ECTS - - Department of Fine Arts and Elective Courses

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Compulsory Departmental Courses

ART205 - Mindfulness and the Science of Well-Being (3 + 0) 4

The course covers mindfulness-based stress reduction techniques, the science of well-being, and emotional intelligence concepts in a holistic approach, providing theoretical and practical knowledge aimed at improving students' stress management, emotion regulation, and mental health skills.

ART209 - Contemporary Art and Entrepreneurship (3 + 0) 4

The course examines the organization of contemporary art as an investment tool in global markets and its cultural economic dimension. The co-ordination of events such as international institutions and organizations, art fairs, biennials, triennials, etc., their socio-economic contribution to the relevant cities, and the rela-tionship between art and business are discussed. Information is provided on creative initiatives in various sectors, incentives, sponsor-ships, etc.

ART222 - History of Jazz (3 + 0) 4

The history of music before 1900`s; Blues and Ragtime music genres; the impacts of musical, social and cultural structures of jazz music in New Orleans before its emergence in the region; main jazz movements starting from the very first Dixieland music to Fusion jazz movement today.

ART224 - History of Argentine Tango (3 + 0) 4

Where does the tango come from; tango-culture relationship; the origin and the evolution of Argentine tango; spreading of the dance to Europe and the world; the effects of tango on economic crisis and political changes in the world.

ART225 - Introduction to Classical Guitar (3 + 0) 4

Fundamentals of music; notes, rhythm and fundamental music vocabulary; notes on the guitar, diagrams.

ART228 - Music in Business Life (3 + 0) 5

Making business life skills more effective through music

ART272 - International Sign Language (3 + 0) 4

The importance of international sign language in communica-tion is discussed. Students are provided with infor-mation on understanding hearing-impaired individu-als and effectively communicating with them. Basic skills required for using international sign language are taught.

ART273 - Art of Manga and Anime (3 + 0) 4

Information on the fundamental principles of manga and anime will be provided and complementary studies will be carried out on the process of manga and anime production. The studies and/or researches will be interpreted to further improve the design, visual storytelling and animation skills.

ART280 - New Methods in the Preservation of Artifacts (3 + 0) 4

Description of general principles and assumptions about the preservation of the art work, protection of artifacts and materials and techniques used in this process

ART294 - Stage Makeup (3 + 0) 4

Plastic makeup; form working on model; coloration of silicon mold and placing on human face.

ART301 - Introduction to Photography (3 + 0) 4

This course is about learning how to control the variables to achieve the desired outcome when creating a photographic image, and on capturing photographs in line with specific objectives.

ART302 - Cartoon (3 + 0) 4

Teaching cartoons as an art of irony, developing humorist approach to situations and events, encouraging and motivating creative thinking.

ART303 - Design Thinking for Social Sustainability (3 + 0) 4

This course introduces the students to the design thinking process and aims to apply it to challenges related to social sustainability. It explores how design thinking can be used to address social sustainability challenges,particularly those that require collaboration between natural/applied sciences,social sciences and art.Through hands-on projects, interdisciplinary collaboration,and engagement with community stakeholders, students learn how to approach complex social issues creatively and

ART304 - Artificial Intelligence and Music (3 + 0) 4

The relationship between music and artificial intelligence; music cognition; physical foundations of sound; mathematical structure of music; sound visualization; interdisciplinary interaction of music; music analysis and generation with AI; examples from Western and Turkish music; future trends in music informatics.

ART321 - Introduction to Music History (4 + 0) 4

The historical development of music, music in the process of becoming art, the fundamental periods of music history, artists, and cultural and social characteristics.

ART322 - History of Jazz (3 + 0) 4

Knowledge about the history of jazz, knowledge of jazz music artists and their music

ART324 - History of Argentine Tango (3 + 0) 4

The origin of tango; tango-culture relationship; the origin and the evolution of Argentine tango; spreading of the dance to Europe and the world; the effects of tango on economic crises and political changes in the world.

ART325 - Introduction to Classical Guitar (3 + 0) 4

Notes on guitar fretboard, drawing stave, notation, sight reading, scale exercises, chords, rhythm and metronome skills, songs for duo and solo, repertoire.

ART335 - Polyphonic Chorus (3 + 0) 4

Abdominal breathing and voice exercises, knowledge on basic solfege, technical practice for beginners, song exercises that aim to increasing the vocal range, vocalizing hierarchic songs, polyphonic chorus exercises.

ART351 - Watercolour Painting (3 + 0) 4

Definition of watercolour painting media and materials, general information on basic art concepts and relation of watercolour art with other artistic branches, watercolor techniques, main principles and applied watercolour painting techniques, researches on well known watercolour painters, application of watercolour painting techniques.

ART352 - Free Ceramic Forming (3 + 0) 4

Teaching basic ceramic shaping methods and techniques. Designing an original ceramic form or surface. Design project development and implementation. Teaching decoration techniques. Implementation of designs that support individual creativity.

ART360 - Short Film (3 + 0) 4

Information about writing script for a short film, shooting plan, budget, scenery, costumes, and directing.

ART362 - Art of Tile (3 + 0) 4

Historical development and characteristics of tile art, especially in Seljuks and Ottoman Empires, materials used in tile decorations, motifs in tile art, preparing traditional and original motif (figure) studies, transfusing and application of original figures which were created on fritware.

ART366 - Jewelry Design (3 + 0) 4

Knowledge about the definition of the jewelry design profession. Tools and machines in jewelry design, including information on metals and techniques. Production of unique designs by alternative techniques.

ART371 - Creative Drama (3 + 0) 4

Various dramatization, game and improvisation techniques are used; applications based on learning with real-life role play.

ART380 - New Approaches in the Conservation of Artifacts (3 + 0) 4

Description of general principles and assumptions about the preservation of the art work, protection of artifacts and materials and techniques used in this process.

ART386 - Basic Restoration Techniques in Artworks (3 + 0) 4

To explain the general principles and acceptances about the artifact repair and to experience simple repairs through different modern materials.

ART387 - Couple Dances (3 + 0) 4

Education of basic music and rhythm, body awareness, movement, coordination, gesture, expression and tendency for couple harmony.

ART389 - Art of Mosaic (3 + 0) 4

Information about mosaic art and mosaic construction techniques used as ornamentation elements for centuries.

ART390 - Creative Approaches in Museology and Museums (3 + 0) 4

The concept of museum and its historical development, museum research, creative thinking and current approaches, contemporary museology and innovative practices in the world and in Turkey.

ART393 - Architectural Photography (3 + 0) 4

This course is about architectural dynamics in art of photography; photography techniques that are compatible with structures; equipment knowledge and usage techniques.

Elective Courses

ART201 - Introduction to Photography (3 + 0) 4

Definition of photography and the photographer, the uses of photography in life, camera and its parts (aperture, iso, shutter, lens), light and its use in photography, composition rules in photography, the works of photographers from the world and Turkey.

ART202 - Cartoon (3 + 0) 4

Basic information on cartoon; drawing techniques using simple rules; humor; career-oriented cartoon work.

ART221 - Annotated History of Music (3 + 0) 4

The evolution of music in history of humanity; music in the process of becoming an art, the authencities of music; the historical analysis of music, information exchange as well as the main distinctions between art and other cultural domains.

ART223 - Performing Jazz (3 + 0) 4

Human voice in terms of its anatomy, physiology and its techniques.

ART226 - World Music Cultures (3 + 0) 4

The characteristics of music in the major regions of the world and its handling in the context of geographical, cultural, religious, social, economic and political factors.

ART227 - Opera History (3 + 0) 5

The major operas with similar and different features in the music writing language of their composers; the messages of the operas in the context of geographical, cultural, religious, social, economic and political factors.

ART235 - Polyphonic Chorus (3 + 0) 4

In this course, correct breathing, voice production and dissemination are intended to gain the right skills.It aims to gain the habit of synchronized voice and choral works.

ART251 - Watercolour Painting (3 + 0) 4

Basic knowledge of watercolour painting art and its history; watercolour techniques, tools and materials; demonstration of some real watercolour painting samples; basic principles and practice of painting techniques.

ART252 - Free Ceramic Forming (3 + 0) 4

The ceramic clay; using clay for freehand forming; creating unique ceramic forms without restricting the individual creativity; creating two- or three-dimensional free-form designs using the ceramic clay.

ART260 - Short Film (3 + 0) 4

Information about writing script for a short film, shooting plan, budget, scenery, costumes, and directing.

ART261 - Screenplay (3 + 0) 4

Basic information about movie script and its theories; creating a synopsis treatman and a scenario based on original or adopted stories.

ART262 - Traditional Tile Decoration and Modern Interpretations (3 + 0) 4

Tile technique, traditional and modern motifs or figures, application of motifs on biscuit material.

ART263 - Diction (3 + 0) 4

How to speak fluently and effectively in front of an audience; elocution techniques; use of body language in the best possible way; developing self-confidence, strengthening communication skills.

ART264 - Interior Design of Sculpture (3 + 0) 4

Shape elements, point-line-surface relation, drawing techniques, form-shape, measure-ratio, light-dark, shadow-light, volume information, texture types and touch.

ART265 - Creativity in Business Life (3 + 0) 4

Methods of creativity; using creativity in business life; overview and critique of the sector; new approaches by means of art; innovation.

ART266 - Jewelry Design (3 + 0) 4

Shape elements, point-line-surface relation, drawing techniques, form-shape, measure-ratio, light-dark, shadow-light, volume information, texture types and touch; hand tools; production using simple modeling techniques; cutting and leveling techniques, assembly and skidding procedures; design preparation, metal and different material shaping and

ART267 - Theatre (3 + 0) 4

Play staging, play writing, analysis, dramaturgy, acting, stage design, play management.

ART268 - Theatrical Entrepreneurial Skills (3 + 0) 4

Developing entrepreneurial skills through the art of theater.

ART269 - Entrepreneurial World of Contemporary Art (3 + 0) 4

The function and global organisation of contemporary art, which are considered as one of the most important investment tools in the world by international institutions, the socio-economic dimension of the events and the relationship between the world of art: collector, sponsor, and entrepreunership.

ART270 - Entrepreneurship Inspired by Nature: Interdisciplinary Approaches (3 + 0) 5

Biomicicry; the natural processes of sustaining life on earth and using it as a model for social and economic innovations; the integration among the components of ecosystems: living organisms; climate, and the chemical environment;opportunities for innovative entrepreneurship practices with interdisciplinary approaches; the 21st century skills and nature?s principles for innovative and creative entrepreneurship opportunities.

ART271 - Creative Drama (3 + 0) 4

Games and exercises designed by Viola Spolin to stimulate action, relation, spontaneity and creativity of individuals in a group setting; techniques such as warming up games, improvisations, roleplay, writing, story telling etc.

ART281 - The Healings of Art (1 + 2) 4

Contribution to the self's personal inner journey through art, artist's inner essential through art and healing techniques (breath, meditation etc.), discovery of the appropriate artistic space, the self through movement, body percussion, music, storytelling, visual arts (photography, collage, inspirational drawing, meditative painting, clay, etc).

ART283 - Garden and Landscape Art (3 + 0) 4

The concepts of garden and landscape art in a historical perspective from the beginning to the present.

ART284 - Stage Management of Theater and Movie Review (3 + 0) 4

Analysing theater plays that dominated the history of theater in philosophical theme; finding the substances and determine in search of theatric space at the world theater journey, discussion of the predeterminated movies that made the breakthrough in world history within the context of Sartre/Existentialist philosophy and Spinoza/Ethica.

ART285 - Innovative Visual Narrative (3 + 0) 4

Investigation of the visual narration processes through selected examples;preperation of a research report in line with the selected type of visual narration; information about the effectiveness of the visual material or visual narrative on thinking,decision making and personal communication;evaluation;effects of innovative approaches on visual

ART286 - Simple Restoration Techniques in Artworks (3 + 0) 4

General principles and assumptions about artifact repair, simple repairs using different modern materials.

ART287 - Couple Dances (3 + 0) 4

Education of basic music and rhythm, body awareness, movement, coordination, gesture, expression and tendency for couple harmony.

ART288 - Rhetoric: Beautiful and Effective Speaking Art (3 + 0) 4

Expressing thoughts and opinions in the best, most effective and most accurate manner, speaking effectively, and persuading communities.

ART289 - Art of Mosaic (3 + 0) 4

Information about mosaic art and mosaic construction techniques used as an ornamentation element for centuries.

ART290 - Creative Approaches in Museology and Museums (3 + 0) 4

The concept of museum and its historical devel-opment, museum re-search, creative thinking and current approaches, contemporary museology and innovative practices in the world and in Turkey.

ART291 - Body Language and the Art of Persuasion (3 + 0) 4

Posture, mimic, gesture, a correct and accurate way of using the intonation of speech; leadership skills and abilities to convince or persuade someone to accept a desired way of thinking in the business and social environment; convincing others to adopt new ideas using body language.

ART292 - Sign Language (3 + 0) 4

Developing the ability to communicate daily with hearing disabilities.

ART293 - Architectural Photography (3 + 0) 4

Architectural dynamics in art of photography; photography techniques that are compatible with structures; equipment knowledge and usage techniques.

ART295 - Classical Turkish Music (3 + 0) 4

Classical Turkish Music; theory and application techniques in traditional, classical and modern periods.

ART296 - Methods of Exhibition (3 + 0) 4

The general principles and assumptions about different exhibition methods such as museums, galleries, fairs and expositions.

ART297 - Creative Presentation in Digital Arts (3 + 0) 4

3D modeling techniques suitable for 3D product presentation, workflows of multiple software design, scene lighting render and animation settings, editing presentation animation, using render passes layers in compositing and color correction process.

ART298 - Stage Makeup (3 + 0) 4

In line with the course objective and expected learning outcomes, the course will expose students to various aspects of theatrical makeup application for stage, such as historical context, products, tools and techniques.