Course Information

Course Information
Course Title Code Language Type Semester L+U Hour Credits ECTS
Workshop I RES601 Turkish Compulsory 2 + 1 3.0 10.0
Prerequisite Courses
Course Level Graduate
Mode of delivery Face to face
Course Coordinator Doç. Dr. Burcu GÜNAY
Instructor(s)
Goals The course aims to enable students to think actively on contemporary art matters based on political and cultural contexts and to improve their creativity through visual samples created individually.
Course Content The main objective of this course is to analyse the relationship between thoughts and its visualization process with the relevant theoretical sources and to interrogate the concept of contemporaneity and push the innovation borders.
Learning Outcomes
# Öğrenme Kazanımı
1 They can plan the process of developing an art project from both a conceptual and methodological perspective.
2 They can plan, implement and manage the project process in a process-oriented manner
3 They can analyse the artists associated with the project and examples on a global scale.
4 They can develop an original conceptual language for the project and translate this into artistic production.
5 they can effectively carry out the preliminary presentation, implementation and final presentation during the project process.
6 They can manage the processes of evaluating, documenting and exhibiting project outputs in a holistic manner.
Lesson Plan (Weekly Topics)
Week Topics/Applications Method
1. Week A course introduction is provided, and the objectives, methods, responsibilities and expectations are outlined. Preparation, After Class Study, Research, Other Activities
2. Week Term projects are identified. Preparation, After Class Study, Research, Other Activities
3. Week The project is approached within the framework of contemporary art concepts. Preparation, After Class Study, Research, Other Activities
4. Week The project is the subject of debate within the contemporary art. Preparation, After Class Study, Research, Other Activities
5. Week Artists associated with contemporary art are discussed. Preparation, After Class Study, Research, Other Activities
6. Week The points to be noted during workshop presentations are explained. Preparation, After Class Study, Research
7. Week Project proposals are considered for workshop presentations. Research, Other Activities, Interview, Presentation (Preparation)
8. Week The concepts in the project are explored through the lens of contemporary art disciplines. Research, Other Activities, Interview, Presentation (Preparation)
9. Week Projedeki kavramlar, çağdaş sanat disiplinleri üzerinden tartışılır. Other Activities, Interview, Presentation (Preparation)
10. Week The project implementation process is initiated. Other Activities, Presentation (Preparation), Practice
11. Week A preliminary presentation of the project implementations is given. Presentation (Preparation), Practice
12. Week The progress of project implementations is monitored. Presentation (Preparation), Practice
13. Week Final analyses are carried out prior to the general evaluation of project implementations. Other Activities, Presentation (Preparation), Practice
14. Week A general assessment of the project implementations is carried out. Presentation (Preparation), Practice
15. Week A presentation on the project implementation is given. 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.
The Matrix for Course & Program Learning Outcomes
No Program Requirements Level of Contribution
1 2 3 4 5
1 The experience gained during the master 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 DK6
PY1 3 3 3 3 3 3
PY2 5 5 5 5 5 5
PY3 5 5 5 5 5 5
PY4 3 3 3 3 3 3
PY5 4 4 4 4 4 4
PY6 5 5 5 5 5 5
PY7 5 5 5 5 5 5
PY8 5 5 5 5 5 5
PY9 5 5 5 5 5 5
PY10 5 5 5 5 5 5
Recommended Sources
Ders Kitabı veya Notu Ders Kitabı veya Ders Notu bulunmamaktadır.
Diğer Kaynaklar
  • Slovoj Zizek, “Paralaks” (çev.Sabri Gürses), Encore Yay., İstanbul, 2014
  • Henri Lefebvre, “Mekanın Üretimi”, (Çev.Işık Ergüden), Sel Yay., 2014
  • Brian O’Doherty, “Beyaz Küpün İçinde”, (Çev.Ahu Antmen), Sel Yay., 2010
  • Deniz Güner, “Sansür ve İktidar”, Yeditepe Yay., 2016
  • Rene Descards, “Discourse on Method”, University of Notre Dame Press, 1994
  • Jurgen Habermas, “Kamusallığın Yapısal Dönüşümü”, (Çev.Tanıl Bora, Mithat Sancar), İletişim Yay., 2015
  • H. Wölfflin, Sanat Tarihinin Temel Kavramları, Remzi Kitabevi, 2000.
  • Julian Bell, Sanatın Yeni Tarihi, NTV Yayınları, 2009.
  • Umberto Eco, Güzelliğin Tarihi, Doğan Kitap
  • Miwon Kwon “One Place After Another”, MIT Press, 2004
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