DEGREE PROGRAMMES

: Traditional Turkish Arts

General Description

History

The Turkish Traditional Art department began its undergraduate program in 1982, and in a few years time it started the post graduate education with Carpet Rug and Old Fabric Patterns, Tiling and Old Tile Restoration and Illumination Departments belonging to Social Science Institution. From 2002 onwards the name of the department going on to give education in Fine Arts Faculty has been changed as Turkish Traditional Art Department.

Qualification Awarded

Master of Art in Turkish Traditional Art (MA)

Level of Qualification

Second Cycle (Master's Degree)

Specific Admission Requirements

Interview, Written Examination, Portfolio, First Cycle (Bachelor's Degree) diploma, Transcript

Specific Arrangements for Recognition of Prior Learning (Formal, Non-Formal and Informal)

According to the Regulations of Dokuz Eylül University for Graduate Schools, students are not connected to the right for internal transfer, previously taken courses at another graduate programme by another university with a successful grade may be recognized by the related programmes after the letter of the students includes course contents and the transcript, and by the recommendation of the head of the departments and by the decision of the Board of Directors. The courses taken by the outgoing Exchange students have the recognition at the school either as compulsory or elective.

Qualification Requirements and Regulations

2 years, 2 semesters per year, 15 weeks per semester, 120 ECTS in total.

Profile of the Programme

Master s Degree in Turkish Traditional Arts is intended for an educational program whose primary aim is to lead for the development of the society in terms of art and culture and the preserving of social and cultural values. All the courses are optional, except the thesis and specialty courses. The applicants can be specialized on Carpet-rug and Old Fabric Patterns , Tiling and Old Tile Restorations and Illumination together with the optional courses and these course can be enclosed to their diplomas. There are 7 academic members in this Department. Erasmus, Macaristan Mohor Nagi Faculty of Fine Arts

Key Learning Outcomes

1   Have historical and theoretical knowledge in the professional field,
2   Have designing knowledge on the professional field,
3   Be informed of the research methods and techniques related to the field,
4   Have technical knowledge and equipment related to the professional field,
5   Have cultural and artistic knowledge,
6   Be informed of different disciplines related to the field,
7   Use and improving the skills in the professional field,
8   Solve the problems in the designing and production process,
9   Use the information technologies in the designing and production process,
10   Present the acquisitions relevant to the field effectively,
11   Have the skill to use the techniques applied in different disciplines,
12   Take place in scientific and artistic affairs,
13   Convert the knowledge and skills gained during the education into practice,
14   Participate team works of different disciplines and using the experiences in the profession,
15   Present the knowledge gained by professional studies,
16   Follow the technological innovations and using them in design.

Occupational Profiles of Graduates with Examples

After graduating from this program, the students work as academic personnel in state and private universities.

Access to Further Studies

May apply to third cycle programmes.

Course Structure Diagram with Credits


T: Theoretical P: Practice L: Laboratory
B: Spring Semester G: Fall Semester H: Full Year
1 .Semester:
Semester No Course Unit Code Course Unit Title Type of Course T P L ECTS
G 0 - ELECTIVE COURSE ELECTIVE - - - 30
TOTAL:   30
 
1 .Semester Elective:
Semester No Course Unit Code Course Unit Title Type of Course T P L ECTS
G 1 RSA 5009 CREATIVE PROCESS IN ART I ELECTIVE 3 0 0 3
G 2 SER 5033 FORM AND FUNCTION RELATION ELECTIVE 2 0 0 3
G 3 GES 5067 AWARENESS OF HISTORICAL ENVIRONMENT AND CONCEPTS OF RESTORATION I ELECTIVE 2 0 0 4
G 4 GES 5071 REGIONAL CARPET PATTERNS I ELECTIVE 2 2 0 8
G 5 GES 5073 PATTERN DESIGN IN TURKISH ART OF ILLUMINATION I ELECTIVE 2 2 0 6
G 6 GES 5077 PROPERTIES OF FORM AND TECHNIQUES OF ORNAMENTATION IN TURKISH ART OF TILING I ELECTIVE 2 2 0 8
G 7 GES 5075 SCRIPT DESIGN IN TURKISH ART OF CALLIGRAPHY I ELECTIVE 2 2 0 6
G 8 GES 5081 CONSERVATION AND TREATMENT OF TRADITIONAL TEXTILES ELECTIVE 2 2 0 8
G 9 GES 5083 ANALYSIS AND APPLICATION OF REGIONAL, WEAVINGS I ELECTIVE 2 2 0 8
G 10 GES 5085 TURKISH ART OF ILLUMINATION AND UNIQUE DESIGNS I ELECTIVE 2 2 0 6
G 11 GES 5087 TURKISH MINIATURE PAITNING ART AND UNIQUE DESIGNS I ELECTIVE 2 2 0 6
G 12 GES 5089 DESIGNING TILE AND CERAMIC OBJECTS IN TOURISM I ELECTIVE 2 2 0 8
G 13 GES 5093 RESTITUTION OF CARPETS AND RUGS I ELECTIVE 2 0 0 4
G 14 GES 5103 HISTORY AND SCHOOLS OF TURKISH BINDING ART I ELECTIVE 2 0 0 4
G 15 GES 5105 CONSERVATION OF MANUSCRIPTS I ELECTIVE 2 2 0 6
G 16 GES 5107 ANALYSIS OF COURT FABRIC PATTERNS I ELECTIVE 2 2 0 8
G 17 GES 5109 HISTORY OF TEXTILES I ELECTIVE 2 0 0 4
G 18 GES 5111 TECHNOLOGY OF CERAMICS AND TILES I ELECTIVE 2 2 0 8
G 19 GES 5023 NATURAL DYE MATERIALS IN TEXTILE PRODUCTS I ELECTIVE 2 0 0 4
G 20 GES 5123 CERAMIC - TILE CONSERVATION ELECTIVE 2 2 0 8
G 21 GES 5115 DIFFERENT EMBELLISHMENT METHODS AND TECHNIGUES USED IN TILE ART I ELECTIVE 2 2 0 8
G 22 GES 5117 10TH -13TH CENTURY TURKISH-ISLAMIC CERAMICS I ELECTIVE 2 2 0 8
G 23 GES 5119 WEAVING FEATURES IN PALACE FABRICS ELECTIVE 2 0 0 4
G 24 GES 5121 TRADITIONAL BUILDINGS MATERIALS ELECTIVE 2 2 0 8
G 25 GES 5061 ART OF TURKISH TILING DURING THE SELJUKS PERIOD AND 15TH CENTURY ELECTIVE 2 2 0 8
 
2 .Semester:
Semester No Course Unit Code Course Unit Title Type of Course T P L ECTS
B 1 GES 5098 FIELD OF STUDY COMPULSORY 2 0 0 3
B 2 GES 5096 SEMINAR COMPULSORY 0 2 0 3
B 0 - ELECTIVE COURSE ELECTIVE - - - 24
TOTAL:   30
 
2 .Semester Elective:
Semester No Course Unit Code Course Unit Title Type of Course T P L ECTS
B 1 RSA 5008 CREATIVE PROCESS IN ART II ELECTIVE 3 0 0 3
B 2 GES 5122 CONSERVATION AND RESTORATION IN TRADITIONAL BUILDINGS ELECTIVE 2 2 0 6
B 3 GES 5080 16TH CENTURY OTTOMAN TILING ART ELECTIVE 2 2 0 6
B 4 GES 5074 PATTERN DESIGN IN TURKISH ART OF ILLUMINATION II ELECTIVE 2 2 0 6
B 5 GES 5076 SCRIPT DESIGN IN TURKISH ART OF CALLIGRAPHY II ELECTIVE 2 2 0 6
B 6 GES 5078 PROPERTIES OF FORM AND TECHNIQUES OF ORNAMENTATION IN TURKISH ART OF TILING II ELECTIVE 2 2 0 6
B 7 GES 5082 RESTORATION OF WEAVINGS WOVEN BY LOOM REED ELECTIVE 2 2 0 6
B 8 GES 5084 ANALYSIS AND APPLICATION OF REGIONAL, WEAVINGS II ELECTIVE 2 2 0 6
B 9 GES 5086 TURKISH ART OF ILLUMINATION AND UNIQUE DESIGNS II ELECTIVE 2 2 0 6
B 10 GES 5088 TURKISH MINIATURE PAITNING ART AND UNIQUE DESIGNS II ELECTIVE 2 2 0 6
B 11 GES 5090 DESIGNING TILE AND CERAMIC OBJECTS IN TOURISM II ELECTIVE 2 2 0 6
B 12 GES 5094 RESTITUTION OF CARPETS AND RUGS II ELECTIVE 2 2 0 6
B 13 GES 5102 HISTORY AND SCHOOLS OF TURKISH BINDING ART II ELECTIVE 3 0 0 3
B 14 GES 5104 CONSERVATION OF MANUSCRIPTS II ELECTIVE 2 2 0 6
B 15 GES 5106 ANALYSIS OF COURT FABRIC PATTERNS II ELECTIVE 2 2 0 6
B 16 GES 5108 HISTORY OF TEXTILES II ELECTIVE 3 0 0 3
B 17 GES 5110 TECHNOLOGY OF CERAMICS AND TILES II ELECTIVE 2 2 0 6
B 18 GES 5112 AWARENESS OF HISTORICAL ENVIRONMENT AND CONCEPTS OF RESTORATION II ELECTIVE 3 0 0 3
B 19 GES 5022 NATURAL DYE MATERIALS IN TEXTILE PRODUCTS II ELECTIVE 3 0 0 3
B 20 GES 5124 CERAMIC - TILE RESTORATION METHODS ELECTIVE 2 2 0 6
B 21 GES 5116 DIFFERENT EMBELELLISHMENT METHODS AND TECHNIQUES USED IN TILE ART II ELECTIVE 2 2 0 6
B 22 GES 5118 10TH - 13TH CENTRURY TURKISH-İSLAMIC CERAMICS II ELECTIVE 2 2 0 6
B 23 GES 5120 WEAVING APPLICATIONS IN PALACE FABRICS ELECTIVE 2 2 0 6
B 24 GES 5072 REGIONAL CARPET PATTERNS II ELECTIVE 2 2 0 6
 
3.Semester:
Semester No Course Unit Code Course Unit Title Type of Course T P L ECTS
G 1 GES 5099 THESIS COMPULSORY 0 0 0 30
TOTAL:   30
 
4.Semester:
Semester No Course Unit Code Course Unit Title Type of Course T P L ECTS
B 1 GES 5099 THESIS COMPULSORY 0 0 0 30
TOTAL:   30
 

Examination Regulations, Assessment and Grading

The regulations for examination and grading are arranged in the fourth part of DEU Graduate School of Fine Arts Educational and Examinational Regulations. The lowest grade to be successful in a credit course is 75. Detailed assessment methods and criteria for courses are explained in syllabi.

Graduation Requirements

Second Cycle (Master's Degree) Programme with thesis is comprised of at least 7 courses, not being less than 21 national credits, a seminar and specialization courses and thesis studies, in total 120 ECTS credits.

Mode of Study (Full-Time, Part-Time, E-Learning )

Full-time

Programme Director or Equivalent

Head of Department
Prof. Nuray AYHAN YILMAZ
Phone: (90-232) 412 92 71 E-mail: nuray.yilmaz@deu.edu.tr
ECTS/DS/Erasmus Coordinators
Asst. Prof. Gonca KARAVAR (ECTS)
Phone: (90-232) 412 92 84 E-mail: gonca.karavar@deu.edu.tr
Serap IŞIKHAN (DS)
Phone: (90-232) 412 92 72 E-mail: serap.isikhan@deu.edu.tr
Asst. Prof. Gül GÜNEY (Erasmus)
Phone: (90-232) 412 92 76 E-mail: gul.guney@deu.edu.tr