Traditional Turkish Arts
Course Details
KTO KARATAY UNIVERSITY
Faculty of Fine Arts and Design
Programme of Traditional Turkish Arts
Course Details
Faculty of Fine Arts and Design
Programme of Traditional Turkish Arts
Course Details
| Course Code | Course Name | Year | Period | Semester | T+A+L | Credit | ECTS |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 00561001 | Calligraphy Design IV | 2025 | Spring | 6 | 3+2+0 | 10 | 10 |
| Course Type | Zorunlu Seçmeli |
| 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) | Asst. Prof. Betül ERİKOĞLU |
| Instructor Assistant(s) | - |
Course Instructor(s)
| Name and Surname | Room | E-Mail Address | Internal | Meeting Hours |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Asst. Prof. Betül ERİKOĞLU | ABLOK-AZ04 | [email protected] | 7367 | Tuesday 13:00 |
Course Content
The course covers the history of writing the Quran, one of the most important topics in calligraphy, as well as the lives, art, and works of prominent calligraphers of the classical period, and the Medresetü'l-Hattatin era, where calligraphy education was institutionalized. Throughout the course, students practice writing aesthetics and letter shapes through continuous weekly practice sessions.
Objectives of the Course
The aim is to ensure that they master the historical process of Qur'anic calligraphy; learn about the lives, art, and works of great masters; and write the letters correctly and aesthetically through practice exercises.
Contribution of the Course to Field Teaching
| Basic Vocational Courses | X |
| Specialization / Field Courses | X |
| Support Courses | |
| Transferable Skills Courses | |
| Humanities, Communication and Management Skills Courses |
Weekly Detailed Course Contents
| Week | Topics |
|---|---|
| 1 | The Historical Development of Qur'anic Calligraphy and Practice Studies |
| 2 | Kazasker Mustafa İzzet Efendi: His Life, Art, and Works; Practice Studies |
| 3 | Mehmed Şefik Bey: His Life, Art, and Works; Practice Studies |
| 4 | Grocer Arif Efendi: Her Life, Art, and Works; Practice Studies |
| 5 | Mehmed Fehmi Efendi: Her Life, Art, and Works; Practice Studies |
| 6 | Sami Efendi: Her Life, Art, and Works; Practice Studies |
| 7 | The History and Institutionalization Process of Medresetü'l Hattatin; Practice Studies |
| 8 | Practice Studies |
| 9 | Practice Studies |
| 10 | Practice Studies |
| 11 | Practice Studies |
| 12 | Practice Studies |
| 13 | Practice Studies |
| 14 | Practice Studies |
Textbook or Material
| Resources | Muhittin Serin, Calligraphy and Famous Calligraphers, Istanbul |
Evaluation Method and Passing Criteria
| In-Term Studies | Quantity | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Attendance | - | - |
| Laboratory | - | - |
| Practice | - | - |
| Field Study | - | - |
| Course Specific Internship (If Any) | - | - |
| Homework | - | - |
| Presentation | - | - |
| Projects | - | - |
| Seminar | - | - |
| Quiz | - | - |
| Listening | - | - |
| Midterms | - | - |
| Final Exam | - | - |
| Total | 0 (%) | |
ECTS / Working Load Table
| Quantity | Duration | Total Work Load | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Course Week Number and Time | 14 | 5 | 70 |
| Out-of-Class Study Time (Pre-study, Library, Reinforcement) | 14 | 10 | 140 |
| Midterms | 1 | 10 | 10 |
| Quiz | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Homework | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Practice | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Laboratory | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Project | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Workshop | 14 | 5 | 70 |
| Presentation/Seminar Preparation | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Fieldwork | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Final Exam | 1 | 10 | 10 |
| Other | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Total Work Load: | 300 | ||
| Total Work Load / 30 | 10 | ||
| Course ECTS Credits: | 10 | ||