ORAL AND DENTAL HEALTH (TURKISH)
Associate	TR-NQF-HE: Level 5	QF-EHEA: Short Cycle	EQF-LLL: Level 5

Course Introduction and Application Information

Course Code	Course Name	Semester	Theoretical	Practical	Credit	ECTS
GEP1620	Visual Literacy	Fall Spring	3	0	3	5

This catalog is for information purposes. Course status is determined by the relevant department at the beginning of semester.

Basic information

Language of instruction:	Turkish
Type of course:	GE-Elective
Course Level:	Associate (Short Cycle)
Mode of Delivery:	Face to face
Course Coordinator :	Assoc. Prof. AYŞE GÜNAY
Recommended Optional Program Components:	-
Course Objectives:	-To be able to understand, define, express and analyze the visual language of images. -To be able to understand, define, express and analyze the visual language of artworks (painting, sculpture). -To be able to understand, define, express and analyze the visual language of design objects. -To be able to understand, define, express and analyze the visual language of abstract visuals.

Learning Outcomes

The students who have succeeded in this course;
1. To be able to analyze the visual language of artworks and design objects.
2.To be able to analyze the visual language of visual elements.

Course Content

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.

Weekly Detailed Course Contents

Week	Subject	Related Preparation
1)	Introduction, artwork, artwork analyzing, course content.	-
2)	Portrait	-
3)	Portrait	-
4)	Landscape	-
5)	Composition with figures.	-
6)	Still life	-
7)	Interior space	-
8)	Midterm	-
9)	Color contrasts and harmony.	-
10)	Abstract painting	-
11)	Abstraction, geometric abstraction	-
12)	Geometric abstraction	-
13)	Sculpture	-
14)	Industrial design objects	-

Sources

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.

Evaluation System

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

ECTS / Workload Table

Activities	Number of Activities	Workload
Course Hours	13	39
Study Hours Out of Class	13	52
Midterms	1	2
Final	1	2
Total Workload		95

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)	The ability to have basic theoretical and practical knowledge about the field of oral and dental health.	1
2)	The use of theoretical knowledge related to the field in practice.	1
3)	To be able to behave in accordance with the basic professional legal regulations and ethical rules related to the field	1
4)	use the necessary technologies and equipment related to the field, to transfer professional knowledge through written, verbal / non-verbal communication	1
5)	Being able to update the knowledge, skills and competencies related to the field with the awareness of lifelong learning and express oneself personally and professionally.	1
6)	Effective use of the terminology of the related field.	1
7)	Ability to manage front office management and patient relations in dental clinics	1
8)	Preparing the patient before dental treatment and performing four-handed dentistry practices	1
9)	Effectively performing the sterilization and disinfection process in dental clinics	1
10)	Organization of workflow and communication with business solution partners in dental clinics	1