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. Lütfi ÖZDEN, Prof. Dr. BURHAN YILMAZ, Doç. Dr. Burcu GÜNAY, Doç. Dr. Seniha ÜNAY SELÇUK, Dr. Öğr. Üyesi Mehmet ÖRS
Instructor(s)
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 On competing this course the student will; Develop and enhance his versatilityin the conception and implementation process of an artwork
2 Obtain the ability to do academical level research in his field
3 Follow, interpret and discuss national and international contemporary art
4 Use computing and communication technologies in individual or group projects
5 Work interdisciplinary, using the principles of description, analysis, interpretation and judgement to understand a work of art.
Lesson Plan (Weekly Topics)
Week Topics/Applications Method
1. Week Group conversations and discusions on contemporary art.
2. Week Group conversations and discusions on contemporary art.
3. Week Examination and discussion of various examples from contemporary artists
4. Week Determining the subject, concept, context and content of proposed artworks
5. Week Discussing the material, technique, form-content aspect of the works
6. Week Discussing the material, technique, form-content aspect of the works
7. Week Midterm Exam
8. Week Discussing the material, technique, form-content aspect of the works
9. Week Discussing the material, technique, form-content aspect of the work
10. Week Research on preeminent contemporary artists and student presentations
11. Week Research on preeminent contemporary artists and student presentations
12. Week Research on preeminent contemporary artists and student presentations
13. Week Research on preeminent contemporary artists and student presentations
14. Week Research on preeminent contemporary artists and student presentations
15. Week Final Exam
*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 DK5
PY1 5 5 5 5 5
PY2 5 5 5 5 5
PY3 5 5 5 5 5
PY4 5 5 5 5 5
PY5 5 5 5 5 5
PY6 5 5 5 5 5
PY7 5 5 5 5 5
PY8 5 5 5 5 5
PY9 3 3 3 3 3
PY10 3 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 1.5 1.5
Homework 1 15 3 45
Final 1 1.5 1.5
Total Workload 255
*AKTS = (Total Workload) / 25,5 ECTS Credit of the Course 10.0