Graphic Design
Course Details
KTO KARATAY UNIVERSITY
Faculty of Fine Arts and Design
Programme of Graphic Design
Course Details
Faculty of Fine Arts and Design
Programme of Graphic Design
Course Details
| Course Code | Course Name | Year | Period | Semester | T+A+L | Credit | ECTS |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 04641007 | Mythology and Iconography | 2 | Spring | 4 | 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
Mitolojik kavramlar, vazolar, duvar resimleri, mozaik, heykel, kabartma gibi arkeolojik buluntular ve tarihi eserler üzerindeki betimlemelere dayanılarak tanıtılacaktır. Ayrıca mitolojik olayların ve öykülerin modern dünyaya yansımaları karşılaştırılarak incelenecektir.
Objectives of the Course
The aim of lesson The student will be able to establish a connection between yesterday, today and the future by learning the terminology related to mythos and iconography. The aim of the course is to gain the ability of comparative analysis between different cultures by examining the basic features of mythological works and explaining them according to their periods.
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 |
|---|---|---|
| P2 | To be able to interpret aesthetics and function in design processes by establishing the relationship between yesterday, today and tomorrow. | 3 |
| P5 | Visualisation by establishing a relationship between art, culture, design and aesthetic issues. | 3 |
| P6 | To be able to explain the historical and design ties of semiotics, mythology, iconography with universal culture. | 5 |
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 categorise the differences between past and present. | P.2.5 | 1,5 |
| O2 | To be able to evaluate cultural assets visually. | P.5.5 | 5 |
| O3 | To be able to distinguish the differences between periods. | P.6.1 | 1,5 |
| O4 | To be able to define an idea, a concept or a phenomenon in the artistic and cultural environment of society. | P.6.3 | 1,5 |
| O5 | Critical judgement. | P.6.6 | 1 |
| ** 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 | Introduction to mythology and iconography. Definitions and mentioning the disciplines they help. Bibliography information and book recommendations. |
| 2 | Talking about the creation of the world and the first gods in Greek mythology. Giving students a god from the Greek Pantheon for their research. |
| 3 | Describing the titans by depicting the ancient Greek world. Student presentations. |
| 4 | The names and symbols of the twelve Olympian gods and goddesses and their characteristics. Student presentations. |
| 5 | The names and symbols of the twelve Olympian gods and goddesses and their characteristics. Student presentations. |
| 6 | Homer's works of the Iliad and the Trojan War. Student presentations. |
| 7 | Explanation of Homer's works Odysseia and Odyseuss's journey. Student presentations. |
| 8 | Talking about the creation of the world in Norse mythology and the Norse Pantheon. Giving students a god from the Norse Pantheon to research. |
| 9 | Describing the ancient Scandinavian world and making comparisons with other cultures. Student presentations. |
| 10 | Giving comparative examples from world mythologies and discussing the differences and similarities between myths. |
| 11 | Giving comparative examples from world mythologies and discussing the differences and similarities between myths. |
| 12 | Talking about the creation of the world in Turkish mythology and the ancient Turkish Pantheon. Giving the students a god from the Turkish Pantheon for their research. |
| 13 | Describing the ancient Turkish world and making comparisons with other cultures. Giving comparative examples from world mythologies and their reflections on modern times and popular culture. |
| 14 | Giving comparative examples from world mythologies and their reflections on modern times and popular culture. |
Textbook or Material
| Resources | CÖMERT B. (2010) Mythology and Iconography, Istanbul: De ki Publications. |
| GAIMAN N. (2017) Norse Mythology Istanbul: Ithaki Publishing House | |
| ÖGEL B. (2020) Turkish Mythology, Istanbul: Altınordu Publications |
Evaluation Method and Passing Criteria
| In-Term Studies | Quantity | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Attendance | 14 | - |
| Laboratory | - | - |
| Practice | 14 | - |
| Field Study | - | - |
| Course Specific Internship (If Any) | - | - |
| Homework | - | - |
| Presentation | - | - |
| Projects | - | - |
| Seminar | - | - |
| Quiz | - | - |
| Listening | - | - |
| 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) | 5 | 1 | 5 |
| Midterms | 1 | 2 | 2 |
| Quiz | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Homework | 3 | 4 | 12 |
| Practice | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Laboratory | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Project | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Workshop | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Presentation/Seminar Preparation | 5 | 2 | 10 |
| Fieldwork | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Final Exam | 1 | 3 | 3 |
| 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 | P2 | P5 | P6 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| O1 | To be able to categorise the differences between past and present. | 3 | - | - |
| O2 | To be able to evaluate cultural assets visually. | - | 3 | - |
| O3 | To be able to distinguish the differences between periods. | - | - | 5 |
| O4 | To be able to define an idea, a concept or a phenomenon in the artistic and cultural environment of society. | - | - | 5 |
| O5 | Critical judgement. | - | - | 5 |