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  Course Description
Course Name : Basic Art Training 1

Course Code : GRA101

Course Type : Compulsory

Level of Course : First Cycle

Year of Study : 1

Course Semester : Fall (16 Weeks)

ECTS : 6

Name of Lecturer(s) :

Learning Outcomes of the Course : Has information on basic art concepts
Has the basic principles of plastic formation
Knows the skill to observe nature and enviroment with an inquisitive eye and communicates what s/he sees
Learns the basic skills related to surface and three dimensions
Is able to establish form and meaning relations between plastic values
Is able to apply plastic values and elements in accordance with the rules of composition

Mode of Delivery : Face-to-Face

Prerequisites and Co-Prerequisites : None

Recommended Optional Programme Components : None

Aim(s) of Course : To explain basic art and design concepts, visual thought reasoning, selective attention and the principles of plastic formation. - To develop original languages of expression based on imagination and creativity and develop confidence by monitoring and discussing the design process. - To elicit the perception that art and design is also an act of transformation. - To create aesthetic awareness and to develop an inquiring and inquisitive personality.

Course Contents : Research, inquisition and discussion of basic concepts of art. - Study of basic elements of artistic language, and necessary applications.

Language of Instruction : Turkish

Work Place : C.U. Faculty of Fine Arts Department of Graphic Design Workshop


  Course Outline /Schedule (Weekly) Planned Learning Activities
Week Subject Student's Preliminary Work Learning Activities and Teaching Methods
1 Course description, teaching method and course materials required for the transfer of information. Research Lecture
2 Introduction of plastic values. Tons of charcoal to obtain values. Toning begin the study of the selected object. Sample review, Practice, Research Lecture, views, Practice.
3 Object study to continue to operate. Sketch Studies Implementation, Evaluation and Discussion
4 Object study termination of the work. The point of the fundamental elements of visual expression, expression lines and light with the stain. Sample review, Practice, Research Lecture, views, Practice.
5 Point, line, and to work with the stain sketch work to gain volume. Sketch Studies Implementation, Evaluation and Discussion
6 Point of the object with the study. Sketch Studies Implementation, Evaluation and Discussion
7 Finalizing point of The object with the survey work Sketch Studies Implementation, Evaluation and Discussion
8 Midterm Exam Preparation Presentation Drawings Project Delivery and Presentation
9 The object with the line of study. Sample review, Practice, Research Lecture, Demonstration, Application.
10 Finalizing the work The object with the line of study Sketch Studies Lecture, Demonstration, Application.
11 Stain with the object study Sample review, Practice, Research Lecture, Demonstration, Application.
12 Stain Finalizing with the study object study Sketch Studies Implementation, Evaluation and Discussion
13 Points, lines, stain and toning sections using the composition of the object creation. Sample review, Practice, Research Lecture, Demonstration, Application.
14 Composition of different sketches for the preparation of the work. Sketch Studies Implementation, Evaluation and Discussion
15 Composition of Finalizing the work. Sketch Studies Implementation, Evaluation and Discussion
16/17 Final Exam Preparation Presentation Drawings Project Delivery and Presentation


  Required Course Resources
Resource Type Resource Name
Recommended Course Material(s)  Ching, F.D.K. (2004) Mimarlık, Biçim, Mekân ve Düzen. İstanbul: YEM Yayınları - Gürer, L. (1990) Temel Tasarım. İstanbul: İTÜ Yayınları - Seylan, A. (2005) Temel Tasarım". Ankara: Dağdelen Basın Yayın Ltd. Şti. Denel B. (1979) A method for basic design. Ankara: ODTÜ Mim. Fak. Yayınları - Zelanski P. & Fisher M.P. (1996) Design principles and problems. Second edition. US:Thomson - Zelanski P. & Fisher M.P. (1987) Shaping space: The Dynamics of three-dimensional design. Holt, Rinehart and Winston Inc. Wölfflin H. (2000) Sanat Tarihinin Temel Kavramları, Remzi Kitabevi
Required Course Material(s)


  Assessment Methods and Assessment Criteria
Semester/Year Assessments Number Contribution Percentage
    Mid-term Exams (Written, Oral, etc.) 1 60
    Homeworks/Projects/Others 3 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 Recognition of the basic elements and principles of art and design. 5
2 Recognition of national/international artistic and cultural elements which can effect Graphic design practices. 4
3 Following and using the current applications, innovations and technological devolopments in line with the visual communication world. 0
4 Identification of communication methods, communication elements and mass communication media 1
5 Using the basic criteria of art and design, preparing creative, original, aesthetic and economic alternative solutions for visual communication problems. 5
6 Using the information of ther field with the practices of other diciplines. 3
7 Being competent in at least one foreign language to be able to understand and communicate in the field. 0
8 Using different materials, paints and technological tools in the process of design. 5
9 Using research methods, techniques and dialectic to make access to information. 3
10 Operating information and communication technologies effectively, both in learning process and design process. 3
11 Being a responsible citizen with his/her awareness of social, cultural, scientific and artistic values. 4
12 Ability to work effectively and take responsibility during individual or group work. 4
13 Using time efficiently with planned, careful and disciplined work. 4
14 Ability to read, understand and interpret his/her acquirements with a critical perspective. 1
15 Having the self-confidence and ability of communicating, written, orally and visually. 1
16 Establishing effective communication with his/her colleagues, employers and persons he/she works with. 1
17 Showing personal and professional care in protecting the environment and defending the ethical and legal values of the profession. 2
18 Being aware of the role and importance of graphic design in social life. 4
19 Taking responsibility in the use of correct language when designing. 0
20 Creating designs that serve its purpose, communicates successfully and reaches the target audience. 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 6 84
    Out of Class Study (Preliminary Work, Practice) 4 8 32
Assesment Related Works
    Homeworks, Projects, Others 3 10 30
    Mid-term Exams (Written, Oral, etc.) 1 1 1
    Final Exam 1 1 1
Total Workload: 148
Total Workload / 25 (h): 5.92
ECTS Credit: 6