ART AND CREATIVITY DURING CHILDHOOD PROGRAMME COURSE DESCRIPTION

Code	Name of the Course Unit	Semester	In-Class Hours (T+P)	Credit	ECTS Credit
CGY212	ART AND CREATIVITY DURING CHILDHOOD	4	2	2	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 :	Compulsory
Mode of Delivery of the Course Unit	-
Coordinator of the Course Unit	Assist.Prof. NURTEN ELKİN
Instructor(s) of the Course Unit
Course Prerequisite	No

OBJECTIVES AND CONTENTS
Objectives of the Course Unit:	Basic concepts related to creativity and art, factors affecting creativity, effects of different art areas on children, points to be considered in art education and creative art activities The aim of the course is to gain knowledge, skills and attitudes.
Contents of the Course Unit:	Concepts related to art and creativity and characteristics of creative individuals, supporting creativity in early childhood and the role of educator, factors affecting the development of creativity in children, preparing an environment and program supporting creativity, different art areas for children, stages and features of children's paintings, creativity in family and art the importance of art education, art activities and creative materials appropriate for children's age and developmental characteristics, preparation of art activities, suitable for children's age and development characteristics and discussion of these examples.

KEY LEARNING OUTCOMES OF THE COURSE UNIT (On successful completion of this course unit, students/learners will or will be able to)
Explains concepts related to art and creativity.
Explain the development process of art and creativity.
Categorizes the factors affecting the development of art and creativity.
Express the importance of family and art in creativity.
Designs creative materials suitable for children's age and developmental characteristics.

WEEKLY COURSE CONTENTS AND STUDY MATERIALS FOR PRELIMINARY & FURTHER STUDY
Week	Preparatory	Topics(Subjects)	Method
1	Literature Review, Web Based Research,	Concepts related to creativity, Elements of creativity, characteristics of creative individual	Oral presentation, question-answer, brain storming
2	Literature Review, Web Based Research,	Supporting art and creativity in early childhood, the role of educator	Verbal-visual expression, question-answer, discussion,
3	Literature Review, Individual Research	Creating an environment and program supporting creativity	Verbal-visual expression, question-answer, discussion, brain storming
4	Literature Review	Theories / theorists related to creativity	Verbal-visual expression, brain storming
5	Literature Review, Web Based Research,	The relation between creativity and art, the importance of family and art in creativity	question-answer, discussion,
6	Literature Review, Web Based Research, Individual Research, Group Research	Art activities and creative materials suitable for children's age and developmental characteristics	Verbal-visual expression,
7	Individual Research	Preparing and discussing examples of art activities suitable for children's age and development characteristics	Application
8	-	MID-TERM EXAM	-
9	Individual Research	Preparing and discussing examples of art activities suitable for children's age and development characteristics	Application
10	Literature Review, Web Based Research,	Important points in art education	Oral presentation, question-answer, brain storming
11	Literature Review, Web Based Research, Group Research	Creativity and the effects of art on children	Verbal-visual expression, question-answer, discussion
12	Literature Review, Web Based Research,	Different art areas for children, stages and features of children's paintings	Verbal-visual expression
13	Individual Research	Examination of children's pictures according to their developmental periods	discussion, brainstorming
14	Individual Research	Examination of children's pictures according to their developmental periods	discussion, brainstorming
15	Literature Review	Understanding and interpreting children's pictures	Verbal-visual expression, question-answer, discussion
16	-	FINAL EXAM	-
17	-	FINAL EXAM	-

SOURCE MATERIALS & RECOMMENDED READING
Englebright Fox, J. & Schirrmacher, R. (2014). THE DEVELOPMENT OF ART AND CREATIVITY IN CHILDREN (Art. İlkay ULUTAŞ , Ender DURUALP , Fatma Elif KILINÇ , Gökhan DUMAN , Elif ÖZTÜRK YILMAZTEKİN , Ümit DENİZ , Aynur BÜTÜN AYHAN) Nobel Academy.
Halmatov, S. (2016). Child Painting Analysis and Psychological Painting Tests, 3rd Edition, Ankara: Pegem Akademy.
Aynal, Ş., Çetin, Z., Dağlıoğlu, E., Elibol, F., İnan, H., Öncü, E., Tanju, E., Turaşlı, N., Ünlüer, E., Zeteroglu, E. (2012). Development of Art and Creativity in Early Childhood. Ankara: Pegem Academy.
Yavuzer, H. (2013). Children, 17th Edition, Istanbul: Remzi.

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	The foundation of professional theoretical knowledge of child development science is child, family, development, forms the concepts of evaluation, identification, support, intervention, education and follow-up. It Ensuring that the Child Development profession is learned on a scientific basis by considering the concepts with a holistic approach.						5

KNOWLEDGE
Factual
	Programme Learning Outcomes	Level of Contribution
		0	1	2	3	4	5
1	To have advanced theoretical and applied knowledge supported by textbooks, application tools and other resources containing up-to-date information in the field of Child Development.						5

SKILLS
Cognitive
	Programme Learning Outcomes	Level of Contribution
		0	1	2	3	4	5
1	To be able to interpret and evaluate data, to define and analyze problems, to develop solutions based on research and evidence by using the advanced knowledge and skills acquired in the field of Child Development.					4

SKILLS
Practical
	Programme Learning Outcomes	Level of Contribution
		0	1	2	3	4	5
1	To be able to use advanced theoretical and applied knowledge gained in the field of Child Development.					4

OCCUPATIONAL
Autonomy & Responsibility
	Programme Learning Outcomes	Level of Contribution
		0	1	2	3	4	5
1	Being able to independently carry out an advanced study in the field of Child Development.					4
2	To be able to take responsibility individually and as a team member to solve complex unforeseen problems encountered in practices related to Child Development.					4
3	To be able to plan and manage activities for the development of employees under his/her responsibility within the framework of a project.						5

OCCUPATIONAL
Learning to Learn
	Programme Learning Outcomes	Level of Contribution
		0	1	2	3	4	5
1	Being able to critically evaluate the advanced knowledge and skills acquired in the field of Child Development.				3
2	Ability to identify learning needs and direct learning						5
3	Developing a positive attitude towards lifelong learning						5

OCCUPATIONAL
Communication & Social
	Programme Learning Outcomes	Level of Contribution
		0	1	2	3	4	5
1	To be able to inform relevant persons and institutions on issues related to Child Development; to be able to convey their thoughts and suggestions for solutions to problems verbally and in writing.					4
2	To be able to share with experts and non-experts, by supporting them with quantitative and qualitative data, their thoughts and solutions to problems in the field of Child Development.					4
3	Being able to organize and implement projects and activities for the social environment in which they live with the awareness of social responsibility.					4
4	To be able to follow the information in the field and communicate with colleagues by using a foreign language at least at the European Language Portfolio B1 General Level.			2
5	To be able to use information and communication technologies together with computer software at the Advanced Level of the European Computer Use License required by the Child Development field.			2

OCCUPATIONAL
Occupational and/or Vocational
	Programme Learning Outcomes	Level of Contribution
		0	1	2	3	4	5
1	To act in accordance with social, scientific, cultural and ethical values ​​in the stages of collecting, interpreting, applying and announcing the results related to Child Development.					4
2	To have sufficient awareness of the universality of social rights, social justice, quality culture and protection of cultural values, environmental protection, occupational health and safety.					4

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	2	28
Preliminary & Further Study	14	4	56
Land Surveying	0	0	0
Group Work	4	2	8
Laboratory	0	0	0
Reading	6	2	12
Assignment (Homework)	2	4	8
Project Work	2	4	8
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	1	1
Preparation for the Final Exam	1	1	1
Mid-Term Exam	1	1	1
Preparation for the Mid-Term Exam	1	1	1
Short Exam	1	1	1
Preparation for the Short Exam	1	1	1
TOTAL	48	0	126