ARCHITECTURE | |||||
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 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: | 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) | Using the theoretical/conceptual and practical knowledge acquired for architectural design, design activities and research. | |
2) | Identifying, defining and effectively discussing aesthetic, functional and structural requirements for solving design problems using critical thinking methods. | |
3) | Being aware of the diversity of social patterns and user needs, values and behavioral norms, which are important inputs in the formation of the built environment, at local, regional, national and international scales. | |
4) | Gaining knowledge and skills about architectural design methods that are focused on people and society, sensitive to natural and built environment in the field of architecture. | |
5) | Gaining skills to understand the relationship between architecture and other disciplines, to be able to cooperate, to develop comprehensive projects; to take responsibility in independent studies and group work. | |
6) | Giving importance to the protection of natural and cultural values in the design of the built environment by being aware of the responsibilities in terms of human rights and social interests. | |
7) | Giving importance to sustainability in the solution of design problems and the use of natural and artificial resources by considering the social, cultural and environmental issues of architecture. | |
8) | Being able to convey and communicate all kinds of conceptual and practical thoughts related to the field of architecture by using written, verbal and visual media and information technologies. | |
9) | Gaining the ability to understand and use technical information about building technology such as structural systems, building materials, building service systems, construction systems, life safety. | |
10) | Being aware of legal and ethical responsibilities in design and application processes. |