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Course Description Course Name : Ceramic Sculpture Course Code : SRT310 Course Type : Compulsory Level of Course : First Cycle Year of Study : 3 Course Semester : Spring (16 Weeks) ECTS : 6 Name of Lecturer(s) : Asst.Prof. BAHAR ARI DELLENBACH Learning Outcomes of the Course : Develops his/her ability to materialize sensory and abstract perception. Acquires basic anatomic knowledge needed to create figures and improves his/her observation skills. Uses different plastic forming techniques and materials and makes large scale works. Performs the first firing and glaze firing steps of the formed and dried works. Creates solutions for assembling and presentation problems of the art works. Evaluates ceramic sculptures from past to present in terms of technique, form and theme. Mode of Delivery : Face-to-Face Prerequisites and Co-Prerequisites : None Recommended Optional Programme Components : none Aim(s) of Course : This course aims to help students develop hand-eye coordination in art and design, visual perception and the creation of aesthetic values. The course also aims to guide students in producing original and creative works of art by providing them with theory and practical information necessary for creating, coloring and firing three-dimensional objects using ceramic material. Course Contents : The development of a project using ceramic material and anatomical modeling, drawing and model studies, the identification and preparation of materials suitable for forming, theoretical information about anatomy, obtaining practical information in forming stage, information on drying, finishing, oxidation, coating, glazing, the first firing and glaze firing stages, evaluation of results. Language of Instruction : Turkish Work Place : Studio   Course Outline /Schedule (Weekly) Planned Learning Activities Week Subject Student's Preliminary Work Learning Activities and Teaching Methods 1 Choosing the project and practicing methods. Difficulties and problems that may occur during the process. Deciding for the materials. Studying the subject from resources and web pages. Providing the materials needed for the subject. Lecture, Brain Storming, Group Work, Demonstration, Practice, Problem Solving, Research 2 Pioneers and contemporaries of the ceramic sculptures, comments about their works. Studying the subject from resources and web pages. Providing the materials needed for the subject. Lecture, Brain Storming, Group Work, Demonstration, Practice, Problem Solving, Research 3 Observing the model of the ceramic sculpture, drawing practices, material selection, small model works. Studying the subject from resources and web pages. Providing the materials needed for the subject. Lecture, Brain Storming, Group Work, Demonstration, Practice, Problem Solving, Research 4 Comments on model studies, evaluations and selections. Scaling selected models, selection of raw materials to be used at this stage. Studying the subject from resources and web pages. Providing the materials needed for the subject. Lecture, Brain Storming, Group Work, Demonstration, Practice, Problem Solving, Research 5 Preparing the materials to be used in forming the ceramic sculpture, calculation of the total shrinkage of the clay to get the required size. Studying the subject from resources and web pages. Providing the materials needed for the subject. Lecture, Brain Storming, Group Work, Demonstration, Practice, Problem Solving, Research 6 Forming the works, supervision and guidance of the works. Studying the subject from resources and web pages. Providing the materials needed for the subject. Lecture, Brain Storming, Group Work, Demonstration, Practice, Problem Solving, Research 7 Forming the works, supervision and guidance of the works. Studying the subject from resources and web pages. Providing the materials needed for the subject. Lecture, Brain Storming, Group Work, Demonstration, Practice, Problem Solving, Research 8 MIDTERM EXAM Make the necessary arrangements for the presentation of the study and the file. Lecture, Brain Storming, Group Work, Demonstration, Practice, Problem Solving, Research 9 Detailed studies, finishing or texture studies. Studying the subject from resources and web pages. Providing the materials needed for the subject. Lecture, Brain Storming, Group Work, Demonstration, Practice, Problem Solving, Research 10 Detailed studies, finishing or texture studies. Studying the subject from resources and web pages. Providing the materials needed for the subject. Lecture, Brain Storming, Group Work, Demonstration, Practice, Problem Solving, Research 11 Applying colors and slip works. Studying the subject from resources and web pages. Providing the materials needed for the subject. Lecture, Brain Storming, Group Work, Demonstration, Practice, Problem Solving, Research 12 Drying and first firing steps of the works Studying the subject from resources and web pages. Providing the materials needed for the subject. Lecture, Brain Storming, Group Work, Demonstration, Practice, Problem Solving, Research 13 Coloring the works with oxides and pigments, slip casting and glazing steps after the first firing. Studying the subject from resources and web pages. Providing the materials needed for the subject. Lecture, Brain Storming, Group Work, Demonstration, Practice, Problem Solving, Research 14 Glaze firing process and evaluation of the works. Studying the subject from resources and web pages. Providing the materials needed for the subject. Lecture, Brain Storming, Group Work, Demonstration, Practice, Problem Solving, Research 15 Glaze firing process and evaluation the works. Studying the subject from resources and web pages. Providing the materials needed for the subject. Lecture, Brain Storming, Group Work, Demonstration, Practice, Problem Solving, Research 16/17 FINAL EXAM Make the necessary arrangements for the presentation of the study and the file. Lecture, Brain Storming, Group Work, Demonstration, Practice, Problem Solving, Research   Required Course Resources Resource Type Resource Name Recommended Course Material(s)  Sevim, S,S. Seramik Dekorlar ve Uygulama Teknikleri Yorum Sanat, İstanbul, 2007.  Birks, T. The Complete Potters Companion, A Bulfinch Press.  Zakin,R. Ceramics, Chilton Book Company, 1990  Dormer, Peter.The New Ceramics, Thames and Hutson Ltd, London, 1986.  Seramik Yapıyoruz, Susan Peterson-Jan Peterson, çev: Sevim Çizer, Karakalem Kitabevi, 2009.  Çobanlı, Zehra. Seramik Astarları, Anadolu Üniversitesi Yayınları, Eskişehir, 1994.  Architectural Ceramics, Peter King, 1999, ISBN:1-57990-201- 4 (pbk.)  Ceramic Sculpture: Inspiring Techniques, Ceramic Arts Handbook, 2009.  Sculptural Ceramics by Ian Gregory, 1999  Making Ceramic Sculpture: Techniques * Projects * Inspirations, A Lark Ceramics Book Required Course Material(s)  All resources about theory of art., catalogs which includes works of artists and designers working with ceramic and other materials, ceramics periodicals, article books, and web pages.  Seramik Türkiye Dergisi.  Ceramics: Art and Perception and Ceramics TECHNICAL Süreli Yayın  Ceramics Monthly Süreli Yayın   Assessment Methods and Assessment Criteria Semester/Year Assessments Number Contribution Percentage     Mid-term Exams (Written, Oral, etc.) 1 60     Homeworks/Projects/Others 14 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 2 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 2 13 Works harmoniously with other disciplines, which he/she needs in his/her profession and projects 2 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 2 18 Knows a foreign language at least in Level B1 of the European Common Framework in order to follow the developments about his profession 2 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 5 70     Out of Class Study (Preliminary Work, Practice) 14 5 70 Assesment Related Works     Homeworks, Projects, Others 14 1 14     Mid-term Exams (Written, Oral, etc.) 1 4 4     Final Exam 1 4 4 Total Workload: 162 Total Workload / 25 (h): 6.48 ECTS Credit: 6