BASIC ART EDUCATION I PROGRAMME COURSE DESCRIPTION

Code	Name of the Course Unit	Semester	In-Class Hours (T+P)	Credit	ECTS Credit
GSF121	BASIC ART EDUCATION I	1	4	2	6

GENERAL INFORMATION
Language of Instruction :	Turkish
Level of the Course Unit :	BACHELOR'S DEGREE, TYY: + 6.Level, EQF-LLL: 6.Level, QF-EHEA: First Cycle
Type of the Course :	Compulsory
Mode of Delivery of the Course Unit	-
Coordinator of the Course Unit	Assoc.Prof. METİN KUŞ
Instructor(s) of the Course Unit	Assoc.Prof. METİN KUŞ
Course Prerequisite	No

OBJECTIVES AND CONTENTS
Objectives of the Course Unit:	The objective of the course is to teach the basic structural elements of visual perception and visual thinking and to apply this understanding by various drawing materials.
Contents of the Course Unit:	The course includes studying the elements (dot, line, mark, etc.) and principles (rhythm, movement, balance, unity, integrity, contrast, etc.) that organize visual design.

KEY LEARNING OUTCOMES OF THE COURSE UNIT (On successful completion of this course unit, students/learners will or will be able to)
Describe the basic elements of visual expression.
Show the organic and inorganic forms on two-dimensional surface in two-dimensional and three-dimensional forms.
Use basic drawing and application elements in design processes
Improve the ability to visualize vision, comprehension, thinking and thought.

WEEKLY COURSE CONTENTS AND STUDY MATERIALS FOR PRELIMINARY & FURTHER STUDY
Week	Preparatory	Topics(Subjects)	Method
1	Review of course syllabus Review of Sources for Course	The concept of basic art and the necessity of basic art education, an overview of design elements, properties of material, application areas and sample applications.	Presentation, narration
2	Review of course sources and previous week	Application of steps of shading and application of tonal values to basic geometric forms as light-shade and local tone (application with pencil)	Presentation, narration, application
3	Review of course sources and previous week	Tonal Composition study: "Still Life" (application with pencil)	Application
4	Review of course sources and previous week	Study of linear steps of shading and linear multi-object study (Application with Rapido)	Application
5	Review of course sources and previous week	Object study with lines and studies to provide volume with line (Application with Rapido)	Application
6	Review of course sources and previous week	Linear Composition study: "Interior" (Application with Rapido)	Presentation, narration, application
7	Review of course sources and previous week	Dot studies and presentation of sample studies with use of dot, steps of shading work with point (Application with Rapido)	Presentation, narration, application, group study
8	-	MID-TERM EXAM	-
9	Review of course sources and previous week	Studies to provide volume with dots, basic geometrical forms and light-shadow study (Application with Rapido)	Presentation, narration, application
10	Review of course sources and previous week	Single and multiple object studies with dot and modelage, composition: "Still Life" (Application with Rapido)	Drawing examination
11	Review of course sources and previous week	Lavi studies, steps of shading studies, concepts of "light-dark", "contrast-passage" (Application with India Ink)	Application
12	Review of course sources and previous week	Preparation of sketches that contain different suggestions for composition studies (Application with India Ink)	Presentation, narration, application
13	Review of course sources and previous week	Application of Composition study (application with India Ink) Preparation of different sketches for composition studies	Application
14	Review of course sources and previous week	Free sepia and monochrome trials and sketches (Application with watercolor paint)	Application
15	Review of course sources and previous week	Monochrome Composition study (Application with watercolor paint)	Discussion
16	-	FINAL EXAM	-
17	-	FINAL EXAM	-

SOURCE MATERIALS & RECOMMENDED READING
Özol, A. (2012). Sanat Eğitimi ve Tasarımda Temel Değerler, Pastel Yayıncılık
Öztuna, H. Y. (2007). Görsel İletişimde Temel Tasarım, Tibyan Yayıncılık
Stinson R.E., David L. Cayton, Otto G. Ocvirk, Philip R. Wigg, Robert O. Bone, (2015). Sanatın Temelleri, Karakalem Kitabevi Yayınları.
Civcir E. (2015). Temel Tasarım ve Tasarım İlkeleri, Akademisten Kitabevi.

ASSESSMENT
Assessment & Grading of In-Term Activities	Number of Activities	Degree of Contribution (%)	Description

Level of Contribution
0	1	2	3	4	5

KNOWLEDGE
Theoretical
	Programme Learning Outcomes	Level of Contribution
		0	1	2	3	4	5
1	will be able to know the basic concepts of Graphic Design and to define how these concepts are reflected in designs.					4
2	will be able to define the function of Graphic Design in communal and social contexts.		1

KNOWLEDGE
Factual
	Programme Learning Outcomes	Level of Contribution
		0	1	2	3	4	5
1	will be able to organize the relations between the target audience and the visual design.			2

SKILLS
Cognitive
	Programme Learning Outcomes	Level of Contribution
		0	1	2	3	4	5
1	will be able to apply the past and current technical knowledge and methods in the field of Graphic Design with the competence required by the design process.					4

SKILLS
Practical
	Programme Learning Outcomes	Level of Contribution
		0	1	2	3	4	5
1	will be able to apply designs with appropriate combinations by considering the interaction of the field of Graphic Design with other disciplines.				3

OCCUPATIONAL
Autonomy & Responsibility
	Programme Learning Outcomes	Level of Contribution
		0	1	2	3	4	5
1	will be able to behave according to the values of social, cultural, scientific and professional ethics in the design process of Graphic Design.			2
2	will be able to use and reflect quality, cultural values, environmental protection, occupational health and safety issues in the all kind of processes in the field.			2
3	will be able to implements planned tasks in the desired manner and on time by organizing comprehensive design processes in the field of Graphic Design in individual or group works.					4

OCCUPATIONAL
Learning to Learn
	Programme Learning Outcomes	Level of Contribution
		0	1	2	3	4	5
1	will be able to use and relate the information that obtained in Graphic Design education for higher academic education processes or different field disciplines.				3

OCCUPATIONAL
Communication & Social
	Programme Learning Outcomes	Level of Contribution
		0	1	2	3	4	5
1	will be able to explain the theorical and applicational knowledge related to the field of Graphic Design with using appropriate presentation and communication techniques.					4
2	will be able to use a foreign language at least at the B1 level of the European language portfolio.		1
3	will be able to use basic computer softwares, information and communication technologies and graphic design programs as required by the field.		1

OCCUPATIONAL
Occupational and/or Vocational
	Programme Learning Outcomes	Level of Contribution
		0	1	2	3	4	5
1	wil be able to demonstrate....		1

WORKLOAD & ECTS CREDITS OF THE COURSE UNIT
Workload for Learning & Teaching Activities
Type of the Learning Activites	Learning Activities (# of week)	Duration (hours, h)	Workload (h)
Lecture & In-Class Activities	14	4	56
Preliminary & Further Study	12	4	48
Land Surveying	0	0	0
Group Work	0	0	0
Laboratory	0	0	0
Reading	0	0	0
Assignment (Homework)	0	0	0
Project Work	0	0	0
Seminar	0	0	0
Internship	0	0	0
Technical Visit	0	0	0
Web Based Learning	0	0	0
Implementation/Application/Practice	0	0	0
Practice at a workplace	0	0	0
Occupational Activity	0	0	0
Social Activity	0	0	0
Thesis Work	0	0	0
Field Study	0	0	0
Report Writing	0	0	0
Final Exam	1	4	4
Preparation for the Final Exam	12	3	36
Mid-Term Exam	1	4	4
Preparation for the Mid-Term Exam	1	4	4
Short Exam	0	0	0
Preparation for the Short Exam	0	0	0
TOTAL	41	0	152