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  Course Description
Course Name : Contemporary Art

Course Code : RS 320

Course Type : Compulsory

Level of Course : First Cycle

Year of Study : 3

Course Semester : Spring (16 Weeks)

ECTS : 3

Name of Lecturer(s) : Prof.Dr. BİRNUR ERALDEMİR

Learning Outcomes of the Course : Knows general propositions of modernism.
Knows schools and trends of modern art.
Knows main post-modern critiques of previous art approaches.
Analyses reflections of post-modern era on art.

Mode of Delivery : Face-to-Face

Prerequisites and Co-Prerequisites : None

Recommended Optional Programme Components : None

Aim(s) of Course : To learn and understand artistic tendencies, styles and movements taking place between 19th century and the present time, along with their intellectual and plastic propositions

Course Contents : In this course, students first study artistic propositions in the 19th century that have affected the 20th century art and then examine the main trends of the 20th century Western Art, ranging from Cubism to Surrealism, from Abstract Exxpressionism to Pop Art, from Landscape Art to Performance and Individuality Art. In addition, they are exposed to post-modern processes that create opportunities for artists seeking new ways and tools of expression for the new issues in the changing world.

Language of Instruction : Turkish

Work Place : Department Classroom


  Course Outline /Schedule (Weekly) Planned Learning Activities
Week Subject Student's Preliminary Work Learning Activities and Teaching Methods
1 Introduction Review of course content and references Lecturing
2 Impressionism-Expressionism Studying relevant sources Lecturing and slide presentation
3 Cubism Studying relevant sources Lecturing and slide presentation
4 Futurism-Surrealism Studying relevant sources Lecturing and slide presentation
5 Abstract Art Studying relevant sources Lecturing and slide presentation
6 Constructivism Studying relevant sources Lecturing and slide presentation
7 Abstract Expressionism Studying relevant sources Lecturing and slide presentation
8 Midterm Exam Make midterm exam preparation Written exam
9 Pop Art Studying relevant sources Lecturing and slide presentation
10 Minimalism Studying relevant sources Lecturing and slide presentation
11 Conceptual Art Studying relevant sources Lecturing and slide presentation
12 New Figuration Studying relevant sources Lecturing and slide presentation
13 Performance Arts Studying relevant sources Lecturing and slide presentation
14 Post- Modern Approaches; Feminist Art Studying relevant sources Lecturing and slide presentation
15 Public Art Studying relevant sources Lecturing and slide presentation
16/17 Final exam Make final exam preparation Writen exam


  Required Course Resources
Resource Type Resource Name
Recommended Course Material(s)  Muller, J. 1972. Modern Sanat. (Çev. Mehmet Toprak). İstanbul: Remzi Kitabevi
 Stangos, N. 1991. Concepts of Modern Art. London: Thames and Hudson.
 Bozkurt, N. 1995. 20. Yüzyıl Düşünce Akımları: Yorumlar ve Eleştiriler. İstanbul: Sarmal Yayınevi.
 Duben,A, İ. & Şengel, D. 1991. Çağdaş Düşünce ve Sanat. İstanbul: a+A Plastik Sanatlar Derneği Yayın Dizisi.
 Klee, P. Çağdaş Sanat Kuramı. (Çev. Mehmet Dündar). Ankara: Ürün Yayınları.
 Demirkol, C., V. 2008. Batı Sanatında Modernizm ve Postmodernizm. İstanbul: Evrensel Basım Yayın.
 Antmen, A. 2008. 20. Yüzyıl Batı Sanatında Akımlar. Istanbul: Sel Yayıncılık.
 Lyton, N. 2009. Modern Sanatın Öyküsü, İstanbul: Remzi Yayınevi
 Lucie Smith, E. 2004. 20. Yüzyılda Görsel Sanatlar. İstanbul: Akbank Yayınları
 Harrison, C., Wood. P. 2011. Sanat ve Kuram 1900- 2000 Değişen Fikirler Antolojisi. (Çev.Sabri Gürses). İstanbul: Küre Yayınları.
 Germaner, S.1997. 1960 Sonrası Sanat Akımlar, Eğilimler, Gruplar, Sanatçılar. İstanbul:Kabalcı Yayınevi.
 Little,S. 2013.…İzmler, Sanatı Anlamak. İstanbul:Yem Yayınları
 Foster,H. Krauss,R. Bois,Y.A. 2005. Art Since 1900: Modernism, Antimodernism, Postmodernism. London: Thames& Hudson
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 1 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 Knows and uses methods, techniques and strategies used in teaching art education. 3
2 Gains the knowledge and skills to do creative work in the main fields of Art Education. 4
3 Explains the formation process and properties of human societies and civilizations. 3
4 Gains competence in the use and development of instructional materials. 3
5 Knows and applies basic concepts and principles of Fine Arts. 3
6 Identifies the developmental features of Primary Stage 1 and Stage 2 and secondary school students. 0
7 Recognises national and international cultural elements that affect teaching and production of art 4
8 Evaluates developments in Visual Arts Teaching in a multi-faceted manner of by means of scientific, artistic methods and techniques. 0
9 Uses relevant methods and techniques to improve/develop his/her students´ critical thinking, creative thinking and problem solving skills 5
10 Uses knowledge and techniques related to classroom management efficiently. 0
11 Uses the basic concepts of art education, and art education research process and techniques in accordance with developments. 2
12 Knows and uses the materials, methods and techniques used in the main fields of Plastic Arts. 5
13 Plans and programs teaching-learning processes in an effective way. 4
14 Develops skills for self-expression, independent thinking, and sense of social responsibility. 5
15 As a dynamic art educator, gains awareness, responsibility and skills in keeping track of the developments in information technologies. 5
16 Contributes to other disciplines with the help of his/her experience and knowledge. 5
17 Knows foreign language at a sufficient level required by the program. 0
18 Establishes effective and healthy relationships with students, parents, colleagues and administration. 0
19 Accepts each student as a whole considering affective, cognitive and psychomotor aspects. 5
20 Utilises museums, which are a historical and cultural inheritance, as an effective means of education and raises his/her students´ awareness of preserving and protecting cultural and historical values. 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) 14 1 14
Assesment Related Works
    Homeworks, Projects, Others 1 5 5
    Mid-term Exams (Written, Oral, etc.) 1 3 3
    Final Exam 1 5 5
Total Workload: 69
Total Workload / 25 (h): 2.76
ECTS Credit: 3