VCD3125 Traditional and Modern Turkish ArtsBahçeşehir UniversityDegree Programs INTERIOR ARCHITECTURE AND ENVIRONMENTAL DESIGNGeneral Information For StudentsDiploma SupplementErasmus Policy StatementNational QualificationsBologna Commission
INTERIOR ARCHITECTURE AND ENVIRONMENTAL DESIGN
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 Fall 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

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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) Setting up various spaces in national and international contexts, carrying out designs, planning and applications that could satisfy various user groups and respond various requirements in the field of Interior Architecture,
2) Analyzing the information gathered from the framework of actual physical, social and economical constraints and user requirements, and synthesizing these with diverse knowledge and considerations in order to create innovative spatial solutions,
3) Generating creative, innovative, aesthetic and unique spatial solutions by using tangible and abstract concepts,
4) Using at least one of the illustration and presentation technologies competently, that the field of interior architecture requires,
5) Reporting, presenting and transferring the design, practice and research studies to the specialists or laymen by using visual, textual or oral communication methods, efficiently and accurately,
6) Embracing and prioritizing man-environment relationships, user health, safety and security, and universal design principles in the field of interior architecture,
7) Design understanding and decision making that respects social and cultural rights of the society, cultural heritage and nature,
8) Being aware of national and international values, following developments and being equipped about ethical and aesthetical subjects in the fields of interior architecture, design and art,
9) Having absolute conscious about legal regulations, standards and principles; and realizing professional ethics, duties and responsibilities in the field of Interior Architecture,