Dokuz Eylül University Information Package / Courses Catalog

General Description

History

Ceramics and Glass Departmant Graduate programme has started to the education and teaching at 1989-1990 teaching term. Ceramics and Glass Departmant Graduate programme
has been prepared by taking into account the universities graduate program in ceramics and the education conditions in our country.In the first year of two year program,there are lessons that require advanced level of knowledge and skills in Ceramics and Glass design.And thesis project that states the student s province takes part in the second year.

Qualification Awarded

Master of Art in Ceramic and Glass Design (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

The purpose of Ceramics Departmant Graduate Study Program is to grove up individuals that are equipped with advanced knowledge and skills, know the methods of getting the information, are in the conscious of research and development, follow the improvements about science and technology in their fields, can adapt the knowledge and abilities obtained to the social life, are open to the communication and efficient at the principle of learning lifelong, realize and improve the environment lived in. This programme provides students developing skills and expressing the feelings that want to specialize in industrial or artistic ceramics. And it leads to comparative art perception at the same time.
The departmant is equipped with 3 professors and 2 assistant professors. 8 ateliers that consist of shaping ceramics, plaster forms, decor, glass, restoration and computer and a labratory as well, in addition there are classrooms and ateliers used collectively with other departmants.In the building there is a central library and wireless internet is also available. These are open to student s use.
The departmant enables student and instructer exchange in the scope of LLP Erasmus.The department has a billateral aggrement with Academy of Fine Arts and Design Bratislava/Slovakia, FH Koblenz University of Applied Sciences/Germany besides 7 institutes. 2 or 3 students who succeded in exams can benefit from the student exchange programme.

Key Learning Outcomes

1	To have advanced level of art culture and aesthetic knowledge particular to the field of art.
2	To have advanced level of knowledge regarding the field of ceramic and glass
3	To have knowledge of advanced materials.
4	To have an advanced knowledge of developements and innovative approaches about art and design
5	To be able to generate information peculiar to ceramic art and technology.
6	To have the artistic and technical information that can guide one to production.
7	To be able to develop and probe information, methods and techniques that are acquired.
8	To be able to transform the advanced knowledge into designs in accordance with concepts and thoughts that are acquired.
9	To be able to associate the information, methods and techniques about his / her own field with other disciplines.
10	To be able to create an art work that exhibits creativity and high level skills, without any assistance.
11	To be able to keep up with all the latest developments in his / her field and adapt himself/herself to them.
12	To be able to describe goals in art and culture environment, to create a personal art and design process and methodology in line with mentioned goals, and share the end result with society
13	To be innovative and creative and also be able to participate in discussions about art and design effectively to express his / her opinion.
14	To be able to express himself/herself as an artist and also to have strong social relations.

Occupational Profiles of Graduates with Examples

This graduate degree is enough for student to make his profession and specialize in his province. The graduate of Ceramics and Glass Design has been employed in the large companies in ceramics and glass sector.

Access to Further Studies

May apply to third cycle programmes.

Course Structure Diagram with Credits

Semester	No	Course Unit Code	Course Unit Title	Type of Course	T	P	L	ECTS

T: Theoretical P: Practice L: Laboratory B: Spring Semester G: Fall Semester H: Full Year
1 .Semester:
G	1	SER 5029	CERAMIC SCULPTURE I	COMPULSORY	4	4	0	8
G	0	-	ELECTIVE COURSE	ELECTIVE	-	-	-	22
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	HEY 5041	SCULPTURE AND COLOUR I	ELECTIVE	3	0	0	8
G	3	SER 5031	PUBLIC ENVIRONMENT AND ART I	ELECTIVE	2	0	0	3
G	4	GES 5067	AWARENESS OF HISTORICAL ENVIRONMENT AND CONCEPTS OF RESTORATION I	ELECTIVE	2	0	0	4
G	5	SER 5047	EMPIRICAL FIRING TECHNIQUES I	ELECTIVE	2	2	0	5
G	6	SER 5033	FORM AND FUNCTION RELATION	ELECTIVE	2	0	0	3
G	7	SER 5041	GLAZE AND STAIN TECHNOLOGY I	ELECTIVE	2	4	0	8
G	8	SER 5043	DESIGN THEORIES I	ELECTIVE	4	4	0	8
G	9	SER 5045	ANTIQUE GLASS MAKING TECHNIQUES RESEARCH AND APPLICATION I	ELECTIVE	2	2	0	5
G	10	HEY 5051	FORM RESEARCHES I	ELECTIVE	2	2	0	10

2 .Semester:
Semester	No	Course Unit Code	Course Unit Title	Type of Course	T	P	L	ECTS
B	1	SER 5096	SEMINAR	COMPULSORY	0	2	0	3
B	2	SER 5030	CERAMIC SCULPTURE II	COMPULSORY	4	4	0	8
B	3	SER 5098	FIELD OF STUDY	COMPULSORY	2	0	0	3
B	0	-	ELECTIVE COURSE	ELECTIVE	-	-	-	16
TOTAL:								30

2 .Semester Elective:
Semester	No	Course Unit Code	Course Unit Title	Type of Course	T	P	L	ECTS
B	1	HEY 5054	FORM RESEARCHES II	ELECTIVE	2	2	0	10
B	2	HEY 5042	SCULPTURE AND COLOUR II	ELECTIVE	3	0	0	8
B	3	GES 5112	AWARENESS OF HISTORICAL ENVIRONMENT AND CONCEPTS OF RESTORATION II	ELECTIVE	3	0	0	3
B	4	SER 5050	CERAMIC OBJECT DESIGN	ELECTIVE	2	2	0	5
B	5	SER 5034	PUBLIC ENVIRONMENT AND ART II	ELECTIVE	2	0	0	3
B	6	SER 5040	GLAZE AND STAIN TECHNOLOGY II	ELECTIVE	2	4	0	8
B	7	SER 5046	ANTIQUE GLASS MAKING TECHNIQUES RESEARCH AND APPLICATION II	ELECTIVE	2	2	0	5
B	8	SER 5048	EMPIRICAL FIRING TECHNIQUES II	ELECTIVE	2	2	0	5
B	9	RSA 5008	CREATIVE PROCESS IN ART II	ELECTIVE	3	0	0	3
B	10	SER 5032	DESIGN THEORIES II	ELECTIVE	4	4	0	8

3.Semester:
Semester	No	Course Unit Code	Course Unit Title	Type of Course	T	P	L	ECTS
G	1	SER 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	SER 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. Sevim ÇİZER
Phone: (90-232) 412 91 80 E-mail: sevim.cizer@deu.edu.tr
ECTS/DS/Erasmus Coordinator
Asst. Prof. Temel Köseler
Phone: (90-232) 412 91 83 E-mail: temel.koseler@deu.edu.tr

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