| OPTICIANRY (TURKISH) | |||||
| Associate | TR-NQF-HE: Level 5 | QF-EHEA: Short Cycle | EQF-LLL: Level 5 | ||
| Course Code | Course Name | Semester | Theoretical | Practical | Credit | ECTS |
| GEP1620 | Visual Literacy | Fall | 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: | Turkish |
| Type of course: | GE-Elective |
| Course Level: | Associate (Short Cycle) |
| Mode of Delivery: | Hybrid |
| Course Coordinator : | Assoc. Prof. AYŞE GÜNAY |
| Recommended Optional Program Components: | - |
| 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). |
| 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, 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 | - |
| 9) | Color in visual communication Basic Principles of composition Color contrasts and harmony. | - |
| 10) | Abstract painting | - |
| 11) | Abstraction, geometric abstraction | - |
| 12) | Geometric abstraction | - |
| 13) | Sculpture | - |
| 14) | Industrial design objects | - |
| Course Notes / Textbooks: | ppt sunumlar/ ppt presentations |
| References: | 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) | To be able to evaluate and apply the knowledge gained from theoretical and practical courses related to the field professionally | 1 |
| 2) | To be able to use terminology specific to the health field effectively | 1 |
| 3) | To know the legislation regarding his/her duties, rights and responsibilities and to act in accordance with professional ethical rules | 1 |
| 4) | To be able to use information and communication technologies on issues related to his/her field and effectively convey his/her professional knowledge through written, verbal and non-verbal communication | 1 |
| 5) | To be able to follow information in his/her field using a foreign language at a basic level | 1 |
| 6) | To be able to apply changing techniques and use new tools and devices depending on developing technology | 1 |
| 7) | To be able to update his/her knowledge, skills and competencies related to his/her field with the awareness of lifelong learning and improve himself/herself personally and professionally | 1 |
| 8) | To have knowledge of basic vision devices such as glasses, contact lenses and low vision devices (telescopic products, etc.) | 1 |
| 9) | To be able to select, sell and prepare basic vision devices according to the prescription and ensure their adaptation to the user | 1 |
| 10) | To be able to measure the diopter of prescription glasses and contact lenses and make the necessary adjustments for their fitting | 1 |