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Course Details
KTO KARATAY UNIVERSITY
Faculty of Fine Arts and Design
Programme of Graphic Design
Course Details
Course Code Course Name Year Period Semester T+A+L Credit ECTS
GRA363 Mythology and Iconography 3 Autumn 5 2+0+0 2 2
Course Type Elective
Course Cycle Bachelor's (First Cycle) (TQF-HE: Level 6 / QF-EHEA: Level 1 / EQF-LLL: Level 6)
Course Language Turkish
Methods and Techniques -
Mode of Delivery Face to Face
Prerequisites -
Coordinator -
Instructor(s) Lect. Ahmet FUTTU
Instructor Assistant(s) -
Course Instructor(s)
Name and Surname Room E-Mail Address Internal Meeting Hours
Lect. Ahmet FUTTU A-Z01 [email protected] 7485 Thursday
08:30 / 10:30
Course Content
Introduction of Mythological concepts vases, wall paintings, mosaics, sculpture, relief, based on the depictions of archaeological foundling.
Objectives of the Course
Discuss the basic concepts of mythology. Describe the basic features of works of mythology in accordance with periods of time. Use the basic mythological knowledge. Define the origins of Greek mythology and creation of cosmos and gods.
Contribution of the Course to Field Teaching
Basic Vocational Courses
Specialization / Field Courses
Support Courses X
Transferable Skills Courses
Humanities, Communication and Management Skills Courses
Relationships between Course Learning Outcomes and Program Outcomes
Relationship Levels
Lowest Low Medium High Highest
1 2 3 4 5
# Program Learning Outcomes Level
P1 A Tasarım ilke ve elemanları hakkında doğru bilgileri kazanabilme, sanat ve tasarım alanında kuram ve kuramcıları açıklayabilme. 3
P5 E The ability to think analytically and critically. The ability to evaluate the knowledge and skills gained with a critical approach. 2
P8 H The ability to express a thought, a concept or a phenomenon creatively in a visual way. Ability to transform abstract and concrete concepts into creative thinking, innovative and original works. 3
P13 M The ability to have knowledge about the history of art and to take part in the protection of historical artefacts and contemporary works of art. The ability to gain ways of obtaining historical information about the field. 3
Course Learning Outcomes
Upon the successful completion of this course, students will be able to:
No Learning Outcomes Outcome Relationship Measurement Method **
O1 To be able to solve design problems and produce original ideas. P.1.3 5
O2 To be able to present traditional elements with contemporary interpretations. P.5.6 5
O3 To be able to evaluate the acquired knowledge and skills with a critical approach P.5.7 1,5
O4 To be able to express an idea by using only shapes. P.8.2 1,5
O5 To be able to express historical information about the field in a creative way through verbal or written form. P.13.3 1,5
** Written Exam: 1, Oral Exam: 2, Homework: 3, Lab./Exam: 4, Seminar/Presentation: 5, Term Paper: 6, Application: 7
Weekly Detailed Course Contents
Week Topics
1 Mythology and iconography Introduction (Definition of disciplines that help you), and references
2 With the names of the twelve Olympian gods-goddesses, icons, and features
3 The creation of the universe, the world of the ancient Greeks
4 Ouranos (Sky) and Gaia (Earth-to-ground)
5 Kronos and Rhea and Zeus and the other children of marriages
6 Zeus and Hera (life, symbols, myths, etc).
7 Atlas, Menoitios, Prometheus, Epimetheus, Pandora
8 Midterm exam
9 Athena (born icons, temples) and Adonis
10 Apollo, Marsyas, a significant cult centers of Apollo in Daphne
11 Artemis (goddess of Anatolia where the main origins and development)
12 Artemis, Iphigenia, Aktaion
13 Aias, Amazons (place of residence, features), Akhileus and Penthesilia
14 Wedding of Thetis and Peleus, and Eris, the goddess of fighting
Textbook or Material
Resources Cömert, B. "Mythology and Iconography", De ki Publications, Istanbul, 2010
Evaluation Method and Passing Criteria
In-Term Studies Quantity Percentage
Attendance - -
Practice - -
Homework - -
Presentation - -
Projects - -
Midterms 1 40 (%)
Final Exam 1 60 (%)
Total 100 (%)
ECTS / Working Load Table
Quantity Duration Total Work Load
Course Week Number and Time 14 2 28
Out-of-Class Study Time (Pre-study, Library, Reinforcement) 2 6 12
Midterms 1 5 5
Quiz 0 0 0
Homework 1 5 5
Practice 0 0 0
Laboratory 0 0 0
Project 0 0 0
Workshop 0 0 0
Presentation/Seminar Preparation 1 5 5
Fieldwork 0 0 0
Final Exam 1 5 5
Other 0 0 0
Total Work Load: 60
Total Work Load / 30 2
Course ECTS Credits: 2
Course - Learning Outcomes Matrix
Relationship Levels
Lowest Low Medium High Highest
1 2 3 4 5
# Learning Outcomes P1 P5 P8 P13
O1 To be able to solve design problems and produce original ideas. 3 - - -
O2 To be able to present traditional elements with contemporary interpretations. - 2 - -
O3 To be able to evaluate the acquired knowledge and skills with a critical approach - 2 - -
O4 To be able to express an idea by using only shapes. - - 3 -
O5 To be able to express historical information about the field in a creative way through verbal or written form. - - - 3