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Course Description Course Name : Contemporary Ceramic Art Course Code : SRT404 Course Type : Compulsory Level of Course : First Cycle Year of Study : 4 Course Semester : Spring (16 Weeks) ECTS : 3 Name of Lecturer(s) : Asst.Prof. BAHAR ARI DELLENBACH Learning Outcomes of the Course : Gains a deeper experience of using resources and references Gains the skill of expressing him/herself via oral and written presentations Becomes knowledgeable about the contemporary ceramics artists, both local and foreign Gains practice about interpreting, reading and criticizing any artwork produced within the definition of contemporary ceramics Learns about how the art movements influenced ceramic materials and how ceramics interacted with different disciplines Gains knowledge about the progress of ceramics after 1960 to date Determines the place of contemporary ceramics within contemporary arts in general Mode of Delivery : Face-to-Face Prerequisites and Co-Prerequisites : None Recommended Optional Programme Components : None Aim(s) of Course : Contemporary Ceramics Art History helps the students interpret the ceramic materials with a perspective connecting the content and form, during the journey of ceramics through art history, focusing on the examples produced after 1960. Course Contents : This course introduces contemporary ceramic artists and their works. 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 A general evaluation of 20th century ceramic art until 1960 under the light of leading examples. Pre-research about the subject, to note the questions Lecture, Brain Storming, Group Work, Problem Solving, Research. 2 Lecturing about the given examples, briefly covering the relevant movements – Assessing the works, with reference to the Form – Content relationship. Pre-research about the subject, to note the questions Lecture, Brain Storming, Group Work, Problem Solving, Research. 3 Modernism and Postmodernism will be covered. Pre-research about the subject, to note the questions Lecture, Brain Storming, Group Work, Problem Solving, Research. 4 The place, where the contemporary ceramics stand within the evolution it underwent from the beginning of 1960s, will be assessed. - The works produced in the frame of modernism/postmodernism. Pre-research about the subject, to note the questions Lecture, Brain Storming, Group Work, Problem Solving, Research. 5 Starting from 1960s, the contemporary ceramic art, influenced by the prevailing movements within the general art environment will be introduced – Examples will be given and interpreted. Pre-research about the subject, to note the questions Lecture, Brain Storming, Group Work, Problem Solving, Research. 6 The contemporary ceramic art, influenced by the prevailing movements (conceptual art, fluxus, land art) within the contemporary art environment (1960-70), will be introduced. Pre-research about the subject, to note the questions Lecture, Brain Storming, Group Work, Problem Solving, Research. 7 The contemporary ceramic art, influenced by the new expressionism, new conceptualists and media criticism in contemporary art environment of 1970s and ‘80s, Pre-research about the subject, to note the questions Lecture, Brain Storming, Group Work, Problem Solving, Research. 8 MIDTERM EXAM Re-examination of the topics and samples. Lecture, Brain Storming, Group Work, Problem Solving, Research. 9 The effects of the art world, which went through a phase of change due to the economic constraints of 1990s, on the contemporary ceramic production. Pre-research about the subject, to note the questions Lecture, Brain Storming, Group Work, Problem Solving, Research. 10 Contemporary ceramic art production under the influence of postmodernism and new conceptualism [1970-1980-2000] Pre-research about the subject, to note the questions Lecture, Brain Storming, Group Work, Problem Solving, Research. 11 Continuation of the previous week’s topic Pre-research about the subject, to note the questions Lecture, Brain Storming, Group Work, Problem Solving, Research. 12 Interpreting and assessing postmodernist ceramic artworks Pre-research about the subject, to note the questions Lecture, Brain Storming, Group Work, Problem Solving, Research. 13 A general view on the recent contemporary ceramic art productions, with a focus especially on the local works. Pre-research about the subject, to note the questions Lecture, Brain Storming, Group Work, Problem Solving, Research. 14 A general comparison of modernist/postmodernist ceramic works Pre-research about the subject, to note the questions Lecture, Brain Storming, Group Work, Problem Solving, Research. 15 A general comparison of modernist/postmodernist ceramic works Pre-research about the subject, to note the questions Lecture, Brain Storming, Group Work, Problem Solving, Research. 16/17 FINAL EXAM Re-examination of the topics and samples. Lecture, Brain Storming, Group Work, Problem Solving, Research.   Required Course Resources Resource Type Resource Name Recommended Course Material(s)  VECCHİO Marc Del, Postmodern Ceramics, Thames&Hudson world of art, London, 2001  VECCHİO Marc Del, Postmodern Ceramics, Thames&Hudson world of art, London, 2001  20th ceramics Edmund de Waal Thames Hudson , BAHR Hermann,  Modernizmin Serüveni, YKY Yayınları, 2003 ,  BERGER John, Görme Biçimleri, İstanbul, Türkçesi: Yurdanur Salman, 1990,  ECO Umberto, Açık Yapıt, Türkçesi: Nilüfer Uğur Dalay, İstanbul, Can Yayınları, 2000  ANTMEN Ahu,“Yerleştirme: Heykelin Dönüşümü mü?’’, Sanat Dünyamız Dergisi, İstanbul, Sayı 82, Yapı Kredi Kültür Sanat Yayıncılık,2002, 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 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 2 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 4 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 3 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 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 3 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 3 19 Evaluates the producibility of his/her projects technically and technologically 2 * 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) 14 1 14 Assesment Related Works     Homeworks, Projects, Others 14 2 28     Mid-term Exams (Written, Oral, etc.) 1 2 2     Final Exam 1 2 2 Total Workload: 74 Total Workload / 25 (h): 2.96 ECTS Credit: 3