TEXTILE AND FASHION 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
VCD3144	Art and Concept	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 :	Assist. Prof. ECE ARIHAN
Recommended Optional Program Components:	None
Course Objectives:	Students will explore the conceptual foundations of art from the Modern and Postmodern eras by analyzing contemporary artworks through the lens of 20th century philosophical arguments. The course will also examine experiments and new perspectives in art, focusing on their connection to philosophical ideas of the 20th century.

Learning Outcomes

The students who have succeeded in this course;
1) Recognize and explain the role and importance of conceptual thinking in modern art.
2) Demonstrate knowledge of key art-related discussions in ontology and epistemology, including concepts from the Frankfurt School, Modern Art Paradigm, Avant-gardism, Structuralism, and Psychoanalysis, and apply these ideas to analyze artistic works.
3) Identify and describe the characteristics and significance of major modern art movements, demonstrating familiarity with their historical and cultural contexts.
4) Analyze well-known examples of modern art by discussing the underlying concepts and ideas behind the artwork, using philosophical and theoretical frameworks.
5) Discuss modern art movements and their philosophical underpinnings to assess their influence on contemporary art and culture.

Course Content

Examine the relationship between contemporary art and contemporary philosophy, identify concept in the field of art.
Teaching Methods: Lecture, Individual Study, Discussion

Weekly Detailed Course Contents

Week	Subject	Related Preparation
1)	School of Frankfurt, Theories of Theodor Adorno
2)	School of Frankfurt, Theories of Walter Benjamin
3)	School of Frankfurt, Theories of Ernst Bloch, Georg Lukacs and Horkheimer
4)	School of Frankfurt, overall review of school of Frankfurt through discussion
5)	Midterm Exam
6)	Modern Paradigm and Art: Theories of Clement Greenberg and Harold Rosenberg, Sprituality, Sublimation, Mistisism, Kitsch and Art
7)	Modern Paradigm and Art: Sprituality, Sublimation, Mistisism, Kitsch and Art
8)	Avangardism ve Neo-avagardism: Avangardism Theory of Peter Bürger
9)	Avangardism and Neo-avagardism: Montage, New
10)	Structualism/Post-Structualism and Art: Levi Strauss, Roland Barthes/Death of Author
11)	Structualism/Post-Structualism and Art: Levi Strauss, Roland Barthes/Death of Author
12)	Freud and Lacan’s Physco-analise: Subconscious, Automatism, Surrealistic reflections of Freudien ve Lacanian theories, Art and Subconscious,
13)	Freud and Lacan’s Physco-analise:Lacan and Mirror Periodi, Lacan and Schoneprenia, Freud/Theory of Expression, Psysco-analise and Art, Art Brut
14)	Foucault: The Power of Politics and the Panopticon

Sources

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Evaluation System

Semester Requirements	Number of Activities	Level of Contribution
Attendance	14	% 20
Homework Assignments	5	% 40
Midterms	1	% 15
Final	1	% 25
Total		% 100
PERCENTAGE OF SEMESTER WORK		% 75
PERCENTAGE OF FINAL WORK		% 25
Total		% 100

ECTS / Workload Table

Activities	Number of Activities	Workload
Course Hours	13	39
Study Hours Out of Class	14	42
Homework Assignments	6	40
Final	1	4
Total Workload		125

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)	Understands the principles of artistic creation and basic design and applies the art and design objects he creates within this framework.
2)	Conducts the multifaceted research required for textile and fashion design processes and analyzes and interprets the results.
3)	Creates original and applicable fabric, clothing and pattern designs by using elements from different historical periods and cultures in accordance with his purpose.
4)	Recognizes textile raw materials and equipments.
5)	Uses computer programs effectively in the garment and fabric surface design process.
6)	Has professional technical knowledge regarding the implementation of clothing designs and production; In this context, recognizes and uses technological tools and equipment.
7)	Understands the importance of interdisciplinary interaction and communication in textile and clothing design-production-presentation processes and reflects this on the processes.
8)	Works in a programmed and disciplined manner in professional practices.
9)	Realizes the necessity of lifelong learning to maintain his productivity, creativity and professional competence.
10)	Understands, adopts and applies ethical responsibilities in professional practices; Has knowledge of relevant legal regulations.
11)	Establishes effective visual, written and verbal communication in the field of textile and fashion design.
12)	Reflects his knowledge on current and contemporary issues from all fields to his professional theoretical and practical studies on textile and clothing design; Understands the social and universal effects of these issues.
13)	Has sufficient awareness about social justice, environmental awareness, quality culture and protection of cultural values.