Course Information

Course Information
Course Title Code Language Type Semester L+U Hour Credits ECTS
Workshop II RES502 Turkish Compulsory 2 + 1 3.0 10.0
Prerequisite Courses
Course Level Graduate
Mode of delivery Face to face
Course Coordinator Prof. Dr. Seniha ÜNAY SELÇUK
Instructor(s) Prof. Dr. BURHAN YILMAZ (Bahar), Prof. Dr. Lütfi ÖZDEN (Bahar), Prof. Dr. Seniha ÜNAY SELÇUK (Bahar)
Goals The objective of the course is to help the student improve the technical, theoretical and practical knowledge on the field and to encourage the student to create artworks in different art disciplines using his creativity to the fullest.
Course Content 1. Theoretical knowledge regarding contemporary art 2. Building relations and contexts between concepts through extended use of creativity 3. Production of artistic projects through group work, academical level discussion, and development of said work 4. Deepening of concept and context through research of different art disciplines 5. Objectification of obtained theoretical knowledge, progressive use of medium according to purpose.
Learning Outcomes
# Öğrenme Kazanımı
1 Analyzes contemporary artworks and conducts discussions on these works using a critical language.
2 Determines the appropriate theme, concept, context, and content integrity for their own artistic works.
3 Develops their artistic works by evaluating them in terms of material, technique, form, and content.
4 Positions their own artistic practice uniquely by comparing it with examples from the contemporary art world.
Lesson Plan (Weekly Topics)
Week Topics/Applications Method
1. Week Group conversations and discusions on contemporary art. Preparation, After Class Study
2. Week Group conversations and discusions on contemporary art. Preparation, After Class Study, Other Activities
3. Week Examination and discussion of various examples from contemporary artists Research
4. Week Determining the subject, concept, context and content of proposed artworks Preparation, After Class Study, Research, Practice
5. Week Discussing the material, technique, form-content aspect of the works Other Activities, Practice
6. Week Discussing the material, technique, form-content aspect of the works Other Activities
7. Week Discussing the material, technique, form-content aspect of the works Other Activities, Practice
8. Week Discussing the material, technique, form-content aspect of the works Research, Interview, Practice
9. Week Discussing the material, technique, form-content aspect of the work Preparation, After Class Study, Interview, Practice
10. Week Research on preeminent contemporary artists and student presentations Presentation (Preparation)
11. Week Research on preeminent contemporary artists and student presentations Presentation (Preparation)
12. Week Research on preeminent contemporary artists and student presentations Presentation (Preparation)
13. Week Research on preeminent contemporary artists and student presentations Other Activities
14. Week Research on preeminent contemporary artists and student presentations Other Activities
*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.
The Matrix for Course & Program Learning Outcomes
No Program Requirements Level of Contribution
1 2 3 4 5
1 The experience gained during the undergraduate period becomes more tangible with implementation and projects.
2 Art discussions are held at the postgraduate level.
3 Examining the technical, formal and aesthetic features of Modern and contemporary trends in art.
4 Understanding the changes in art and their reflections to the art scene in Turkey
5 Understanding the relation of visual constructions in contemporary art with the historical roots of artistic form.
6 Examining the dynamics of contemporary art, discussions and readings in this field.
7 According to the logic of the conditions of different periods of work of art criticism in technical, aesthetic, socio-economic, political context, by putting forward, to create a critical perspective.
8 Place-specific projects are carried out.
9 In course period and in thesis work, produced its own unique approach.
10 Gains the ability to prepare a dissertation proposal and make a thesis in the direction of its accumulation towards the field.
Relations with Education Attainment Program Course Competencies
Program Requirements DK1 DK2 DK3 DK4
PY1 5 5 5 5
PY2 5 5 5 5
PY3 5 5 5 5
PY4 5 5 5 5
PY5 5 5 5 5
PY6 5 5 5 5
PY7 5 5 5 5
PY8 5 5 5 5
PY9 3 3 3 3
PY10 3 3 3 3
Recommended Sources
Ders Kitabı veya Notu Ders Kitabı veya Ders Notu bulunmamaktadır.
Diğer Kaynaklar
  • Tunalı, İsmail. Estetik Beğeni Çağdaş Sanat Felsefesi Üzerine, Remzi Kitabevi, İstanbul, 2010
  • Carroll, Noël E. Theories of Art Today,The University of Wisconsin Press, 2000
  • Aguirre, Peio Azimi, Negar, Vitamin P2 New Perspectives in Painting, Phaidon,London, 2011
  • Stallabrass. Julian, Art Incorporated: The Story of Contemporary Art.
  • Adorno, Theodor, The Culture Industry: Selected Essays on Mass Culture.
  • Art magazines on plastic arts
  • Texts, documents, visuals and videos on artworks on the internet
ECTS credits and course workload
ECTS credits and course workload Quantity Duration (Hour) Total Workload (Hour)
Ders İçi
Class Hours 14 3 42
Ders Dışı
Preparation, After Class Study 15 3 45
Research 15 5 75
Other Activities 15 3 45
Sınavlar
Midterm 1 1.5 1.5
Homework 15 3 45
Final 1 1.5 1.5
Total Workload 255
*AKTS = (Total Workload) / 25,5 ECTS Credit of the Course 10.0