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  Course Description
Course Name : Surface Design for Ceramics
Course Code : SRT242
Course Type : Compulsory
Level of Course : First Cycle
Year of Study : 2
Course Semester : Spring (16 Weeks)
ECTS : 6
Name of Lecturer(s) : Instructor FİLİZ YILDIZ
Learning Outcomes of the Course : Uses the principles of composition in new arrangements based on objects and concepts.
Justifies his/her original ideas and solutions while forming designs.
Develops creative and unique solutions based on the given topic.
Develops surface-shape relationship with elementary system.
Mode of Delivery : Face-to-Face
Prerequisites and Co-Prerequisites : None
Recommended Optional Programme Components : None
Aim(s) of Course : Aims to create a background for the design works students may require during their ceramic works.
Course Contents : In this course, surface compositions are made on paper using various visual elements.
Language of Instruction : Turkish
Work Place : Studio C

  Course Outline /Schedule (Weekly) Planned Learning Activities
Week Subject Student's Preliminary Work Learning Activities and Teaching Methods
1 The basic terms of basic art education. Elements of Visual Art. Principles of Visual Art. Production techniques of ceramic module , plastic forming, pressing, casting and molding. Bibliography 1, 2, 5 and 6 Theorical and Practice. Visual presentations. Question & Answer
2 Surface design with cast. Production techniques of ceramic module. Modules according to the characteristics of the unit; core modules, utility modules. Modules according to their use and application; exterior façade in architecture, interiors space, sculptures and other examples. http://www.cahideerel.com/ , http://www.ninocaruso.it/inglese/home.htm Theorical and Practice. Visual presentations. Question & Answer
3 The realization of the project´s technical and perspective drawings. Relationship between the surface and form. Ceramic designer Ruth Break will be studied. Ceramic designer Nino Coruso will be studied. Theorical and Practice. Visual presentations. Question & Answer
4 Relationship between the surface-form, form-background relationships, rhythm and repetition, contrast and its effect on design, contrast and balance, light and shadow. Studies about restructuring of the surface. Bibliography 5, 1 Theorical and Practice. Visual presentations. Question & Answer
5 Form repetition, unit element in new form production. Design, sketch, evaluation. Investigate modular board designs Theorical and Practice. Visual presentations. Question & Answer
6 Form - background connections, rhythm and repetition. Personal interpretation practices. Evaluation of designs. Bibliography 5 Theorical and Practice. Visual presentations. Question & Answer
7 Form - background relationship, light shadow studies. Personal interpretation practices; Surface evaluation / Project Bibliography 5 Theorical and Practice. Visual presentations. Question & Answer
8 MIDTERM EXAM None Theorical and Practice. Visual presentations. Question & Answer
9 Surface designing with plastic forming methods. Discussing design topics with students and giving time for thinking about topic, concept. Bibliography 5 Theorical and Practice. Visual presentations. Question & Answer
10 Surface designing with plastic forming methods. Determining topics of students´ own choice and providing guidance. Bibliography 6 Theorical and Practice. Visual presentations. Question & Answer
11 Discussions based on the given projects Research, design, evaluation Bibliography 5 Theorical and Practice. Visual presentations. Question & Answer
12 Improvement of the submitted projects. Repetition of Form - Form Increment. Evaluation of designs. Bibliography 2 Theorical and Practice. Visual presentations. Question & Answer
13 Full-back, spaced repetition, changing repetition. Presentation of research related to the designs to be executed. Bibliography 2 Theorical and Practice. Visual presentations. Question & Answer
14 Presentation of the designs to be executed. Surface evaluation. Bibliography 7 Theorical and Practice. Visual presentations. Question & Answer
15 Designs (Cont.) Personal interpretation practices; Surface evaluation / Project Bibliography 7 Theorical and Practice. Visual presentations. Question & Answer
16/17 FINAL EXAM None Theorical and Practice. Visual presentations. Question & Answer

  Required Course Resources
Resource Type Resource Name
Recommended Course Material(s)  
 
 
 
 
 
 King, Peter, Architectural Ceramics, 1999, ISBN:1-57990-201- 4 (pbk.)
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 4 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 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 4
13 Works harmoniously with other disciplines, which he/she needs in his/her profession and projects 4
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 4
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
* 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 5 70
    Out of Class Study (Preliminary Work, Practice) 14 3 42
Assesment Related Works
    Homeworks, Projects, Others 4 6 24
    Mid-term Exams (Written, Oral, etc.) 1 4 4
    Final Exam 1 4 4
Total Workload: 144
Total Workload / 25 (h): 5.76
ECTS Credit: 6