knowledge, skills, and creativity in the art of food decoration revealed that the 1st year students engaged in activities related to analyzing food decoration design, the 2nd year students focused on the fundamentals of food decoration, the 3rd year students explored visual elements and art principles in food design and decoration, and the 4th year students assessed their ability to design food decorations before class. Activities to enhance art skills involved 1st year students participating in exhibitions, 2nd year students participating in artificial decoration activities, and 3rd and 4th year students participating in culinary workshops and learning about food decoration techniques. Activities to enhance creativity involved the 1st and 2nd students creating images from points, the 3rd students participating in art camp activities, and the 4th students learning how to add value to food through plating and photography.