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Course Name : Design of Ceramic Muds 1

Course Code : SRT303

Course Type : Compulsory

Level of Course : First Cycle

Year of Study : 3

Course Semester : Fall (16 Weeks)

ECTS : 3

Name of Lecturer(s) : Asst.Prof.Dr. NERGİS KILINÇ MİRDALI

Learning Outcomes of the Course : Will be able to describe the preparation methods of ceramic clay body.
Will be able to identify the properties of ceramic raw materials.
Will be able to construct new compositions with local raw materials and waste materials as an alternative to ceramic raw material resources.
Will be able to distinguish the compositions used in the preparation process of the new mud.
Will be able to understand to prepare slip and to explain its rheological properties.
Will be able to design new clay bodies using different raw materials.
Will be able to define the problems students encounter when shaping to design new slip/mud,
Will be able to describe the process of drying and observe drying defects.
Will be able to define firing process and faults that may occur during the firing process.

Mode of Delivery : Face-to-Face

Prerequisites and Co-Prerequisites : SRT249 Ceramic Technology and Applications 1

Recommended Optional Programme Components : None

Aim(s) of Course : Students will obtain the basic design knowledge in accordance with producing a ceramic clay body. Learn the preparation methods of Industrial and artistic body. Establishes a connection between the product-particle size, shape and temperature-composition. Learns firing temperature of ceramic product. Students will understand and utilize the binary and ternary diagram as well as calculations of chemical and mineralogical compounds to produce specific clay bodies. Students will obtain the theoretical and applied research knowledge to test and analyze an intended product.

Course Contents : Technological criterion of material selection for design of product. The concept of raw materials and other materials that may be an alternative raw material. Traditional ceramics, applications and usage.Tableware. Definition and properties of tableware, body preparation and firing methods.

Language of Instruction : Turkish

Work Place : Classroom and Laboratory.


  Course Outline /Schedule (Weekly) Planned Learning Activities
Week Subject Student's Preliminary Work Learning Activities and Teaching Methods
1 Technological criterion of material selection for design of product. It is advised to search and study before and /or after on subjects each lecture using various sources related to clay body design (Lecture notes. Books. Proceeding books, theses, journals and research reports) Lecture, Discussion, Question & Answer, Brainstorming, views, Power Point Presentation.
2 The concept of raw materials and other materials that may be an alternative raw material. Laboratory. It is advised to search and study before and /or after on subjects each lecture using various sources related to clay body design (Lecture notes. Books. Proceeding books, theses, journals and research reports) Lecture, Discussion, Question & Answer, Brainstorming, views, Power Point Presentation. Laboratory.
3 Traditional ceramics, applications and usage. It is advised to search and study before and /or after on subjects each lecture using various sources related to clay body design (Lecture notes. Books. Proceeding books, theses, journals and research reports) Lecture, Discussion, Question & Answer, Brainstorming, views, Power Point Presentation.
4 Tableware. Definition and properties of tableware, body preparation and firing methods. Laboratory. It is advised to search and study before and /or after on subjects each lecture using various sources related to clay body design (Lecture notes. Books. Proceeding books, theses, journals and research reports) Lecture, Discussion, Question & Answer, Brainstorming, views, Power Point Presentation. Laboratory. Project Homework.
5 Wall tile. Definition and properties of wall tiles. Methods of preparation, drying and firing. Problems and solution methods of drying-forming-firing proceses. Laboratory. It is advised to search and study before and /or after on subjects each lecture using various sources related to clay body design (Lecture notes. Books. Proceeding books, theses, journals and research reports) Lecture, Discussion, Question & Answer, Brainstorming, views, Power Point Presentation. Laboratory.
6 Floor tile. Definition and properties of floor tiles. Methods of preparation, drying and firing. Problems and solution methods of drying-forming-firing proceses. It is advised to search and study before and /or after on subjects each lecture using various sources related to clay body design (Lecture notes. Books. Proceeding books, theses, journals and research reports) Lecture, Discussion, Question & Answer, Brainstorming, views, Power Point Presentation. Laboratory.
7 Sanitary ware. Definition and properties of sanitary ware. Methods of preparation, drying and firing. Problems and solution methods of drying-forming-firing proceses. Laboratory. It is advised to search and study before and /or after on subjects each lecture using various sources related to clay body design (Lecture notes. Books. Proceeding books, theses, journals and research reports) Lecture, Discussion, Question & Answer, Brainstorming, views, Power Point Presentation. Laboratory.
8 MidTerm Examination It is advised to search and study before on subjects each lecture using various sources related to clay body design (Lecture notes. Books. Proceeding books, theses, journals and research reports) Written Examination
9 Differences and similarities between the vitrified product and porcelain, Recipes and relationship between temperature and composition. It is advised to search and study before and /or after on subjects each lecture using various sources related to clay body design (Lecture notes. Books. Proceeding books, theses, journals and research reports) Lecture, Discussion, Question & Answer, Brainstorming, views, Power Point Presentation.
10 Properties of Binary and Ternary diagrams. Mud Design. Laboratory. It is advised to search and study before and /or after on subjects each lecture using various sources related to clay body design (Lecture notes. Books. Proceeding books, theses, journals and research reports) Lecture, Discussion, Question & Answer, Brainstorming, views, Power Point Presentation. Laboratory.
11 Mud and slip designs, drying and firing with alternative raw materials in binary and ternary diagrams. Laboratory. It is advised to search and study before and /or after on subjects each lecture using various sources related to clay body design (Lecture notes. Books. Proceeding books, theses, journals and research reports) Lecture, Discussion, Question & Answer, Brainstorming, views, Power Point Presentation. Laboratory. Project Homework
12 Recent developments in ceramic coating materials. (Forming-firing-decoration). Presentations. It is advised to search and study before and /or after on subjects each lecture using various sources related to clay body design (Lecture notes. Books. Proceeding books, theses, journals and research reports) Lecture, Discussion, Question & Answer, Brainstorming, views, Power Point Presentation.
13 Recent developments in sanitary ware industry. (Forming-firing-decoration). Presentations. It is advised to search and study before and /or after on subjects each lecture using various sources related to clay body design (Lecture notes. Books. Proceeding books, theses, journals and research reports) Lecture, Discussion, Question & Answer, Brainstorming, views, Power Point Presentation.
14 Recent developments in table ware industry. (Forming-firing-decoration). Presentations. It is advised to search and study before and /or after on subjects each lecture using various sources related to clay body design (Lecture notes. Books. Proceeding books, theses, journals and research reports) Lecture, Discussion, Question & Answer, Brainstorming, views, Power Point Presentation.
15 Mud design and evaluation of designs. It is advised to search and study before and /or after on subjects each lecture using various sources related to clay body design (Lecture notes. Books. Proceeding books, theses, journals and research reports) Lecture, Discussion, Question & Answer, Brainstorming, views, Power Point Presentation. Laboratory.
16/17 Final Examination It is advised to search and study before on subjects each lecture using various sources related to clay body design (Lecture notes. Books. Proceeding books, theses, journals and research reports) Written Examination


  Required Course Resources
Resource Type Resource Name
Recommended Course Material(s)  Working With Clay, Susan Peterson, Jan Peterson, 2009 ISBN: 978-605-4146-02-4
 Do ceramics, Susan Peterson, Jan Peterson, Translated by: Sevim Çizer, 2009, Karakalem Publications Bookstore. ISBN :978-605-4146-02-4
 Modern Ceramic Engineering: Properties, Processing, and Use in Design, 2005 | ISBN-10: 1574446932 | ISBN-13: 978-1574446937 | Edition: 3
 Ceramic Technology, Ateş Arcasoy, Marmara University Faculty of Fine Arts Ceramics Department Publications, No. 2, 1985.
 Introduction to Ceramics, 1976, Kingery, W.D.;Bowen, ISBN-10: 0471478601 | ISBN-13: 978-0471478607 | Edition: 2
Required Course Material(s)  Papers on the subject books, proceeding books, theses, journals, research reports.
 Internet Databases


  Assessment Methods and Assessment Criteria
Semester/Year Assessments Number Contribution Percentage
    Mid-term Exams (Written, Oral, etc.) 1 50
    Homeworks/Projects/Others 2 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 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 2
6 Uses time efficiently and effectively 5
7 Is competent at art theory, aesthetics and philosophy of art 0
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 3
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 1
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 3 42
    Out of Class Study (Preliminary Work, Practice) 14 1 14
Assesment Related Works
    Homeworks, Projects, Others 2 5 10
    Mid-term Exams (Written, Oral, etc.) 1 3 3
    Final Exam 1 3 3
Total Workload: 72
Total Workload / 25 (h): 2.88
ECTS Credit: 3