SOCIOLOGY | |||||
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. |
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) | To learn and compare major sociology perspectives, both classical and contemporary, and apply all of them to analysis of social conditions. | |
2) | To be able to identify the basic methodological approaches in building sociological and anthropological knowledge at local and global levels | |
3) | To be able to use theoretical and applied knowledge acquired in the fields of statistics in social sciences. | |
4) | To have a basic knowledge of other disciplines (including psychology, history, political science, communication studies and literature) that can contribute to sociology and to be able to make use of this knowledge in analyzing sociological processes | |
5) | To have a knowledge and practice of scientific and ethical principles in collecting, interpreting and publishing sociological data also develop ability how to share this data with experts and lay people, using effective communication skills | |
6) | To develop competence in analyzing and publishing sociological knowledge by using computer software for quantitative and qualitative analysis; and develop an attitute for learning new techniques in these fields. | |
7) | To identify and to have a knowledge of the theories related to urban and rural sociology and demography, and political sociology, sociology of gender, sociology of body, visual sociology, sociology of work, sociology of religion, sociology of knowledge and sociology of crime. | |
8) | To have knowledge of how sociology is positioned as a scientific discipline from a philosophical and historical perspective | |
9) | To have the awareness of social issues in Turkish society, to develop critical perspective in analysing these issues and to have a knowledge of the works of Turkish sociologists and to be able to transfer this knowledge | |
10) | To have the awareness of social issues and global societal processes and to apply sociological analysis to development and social responsibility projects | |
11) | To have the ability to define a research question, design a research project and complete a written report for various fields of sociology, either as an individual or as a team member. | |
12) | To be able to transfer the knowledge gained in the areas of sociology to the level of secondary school. |