| Language of instruction: |
English |
| Type of course: |
Non-Departmental Elective |
| Course Level: |
Bachelor’s Degree (First Cycle)
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| Mode of Delivery: |
Face to face
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| Course Coordinator : |
Instructor ORHAN CEM ÇETİN |
| Course Lecturer(s): |
Instructor ORHAN CEM ÇETİN
Prof. Dr. HASAN KEMAL SUHER
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| Recommended Optional Program Components: |
None |
| Course Objectives: |
Course discussions, which will focus on visual arts, particularly photographic understanding and method, will also include the perspectives of psychology, sociology, anthropology, philosophy and aesthetics. The review of exhibitions and other related works, book reviews, photographic readings, oral performances and homework will enhance students’ knowledge.
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| Week |
Subject |
Related Preparation |
| 1) |
Introduction to the principles of creative thinking. |
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| 2) |
Systematics of thought,
principles of creativity,
mind stimulation and production methods,
photography and creation.
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Weekly readings will be assigned. |
| 3) |
Relationality in arts.
Reading, receiving, realizing and transforming the “essence” into image. |
Weekly readings will be assigned. |
| 4) |
Reading photography and its principles.
Artistic and technical structure of photography.
Photography in relation with the history of photography.
History of culture and art. |
Weekly readings will be assigned. |
| 5) |
Production process of photograph.
Signs and practices of signifying in photography.
Photography and reality.
Photography as proof.
Photography in place of memory.
Photography that demonstrates/ illuminates news.
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Weekly readings will be assigned. |
| 6) |
Advertisement Photography.
Photograph: Why Art! |
Weekly readings will be assigned. |
| 7) |
Induction and deduction in creative photography.
Photograph and the concept of time.
Link between past and future: Photography. |
Weekly readings will be assigned. |
| 8) |
Week 8: Different cultures’ approach to art
Orientalism and geographical aspects. |
Weekly readings will be assigned. |
| 9) |
Setting up a photograph.
Creative thought and sharing it with the society. |
Weekly readings will be assigned.
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| 10) |
From perception to theory. |
Weekly readings will be assigned.
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| 11) |
Fundamentals of composing.
Readings of symbols and photographic references. |
Weekly readings will be assigned. |
| 12) |
Digitalization. |
Weekly readings will be assigned. |
| 13) |
Philosophy and aesthetics of photography.
Photography and anthropology. |
Weekly readings will be assigned. |
| 14) |
Creative thinking.
Photography as media.
Photography as a special language. |
Weekly readings will be assigned. |
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Program Outcomes |
Level of Contribution |
| 1) |
To be able to examine, interpret data and assess ideas with the scientific methods in the area of EU studies. |
2 |
| 2) |
To be able to inform authorities and institutions in the area of EU studies, to be able to transfer ideas and proposals supported by quantitative and qualitative data about the problems. |
2 |
| 3) |
To be introduced to and to get involved in other disciplines that EU studies are strongly related with (political science, international relations, law, economics, sociology, etc.) and to be able to conduct multi-disciplinary research and analysis on European politics. |
3 |
| 4) |
To be able to evaluate current news on European Union and Turkey-EU relations and identify, analyze current issues relating to the EU’s politics and policies. |
2 |
| 5) |
To be able to use English in written and oral communication in general and in the field of EU studies in particular. |
1 |
| 6) |
To have ethical, social and scientific values throughout the processes of collecting, interpreting, disseminating and implementing data related to EU studies. |
1 |
| 7) |
To be able to assess the historical development, functioning of the institutions and decision-making system and common policies of the European Union throughout its economic and political integration in a supranational framework. |
2 |
| 8) |
To be able to evaluate the current legal, financial and institutional changes that the EU is going through. |
2 |
| 9) |
To explain the dynamics of enlargement processes of the EU by identifying the main actors and institutions involved and compare previous enlargement processes and accession process of Turkey. |
2 |
| 10) |
To be able to analyze the influence of the EU on political, social and economic system of Turkey. |
2 |
| 11) |
To acquire insight in EU project culture and to build up project preparation skills in line with EU format and develop the ability to work in groups and cooperate with peers. |
2 |
| 12) |
To be able to recognize theories and concepts used by the discipline of international relations and relate them to the historical development of the EU as a unique post-War political project. |
3 |