COURSE UNIT TITLE

Offered By

Art Theories

Level of Course Unit

First Cycle Programmes (Bachelor's Degree)

Course Coordinator

INSTRUCTOR MELTEM ERDUL MERGEN

Offered to

Graphic
Theatre
Performance Arts
Ceramic and Glass Design
Accessory Design
Cinema and Television
Play Writing-Dramaturgy
Stage Design
Ceramics
Ancient Turkish Calligraphy
Animation Film Design and Directing
Film Design and Directing
Carpet Kilim Old Fabric Patterns
Illustration and Printmaking
Painting
Musicology
Sculpture
Photography
Sound Editing and Cinematography
Carpet Kilim Old Fabric Patterns
Ancient Turkish Calligraphy
Textile Design
Restorations of Ancient Tile
Textile
Art Theories
Textile and Fashion Design Department
Film Design and Screenwriting
Restorations of Ancient Tile
Fashion Clothing Design
Graphic Design
Music Technology

Course Objective

Mythology has an important place in the history of art. It is known that Greek mythology is intensively used especially in western based works of art. Since our art education is based from western, mythology course topics are discussed under the weight contained in Greek mythology.
The course aims at introducing the subjects of Greek Mythology in works of art, and the symbols referring to the events and heroes of these subjects. Moreover, the course is geared towards enabling the students to correctly identify and describe these subjects.

Learning Outcomes of the Course Unit

Mode of Delivery

Face -to- Face

Prerequisites and Co-requisites

None

Recomended Optional Programme Components

None

Course Contents

Recomended or Required Reading

Can Şefik, Yunan Mitolojisi, Inkılap Yayınevi, Istanbul, 1998
Cömert Bedrettin, Mitoloji ve Ikonografi, DEKI yayınları, Istanbul 2008
Erhat Azra, Mitoloji Sözlüğü, Remzi Yayınevi, Istanbul 1996
Hesiedos, Işler ve Günler, Sosyal Yayınları, Istanbul, 2010
Homeros, Ilyada ve Odisseus çev. Azre Erhat, Iş bankası Yayınları, Istanbul 1989
Strauss Claude Levi, Mit ve Anlam, Yeni yayınları, Istanbul 1994

Planned Learning Activities and Teaching Methods

The course is conducted theoretically. Perception of art and traditional styles of cultures are presented by the instructor through exemplifications using visual materials and comparative analysis. Discussions and debates are encouraged in class in order for students to exchange their opinions. students prepare a project that is aimed at applications in the field of what they have learned.

Assessment Methods

Further Notes About Assessment Methods

There will be two written exams throughout the term and 90% of the students yearly total will be assessed by these exams. Each exam will cover the class material and the questions will cover the course subjects.
In Mıd-terms and final questions comprise either closed or open ended questions or both depending on the instructor s prevision.
Students average midterm exam and a final exam or final exam below 50 below 50 are not allowed in the event the student make-up exam.

Assessment Criteria

Exams:
Exams are geared towards assessing whether the students have gained the skills described in the programme outcomes based on the measurement techniques mentioned above.

Participation in class:
Students are assessed according to, (a) their attendance records, (b) the level of kowledge displayed in their answers to the questions adressed to them by the instructor and (c) their contribution to the creation of a positive learning environment.

Language of Instruction

Turkish

Course Policies and Rules

1- To follow the course by using the suggested materials,
2- To attend 80% of the lectures,
3- To attend the field trips planned by the instructor.

Contact Details for the Lecturer(s)

Öğr. Gör. Meltem Erdul Mergen
meltem.mergen@deu.edu.tr

Office Hours

Course days and times

Work Placement(s)

None

Workload Calculation

Contribution of Learning Outcomes to Programme Outcomes