GAZI UNIVERSITY INFORMATION PACKAGE - 2019 ACADEMIC YEAR

COURSE DESCRIPTION
INTRODUCTION TO VISUAL ARTS I/GST 101
Course Title: INTRODUCTION TO VISUAL ARTS I
Credits 4 ECTS 5
Semester 1 Compulsory/Elective Compulsory
COURSE INFO
 -- LANGUAGE OF INSTRUCTION
  Turkish
 -- NAME OF LECTURER(S)
  Assoc.Prof. K. Özlem ALP
 -- WEB SITE(S) OF LECTURER(S)
  http://websitem.gazi.edu.tr/site/aakgul
 -- EMAIL(S) OF LECTURER(S)
   aakgul@gazi.edu.tr
 -- LEARNING OUTCOMES OF THE COURSE UNIT
Knows fundamental conceptions regarding Visual Arts.
Uses expression facilities with different materials and techniques
Experiences applications requiring art, intuition and creation.
Shows effort establishing a specific language with different material and presentation facilities.





 -- MODE OF DELIVERY
  The mode of delivery of this course is Face to face
 -- PREREQUISITES AND CO-REQUISITES
  There is no prerequisite or co-requisite for this course.
 -- RECOMMENDED OPTIONAL PROGRAMME COMPONENTS
  There is no recommended optional programme component for this course.
 --COURSE CONTENT
1. Week  Charcoal pencil composition studies
2. Week  Charcoal pencil composition studies
3. Week  Felt-tip pen, water color and gouache paint composition studies
4. Week  Felt-tip pen, water color and gouache paint composition studies
5. Week  Composition studies with lavi technique
6. Week  Composition studies with collage
7. Week  Mid-Term Exam
8. Week  Composition and surface arrangement with thematic and combined techniques
9. Week  Composition and surface arrangement with thematic and combined techniques
10. Week  Composition and surface arrangement with thematic and combined techniques
11. Week  Composition and surface arrangement with thematic and combined techniques
12. Week  Composition and surface arrangement with thematic and combined techniques
13. Week  Composition and surface arrangement with thematic and combined techniques
14. Week  Composition and surface arrangement with thematic and combined techniques
15. Week  Composition and surface arrangement with thematic and combined techniques
16. Week  Final Exam
 -- RECOMMENDED OR REQUIRED READING
  Röprodüksiyon ağırlıklı basılı kaynaklar Edward Lucie Smith, Art Today, Phaidon The Twenty Century Art Book, Phaidon The Book Of Art, 10 cilt, Grolier
 -- PLANNED LEARNING ACTIVITIES AND TEACHING METHODS
  Lecture, Question & Answer, Demonstration, Drill - Practise
 -- WORK PLACEMENT(S)
  N/A
 -- ASSESSMENT METHODS AND CRITERIA
 
Quantity
Percentage
 Mid-terms
1
20
 Assignment
6
5
 Exercises
5
5
 Projects
1
10
 Practice
0
0
 Quiz
0
0
 Contribution of In-term Studies to Overall Grade  
40
 Contribution of Final Examination to Overall Grade  
60
 -- WORKLOAD
 Efficiency  Total Week Count  Weekly Duration (in hour)  Total Workload in Semester
 Theoretical Study Hours of Course Per Week
14
5
70
 Practising Hours of Course Per Week
0
 Reading
1
5
5
 Searching in Internet and Library
2
5
10
 Designing and Applying Materials
4
5
20
 Preparing Reports
0
 Preparing Presentation
0
 Presentation
4
5
20
 Mid-Term and Studying for Mid-Term
1
5
5
 Final and Studying for Final
1
5
5
 Other
0
 TOTAL WORKLOAD: 
135
 TOTAL WORKLOAD / 25: 
5.4
 ECTS: 
5
 -- COURSE'S CONTRIBUTION TO PROGRAM
NO
 PROGRAM LEARNING OUTCOMES
1
2
3
4
5
1Knowing artistic and technic fundamental conceptions.X
2- Has knowledge on material, method and techniques regarding visual arts field, and uses this knowledge to be productive in his profession.X
3Works harmoniously and productively in teams with individual working skills and independently decision making abilities.X
4Has the knowledge of art culture and aesthetics in Visual Arts field, and follows the legislation (laws, regulations, circulars, etc.) related with his profession, fundamental values and principles.
5Clearly and briefly expressing his opinions by talking and writing, taking responsibilities and trying to produce solutions when encountering unforeseeable and complicated situations regarding his field.X
6Has knowledge on material, method and techniques regarding visual arts field, and uses this knowledge to be productive in his profession. Predicts and defines problems related with visual arts field, designs the related solutions, chooses appropriate analytical methods and modelling techniques, and applies.X
7Has the skills of solution based and multi-dimensional perception, envision, design and application.X
8Knowing the subjects of safety and social security, and his rights regarding these subjects.
9Takes place in aesthetics and interdisciplinary contemporary art projects related with his field.X
10Having consciousness on art and science ethic.
11Follows national and international developments in Visual Arts field.X
12Owning skills of critical and creative thinking regarding visual arts activities and applications.X
13Uses computer programs required by his field together with information and communication technologies and establishes communication by using these technologiesX
14Adopts the importance of lifelong learning, proceeds his personal improvements by following developments in Visual Arts field.X
15Follows professional and ethical rules and takes duties in applications requiring cooperation.X
16Has the skills of solution based and multi-dimensional perception, envision, design and application.X