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Course Description Course Name : Pre-Diploma Project-Ceramic Art Course Code : SUS401 Course Type : Optional Level of Course : First Cycle Year of Study : 4 Course Semester : Fall (16 Weeks) ECTS : 12 Name of Lecturer(s) : Asst.Prof. BAHAR ARI DELLENBACH Learning Outcomes of the Course : Evaluates an art project formally, conceptually and technically. Becomes competent as a result of the application of his/her research on a project. Reaches, selects and organizes information for his/her purpose. Develops skills and self-confidence for visual and written communication. Follows the developments in art and design in national and international resources. Has the knowledge about the ways and rules of writing a thesis. Can work on the theoretical and practical steps of a project together. Mode of Delivery : Face-to-Face Prerequisites and Co-Prerequisites : None Recommended Optional Programme Components : None Aim(s) of Course : To educate modern individuals who can develop original, creative, practical and alternative ideas and who can produce technically, formally and conceptually art and design projects, Course Contents : Writing a graduation thesis, execution and exhibition of an artistic project parallel to the subject of the thesis in terms of technical, formal and conceptual issues. Language of Instruction : Turkish Work Place : Classroom, Studio   Course Outline /Schedule (Weekly) Planned Learning Activities Week Subject Student's Preliminary Work Learning Activities and Teaching Methods 1 Researching and sharing of ideas about an art project to be executed. Researching the catalogues, periodicals, article books and web pages which include the works of artists and designers who use ceramic and other materials. Lecture, Brain Storming, Group Work, Demonstration, Practice, Problem Solving, Research. 2 Technical, formal and conceptual evaluation of the topic selected for the graduation thesis. Researching the catalogues, periodicals, article books and web pages which include the works of artists and designers who use ceramic and other materials. Sketch and model works for the designed project. Lecture, Brain Storming, Group Work, Demonstration, Practice, Problem Solving, Research. 3 Execution and evaluation of sketches and model works of the decided art projects, Drawing the colored and scaled drafts of the project. Sketch and model works of the decided project, evaluation of the steps. Draft and scale drawing of the project in color. Lecture, Brain Storming, Group Work, Demonstration, Practice, Problem Solving, Research. 4 Providing and preparing the necessary materials in order to start the application process. Providing the materials to be used. Doing literature review for writing the thesis. Lecture, Brain Storming, Group Work, Demonstration, Practice, Problem Solving, Research. 5 Application and evaluation. Finding solutions for the project conceptually, esthetically and technically. Literature review for the graduation thesis and determining the titles. Lecture, Brain Storming, Group Work, Demonstration, Practice, Problem Solving, Research. 6 Application and evaluation. Finding solutions for the project conceptually, esthetically and technically. Literature review for the graduation thesis and determining the titles Lecture, Brain Storming, Group Work, Demonstration, Practice, Problem Solving, Research. 7 Application and evaluation. Finding solutions for the project conceptually, esthetically and technically. Literature review for the graduation thesis and determining the titles Lecture, Brain Storming, Group Work, Demonstration, Practice, Problem Solving, Research. 8 MIDTERM EXAM Making the necessary arrangements for the presentation of the study and the file. Lecture, Brain Storming, Group Work, Demonstration, Practice, Problem Solving, Research. 9 Application and evaluation. Finding the solution for the project conceptually, esthetically and technically. Literature review for the graduation thesis and determining the titles Lecture, Brain Storming, Group Work, Demonstration, Practice, Problem Solving, Research. 10 Application and evaluation. Finding solutions for the project conceptually, esthetically and technically. Writing the thesis. Lecture, Brain Storming, Group Work, Demonstration, Practice, Problem Solving, Research. 11 Finishing, drying and first firing processes. Finding solutions for the project conceptually, esthetically and technically. Writing the thesis. Lecture, Brain Storming, Group Work, Demonstration, Practice, Problem Solving, Research. 12 Coloring, glazing and glaze firing processes. Finding solutions for the project conceptually, esthetically and technically. Writing the thesis. Lecture, Brain Storming, Group Work, Demonstration, Practice, Problem Solving, Research. 13 Coloring, glazing and glaze firing processes. Finding the solution for the project conceptually, esthetically and technically. Writing the thesis. Lecture, Brain Storming, Group Work, Demonstration, Practice, Problem Solving, Research. 14 Installation process, providing the materials needed for the exhibition, preparing the project file. Finding solutions for the project conceptually, esthetically and technically. Writing the thesis. Lecture, Brain Storming, Group Work, Demonstration, Practice, Problem Solving, Research. 15 Installation process, providing the materials needed for the exhibition, preparing the project file. Finding solutions for the project conceptually, esthetically and technically. Writing the thesis. Lecture, Brain Storming, Group Work, Demonstration, Practice, Problem Solving, Research. 16/17 FINAL EXAM Making the necessary arrangements for the presentation of the study and the thesis. Lecture, Brain Storming, Group Work, Demonstration, Practice, Problem Solving, Research.   Required Course Resources Resource Type Resource Name Recommended Course Material(s)  Seramik Yapıyoruz, Susan Peterson-Jan Peterson, çev: Sevim Çizer, Karakalem Kitabevi, 2009.  Architectural Ceramics, Peter King, 1999, ISBN:1-57990-201- 4 (pbk.)  Birks, T. The Complete Potters Companion, A Bulfinch Press.  Dormer, Peter.The New Ceramics, Thames and Hutson Ltd, London, 1986.  Çobanlı, Zehra. Seramik Astarları, Anadolu Üniversitesi Yayınları, Eskişehir, 1994.  Sevim, S,S. Seramik Dekorlar ve Uygulama Teknikleri Yorum Sanat, İstanbul, 2007.  Ceramic Sculpture: Inspiring Techniques, Ceramic Arts Handbook, 2009.  Sculptural Ceramics by Ian Gregory, 1999  Making Ceramic Sculpture: Techniques * Projects * Inspirations, A Lark Ceramics Book  Theoretical books about art  Zakin,R. Ceramics, Chilton Book Company, 1990 Required Course Material(s)  The bachelor´s, master´s and doctoral theses about ceramics and other arts.  All kinds of resources includes articles and images about ceramics and other branches of artworks  Çukurova University Institute of Social Sciences Thesis Writing Guide  Ceramics Monthly Periodical  Seramik Türkiye Magazine  Ceramics: Art and Perception and Ceramics TECHNICAL Periodical  All the catalogs, periodicals, article books and web pages which includes works of artists and designers working with ceramic and other materials   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 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 4 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 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 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 4 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 12 168     Out of Class Study (Preliminary Work, Practice) 14 4 56 Assesment Related Works     Homeworks, Projects, Others 14 4 56     Mid-term Exams (Written, Oral, etc.) 1 12 12     Final Exam 1 12 12 Total Workload: 304 Total Workload / 25 (h): 12.16 ECTS Credit: 12