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Course Description Course Name : Basic Art Training 2 Course Code : GRA102 Course Type : Compulsory Level of Course : First Cycle Year of Study : 1 Course Semester : Spring (16 Weeks) ECTS : 6 Name of Lecturer(s) : Instructor METİN AYGÜN Asst.Prof.Dr. OYA TÜRE AYGÜN Learning Outcomes of the Course : Has information on basic art concepts. Knows the basic principles of plastic formation. Gains the skill to observe nature and enviroment with an inquisitive eye and communicates what s/he sees. Gains 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 Color (definition, main, intermediate, warm-cold, neutral colors, color physics, the concept of color and effects, color matching, color circle, color, contrast, etc.). Research Lecture 2 Color circle-application study Sample review, Practice, Research Lecture, views, Practice. 3 Color contrast giving (hot-cold, complementary, simultaneous, quality, quantity...), and samples were analyzed with comprehension. Sample review, Practice, Research Lecture, Practice, evaluation Discussion. 4 Color-form relationships in order to comprehend the collage work (the implementation of color contrast ) Sketch Studies Lecture, Practice, evaluation Discussion. 5 The relationship between form and color research-color contrast and natural objects (survey) Sketch Studies Lecture, Practice, evaluation Discussion. 6 Color contrasts in color research-practice studies natural objects Sketch Studies Lecture, Practice, evaluation Discussion. 7 Color contrasts in color by making the application work-study research to make the abstraction of natural objects Sketch Studies Lecture, Practice, evaluation Discussion. 8 Midterm Exam Preparation Presentation Drawings Project Delivery and Presentation 9 Color contrasts the application works (creating a new form of abstraction and color as a result of research, sketches and etudes) Sketch Studies Lecture, Practice, evaluation Discussion. 10 Contrast visual expression, rhythm, balance and texture with color relationships (with case studies and practical teaching of the subject analysis) Sketch Studies Lecture, Practice, evaluation Discussion. 11 Contrast visual expression, rhythm, balance exercises (repetition of form, form, expansion, repetition of form and color by using the visual possibilities of generating units to investigate). Sketch Studies Lecture, Practice, evaluation Discussion. 12 Depth the effects of visual expression, optical illusion Sample review, Practice, Research Lecture, views, Practice. 13 Depth look at the effects of visual expression and optical misleadings (relations of color-form in depth effect)- Board work. Sketch Studies Lecture, Practice, evaluation Discussion. 14 Depth look at the effects of visual expression and optical misleadings (fund-of funds effects, optical eye disillusions, etc.). - Board work Sketch Studies Lecture, Practice, evaluation Discussion. 15 Depth look at the effects of visual expression and optical misleading - Board work Sketch Studies Lecture, Practice, evaluation 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