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Course Name : Basic Design of Ceramics 1

Course Code : SRT103

Course Type : Compulsory

Level of Course : First Cycle

Year of Study : 1

Course Semester : Fall (16 Weeks)

ECTS : 5

Name of Lecturer(s) : Asst.Prof.Dr. NECDET SAKARYA

Learning Outcomes of the Course : Gains the ability to use materials.
Researches the design elements experientially.
Creates a product by studying nature.
Evaluates an industrial and artistic product design analytically.

Mode of Delivery : Face-to-Face

Prerequisites and Co-Prerequisites : None

Recommended Optional Programme Components : None

Aim(s) of Course : This course aims to help students create their own visual language by examining the elements forming the product. It also aims to guide students in being able to evaluate a product rationally, experientially and analytically.

Course Contents : Forming and design methods with ceramic materials.

Language of Instruction : Turkish

Work Place : Classroom


  Course Outline /Schedule (Weekly) Planned Learning Activities
Week Subject Student's Preliminary Work Learning Activities and Teaching Methods
1 Line: its definition, types, meaning in creating visual language, its variety on clay and investigations. Studying the given resources. Theoretical
2 Organic object study, evaluation of the variety of lines, exercises on forming line structures, inversitgating line contrasts and unity. Studying the given resources. Theoretical
3 Dot: one of the three elements forming shapes; its variety as a design element: examining the dynamic order of its expansion, contraction and production. Studying the given resources. Visual presentations, Q&A Discussion
4 Forming a surface by using line-dot, creation of different effects in visual expression by lines and dots. Studying the given resources. Visual presentations, Q&A Discussion
5 Introduction to surface arrangement, uniformity on the surface formed by dot-line, practice on unity, volumetric effects in line and dot. Studying the given resources. Visual presentations, Q&A Discussion
6 Investigation of surface arrangement works formed by line-dot and light-dark, Studying the given resources. Visual presentations, Q&A Discussion
7 Working with materials to strengthen volumetric view of the design with the effects of light of negative-positive lines and dots on clay. Studying the given resources. Photography
8 Mid-Term Exam Studying the given resources. Lecture on concepts of light-shadow
9 Investigation of the concepts of light-shadow and illustration of showing surfaces as voluminous, the effects of light. Studying the given resources. Visual presentations, Q&A Discussion
10 Texture, outer structure; investigating the relationship between texture and natural object which is effective in defining the object in graphic and plastic expression. Studying the given resources. Photography
11 Investigating the application methods of the textural details of the observed natural object in surface and structural designs Experimental study. Studying the given resources. Visual presentations, Q&A Discussion
12 Investigating the application methods of the textural details of the observed natural object in surface and structural designs Experimental study. Studying the given resources. Visual presentations, Q&A Discussion
13 Project design, 40x40cm detail study, dot-line-light-dark and volume effects. Studying the given resources. Visual presentations, Q&A Discussion
14 Coloring, Glazing and Firing, Evaluation of the results and their suitability with the projects. Studying the given resources. Visual presentations, Q&A Discussion
15 Coloring, Glazing and Firing, Evaluation of the results and their suitability with the projects. Studying the given resources. Visual presentations, Q&A Discussion
16/17 Final Exam Week /Project Evaluation Studying the given resources. Project Evaluation


  Required Course Resources
Resource Type Resource Name
Recommended Course Material(s)  RK666A36 2002 Adolfi, Dario. 8587425463 Natural esthetics Quintessence Editora Sao Paulo ;Chic 2002 Cilt/Kopya: 1
 T920C53 1999 Chavarria, Joaquim. 0823005917 Hand-building techniques Watson-Guptill Publications New York 1999 Cilt/Kopya: 1
Required Course Material(s)  İnternet ortamında araştırma ve örneklendirme
 NK4113F58 2000 Fischler, George. 0764311638 Scandinavian ceramics and glass :1940s to 1980s Schiffer Pub. Atglen, PA 2000 Cilt/Kopya: 1
 NB1930.A15 2004 Gunter, Veronika Alice. 1579905471 500 figures in clay :ceramic artists celebrate the human form Lark Books New York 2004 Cilt/Kopya: 1
 TP788.D6 1994EB Dodd, A. E. Dictionary of ceramics Institute of Materials London 1994
 TP823.C66 2007 Connell, Jo. 9780812220 Coloring clay A & C Black ;University of Pen London :Philade 2007


  Assessment Methods and Assessment Criteria
Semester/Year Assessments Number Contribution Percentage
    Mid-term Exams (Written, Oral, etc.) 1 60
    Homeworks/Projects/Others 1 40
Total 100
Rate of Semester/Year Assessments to Success 40
 
Final Assessments 100
Rate of Final Assessments to Success 60
Total 100

  Contribution of the Course to Key Learning Outcomes
# Key Learning Outcome Contribution*
1 Perceives multi-dimensionally, objectifies sensory perception 5
2 Is competent at thinking critically and developing creative and original ideas 5
3 Is responsible and has a sense of social, scientific, artistic, professional, ethical awareness 5
4 Reaches, manages and constructs information 5
5 His dexterity and eye coordination are improved 5
6 Uses time efficiently and effectively 5
7 Is competent at art theory, aesthetics and philosophy of art 4
8 Transforms the concepts into original art works 5
9 Uses the informatics and communication technologies at least in the level required by the European Computer Driving License 0
10 Defines and reviews problems correctly, finds creative, original, aesthetic, artistic and technical solutions to problems 5
11 Uses theoretical and practical information efficiently in his profession and topic 5
12 Has the ability to work individually and in groups effectively and takes responsibility 5
13 Works harmoniously with other disciplines, which he/she needs in his/her profession and projects 5
14 Follows the social and universal changes and effects about art and design 5
15 Has the ability to follow developments and improves him/herself constantly through lifelong learning 5
16 Has the knowledge, skills and experience about how to use different materials, production methods and techniques 5
17 Has the ability and self confidence for oral, written and visual communication 5
18 Knows a foreign language at least in Level B1 of the European Common Framework in order to follow the developments about his profession 0
19 Evaluates the producibility of his/her projects technically and technologically 5
20 Constantly improves him/herself by determining his/her training needs in accordance with his/her interests and abilities in the scientific, cultural, artistic and social fields in addition to his/her professional development 0
* Contribution levels are between 0 (not) and 5 (maximum).

  Student Workload - ECTS
Works Number Time (Hour) Total Workload (Hour)
Course Related Works
    Class Time (Exam weeks are excluded) 14 6 84
    Out of Class Study (Preliminary Work, Practice) 14 2 28
Assesment Related Works
    Homeworks, Projects, Others 1 6 6
    Mid-term Exams (Written, Oral, etc.) 1 6 6
    Final Exam 1 6 6
Total Workload: 130
Total Workload / 25 (h): 5.2
ECTS Credit: 5