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Course Name : Pre- Diploma Project-Ceramic Technology

Course Code : SUT401

Course Type : Optional

Level of Course : First Cycle

Year of Study : 4

Course Semester : Fall (16 Weeks)

ECTS : 12

Name of Lecturer(s) : Asst.Prof.Dr. NERGİS KILINÇ MİRDALI
Asst.Prof.Dr. YUSUF ZİYA HALEFOĞLU

Learning Outcomes of the Course : Will be able to learn how raw materials can be used by creating clay / glaze recipes for ceramic products.
Will be able to learn the stages and techniques of creating a project
Will be able to use clay-glaze compositions for different ceramic clay bodies.
Will be able to demonstrate clay-glaze recipes for different temperatures and kiln atmosphere.
Will be able to realize a prototype and demonstrate.
Will be able to closely follow the latest developments in ceramic technology and propose solutions to sectoral problems.

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 gain the ability to reach information, manage, edit and present by using all the information they have learned in the process of their training. The course also aims to give students an awareness to evaluate the ceramic as a design material. Producing clay /glaze compositions using different raw materials at high / low temperatures and identifying opportunities and evaluating the availability of these materials are also aimed.

Course Contents : The latest trends in the ceramic industry, sectoral problems and search for solutions. Traditional Ceramics, design of sample body and glaze recipes, physical and chemical properties that may occur in response to temperature. Topics for research in the field of ceramic technology to produce alternative subjects. Required preparations for the projects in accordance with the research techniques. Doing pre-experimental studies supporting research topics. (Clay Preparation-Body Shaping-Glaze Preparation, Firing). Preparing a draft for implementation.

Language of Instruction : Turkish

Work Place : Classroom, Laboratory


  Course Outline /Schedule (Weekly) Planned Learning Activities
Week Subject Student's Preliminary Work Learning Activities and Teaching Methods
1 Information about the course content. Ceramic Materials and their use It is advised to search and study before and /or after on subjects each lecture using various sources related toceramic technology (Lecture notes. Proceeding books, books, theses, journals and research reports) Lecture, Discussion, Question & Answer, Brainstorming, views, Power Point Presentation. Laboratory.
2 The latest trends in the ceramic industry, sectoral problems and search for solutions It is advised to search and study before and /or after on subjects each lecture using various sources related toceramic technology (Lecture notes. Proceeding books, books, theses, journals and research reports) Lecture, Discussion, Question & Answer, Brainstorming, views, Power Point Presentation. Laboratory.
3 The latest trends in the ceramic industry, sectoral problems and search for solutions It is advised to search and study before and /or after on subjects each lecture using various sources related to ceramic technology (Lecture notes. Proceeding books, books, theses, journals and research reports) Lecture, Discussion, Question & Answer, Brainstorming, views, Power Point Presentation. Laboratory.
4 Ceramics Glaze recipes, structure and design of the conventional examples and the evaluation of physical and chemical properties that may occur in response to temperature It is advised to search and study before and /or after on subjects each lecture using various sources related toceramic technology (Lecture notes. Proceeding books, boobks, theses, journals and research reports) Lecture, Discussion, Question & Answer, Brainstorming, views, Power Point Presentation. Laboratory.
5 Research on the suggested topics for the project work. It is advised to search and study before and /or after on subjects each lecture using various sources related to ceramic technology (Lecture notes. Proceeding books, books, theses, journals and research reports) Lecture, Discussion, Question & Answer, Brainstorming, views, Power Point Presentation. Laboratory.
6 Producing alternative topics for research. It is advised to search and study before and /or after on subjects each lecture using various sources related to ceramic technology (Lecture notes. Proceeding books, books, theses, journals and research reports) Lecture, Discussion, Question & Answer, Brainstorming, views, Power Point Presentation. Laboratory.
7 Necessary preparations for the project work in terms of research techniques. It is advised to search and study before and /or after on subjects each lecture using various sources related to ceramic technology (Lecture notes. Proceeding books, books, theses, journals and research reports) Lecture, Discussion, Question & Answer, Brainstorming, views, Power Point Presentation. Laboratory.
8 Midterm Exam It is advised to search and study before on subjects each lecture using various sources related to ceramic technology (Lecture notes. Proceeding books, boobks, theses, journals and research reports) Project Evaluation
9 Planning the process. It is advised to search and study before and /or after on subjects each lecture using various sources related to ceramic technology (Lecture notes. Proceeding books, books, theses, journals and research reports) Lecture, Discussion, Question & Answer, Brainstorming, views, Power Point Presentation. Laboratory.
10 Doing pre-experimental studies supporting the research topic (Preparing the clay, forming the body and preparing the glaze) It is advised to search and study before and /or after on subjects each lecture using various sources related to ceramic technology (Lecture notes. Proceeding books, books, theses, journals and research reports) Lecture, Discussion, Question & Answer, Brainstorming, views, Power Point Presentation. Laboratory.
11 Doing pre-experimental studies supporting the research topic (Firing) It is advised to search and study before and /or after on subjects each lecture using various sources related toceramic technology (Lecture notes. Proceeding books, books, theses, journals and research reports) Lecture, Discussion, Question & Answer, Brainstorming, views, Power Point Presentation. Laboratory.
12 Discussion and reporting of the results It is advised to search and study before and /or after on subjects each lecture using various sources related toceramic technology (Lecture notes. Proceeding books, books, theses, journals and research reports) Lecture, Discussion, Question & Answer, Brainstorming, views, Power Point Presentation. Laboratory.
13 Having the background knowledge to be able to use the results of the experiment and preparing a draft for application It is advised to search and study before and /or after on subjects each lecture using various sources related to ceramic technology (Lecture notes. Proceeding books, books, theses, journals and research reports) Lecture, Discussion, Question & Answer, Brainstorming, views, Power Point Presentation. Laboratory.
14 To give a seminar on his/her research topic by using visual and written presentation techniques. It is advised to search and study before and /or after on subjects each lecture using various sources related toceramic technology (Lecture notes. Proceeding books, books, theses, journals and research reports) Lecture, Discussion, Question & Answer, Brainstorming, views, Power Point Presentation. Laboratory.
15 Preparing a report for the thesis. It is advised to search and study before and /or after on subjects each lecture using various sources related to ceramic technology (Lecture notes. Proceeding books, books, theses, journals and research reports) Lecture, Discussion, Question & Answer, Brainstorming, views, Power Point Presentation. Laboratory.
16/17 Final Exam It is advised to search and study before on subjects each lecture using various sources related to ceramic technology (Lecture notes. Proceeding books, books, theses, journals and research reports) Project Evaluation


  Required Course Resources
Resource Type Resource Name
Recommended Course Material(s)  Ceramic Design Course: Principles, Practice, and Techniques: A Complete Course for Ceramicists, Anthony Quinn, 2007
 Fragiles: Porcelain, Glass & Ceramics by Robert Klanten, Suen Ehmann and Sabrina Grill(Mar 1, 2008)
 Internet databses
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 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 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 5
9 Uses the informatics and communication technologies at least in the level required by the European Computer Driving License 4
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 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 5
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 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 12 168
    Out of Class Study (Preliminary Work, Practice) 14 7 98
Assesment Related Works
    Homeworks, Projects, Others 1 12 12
    Mid-term Exams (Written, Oral, etc.) 1 10 10
    Final Exam 1 10 10
Total Workload: 298
Total Workload / 25 (h): 11.92
ECTS Credit: 12