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Course Description Course Name : Introduction to Art History Course Code : ICM106 Course Type : Compulsory Level of Course : First Cycle Year of Study : 1 Course Semester : Spring (16 Weeks) ECTS : 2 Name of Lecturer(s) : Instructor NERMİN TANBUROĞLU Learning Outcomes of the Course : Gains knowledge of art history. Knows the functional value of art during the humanization period. Understands the fact that in ancient history each civilization established in different regions created its own unique artistic style. Understands that art has changed resulting from the changes in social institutions. Realizes that art history education is necessary to understand and evaluate the current status of art and develop a critical view. Knows about art culture, artistic criticism, art ethics, and science of art. Mode of Delivery : Face-to-Face Prerequisites and Co-Prerequisites : None Recommended Optional Programme Components : None Aim(s) of Course : This course aims to inform students about the formation and evolution of art formed in Prehistoric and Ancient Civilizations from social, intellectual, political, economic and geographic dimensions. Course Contents : Prehistoric Arts, Paleolithic Period, Mesolithic and Neolithic Period arts, Ancient Arts, Mesopotamian (Sumer, Akkad, Babylon, Assyria), Egypt, the Aegean (Crete and Mycenae), Anatolian (Hittites, Phrygian, Urartu), Greek, Etruscan and Roman Arts 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, sources, methods and definition of basic concepts (art and art history). Selected readings Lecture, Discussion 2 The beginning of art and its fuction of in terms of primitive period culture: First tools, paintings, sculptures and ornamentation Selected readings Lecture, Discussion, Presentation 3 Art for the Mesolithic period populations (Near East and Europe). Selected readings Lecture, Discussion, Presentation 4 Art, architecture, painting, sculpture, ceramics, and decoration in Neolithic communities. Selected readings Lecture, Discussion, Presentation 5 Mesopotamian Civilizations and Art: Architecture, painting, sculpture of Sumer, Akkad, Babylon, Assyria. Selected readings Lecture, Discussion, Presentation 6 Egyptian Art and Civilizations: Concepts of death, belief and the effects of geographical conditions on art. Architecture, painting, sculpture. Selected readings Lecture, Discussion, Presentation 7 Ancient Anatolian Civilizations: Chalcolithic, Early Bronze Age, Assyrian Trade Colonies Period. Selected readings Lecture, Discussion, Presentation 8 Midterm exam Preparing Questions Written Examination 9 Ancient Anatolian Civilizations: Hittite, Phrygian and Urartu; architecture sculpture and ceramic. Selected readings Lecture, Discussion, Presentation 10 Civilizations of the Aegean Region: Crete and Mycenaean architecture, painting, sculpture, ceramics. Selected readings Lecture, Discussion, Presentation 11 Art and Civilization of Ancient Greek: City States, mythology, philosophy and art. Selected readings Lecture, Discussion, Presentation 12 Art and Civilization of Ancient Greek: Architecture, sculpture and ceramics. Selected readings Lecture, Discussion, Presentation 13 Art of Etrusk Period: Architecture, painting and sculpture. Selected readings Lecture, Discussion, Presentation 14 Art and Civilization of Ancient Rome: Early Rome, the Roman Republic and the Roman Empire. Selected readings Lecture, Discussion, Presentation 15 Art and Civilization of Ancient Rome: Architecture, painting, sculpture, small handicrafts. Selected readings Lecture, Discussion, Presentation 16/17 Final exam Preparing Questions Written Examination   Required Course Resources Resource Type Resource Name Recommended Course Material(s)  E.H. GOMBRİCH, Sanatın Öyküsü, Remzi Yayınları, İstanbul,1986  Gina PISICHEL, Sant Tarihi Ansiklopedisi, C.1, Görsel Yayınları, İstanbul, 1981  Germain BAZIN, Sanat Tarihi, Sosyal Yayınlar, İstanbul,1998  Anadolu Uygarlıkları Ansiklopedisi, Görsel Yayınlar, İstanbul,1982  Larry SHINER, Sanatın İcadı, Ayrıntı Yayınları, İstanbul, 2004 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 analyzes collected data, synethsizes various information and ideas, evaluates findings and has the ability to use these in the process of interior design 2 2 is aware of interior spaces and the environment we live in and has the ability to detect problems in theses spcaes and needs from a critical and rational perspective 0 3 follows the scientific and technological developments in the field of interior design and improves him/herself based on these advancements 0 4 Knows about concepts, debates and developments in the field of interior design 1 5 Knows at least one foreign language to be able to follow literature and current developments in the international platforms and interact with colleagues 0 6 is aware of the effects of universal, social and environmental dimensions in interior design and applications and realize issues such as sustainable development, innovation and entrepreneurship 0 7 Knows about project and site management and practices, staff health, environmental and occupational safety 0 8 Makes presentations using visual aids and writes reports about related topics when necessary 3 9 has the necessary knowledge in basic design, history and technical background to execute Interior Architecture 1 10 evaluates analysis, findings, conclusions and proposals about an idea or a project 0 11 is aware of the legal consequences of interior design applications 0 12 has the ability to use theoretical, methodological and practical information in professional field in order to develop interior design proposals and applications 0 13 has the ability to create and apply contemporary, creative and aesthetic design proposals under realistic physical, social and economic restrictions within the framework of aesthetic values and user´s needs 2 14 is able to move forward in all phases as a designer; from the planning of projects until the application stage and has the ability to choose and effectively use tools, techniques and technologies during the process of planning, design, drawing, software, application 0 15 is competent to work individually and knows to prioritize 1 16 has professional, scientific and ethical responsibility concerning the profession of interior design 0 17 has the ability to improve him/herself scientifically, socially, culturally and physically within the framework of lifelong learning 4 18 is competent in team work, works efficiently in a team in multi-disciplinary areas, communicates and takes responsibility 2 19 is competent in spoken and written Turkish 1 20 does literature research in controversial concepts in the field of interior design, is competent in researching databases and other information sources 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