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  Course Description
Course Name : Mythology

Course Code : GRS219

Course Type : Optional

Level of Course : First Cycle

Year of Study : 2

Course Semester : Fall (16 Weeks)

ECTS : 2

Name of Lecturer(s) : Instructor NERMİN TANBUROĞLU

Learning Outcomes of the Course : The individual works of art that they have the icons and symbols on the subject in the light of mythology, iconography comment.
Human, human being, as well as the role played by the process of the formation of myths become aware of art.
Greek and Roman myths in the Olympian gods, the gods of the heavens and the atmosphere, water, forest and rural areas learn about the gods and heroes
After the evaluation of the sample of the works of art historical knowledge of issues is the winner.

Mode of Delivery : Face-to-Face

Prerequisites and Co-Prerequisites : None

Recommended Optional Programme Components : None

Aim(s) of Course : A multi-dimensional definition of art through the ages, the issue of Western Art iconographic interpretation of works of art to teach the Greek and Roman myths.

Course Contents : Within the framework of Greek and Roman myths, The Creation of the Universe and the Gods, The Creation of Man, Olympian Gods, Earth, Sky and Water Gods, Heroes. Iconographic analysis of the works of art to the subject of mythology.

Language of Instruction : Turkish

Work Place : Classroom


  Course Outline /Schedule (Weekly) Planned Learning Activities
Week Subject Student's Preliminary Work Learning Activities and Teaching Methods
1 Course content, scope and resources, the introduction reading the source Lecture, Discussion,
2 Topics and basic concepts of mythology, mythology, myth, epos, logos reading the source Lecture, Discussion,
3 Myths of primitive man and modern human in terms of the period functions reading the source Lecture, Discussion,
4 Creation of the Universe and the The Gods reading the source, slide operation Lecture, Discussion, Presentation
5 Myths about the creation of man reading the source, slide operation Lecture, Discussion, Presentation
6 The Olympian gods, Zeus, Hera, Athena reading the source, slide operation Lecture, Discussion, Presentation
7 Carry On: Olympian gods, Apollo, Artemis, Ares reading the source, slide operation Lecture, Discussion, Presentation
8 Midterm Exam preparing questions written examination
9 Carry On: Olympian gods, Hermes, Hephaestus, Hestia, Aphrodite reading the source, slide operation Lecture, Discussion, Presentation
10 Carry On: Olympian gods, Poseidon, Hades, Demeter, Dionysus reading the source, slide operation Lecture, Discussion, Presentation
11 Zeus, the gods around, Themis, Kharitler, Musalar, Nike, Iris, Hebe, Ganymedes reading the source, slide operation Lecture, Discussion, Presentation
12 Sky, Atmosphere and Water Gods reading the source, slide operation Lecture, Discussion, Presentation
13 Forest, Land, Soil and the Gods of Hell reading the source, slide operation Lecture, Discussion, Presentation
14 Human life and fortune Gods and Heroes reading the source, slide operation Lecture, Discussion, Presentation
15 General Review and Evaluation reading the source, slide operation Lecture, Discussion, Presentation
16/17 Final Exam preparing questions written examination


  Required Course Resources
Resource Type Resource Name
Recommended Course Material(s)  Bedrettin CÖMERT, Mitoloji ve İkonografi, Ayraç Yayınevi, Ankara,1999
 S. Veyis ÖRNEK, ilkellerde Din, Büyü, Sanat, Efsane, Gerçek Yayınevi, İstanbul, 1988
 Azra ERHAT, Mitoloji Sözlüğü, Remzi Kitabevi, İstanbul, 1984
 S.H. HOOKE, Ortadoğu Mitolojisi, İmge Kitabevi, Ankara, 1993
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 1 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 Recognition of the basic elements and principles of art and design. 0
2 Recognition of national/international artistic and cultural elements which can effect Graphic design practices. 0
3 Following and using the current applications, innovations and technological devolopments in line with the visual communication world. 0
4 Identification of communication methods, communication elements and mass communication media 0
5 Using the basic criteria of art and design, preparing creative, original, aesthetic and economic alternative solutions for visual communication problems. 0
6 Using the information of ther field with the practices of other diciplines. 3
7 Being competent in at least one foreign language to be able to understand and communicate in the field. 0
8 Using different materials, paints and technological tools in the process of design. 0
9 Using research methods, techniques and dialectic to make access to information. 4
10 Operating information and communication technologies effectively, both in learning process and design process. 0
11 Being a responsible citizen with his/her awareness of social, cultural, scientific and artistic values. 4
12 Ability to work effectively and take responsibility during individual or group work. 3
13 Using time efficiently with planned, careful and disciplined work. 0
14 Ability to read, understand and interpret his/her acquirements with a critical perspective. 4
15 Having the self-confidence and ability of communicating, written, orally and visually. 0
16 Establishing effective communication with his/her colleagues, employers and persons he/she works with. 0
17 Showing personal and professional care in protecting the environment and defending the ethical and legal values of the profession. 0
18 Being aware of the role and importance of graphic design in social life. 0
19 Taking responsibility in the use of correct language when designing. 3
20 Creating designs that serve its purpose, communicates successfully and reaches the target audience. 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 2 28
    Out of Class Study (Preliminary Work, Practice) 1 4 4
Assesment Related Works
    Homeworks, Projects, Others 1 5 5
    Mid-term Exams (Written, Oral, etc.) 1 1 1
    Final Exam 1 1 1
Total Workload: 39
Total Workload / 25 (h): 1.56
ECTS Credit: 2