Course Information

Course Information
Course Title Code Language Type Semester L+U Hour Credits ECTS
Introduction to Traditional Arts ELS1105 Turkish Compulsory 1. Semester 3 + 1 4.0 8.0
Prerequisite Courses
Course Level Associate
Mode of delivery
Course Coordinator Öğr. Gör. İpek SOLAK
Instructor(s) Öğr. Gör. Sedat KAYA (Güz)
Goals The definition, grouping and classification of handicraft works in a systematic way and determination of the change in the process of handicrafts that preserve and do not preserve their actuality. The definition and purpose of handicraft production, the history and definition of traditional handicrafts. Learning the subjects covered by traditional Turkish handicrafts. Grouping handicraft types according to raw materials
Course Content The definition, grouping and classification of handicraft works in a systematic way and determination of the change in the process of handicrafts that preserve and do not preserve their actuality. The definition and purpose of handicraft production, the history and definition of traditional handicrafts. Learning the subjects covered by traditional Turkish handicrafts. Grouping handicraft types according to raw materials
Learning Outcomes
# Öğrenme Kazanımı
1 To introduce traditional handicrafts. To teach the history of traditional handicrafts. Learning the subjects covered by traditional Turkish handicrafts. Grouping handicraft types according to raw materials. To teach the techniques of traditional handicrafts and to ensure the continuity of these techniques.
Lesson Plan (Weekly Topics)
Week Topics/Applications Method
1. Week Definition of handicraft production Presentation (Preparation), Practice
2. Week History of handicrafts Practice, Presentation (Preparation)
3. Week Topics covered by traditional handicrafts Presentation (Preparation), Practice
4. Week Topics covered by traditional handicrafts Presentation (Preparation), Practice
5. Week Contributions to individual, community and national economy Practice, Presentation (Preparation)
6. Week Classification of traditional arts according to raw materials and construction techniques Practice, Presentation (Preparation)
7. Week Ornament and decoration elements
8. Week Ornament and decoration elements Practice, Presentation (Preparation)
9. Week Book arts Handicraft and craft concepts Practice, Presentation (Preparation)
10. Week Historical development of traditional Turkish arts (Huns, Gokturks, Uighurs, Seljuks, Principalities and Ottoman Period) Practice, Presentation (Preparation)
11. Week Practical training of traditional Turkish arts Practice, Presentation (Preparation)
12. Week Practical training of traditional Turkish arts Presentation (Preparation), Practice
13. Week Practical training of traditional Turkish arts Presentation (Preparation), Practice
14. Week Practical training of traditional Turkish arts Practice, Presentation (Preparation)
*Midterm and final exam dates are not specified in the 14-week course operation plan. Midterm and final exam dates are held on the dates specified in the academic calendar with the decision of the University Senate.
Course Category
Course Category Percentage
Specialization / field courses 1
The Matrix for Course & Program Learning Outcomes
No Program Requirements Level of Contribution
1 2 3 4 5
1 To be able to benefit from the communication and technical possibilities of his/her age.
2 To have knowledge of concepts and terms related to the field of art.
3 To have general knowledge of art history, aesthetics, sociology, psychology and philosophy in order to understand the relations between art and philosophy.
4 Discovering the possibilities of the environment in which they live, evaluating, criticizing and redesigning it within their own artistic sensitivity and aesthetic concerns.
5 To have the necessary material knowledge and technical equipment in art and design and to be able to apply this knowledge.
6 To be able to see, perceive, realize, express and bring these differences together for a new fiction and thought in the formation of creative thinking.
7 Participating in artistic formations and activities individually or as a group
8 To be able to produce new, original works of art that can go beyond the molds.
9 To be able to plan the process from the creation of a work to its presentation.
10 To educate individuals who are committed to the universal values in the contemporary world and the principles and reforms of the Republic of Turkey Atatürk, who have personal, artistic and professional values and act in line with these values
11 To gain the ability to be individuals who can express their ideas verbally and to be able to discuss and criticize their own work.
12 To be able to recognize styles related to art
13 To be able to apply basic techniques in traditional arts
14 To be able to create compositions related to traditional arts
Relations with Education Attainment Program Course Competencies
Program Requirements DK1
PY1 5
PY2 5
PY3 4
PY4 4
PY5 5
PY6 5
PY7 5
PY8 5
PY9 5
PY10 5
PY11 5
PY12 5
PY13 5
PY14 5
Recommended Sources
Ders Kitabı veya Notu Ders Kitabı veya Ders Notu bulunmamaktadır.
Diğer Kaynaklar
  • İsmail Öztürk, “Introduction to Traditional Handicrafts” ISBN:975-4175-46-7,
ECTS credits and course workload
ECTS credits and course workload Quantity Duration (Hour) Total Workload (Hour)
Ders İçi
Class Hours 14 4 56
Ders Dışı
Homework 1 40 40
Preparation, After Class Study 1 35 35
Research 1 40 40
Other Activities 1 31 31
Sınavlar
Midterm 1 1 1 1
Final 1 1 1
Total Workload 204
*AKTS = (Total Workload) / 25,5 ECTS Credit of the Course 8.0