Diploma in Baking & Pastry Arts

LaSalle College Vancouver is a distinguished institution that stands at the intersection of creativity and career-focused education. With a commitment to providing a dynamic learning experience, the college offers a range of programs in design, fashion, media arts, and culinary arts. Since its inception, LaSalle College Vancouver has been a melting pot of innovation, bringing together students from diverse backgrounds who share a passion for the arts. One of the hallmarks of LaSalle College Vancouver is its hands-on approach to education, ensuring that students not only grasp theoretical knowledge but also gain practical, industry-relevant skills. The faculty comprises industry professionals who bring real-world insights into the classrooms, preparing students for the demands of their future professions. The college's strategic location in Vancouver, a city known for its thriving creative industries, provides students with opportunities for internships, networking, and exposure to a vibrant artistic community. LaSalle College Vancouver is more than an educational institution; it's a launchpad for aspiring artists and designers to turn their passion into a fulfilling and successful career.

Whether it is an insatiable sweet tooth or a love of warm, home-baked bread, students in the Baking and Pastry Arts program at LaSalle College Vancouver share a passion for crafting fine pastry and desserts. The Baking and Pastry Arts Diploma curriculum explores methods for the preparation of yeast and sweet dough. Pastry curriculum introduces classic creams, custards, and other fillings, as well as methods for making mousses, tarts and cakes. Students learn measurement, temperature, creative finishing, and how to create hearth and artisan breads. They also get the chance to make and deliver assorted baked goods to the school’s various departments on a daily basis – giving the authentic sense of working in a real bake shop. Students further put their learning into practice through practicums in the baking and pastry industry and the student-run campus restaurant.