VCD3125 Traditional and Modern Turkish ArtsBahçeşehir UniversityDegree Programs PERFORMING ARTSGeneral Information For StudentsDiploma SupplementErasmus Policy StatementNational QualificationsBologna Commission
PERFORMING ARTS
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
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

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) They acquire theoretical, historical and aesthetic knowledge specific to their field by using methods and techniques related to performing arts (acting, dance, music, etc.). 2
2) They have knowledge about art culture and aesthetics and they provide the unity of theory and practice in their field. 2
3) They are aware of national and international values in performing arts. 2
4) Abstract and concrete concepts of performing arts; can transform it into creative thinking, innovative and original works. 1
5) They have the sensitivity to run a business successfully in their field. 3
6) Develops the ability to perceive, think, design and implement multidimensional from local to universal. 3
7) They have knowledge about the disciplines that the performing arts field is related to and can evaluate the interaction of the sub-disciplines within their field. 2
8) They develop the ability to perceive, design, and apply multidimensionality by having knowledge about artistic criticism methods. 3
9) They can share original works related to their field with the society and evaluate their results and question their own work by using critical methods. 1
10) They follow English language resources related to their field and can communicate with foreign colleagues in their field. 1
11) By becoming aware of national and international values in the field of performing arts, they can transform abstract and concrete concepts into creative thinking, innovative and original works. 3
12) They can produce original works within the framework of an interdisciplinary understanding of art. 2
13) Within the framework of the Performing Arts Program and the units within it, they become individuals who are equipped to take part in the universal platform in their field. 3
14) Within the Performing Arts Program, according to the field of study; have competent technical knowledge in the field of acting and musical theater. 2
15) They use information and communication technologies together with computer software that is at least at the Advanced Level of the European Computer Use License as required by the field. 3