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Course Description Course Name : Visual Literacy Course Code : RSS227 Course Type : Optional Level of Course : First Cycle Year of Study : 2 Course Semester : Fall (16 Weeks) ECTS : 4 Name of Lecturer(s) : Asst.Prof.Dr. MUSTAFA ÇAPAR Learning Outcomes of the Course : Lists the different forms of literacy. Describes the historical development of the concept of visual literacy. Lists the concepts of visual literacy. 4.Explains artistic design elements and principles. 5. Creates visuals for visual literacy. 6. Selects and uses the material that is appropriate to the purpose and the subject-matter. 7. Reviews visuals and creates text on them. Mode of Delivery : Face-to-Face Prerequisites and Co-Prerequisites : None Recommended Optional Programme Components : None Aim(s) of Course : The purpose of this course is to teach the concept of visual literacy; to look at the different visuals from a different point of view; to improve the process of reading and writing about visuals. Course Contents : Course, visual literacy, history, pictures, graphics, photographs, and film art products include reading and writing about them. 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 Course content, objectives, syllabus, applied methods, the choice of resources devoted to the presentation and project issues. Course-related resources and project topics are prepared. Question and answer, lecture, demonstration and discussion. 2 Examination of the different types of literacy. Preparing the text and the power point presentation of the course Question and answer, lecture, demonstration and discussion. 3 The historical development of the concept of visual literacy. Preparing the text and the power point presentation of the course Question and answer, lecture, demonstration and discussion. 4 The historical development of the concept of visual literacy. Preparing the text and the power point presentation of the course Question and answer, lecture, demonstration and discussion. 5 Basic concepts of visual literacy. Preparing the text and the power point presentation of the course Question and answer, lecture, demonstration and discussion. 6 Basic concepts of visual literacy. Preparing the text and the power point presentation of the course Question and answer, lecture, demonstration and discussion. 7 Visual perception. Preparing the text and the power point presentation of the course Question and answer, lecture, demonstration and discussion. 8 Visa 9 Artistic design elements. Preparing the text and the power point presentation of the course Question and answer, lecture, demonstration and discussion. 10 The principles of artistic design. Preparing the text and the power point presentation of the course Question and answer, lecture, demonstration and discussion. 11 Reading and interpreating the images Preparing the text and the power point presentation of the course Question and answer, lecture, demonstration and discussion. 12 Reading and interpreating the images Preparing the text and the power point presentation of the course Question and answer, lecture, demonstration and discussion. 13 Create text on visuals. Preparing the text and the power point presentation of the course Question and answer, lecture, demonstration and discussion. 14 Creating images for visual literacy. Preparing the text and the power point presentation of the course Question and answer, lecture, demonstration and discussion. 15 Creating images for visual literacy. Preparing the text and the power point presentation of the course Question and answer, lecture, demonstration and discussion. 16/17 Final   Required Course Resources Resource Type Resource Name Recommended Course Material(s)  Purvis, J., R. (1973). Visual Literacy: An Emerging Concept. Educatioal Leadership, 714-716  Şahin, Ç. Ve Kıran, I. (2011). İlköğretim 5. Sınıf Öğretmen ve Öğrencilerinin Görsel Okuryazarlıkları Üzerine Bir Araştırma. Selçuk Üniversitesi Ahmet Keleşoğlu Eğitim Fakültesi Dergisi, 31, 363-381  Tüzel, S. (2010). Görsel Okuryazarlık. TÜBAR (Türklük Bilimi Araştırmaları)-XXVII.  Zeren, G. ve Arslan, R. (2009). Bir Eğitim Süreci Olarak Görsel Yazarlık. Türkiye Sosyal Araştırmalar Dergisi, 3, 43- 52  Barthes, R. (2011). Camera Lucida-Fotoğraf Üzerine Düşünceler. İstanul: Altıkırkbeş Yayınları.  Berger, J. (2011). Görünüre Dair Küçük Bir Teoriye Doğru Adımlar. İstanbul: Metis Yayınları.  Berger, J. (2012). Görme Biçimleri. İstanbul: Metis Yayınları.  Botton, A., D. (2007). Mutluluğun Mimarisi. İstanbul: Sel Yayıncılık.  Brill, J., M., Kim, D. Ve Branch, R., B. (2007). Visual Literacy Degined-The Results of a Delphi Study: Can IVLA (Operationally) Define Visual Literacy? Journal of Visual Literacy, Volume 27, Number 1, 47-60  Burke, P. (2003). Afişten Heykele Minyatürden Fotoğrafa Tarihin Görgü Tanıkları. İstanbul: Kitap Yayınevi.  Dake, D., M. (2007). A Natural Visual Mind: The Art and Science of Visual Literacy. Journal of Visual Literacy, Volume 27, Number 1, 7-28  Kafalı, N. (2003). Bir Görsel İletişim Aracı Olan Fotoğrafta Belirginlik. Atatürk Üniversitesi Kazım Karabekir Eğitim Fakültesi Dergisi, 8, 291- 304  O’Neil, K., E. (2011). Reading Pictures- Developing Visual Literacy for Greater Comprehension.The Reading Teacher, 65, 3, 214-223  Alpan, G. (2008). Görsel Okuryazarlık ve Öğretim Teknolojisi. Yüzüncü Yıl Üniversitesi, Eğitim Fakültesi Dergisi, 74-102.  Aslan, U., T. (2003). Görsel Olanı Okumak: Eleştirel Görsel Okur-Yazarlık.İletişim: Araştırmaları, 1(1):39-64 Required Course Material(s)   Assessment Methods and Assessment Criteria Semester/Year Assessments Number Contribution Percentage     Mid-term Exams (Written, Oral, etc.) 1 50     Homeworks/Projects/Others 7 50 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 Knows and uses methods, techniques and strategies used in teaching art education. 0 2 Gains the knowledge and skills to do creative work in the main fields of Art Education. 3 3 Explains the formation process and properties of human societies and civilizations. 2 4 Gains competence in the use and development of instructional materials. 3 5 Knows and applies basic concepts and principles of Fine Arts. 2 6 Identifies the developmental features of Primary Stage 1 and Stage 2 and secondary school students. 2 7 Recognises national and international cultural elements that affect teaching and production of art 3 8 Evaluates developments in Visual Arts Teaching in a multi-faceted manner of by means of scientific, artistic methods and techniques. 2 9 Uses relevant methods and techniques to improve/develop his/her students´ critical thinking, creative thinking and problem solving skills 5 10 Uses knowledge and techniques related to classroom management efficiently. 0 11 Uses the basic concepts of art education, and art education research process and techniques in accordance with developments. 2 12 Knows and uses the materials, methods and techniques used in the main fields of Plastic Arts. 2 13 Plans and programs teaching-learning processes in an effective way. 2 14 Develops skills for self-expression, independent thinking, and sense of social responsibility. 3 15 As a dynamic art educator, gains awareness, responsibility and skills in keeping track of the developments in information technologies. 2 16 Contributes to other disciplines with the help of his/her experience and knowledge. 2 17 Knows foreign language at a sufficient level required by the program. 0 18 Establishes effective and healthy relationships with students, parents, colleagues and administration. 2 19 Accepts each student as a whole considering affective, cognitive and psychomotor aspects. 0 20 Utilises museums, which are a historical and cultural inheritance, as an effective means of education and raises his/her students´ awareness of preserving and protecting cultural and historical values. 5 * 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 2 28     Out of Class Study (Preliminary Work, Practice) 7 4 28 Assesment Related Works     Homeworks, Projects, Others 7 4 28     Mid-term Exams (Written, Oral, etc.) 1 2 2     Final Exam 1 2 2 Total Workload: 88 Total Workload / 25 (h): 3.52 ECTS Credit: 4