PHOTOGRAPHY AND VIDEO | |||||
Bachelor | TR-NQF-HE: Level 6 | QF-EHEA: First Cycle | EQF-LLL: Level 6 |
Course Code | Course Name | Semester | Theoretical | Practical | Credit | ECTS |
VCD3125 | Traditional and Modern Turkish Arts | 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: | Non-Departmental Elective |
Course Level: | Bachelor’s Degree (First Cycle) |
Mode of Delivery: | Face to face |
Course Coordinator : | Dr. Öğr. Üyesi İPEK TORUN |
Recommended Optional Program Components: | None |
Course Objectives: | This course aims to investigate traditional Turkish arts within a perspective of contemporary Western art and design, to explore the influences of traditional arts modern artists, in comparison with Eastern Asia, Middle East and Africa. |
The students who have succeeded in this course; I.Students will be able to distinguish the forms in traditional Turkish arts. a.Tezhip b.Ebru (marble painting) c.Hat (caligraphy) d. Wood and glass work in architecture e.Ceramics f.Weawing and carpets g.Pottery h.Local handcrafts II.Students will explore the modern artists inspired by traditional Turkish arts. III.Students will identify the use of traditional forms and styles in other cultures. a.Traditional elements in Japanese and Eastern Asian arts b.Traditional elements in art of Middle Eastern countries. c. Traditional elements in African arts |
Course is structured as two periods. At the first period, students are informed on traditional forms of Turkish art. Second period focuses on the use of traditional motives, materials, techniques or style in modern artwork and design artifacts. |
Week | Subject | Related Preparation |
1) | Tezhip; History, classic examples and modern works | |
2) | Hat (caligraphy); History, classic examples and modern works | |
3) | Wood and glasswork; classic examples and modern works | |
4) | Ceramic tiling and ceramic pottery; History, classic examples and modern works | |
5) | Field trip to Blue Mosque for project I | |
6) | Ebrû (Marble Painting) ; History, classic examples and modern works | |
7) | Local traditional arts | |
8) | Field trip to Museum of Turkish & Islamic Arts for Project I Assignment: Project I; develop a concept for an original artwork and create an artifact involving motives or forms from traditional on Turkish Arts. | |
9) | Exploring traditional motives in contemporay art of Eastern Asia | |
10) | Exploring traditional motives in contemporay art of Middle East | |
11) | Exploring traditional motives in contemporay art of Africa, and America | |
12) | Project I presentations | |
13) | Use of traditional Turkish motives, materials, techniques and style in modern art. | |
14) | Use of traditional Turkish motives, materials, techniques and style in modern design. |
Course Notes / Textbooks: | |
References: |
Semester Requirements | Number of Activities | Level of Contribution |
Attendance | 12 | % 50 |
Field Work | 2 | % 20 |
Project | 1 | % 10 |
Final | 1 | % 20 |
Total | % 100 | |
PERCENTAGE OF SEMESTER WORK | % 70 | |
PERCENTAGE OF FINAL WORK | % 30 | |
Total | % 100 |
Activities | Number of Activities | Workload |
Course Hours | 10 | 30 |
Field Work | 3 | 20 |
Study Hours Out of Class | 13 | 37 |
Presentations / Seminar | 1 | 3 |
Project | 6 | 28 |
Final | 1 | 4 |
Total Workload | 122 |
No Effect | 1 Lowest | 2 Low | 3 Average | 4 High | 5 Highest |
Program Outcomes | Level of Contribution | |
1) | Knowledge of photographic and video media and ability to use basic, intermediate and advanced techniques of these media. | |
2) | Ability to understand, analyze and evaluate theories, concepts and uses of photography and video. | |
3) | Ability to employ theoretical knowledge in the areas of the use of photography and video. | |
4) | Familiarity with and ability to review the historical literature in theoretical and practical studies in photography and video. | |
5) | Ability in problem solving in relation to projects in photography and video. | |
6) | Ability to generate innovative responses to particular and novel requirements in photography and video. | |
7) | Understanding and appreciation of the roles and potentials of the image across visual culture | |
8) | Ability to communicate distinctively by means of photographic and video images. | |
9) | Experience of image post-production processes and ability to develop creative outcomes through this knowledge. | |
10) | Knowledge of and ability to participate in the processes of production, distribution and use of photography and video in the media. | |
11) | Ability to understand, analyze and evaluate global, regional and local problematics in visual culture. | |
12) | Knowledge of and ability to make a significant contribution to the goals of public communication. | |
13) | Enhancing creativity via interdisciplinary methods to develop skills for realizing projects. | |
14) | Gaining general knowledge about the points of intersection of communication, art and technology. |