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  Course Description
Course Name : Basic Design of Ceramic 2

Course Code : SRT104

Course Type : Compulsory

Level of Course : First Cycle

Year of Study : 1

Course Semester : Spring (16 Weeks)

ECTS : 5

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

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

Mode of Delivery : Face-to-Face

Prerequisites and Co-Prerequisites : SRT103 Basic Design of Ceramics 1

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. The course also guides students in being able to evaluate a product rationally, experientially and analytically. Application studies using ceramic clay are also aimed.

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 Designing with natural objects. Determining project topics Theoretical, Q&A, Discussion
2 Exploring organic forms, sculptural objects, the use of the texture sample surveys to improve design elements Determining project topics Theoretical, Q&A, Discussion
3 Examining structural structure in repeating units; creating a 50cm-tall structural object Studying the given resources. Theoretical, Q&A, Discussion
4 Creating a unity between natural and sculptural objects. Developing details, creating light-shadow toning, planning by increasing the volumetric effect Examining the visual effects of design elements through examples Lecture on how to prepare visual presentations.
5 Using all design elements in sculptural objects based on natural objects. Developing details that will strengthen light-shadow effect. Studying the given resources. Evaluation-Discussion
6 Creating various volumes and toning from the unity of line-dot-volume effects by taking natural object as an example for surfaces of determined dimensions Studying the given resources. Individual and group work-Q&A-Discussion
7 Creating a project for interior and outdoor spaces based on natural object; applying detail application on a 40x40 surface using clay Assigning project topics for interior space surface design Q&A-Discussion
8 Midterm Exam-Evaluation of applications Presentation of sketches Q&A-Discussion
9 Designing structural works for parks and gardens based on natural object; creating sculptural objects Studying the given resources. Q&A-Discussion
10 Designing a product by doing experimental studies, practicing object-design relationship through thinking about its function Designing sculptural objects for parks and gardens. Evaluation on visual presentations-Q&A-Discussion
11 Designing sculptural objects, Lighting elements, beginning to design interior space art elements Studying the given resources. Q&A-Discussion
12 Designing 50cm-tall sculptural object, clay applications Studying the given resources. Q&A-Discussion
13 Designing with natural objects Studying the given resources. Q&A-Discussion
14 Evaluation of fired products, coloring, glazing and firing Studying the given resources. Evaluation on poster presentations
15 Evaluation of fired products, coloring, glazing and firing Studying the given resources. Evaluation on poster presentations
16/17 Final Exam Week- Evaluations of Projects-Applications-Reports 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
 TT920C53 1999 Chavarria, Joaquim. 0823005917 Hand-building techniques Watson-Guptill Publications New York 1999 Cilt/Kopya: 1
Required Course Material(s)  TP823.C66 2007 Connell, Jo. 9780812220 Coloring clay A & C Black ;University of Pen London :Philade 2007
 NK4605C66 2002 Cooney, Nicky. 0806975652 Decorating ceramics :over 400 easy-to-paint patterns New York : Ster 2002 Cilt/Kopya: 1


  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 2
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