MEDICINE
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
POV2525 Concept Development and Visualization Spring 2 2 3 6
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 ORHAN CEM ÇETİN
Course Lecturer(s): Instructor ORHAN CEM ÇETİN
Prof. Dr. HASAN KEMAL SUHER
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.

Learning Outcomes

The students who have succeeded in this course;
1. Define the principles of creative thinking.
2. Recognize photographic language and its use in creative processes.
3. Describe the use of photographic language within different photographic genres.
4. Discuss the role of different agents in artistic and photographic practices.
5. Define the relation between photography and philosophy of art.
6. Identify the relation between photography and historical, social and cultural issues.

Course Content

In this course, students will learn how to develop their creativity that is the foundation of art production; how to use it in their photographic work through systematic study of well known pieces of arts.

For the perception and transformation of knowledge it into products, certain necessary practices of exploring artworks and visualization principles will assist to the students.

In this course, alongside contemporary and historical photographs, exemplary pieces in literature, painting and music will be analyzed. How the artists through his/her methods and thought processes produce the photograph in the most creative and unique matter will be discussed.

Weekly Detailed Course Contents

Week Subject Related Preparation
1) Introduction to the principles of creative thinking.
2) Systematics of thought, principles of creativity, mind stimulation and production methods, photography and creation. 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. 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.
10) From perception to theory. Weekly readings will be assigned.
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.

Sources

Course Notes / Textbooks: Will be provided via the course management system.
References:

Evaluation System

Semester Requirements Number of Activities Level of Contribution
Homework Assignments 2 % 30
Midterms 1 % 30
Final 1 % 40
Total % 100
PERCENTAGE OF SEMESTER WORK % 60
PERCENTAGE OF FINAL WORK % 40
Total % 100

ECTS / Workload Table

Activities Number of Activities Duration (Hours) Workload
Course Hours 4 14 56
Study Hours Out of Class 13 4 52
Homework Assignments 3 10 30
Midterms 1 1 1
Final 1 1 1
Total Workload 140

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) Integrates the knowledge, skills and attitudes acquired from basic and clinical medical sciences, behavioral sciences and social sciences, and uses them in health service delivery.
2) In patient management, shows a biopsychosocial approach that takes into account the socio-demographic and sociocultural background of the individual, regardless of language, religion, race and gender.
3) In the provision of health services, prioritizes the protection and development of the health of individuals and society.
4) Taking into account the individual, societal, social and environmental factors affecting health; does the necessary work to maintain and improve the state of health.
5) By recognizing the characteristics, needs and expectations of the target audience, provides health education to healthy/sick individuals and their relatives and other healthcare professionals.
6) Shows a safe, rational and effective approach in health service delivery, prevention, diagnosis, treatment, follow-up and rehabilitation processes.
7) Performs invasive and/or non-invasive procedures in diagnosis, treatment, follow-up and rehabilitation processes in a safe and effective way for the patient.
8) Provides health services by considering patient and employee health and safety.
9) In the provision of health services, takes into account the changes in the physical and socioeconomic environment on a regional and global scale, as well as the changes in the individual characteristics and behaviors of the people who apply to it.
10) Takes good medical practice into account while carrying out his/her profession.
11) Fulfills its duties and obligations within the framework of ethical principles, rights and legal responsibilities required by its profession.
12) Demonstrates decisive behavior in providing high-quality health care, taking into account the integrity of the patient.
13) Evaluates his/her performance in his/her professional practice by considering his/her emotions and cognitive characteristics.
14) Advocates improving the provision of health services by considering the concepts of social reliability and social responsibility for the protection and development of public health.
15) Can plan and carry out service delivery, training and consultancy processes related to individual and community health in cooperation with all components for the protection and development of health.
16) Evaluates the impact of health policies and practices on individual and community health indicators and advocates increasing the quality of health services.
17) The physician attaches importance to the protection of his/her own physical, mental and social health, and does what is necessary for this
18) Shows exemplary behavior and leads the healthcare team during service delivery.
19) Uses resources cost-effectively, for the benefit of society and in accordance with the legislation, in the planning, implementation and evaluation processes of health services in the health institution he/she is the manager of.
20) Establishes positive communication within the health team it serves and assumes different team roles when necessary.
21) Is aware of the duties and responsibilities of the health workers in the health team and acts accordingly.
22) In the professional practices, works in harmony and effectively with the colleagues and other professional groups.
23) Communicates effectively with patients, their relatives, healthcare professionals, other professional groups, institutions and organizations.
24) Communicates effectively with individuals and groups that require a special approach and have different socio-cultural characteristics.
25) In the diagnosis, treatment, follow-up and rehabilitation processes, shows a patient-centered approach that associates the patient with the decision-making mechanisms.
26) Plans and implements scientific research, when necessary, for the population it serves, and uses the results and/or the results of other research for the benefit of the society.
27) Reaches and critically evaluates current literature knowledge about his/her profession.
28) Applies the principles of evidence-based medicine in clinical decision making.
29) Uses information technologies to increase the effectiveness of its work on health care, research and education.
30) Effectively manages individual work processes and career development.
31) Demonstrates skills in acquiring and evaluating new knowledge, integrating it with existing knowledge, applying it to professional situations and adapting to changing conditions throughout professional life.
32) Selects the right learning resources to improve the quality of the health service it offers, organizes its own learning process