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Course Description Course Name : Technology of Ceramic Kilns Course Code : SRS203 Course Type : Optional Level of Course : First Cycle Year of Study : 2 Course Semester : Fall (16 Weeks) ECTS : 3 Name of Lecturer(s) : Instructor MUSTAFA YILDIZ Learning Outcomes of the Course : Knows primitive firing methods and the first types of kilns used in Anatolia. Knows the primitive kilns used in Europe and the Far East used and their atmospheric structures. Knows about Kütahya primitive tiles kiln types, the structure of the first continuous kiln structures, their operating systems, atmospheric structures and the energy resources they use. Knows current technical characteristics of types of kilns used in the ceramic industry. Knows current electric tunnel kilns used in the ceramic industry, their structures, operating systems, the atmospheric structure and the energy resources they use. Knows current electric cabin kilns used in ceramic industry, their structures, operating systems, atmospheric structures and the features of the energy they use. Knows electric kilns used in schools, workshops and in laboratories, their capacity calculations, atmospheric structures and operating systems. 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 in the first applications of ceramic firing in history; examines the primitive kiln technologies, the first continuous ceramic kilns, today´s ceramic kilns running on liquid gas and electricity and technologies in the development and characteristics of these kilns. Course Contents : Primitive types of firing methods and the first kiln types, Primitive kilns in Europe and the Far East , Primitive tile kilns in Anatolia, The first continuous kilns, Kilns being used in today´s ceramic Industry, Current electric tunnel kilns in Ceramic Industry Current electric cabin kilns in Ceramic Industry. 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 Open air firings: Parallel sorting or clustering method firings Pit firing technique. Field oven firing techniques. Reference books Verbal presentation. Visual presentations. Question & Answer 2 Primitive Cooking Methods and the first kiln types. Tandoor kiln. Ventless dome-shaped kilns. Stone kilns Reference books Verbal presentation. Visual presentations. Question & Answer 3 European primitive kilns: Cylindrical kilns. Far East Primitive kilns: Far East Slope kilns Anatolian Primitive kilns: Tile kilns Reference books Verbal presentation. Visual presentations. Question & Answer 4 Kütahya Dome-shaped Tile kilns. Thermos-shaped Kütahya Tile kilns . Reference books Verbal presentation. Visual presentations. Question & Answer 5 First Ceramic Kilns used in industry: Oval Hoffman kilns, Ring Hoffman kilns, Zigzag Hoffman Kilns Reference books Verbal presentation. Visual presentations. Question & Answer 6 Tunnel kilns: Open-Flame Tunnel kilns, Mufl Tunnel kilns Reference books Verbal presentation. Visual presentations. Question & Answer 7 Mid-term Exam Test preparation Test practice 8 Tunnel kilns Reference books Verbal presentation. Visual presentations. Question & Answer 9 Chamber kilns Reference books Research trip announcement. Verbal presentation. Visual presentations. Question & Answer 10 Round kilns Reference books On-site observation, research and analysis 11 Shuttle kilns Reference books Verbal presentation. Visual presentations. Question & Answer 12 Continuous Electric kilns: Continuous Trolley kilns, Roller-hearth kilns Reference books Verbal presentation. Visual presentations. Question & Answer 13 General Features of electric energy used in the periodic Ceramic Kilns Reference books Verbal presentation. Visual presentations. Question & Answer 14 Periodic Electric kilns: Periodic car kilns Reference books Verbal presentation. Visual presentations. Question & Answer 15 Final Exam Final Test Exam Questions Verbal presentation. Visual presentations. Question & Answer 16/17 Final Exam Final Test Exam Questions Test practice   Required Course Resources Resource Type Resource Name Recommended Course Material(s)  ARCASOY, Ateş. Seramik Teknolojisi, Marmara University Faculty of Fine Arts Publications. Istanbul: 1983  GÜNER, Güngör. Anadolu’da Yaşamakta Olan İlkel Çömlekçilik, Akbank Culture Publications. Istanbul: 1982  SÜMER, Güner. Endüstriyel Seramikler-Cilt II, Anadolu University Publications. Eskişehir: 1992  Anonim. Seramik, TMMOB Kimya Mühendisleri Odası Publications. Ankara: 1980 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 Perceives multi-dimensionally, objectifies sensory perception 4 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 4 6 Uses time efficiently and effectively 5 7 Is competent at art theory, aesthetics and philosophy of art 1 8 Transforms the concepts into original art works 1 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 4 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 5 14 Follows the social and universal changes and effects about art and design 2 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 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 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 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 2 28     Out of Class Study (Preliminary Work, Practice) 5 3 15 Assesment Related Works     Homeworks, Projects, Others 1 20 20     Mid-term Exams (Written, Oral, etc.) 1 2 2     Final Exam 1 2 2 Total Workload: 67 Total Workload / 25 (h): 2.68 ECTS Credit: 3