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maltatoday | SUNDAY • 27 SEPTEMBER 2020 12 COMMERCIAL Works of art sculpted out of food ingredients by ITS students DURING the Institute of Tourism Stud- ies (ITS) recovery sessions, students read- ing for a Higher National Diploma in Food Preparation and Production carved a number of artistic sculptures made out of chocolate and butter. The hand-carved sculptures are part of the students' advanced pastry module and where completed during the Sep- tember recovery sessions, which were meant to make up for the lost modules due to the Institute closure back in March. The sculptures reflect the ad- vanced competencies and the high level of the students' creativity. ITS lecturer, Mr Andrew Farrugia, who has been teaching advanced techniques in this specialised area for the past 23 years, said that the aim of these sculp- tures are to teach the students the art- istry and sculpting in food, which would assist them to develop this knowledge in culinary arts. The sculptures were exhibited at the ITS campus in Ħal Luqa during a dinner event organised by Diploma in Events students. The Minister for Tourism and Consumer Protection Julia Farrugia Portelli who visited the exhibition of the sculptures, commended the students and lecturers on these works of art. Minister said that these students' work are a reflection of the industry offerings and the students', who are tomorrow's industry professionals, look towards a bright and stronger future ahead. ITS Director Corporate Services Ms Claire Briffa stated that the September recovery sessions helped the students recuperate the missed lectures which were scheduled for the second semester. The lecturers and students' commit- ment during these past three weeks helped to acquire the skills and tech- niques to transform their research and ideas into these handmade showpieces.