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  Course Description
Course Name : Design of Slip, Color and Glaze in Ceramics 2

Course Code : SRT306

Course Type : Compulsory

Level of Course : First Cycle

Year of Study : 3

Course Semester : Spring (16 Weeks)

ECTS : 3

Name of Lecturer(s) : Asst.Prof.Dr. YUSUF ZİYA HALEFOĞLU

Learning Outcomes of the Course : Detects and identifies the characteristics of ceramic glaze raw materials.
Defines how raw materials affect clay body and glaze.
Describes how water-soluble and insoluble raw materials affect clay bodies and glaze.
Determines the properties of glaze.
Evaluates and reports the study.
Calculates the mineral formula from chemical analysis of the specified raw material.
Calculates recipe using Seger formula in ceramic glaze.
Applies his/her own glaze on testing plates and fire them at different temperatures in kilns.

Mode of Delivery : Face-to-Face

Prerequisites and Co-Prerequisites : None

Recommended Optional Programme Components : None

Aim(s) of Course : This course aims to teach the properties and application of glazes and dyes on the ceramic body. Reporting on the work is also aimed.

Course Contents : The effects of raw materials on clay and glaze body, the characteristics and types of glaze, firing, the effects of firing on glaze and color. Colour oxides and glazes. Characteristics of coloring oxides. Kiln atmosphere and glazes. Kiln atmosphere and colors. Application studies

Language of Instruction : Turkish

Work Place : Classroom, Laboratory


  Course Outline /Schedule (Weekly) Planned Learning Activities
Week Subject Student's Preliminary Work Learning Activities and Teaching Methods
1 Glaze raw materials Check lecture notes theoretical
2 Coloring oxides Check lecture notes theoretical
3 General classification, Industrial and Artistic glaze Check lecture notes Application, presentation and evaluation
4 Laboratory work, preparation of ceramic plates for artistic glaze application Check lecture notes Application, presentation and evaluation
5 Characteristics of ceramic glaze. Melting, expansion, surface tension, electrical conductivity, colour, Homogeneity. Check lecture notes Application, presentation and evaluation
6 Running glaze,Matt glaze, Crackle glaze, Crawling glaze, Cristal glaze, Aventurin glaze, Ash glaze. Check lecture notes Application, presentation and evaluation
7 Liquid glaze,Matt glaze, Crackle glaze, Crawling glaze, Cyristal glaze, Aventurin glaze, Ash glaze. Check lecture notes Application, presentation and evaluation
8 Midterm Exam Check lecture notes Application, presentation and evaluation
9 Artistic glaze types at the reduction firing. Check lecture notes Application, presentation and evaluation
10 Artistic glaze types at the reduction firing. Check lecture notes Application, presentation and evaluation
11 Special ceramic glazes and research topics. no Application, presentation and evaluation
12 Laboratory work. Preparation of glaze recipies,weighing and grinding no Application, presentation and evaluation
13 Luster glazes, raku glazes no Application, presentation and evaluation
14 Preparing of reports no Application, presentation and evaluation
15 Presentation and discussion no Application, presentation and evaluation
16/17 Final Exam no Application, presentation and evaluation


  Required Course Resources
Resource Type Resource Name
Recommended Course Material(s)  Ateş Arcasoy, Seramik Teknolojisi
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 5 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 2
2 Is competent at thinking critically and developing creative and original ideas 2
3 Is responsible and has a sense of social, scientific, artistic, professional, ethical awareness 0
4 Reaches, manages and constructs information 5
5 His dexterity and eye coordination are improved 3
6 Uses time efficiently and effectively 2
7 Is competent at art theory, aesthetics and philosophy of art 0
8 Transforms the concepts into original art works 0
9 Uses the informatics and communication technologies at least in the level required by the European Computer Driving License 3
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 0
15 Has the ability to follow developments and improves him/herself constantly through lifelong learning 0
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 0
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 3 42
    Out of Class Study (Preliminary Work, Practice) 2 3 6
Assesment Related Works
    Homeworks, Projects, Others 5 5 25
    Mid-term Exams (Written, Oral, etc.) 1 1 1
    Final Exam 1 1 1
Total Workload: 75
Total Workload / 25 (h): 3
ECTS Credit: 3