Course Information

Course Information
Course Title Code Language Type Semester L+U Hour Credits ECTS
Doctorate Thesis Study LEE 601 Turkish Compulsory 0 + 1 0.0 20.0
Prerequisite Courses
Course Level Graduate
Mode of delivery Face to face
Course Coordinator Doç. Dr. Burcu GÜNAY
Instructor(s) Doç. Dr. Burcu GÜNAY (Güz), Prof. Dr. BURHAN YILMAZ (Bahar), Prof. Dr. BURHAN YILMAZ (Güz), Prof. Dr. Ferhat ÖZGÜR (Bahar), Prof. Dr. Ferhat ÖZGÜR (Güz), Prof. Dr. Lütfi ÖZDEN (Bahar), Prof. Dr. Lütfi ÖZDEN (Güz)
Goals Studying of thesis
Course Content Deciding the thesis topic, defining objectives, scope and aim of the thesis. Pursuing an in-depth research of the reference material. Making an annotated bibliography out of it. Making an outline and writing the research proposal. Developing a research tool/(s), Checking its reliability and validity. Revising the research tool/(s) when required. Evaluating the findings. Reporting the research results.
Learning Outcomes
# Öğrenme Kazanımı
1 The student may conduct a literature review on the thesis topic.
2 The student reviews Turkish and foreign literature in line with the thesis topic and analyses relevant academic and artistic sources.
4 Students can collect research data
5 As part of the thesis, the artist examines and interprets their works and their own creative process from a critical perspective.
5 Tez sürecinin tüm aşamalarını değerlendirerek elde ettiği bulguları tartışır ve sözlü/yazılı olarak etkili biçimde sunabilir.
6 During the thesis writing process, the student structures the introduction, body and conclusion sections in accordance with academic writing conventions and formats the reference list correctly.
Lesson Plan (Weekly Topics)
Week Topics/Applications Method
1. Week Examples of articles relevant to the thesis topic are reviewed. Preparation, After Class Study, Research
2. Week The thesis topic is determined. Preparation, After Class Study, Research, Interview
3. Week The aim and scope of the thesis are defined. Preparation, After Class Study, Research, Interview
4. Week Content is created as part of the thesis topic. Preparation, After Class Study, Research
5. Week A review of the domestic literature relevant to the thesis topic is conducted. Preparation, After Class Study, Research, Presentation (Preparation)
6. Week A review of the relevant international literature will be conducted. Preparation, After Class Study, Research, Presentation (Preparation)
7. Week The literature is discussed within the scope of the thesis topic. Research, Interview
8. Week The thesis’s aim and introduction sections are presented. Presentation (Preparation)
9. Week The first chapter of the thesis is read. Research, Interview, Presentation (Preparation)
10. Week The focus is on the outputs of the personal creative process to be included in the thesis. Presentation (Preparation), Practice
11. Week Readings of the artists’ works to be included in the thesis are held. Research, Presentation (Preparation)
12. Week The outputs of the personal production process to be included in the thesis are examined. Interview, Practice
13. Week The conclusion section of the thesis is drafted. Research, Interview, Presentation (Preparation)
14. Week The thesis bibliography is checked. Research, Presentation (Preparation), Practice
15. Week The thesis’s objectives, content and findings are discussed. 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 4 4 4 4 4 4
PY2 5 5 5 5 5 5
PY3 3 3 3 3 3 3
PY4 3 3 3 3 3 3
PY5 3 3 3 3 3 3
PY6 3 3 3 3 3 3
PY7 4 4 4 4 4 4
PY8 4 4 4 4 4 4
PY9 5 5 5 5 5 5
PY10 5 5 5 5 5 5
Recommended Sources
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Diğer Kaynaklar
  • All the references related to selected thesis topic in literature
ECTS credits and course workload
ECTS credits and course workload Quantity Duration (Hour) Total Workload (Hour)
Ders İçi
Class Hours 15 5 75
Ders Dışı
Preparation, After Class Study 15 5 75
Research 14 10 140
Other Activities 14 5 70
Sınavlar
Midterm 1 2 2
Homework 14 9 126
Final 1 2 2
Total Workload 490
*AKTS = (Total Workload) / 25,5 ECTS Credit of the Course 20.0