CARTOON AND ANIMATION
Bachelor	TR-NQF-HE: Level 6	QF-EHEA: First Cycle	EQF-LLL: Level 6

Course Introduction and Application Information

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.

Basic information

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.

Learning Outcomes

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 Content

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.

Weekly Detailed Course Contents

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.

Sources

Course Notes / Textbooks:
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Evaluation System

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

ECTS / Workload Table

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

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)	To have theoretical and practical knowledge and skills in cartoon and animation.
2)	To be able to develop research, observation-experience, evaluation skills in the field of cartoon and animation and effectively communicate ideas, convincing actions and emotions using cartoon and animation and performance principles in every direction.
3)	Making animated films with various artistic styles and techniques.
4)	Designing the cartoon and animation production process using initiative, applying it with creativity and presenting it with personal style.
5)	To be a team member in the production process of cartoon and animations, to be able to take responsibility and manage the team members under their responsibility and to lead them.
6)	To be able to evaluate cartoon and animations in the framework of their knowledge and skills.
7)	To be able to define and manage learning requirements in the field of cartoon and animation.
8)	To be able to communicate with related organizations by sharing scientific and artistic works in cartoon and animation and to share information and skills in the field.
9)	To monitor developments in the field of cartoon and animation using foreign languages and to communicate with foreign colleagues.
10)	To be able to use general information and communication technologies at advanced level with all kinds of technical tools and computer software used in cartoon and animations.
11)	Using critical thinking skills and problem solving strategies in all aspects of development and production, effectively communicating ideas, emotions and intentions visually, verbally and in writing, and effectively incorporating technology in the development of cartoon and animation projects.
12)	To have sufficient knowledge about ethical values and universal values in the field of cartoon and animation.