| AMERICAN CULTURE AND LITERATURE | |||||
| Bachelor | TR-NQF-HE: Level 6 | QF-EHEA: First Cycle | EQF-LLL: Level 6 | ||
| Course Code | Course Name | Semester | Theoretical | Practical | Credit | ECTS |
| POV2015 | Computer for Media Arts | Fall | 2 | 2 | 3 | 6 |
| This catalog is for information purposes. Course status is determined by the relevant department at the beginning of semester. |
| 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 : | Prof. Dr. NAZLI EDA NOYAN CELAYİR |
| Course Lecturer(s): |
Prof. Dr. NAZLI EDA NOYAN CELAYİR |
| Recommended Optional Program Components: | Digital Image Processing |
| Course Objectives: | This course introduces computer technology and certain software that the students will employ in order to implement their creative projects in various media and formats. |
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The students who have succeeded in this course; 1. Demonstrate familiarity with the digital technology used. 2. Find effective solutions to technical problems. 3. Find effective technical solutions to aesthetic problems. 4. Gain proficiency in use of computer technology and culture. |
| WEEK 1- Introduction, overview of the syllabus, review of the course content and expectations from the students WEEK 2- General Presentation about the computer technology for art and communication. History of Computers. Class activity: Present your interaction with computers. WEEK 3- Computer graphics: Hardware/software Class activity: Present your interaction with computers. P1: Scanogram/scanography WEEK 4- Computer graphics: Compression formats P1: Scanogram/scanography / Compositing an image- bitmap WEEK 5- Color system Models P2: Cinemagraph WEEK 6- Net art WEEK 7- Classwork:Vector-based graphics WEEK 8- Classwork:Vector-based graphics WEEK 9- Classwork:Vector-based graphics WEEK 10- Classwork: Moving image WEEK 11- Classwork: Moving image WEEK 12- Classwork: Moving image WEEK 13- Classwork: Moving image WEEK 14- Course Portfolio Presentations/ Blog |
| Week | Subject | Related Preparation |
| 1) | Introduction,overview of the syllabus, review of the course content and expectations from the students | |
| 2) | General Presentation about the computer technology for art and communication.History of Computers. | Present your interaction with computers. |
| 3) | Hardware | P1: Scanogram/scanography: Show Me the Money |
| 4) | Software, Computer Generated Graphics: Bitmap & Vector | P2: Me, Myself, I in My Room |
| 5) | Cinemagraph/ Compression formats | P3:The Confessions’ Loop |
| 6) | Vector-based graphics/ Color System Models | P4: Animated portrait: Beauty and the Beast |
| 7) | Video | P5:Print to Motion |
| 9) | Net art and social media | P6: Something to click! |
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| 11) | Moving image | P5: Film title |
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| 14) | Course Portfolio Presentations |
| Course Notes / Textbooks: | |
| References: |
| Semester Requirements | Number of Activities | Level of Contribution |
| Homework Assignments | 3 | % 30 |
| Midterms | 1 | % 20 |
| Final | 1 | % 50 |
| Total | % 100 | |
| PERCENTAGE OF SEMESTER WORK | % 50 | |
| PERCENTAGE OF FINAL WORK | % 50 | |
| Total | % 100 | |
| No Effect | 1 Lowest | 2 Low | 3 Average | 4 High | 5 Highest |
| Program Outcomes | Level of Contribution | |
| 1) | Upon graduation, students will acquire key skills and attributes to conduct research to use research tools, to solve problems, to communicate effectively and to transfer skills to the workplace. | |
| 2) | Upon graduation, students will have developed the ability to discuss key issues in fluent English. | |
| 3) | Upon graduation, students will have developed the ability to compose written documents in English with a mature prose style. | 4 |
| 4) | Upon graduation, students will have gained broad knowledge of the American and English literary canons. | 4 |
| 5) | Upon graduation, students will have developed the ability to analyze, synthesize and criticize sophisticated works of American and English literature. | 4 |
| 6) | Upon graduation, students will have achieved in depth the understanding of contemporary American culture. | 3 |
| 7) | Upon graduation, students will have developed the ability to draw links among diverse literary texts and documents and establish critical connections and adopt an interdisciplinary attitude. | 3 |
| 8) | Upon graduation, students will be able to develop new projects individually or in teams. | 3 |
| 9) | Upon graduation, students will be able to apply their knowledge into their lives for interdisciplinary problem-solving and solutions. | 4 |