EUROPEAN UNION RELATIONS
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
POV2015 Computer for Media Arts Spring 2 2 3 6
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 : 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.

Learning Outcomes

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.

Course Content

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

Weekly Detailed Course Contents

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

Sources

Course Notes / Textbooks:
References:

Evaluation System

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

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) To be able to examine, interpret data and assess ideas with the scientific methods in the area of EU studies. 2
2) To be able to inform authorities and institutions in the area of EU studies, to be able to transfer ideas and proposals supported by quantitative and qualitative data about the problems. 2
3) To be introduced to and to get involved in other disciplines that EU studies are strongly related with (political science, international relations, law, economics, sociology, etc.) and to be able to conduct multi-disciplinary research and analysis on European politics. 3
4) To be able to evaluate current news on European Union and Turkey-EU relations and identify, analyze current issues relating to the EU’s politics and policies. 2
5) To be able to use English in written and oral communication in general and in the field of EU studies in particular. 1
6) To have ethical, social and scientific values throughout the processes of collecting, interpreting, disseminating and implementing data related to EU studies. 1
7) To be able to assess the historical development, functioning of the institutions and decision-making system and common policies of the European Union throughout its economic and political integration in a supranational framework. 2
8) To be able to evaluate the current legal, financial and institutional changes that the EU is going through. 2
9) To explain the dynamics of enlargement processes of the EU by identifying the main actors and institutions involved and compare previous enlargement processes and accession process of Turkey. 2
10) To be able to analyze the influence of the EU on political, social and economic system of Turkey. 2
11) To acquire insight in EU project culture and to build up project preparation skills in line with EU format and develop the ability to work in groups and cooperate with peers. 2
12) To be able to recognize theories and concepts used by the discipline of international relations and relate them to the historical development of the EU as a unique post-War political project. 3