EXPERIMENTAL PRINTING STUDIO PROGRAMME COURSE DESCRIPTION

Code	Name of the Course Unit	Semester	In-Class Hours (T+P)	Credit	ECTS Credit
MTT475	EXPERIMENTAL PRINTING STUDIO	5	4	3	5

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 :	Elective
Mode of Delivery of the Course Unit	-
Coordinator of the Course Unit	Assist.Prof. ERDEM ÇAĞLA
Instructor(s) of the Course Unit
Course Prerequisite	No

OBJECTIVES AND CONTENTS
Objectives of the Course Unit:	This course aims to provide the student with the ability to practice pattern and colour onto the fabric with experimental printing, surface modifying, and painting technique and help them to gain the features of developing unique techniques.
Contents of the Course Unit:	Contents of the course include; analysis of the practice stages of different designs with experimental materials that can be adapted into required features and chrominance.

KEY LEARNING OUTCOMES OF THE COURSE UNIT (On successful completion of this course unit, students/learners will or will be able to)
Define the material types used in printing practices on textile products.
Apply designing ideas with experimental methods by using different dyes and ingredients apart from ready-made clothing.
Interpret the products with an artistic design according to its use of place.
Create unique, plus values in terms of quantity and quality in the works relating to the subjects.

WEEKLY COURSE CONTENTS AND STUDY MATERIALS FOR PRELIMINARY & FURTHER STUDY
Week	Preparatory	Topics(Subjects)	Method
1	-	Explanation of course plan, its objectives and content, general description of the sources to be used, methods to be followed, subjects and the course Individual Study	Brain storm, Lecture and Case Study
2	Material Research	Describing the colorants and auxiliary materials to be used in the experimental printing techniques	Lecture, Case Study
3	Material supply	Sampling in practice the fabric dyeing technique in the experimental printing techniques	Case Study, Individual Study
4	Material supply	Practice of the fabric dyeing technique on clothing	Case Study, Individual Study
5	Material supply	Fixing stage of the colorant used in application process	Lecture, Case Study
6	Sketch study	Experimental sketch work of the printing technique in the stage of pattern model	Case Study, Individual Study
7	Material supply	Printing stage on cotton fabrics with the created model and pigment colorants	Case Study, Individual Study
8	-	MID-TERM EXAM	-
9	Material supply	Planting stage of the product and fixation of the used colorant	Case Study, Individual Study
10	Research	Technical Visit	Case Study
11	Design Sketches and Visualization	Forming a pattern design as a pre-phase of batik engraving	Individual Study
12	Material supply	Applying wax (vax and paraffine) on fabrics	Individual Study
13	Material supply	Process of engraving the pattern of the waxed fabric	Individual Study
14	Material supply	Process of dyeing the fabric by sopping it in the colour (indanthrene) chamber	Individual Study
15	Material supply	Removing the wax from the dyed fabric with the help of iron or boiling water	Individual Study
16	-	FINAL EXAM	-
17	-	FINAL EXAM	-

SOURCE MATERIALS & RECOMMENDED READING
Gurcum, B., H. (2005). Tekstil malzeme bilgisi. Ankara: Grafiker Publishing house.
Ay, B. (2018). Sanat objesi olarak tekstil. Istanbul: Alternatif Publishing.
Fish, J., (2005). Designing and printing textiles, Hardcover.
Kaya, R., (1974). Turk yazmacilik sanati, Istanbul: Turkiye Is Bankasi Publishing.
Babayigit, T. (2014). Batik sanati. Istanbul: Istanbul Gelisim University Publishing.

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

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.
2	will be able to define the function of Graphic Design in communal and social contexts.

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.

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.

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.

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	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.
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.

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.

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.
2	will be able to use a foreign language at least at the B1 level of the European language portfolio.
3	will be able to use basic computer softwares, information and communication technologies and graphic design programs as required by the field.

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

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	13	3	39
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	2	2
Preparation for the Final Exam	5	3	15
Mid-Term Exam	1	1	1
Preparation for the Mid-Term Exam	4	4	16
Short Exam	0	0	0
Preparation for the Short Exam	0	0	0
TOTAL	38	0	129