TEXTILE AND FASHION DESIGN
Bachelor	TR-NQF-HE: Level 6	QF-EHEA: First Cycle	EQF-LLL: Level 6

Course Introduction and Application Information

Course Code	Course Name	Semester	Theoretical	Practical	Credit	ECTS
FTV3978	Modernity and Other Ways of Seeing	Spring	3	0	3	5

This catalog is for information purposes. Course status is determined by the relevant department at the beginning of semester.

Basic information

Language of instruction:	English
Type of course:	Non-Departmental Elective
Course Level:	Bachelor’s Degree (First Cycle)
Mode of Delivery:	Face to face
Course Coordinator :	Assist. Prof. GÖNÜL EDA ÖZGÜL
Course Lecturer(s):	Assist. Prof. GÖNÜL EDA ÖZGÜL
Recommended Optional Program Components:	None
Course Objectives:	This course aims to discuss the modern way of seeing with its socio-economical, cultural and artistic dimensions and to point to different ways of seeing.

Learning Outcomes

The students who have succeeded in this course;
1. Develop a critical perspective regarding modernity and the dominant way of seeing it produces.
2. Identify the way of seeing that is both the producer and a product of modernity
3. Distinguish classical, modernist and postmodern narration
4. Develop a sophisticated criticism of cultural products;
5. Use their theoretical knowledge regarding the relationship between narration and ways of seeing in order to produce cultural/artistic products.

Course Content

In this course, modern way of seeing that is a product and a producer of modernity and other ways of seeing will be discussed through art, cinema, music, architecture and literature. Modernity and its reflections in the city and its culture will also be examined. The course involves theoretical lecture and discussion of topics with students; the students present the assignment and the projects they produced in relation to the topics of the course.

Weekly Detailed Course Contents

Week	Subject	Related Preparation
1)	Introduction
2)	On Seeing
3)	Modernity as a Way of Seeing
4)	Schorske's Vienna
5)	Benjamin's Paris Simmel's Berlin
6)	Exhibition Visit and Discussion
7)	Discussion on Artworks Chosen by Students
8)	Exhibition Project Presentations
9)	Modernism and Postmodernism
10)	Modernism and Postmodernism
11)	Art and Literature
12)	Music
13)	Music
14)	Final Project Presentations

Sources

Course Notes / Textbooks:	Books: * Schorske, Carl E. (1981). Fin-de-siècle Vienna : politics and culture. New York: Vintage Books [DB 851 .S34 1981] * Benjamin, Walter (1999). Illuminations. London: Pimlico [PN 37 .B4413 1999]
References:	Books: * Schorske, Carl E. (1981). Fin-de-siècle Vienna : politics and culture. New York: Vintage Books [DB 851 .S34 1981] * Benjamin, Walter (1999). Illuminations. London: Pimlico [PN 37 .B4413 1999]

Evaluation System

Semester Requirements	Number of Activities	Level of Contribution
Attendance	14	% 10
Homework Assignments	1	% 10
Presentation	3	% 20
Project	1	% 20
Final	1	% 40
Total		% 100
PERCENTAGE OF SEMESTER WORK		% 40
PERCENTAGE OF FINAL WORK		% 60
Total		% 100

ECTS / Workload Table

Activities	Number of Activities	Duration (Hours)	Workload
Course Hours	14	3	42
Study Hours Out of Class	14	5	70
Presentations / Seminar	3	3	9
Project	1	4	4
Homework Assignments	1	2	2
Final	1	4	4
Total Workload			131

Contribution of Learning Outcomes to Programme Outcomes

No Effect	1 Lowest	2 Low	3 Average	4 High	5 Highest

	Program Outcomes	Level of Contribution
1)	Understands the principles of artistic creation and basic design and applies the art and design objects he creates within this framework.
2)	Conducts the multifaceted research required for textile and fashion design processes and analyzes and interprets the results.
3)	Creates original and applicable fabric, clothing and pattern designs by using elements from different historical periods and cultures in accordance with his purpose.
4)	Recognizes textile raw materials and equipments.
5)	Uses computer programs effectively in the garment and fabric surface design process.
6)	Has professional technical knowledge regarding the implementation of clothing designs and production; In this context, recognizes and uses technological tools and equipment.
7)	Understands the importance of interdisciplinary interaction and communication in textile and clothing design-production-presentation processes and reflects this on the processes.
8)	Works in a programmed and disciplined manner in professional practices.
9)	Realizes the necessity of lifelong learning to maintain his productivity, creativity and professional competence.
10)	Understands, adopts and applies ethical responsibilities in professional practices; Has knowledge of relevant legal regulations.
11)	Establishes effective visual, written and verbal communication in the field of textile and fashion design.
12)	Reflects his knowledge on current and contemporary issues from all fields to his professional theoretical and practical studies on textile and clothing design; Understands the social and universal effects of these issues.
13)	Has sufficient awareness about social justice, environmental awareness, quality culture and protection of cultural values.