| PRE-SCHOOL TEACHING | |||||
| Bachelor | TR-NQF-HE: Level 6 | QF-EHEA: First Cycle | EQF-LLL: Level 6 | ||
| Course Code | Course Name | Semester | Theoretical | Practical | Credit | ECTS |
| GEP0620 | Visual Literacy | Spring | 3 | 0 | 3 | 5 |
| 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: | GE-Elective |
| Course Level: | Bachelor’s Degree (First Cycle) |
| Mode of Delivery: | Hybrid |
| Course Coordinator : | Assist. Prof. BURCU ALARSLAN ULUDAŞ |
| Recommended Optional Program Components: | none |
| Course Objectives: | This course focuses on the formulation of visual form and employment on visual media. It is an introduction to visual literacy exposing the basic visual vocabulary. The aim of the course is to analyze the visual language of works of art and design objects. |
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The students who have succeeded in this course; The students who have succeeded in this course will be able to: 1- Develop critical thinking skills in relation to visual images; 2- Recognize visual perception; 3- Analyse the syntax of images including style and composition; 4- Analyse visual context; 5- Display visual presentation techniques; 6- Recognise visual hierarchy; 7- Enhance verbal and written literacy skills and vocabulary to be able to talk and write about images 8- To be able to understand, define, express and analyze the visual language of images. 9--To be able to understand, define, express and analyze the visual language of artworks (painting, sculpture). |
| This course is designed to help students understand the visual media and the effect of visual forms in communication.Paintings, sculptures, design objects, visual properties of artworks, color harmony and color contrasts. The teaching methods and techniques used in the course are lecture, observation, discussion and comparison. |
| Week | Subject | Related Preparation |
| 1) | Introduction to the course, artwork, artwork analyzing, course content. | |
| 2) | Art, culture & society | |
| 3) | Portrait | |
| 4) | Landscape | |
| 5) | Composition with figures. | |
| 6) | Still life | |
| 7) | Interior space | |
| 8) | Midterm Week | |
| 9) | Color in visual communication Basic Principles of composition Color contrasts and harmony. | |
| 10) | Abstract painting | |
| 11) | Geometric abstraction | |
| 12) | Visual presentation | |
| 13) | Sculpture | |
| 14) | Industrial design objects |
| Course Notes / Textbooks: | |
| References: | Ways of Seeing, John Berger Sınıf içi tartışmalar, ikincil olarak sanat tarihi ile ilgili kaynaklar/in-class discussions, resources related to art history as second degree reference. |
| Semester Requirements | Number of Activities | Level of Contribution |
| Attendance | 10 | % 10 |
| Midterms | 1 | % 40 |
| Final | 1 | % 50 |
| Total | % 100 | |
| PERCENTAGE OF SEMESTER WORK | % 50 | |
| PERCENTAGE OF FINAL WORK | % 50 | |
| Total | % 100 | |
| Activities | Number of Activities | Duration (Hours) | Workload |
| Course Hours | 13 | 3 | 39 |
| Study Hours Out of Class | 13 | 6 | 78 |
| Midterms | 1 | 2 | 2 |
| Final | 1 | 2 | 2 |
| Total Workload | 121 | ||
| No Effect | 1 Lowest | 2 Low | 3 Average | 4 High | 5 Highest |
| Program Outcomes | Level of Contribution | |
| 1) | Analyze and demonstrate knowledge of concepts, ideas, applications in early childhood education and to be able to evaluate them critically. | |
| 2) | To understand and know the developmental and learning capacities of 0-66 month old children and to reflect these to their education process. | |
| 3) | Implementation of the subject matter, pedagogical and professional knowledge necessary for early childhood education. | |
| 4) | Create teaching potential for 0-66 months old children regarding their multidimensional developmental process including skills and attitudes and behavior applicable to life. | |
| 5) | To know how to develop, apply and evaluate learning mediums with sıitable education programs, teaching approach and methods and techniques which is flexible for each individual child . | |
| 6) | To know and apply the necessary measurement and assessmant techniques suitable for early childhood educaton. | |
| 7) | To develop and apply projects that supports children, families and individuals in the community and contributing positively to their developmental process. | |
| 8) | To integrate the knowledge and experience of working together with different programs and different age groups. | |
| 9) | To demonstrate the commitment to early childhood profession, professionalism,life-long learning and professional growth. | |
| 10) | To cooperate and collaborate with other individuals and community to bring awareness about early childhood education to society. | |
| 11) | To be able to recognize problems in early childhood education, to bring scientifically acceptable solutions to these problems and participate effectively in projects leading to such solutions. | |
| 12) | Demonstrate knowledge of the laws, regulations and policies related to early childhood education and act accordingly. | |
| 13) | To demonstrate commitment to societial,scientific and professional values. | |
| 14) | To recognize and respect different cultures and to be sensitive to individual and cultural differences. | |
| 15) | To demonstrate competence and ethical approach in information and communication technologies. | |
| 16) | To demonstrate English profiency in communicating, knowledge sharing and professional development areas of early childhood education. |