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  Course Description
Course Name : Modeling

Course Code : SRS303

Course Type : Optional

Level of Course : First Cycle

Year of Study : 3

Course Semester : Fall (16 Weeks)

ECTS : 3

Name of Lecturer(s) : Asst.Prof. BAHAR ARI DELLENBACH

Learning Outcomes of the Course : Acquires the basic anatomic knowledge needed to create figures and improves his/her observation skills.
Learns how to form and finish a modeling project from sketch to model work.
Develops his/her ability to materialize sensory and abstract perception.
Acquires the basic anatomical knowledge to create figures and improves his/her observation skills.
Uses different plastic forming techniques and materials and makes large scale works.
Learns the materials and techniques of plaster molding

Mode of Delivery : Face-to-Face

Prerequisites and Co-Prerequisites : None

Recommended Optional Programme Components : none

Aim(s) of Course : This course aims to help students develop hand-eye coordination in art and design, improve visual perception, the creation of aesthetic values, and gain the necessary knowledge in using tools and materials in order to form three-dimensional objects aimed at creating original and creative works of art.

Course Contents : Drawing and model studies for the development of a project aimed at anatomical modeling using the ceramic material, the identification and preparation of materials suitable for forming, theoretical information about anatomy, to obtain practical information in forming stage, teaching of drying, finishing, oxidation, coating, glazing, the first firing and glaze firing stages, evaluation of results.

Language of Instruction : Turkish

Work Place : Studio


  Course Outline /Schedule (Weekly) Planned Learning Activities
Week Subject Student's Preliminary Work Learning Activities and Teaching Methods
1 Research and model studies for anatomical modeling, general theoretical information about anatomy. Studying the subject from resources and web pages. Providing materials needed for the subject. Lecture, Brain Storming, Group Work, Demonstration, Practice, Problem Solving, Research.
2 Pioneers and contemporaries of the anatomical modeling, interpretations about their works. Studying the subject from resources and web pages. Providing materials needed for the subject. Lecture, Brain Storming, Group Work, Demonstration, Practice, Problem Solving, Research.
3 Observing the model of the ceramic sculpture, drawing, material selection, small model works. Studying the subject from resources and web pages. Providing materials needed for the subject. Lecture, Brain Storming, Group Work, Demonstration, Practice, Problem Solving, Research.
4 Comments and evaluations about model works. Improvement of the selected models, selection of raw material. Studying the subject from resources and web pages. Providing materials needed for the subject. Lecture, Brain Storming, Group Work, Demonstration, Practice, Problem Solving, Research.
5 Preparation of the materials to be used for ceramic modelling, calculation of the total shrinkage of the clay to get the required size. Studying the subject from resources and web pages. Providing materials needed for the subject. Lecture, Brain Storming, Group Work, Demonstration, Practice, Problem Solving, Research.
6 Forming the works, supervision and guidance of the works. Studying the subject from resources and web pages. Providing materials needed for the subject. Lecture, Brain Storming, Group Work, Demonstration, Practice, Problem Solving, Research.
7 Detailed studies, finishing or texture studies. Studying the subject from resources and web pages. Providing materials needed for the subject. Lecture, Brain Storming, Group Work, Demonstration, Practice, Problem Solving, Research.
8 MIDTERM EXAM Make the necessary arrangements for the presentation of the study and the file. Lecture, Brain Storming, Group Work, Demonstration, Practice, Problem Solving, Research.
9 Providing and preparing the materials for plaster molding stage and theoretical knowledge about the process. Studying the subject from resources and web pages. Providing materials needed for the subject. Lecture, Brain Storming, Group Work, Demonstration, Practice, Problem Solving, Research.
10 Plaster molding process and identifying the technical details. Pre-research about the subject from resources and web pages. Supply the materials needed for the subject. Lecture, Brain Storming, Group Work, Demonstration, Practice, Problem Solving, Research.
11 Plaster molding process and identifying the technical details. Pre-research about the subject from resources and web pages. Supply the materials needed for the subject. Lecture, Brain Storming, Group Work, Demonstration, Practice, Problem Solving, Research.
12 Drying process of the plaster molds, information and practicing about duplication process of the model with casting and rolling up method. Pre-research about the subject from resources and web pages. Supply the materials needed for the subject. Lecture, Brain Storming, Group Work, Demonstration, Practice, Problem Solving, Research.
13 Drying process of the plaster molds, information and practicing about duplication process of the model with casting and rolling up method. Pre-research about the subject from resources and web pages. Supply the materials needed for the subject. Lecture, Brain Storming, Group Work, Demonstration, Practice, Problem Solving, Research.
14 Retouching of the models, drying and first firing steps. Pre-research about the subject from resources and web pages. Supply the materials needed for the subject. Lecture, Brain Storming, Group Work, Demonstration, Practice, Problem Solving, Research.
15 Retouching of the models, drying and first firing steps. Pre-research about the subject from resources and web pages. Supply the materials needed for the subject. Lecture, Brain Storming, Group Work, Demonstration, Practice, Problem Solving, Research.
16/17 FINAL EXAM Make the necessary arrangements for the presentation of the study and the file. Lecture, Brain Storming, Group Work, Demonstration, Practice, Problem Solving, Research.


  Required Course Resources
Resource Type Resource Name
Recommended Course Material(s)  Çobanlı, Zehra. Seramik Astarları, Anadolu Üniversitesi Yayınları, Eskişehir, 1994.
 Architectural Ceramics, Peter King, 1999, ISBN:1-57990-201- 4 (pbk.)
 Ceramic Sculpture: Inspiring Techniques, Ceramic Arts Handbook, 2009.
 Sculptural Ceramics by Ian Gregory, 1999
 Making Ceramic Sculpture: Techniques * Projects * Inspirations, A Lark Ceramics Book
 Sevim, S,S. Seramik Dekorlar ve Uygulama Teknikleri Yorum Sanat, İstanbul, 2007.
 Birks, T. The Complete Potters Companion, A Bulfinch Press.
 Zakin,R. Ceramics, Chilton Book Company, 1990
 Dormer, Peter.The New Ceramics, Thames and Hutson Ltd, London, 1986.
 Seramik Yapıyoruz, Susan Peterson-Jan Peterson, çev: Sevim Çizer, Karakalem Kitabevi, 2009.
Required Course Material(s)  Seramik Türkiye Dergisi.
 Ceramics: Art and Perception and Ceramics TECHNICAL Süreli Yayın
 All resources about theory of art., catalogs which includes works of artists and designers working with ceramic and other materials, ceramics periodicals, article books, and web pages.
 Ceramics Monthly Süreli Yayın


  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 2
8 Transforms the concepts into original art works 2
9 Uses the informatics and communication technologies at least in the level required by the European Computer Driving License 2
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 2
13 Works harmoniously with other disciplines, which he/she needs in his/her profession and projects 2
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 2
17 Has the ability and self confidence for oral, written and visual communication 3
18 Knows a foreign language at least in Level B1 of the European Common Framework in order to follow the developments about his profession 2
19 Evaluates the producibility of his/her projects technically and technologically 5
20 Constantly improves him/herself by determining his/her training needs in accordance with his/her interests and abilities in the scientific, cultural, artistic and social fields in addition to his/her professional development 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 14 1 14
    Mid-term Exams (Written, Oral, etc.) 1 3 3
    Final Exam 1 3 3
Total Workload: 76
Total Workload / 25 (h): 3.04
ECTS Credit: 3