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ELECTRICAL AND ELECTRONICS ENGINEERING
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
POV3333 Icons and Symbols Spring 2 2 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 : Instructor DENİZ EYÜCE ŞANSAL
Recommended Optional Program Components: None
Course Objectives: This class aims to introduce students into the logic, the way of function and the impact of icons and symbols in culture. Introducing the medial differences between image and text will open the field to discuss artistic approaches to this problem especially in photography, but also in literature, film and painting.


Learning Outcomes

The students who have succeeded in this course;
1. Identify the logic and function of icons and symbols in culture.
2. Discuss the artistic approaches to icons and symbols in literature, art, painting and photography in particular.
3. Analyze artistic products based on different approaches.
4. Execute photographic experiments with respect to icons and symbols.
5. Evaluate the cultural impacts of icons and symbols in their own image and text productions.
6. Construct a theoretical framework with respect to icons and symbols to build upon.

Course Content

In this class students discuss theoretical texts and analyse artwork, but also do some photographic experiments with respect to symbols and icons. In the last part of each class we will discuss these photographical experiments. In this way the students develop a deep understanding of the cultural impacts of these medial differences and their own image and text production.

Weekly Detailed Course Contents

Week Subject Related Preparation
1) Introduction to the Course
2) Iconic Communication: Barker: Human Communication Processes King: On the Possibility and Impossibility of a Universal Iconic Communication System Weekly readings will be assigned.
3) Roscoe: The Limits of Iconic Communication Weekly readings will be assigned.
4) McLaren: Some Pictorial Symbol Systems for Public Spaces ISOTYPES a.o. Weekly readings will be assigned.
5) Exhibition Visit Weekly readings will be assigned.
6) Mitchell: Picture Theory: Introduction & The Pictorial Turn Weekly readings will be assigned.
7) Metapictures Weekly readings will be assigned.
8) Beyond Comparison: Picture, Text, and Method Weekly readings will be assigned.
9) Ekphrasis and the Other Weekly readings will be assigned.
10) Ut Pictura Poesis: Abstract Painting and Language Weekly readings will be assigned.
11) Theorising film and television Weekly readings will be assigned.
12) Continued: The Photographic Essay: Four Case Studies Weekly readings will be assigned.
13) Realism, Irrealism, and Ideology: After Nelson Goodman & Conclusion: Some Pictures of Representation Weekly readings will be assigned.
14) Conclusion and Review for the Final Exam Weekly readings will be assigned.

Sources

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Evaluation System

Semester Requirements Number of Activities Level of Contribution
Attendance 1 % 15
Midterms 1 % 25
Final 1 % 60
Total % 100
PERCENTAGE OF SEMESTER WORK % 40
PERCENTAGE OF FINAL WORK % 60
Total % 100

ECTS / Workload Table

Activities Number of Activities Duration (Hours) Workload
Course Hours 14 4 56
Study Hours Out of Class 14 4 56
Midterms 1 2 2
Final 1 2 2
Total Workload 116

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) Adequate knowledge in mathematics, science and electric-electronic engineering subjects; ability to use theoretical and applied information in these areas to model and solve engineering problems.
2) Ability to identify, formulate, and solve complex engineering problems; ability to select and apply proper analysis and modeling methods for this purpose.
3) Ability to design a complex system, process, device or product under realistic constraints and conditions, in such a way as to meet the desired result; ability to apply modern design methods for this purpose. (Realistic constraints and conditions may include factors such as economic and environmental issues, sustainability, manufacturability, ethics, health, safety issues, and social and political issues, according to the nature of the design.)
4) Ability to devise, select, and use modern techniques and tools needed for electrical-electronic engineering practice; ability to employ information technologies effectively.
5) Ability to design and conduct experiments, gather data, analyze and interpret results for investigating engineering problems.
6) Ability to work efficiently in intra-disciplinary and multi-disciplinary teams; ability to work individually.
7) Ability to communicate effectively in English and Turkish (if he/she is a Turkish citizen), both orally and in writing.
8) Recognition of the need for lifelong learning; ability to access information, to follow developments in science and technology, and to continue to educate him/herself.
9) Awareness of professional and ethical responsibility.
10) Information about business life practices such as project management, risk management, and change management; awareness of entrepreneurship, innovation, and sustainable development.
11) Knowledge about contemporary issues and the global and societal effects of engineering practices on health, environment, and safety; awareness of the legal consequences of engineering solutions.