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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 00561072 | Turkish Decoration Pattern | 2025 | Spring | 6 | 2+2+0 | 6 | 6 |
| 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. Ayşe KART |
| Instructor Assistant(s) | - |
Course Instructor(s)
| Name and Surname | Room | E-Mail Address | Internal | Meeting Hours |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lect. Ayşe KART | ABLOK-AZ05 | [email protected] | 7566 | Wednesday 11:00-13:00 |
Course Content
Providing general information on the history of Turkish Decorative Arts. Introducing the main styles used in Turkish Decorative Arts through examples. Providing information on patterns (the importance of patterns, their classification, and pattern drawing techniques). Teaching the selected decoration for application in accordance with the rules of pattern and processing, with drawing stages, and conducting selected studies appropriate to the subject.
Objectives of the Course
To examine and analyze the various branches of Turkish art decoration from its inception to the present day, in terms of their motifs, styles, and technical characteristics. To evaluate traditional Turkish ornaments (ornaments) through works, to teach the styles and motifs applied in different periods, and to provide accurate and complete identification and application of ornaments used as decorative elements in both past and present-day designs, according to their respective periods.
Contribution of the Course to Field Teaching
| Basic Vocational Courses | X |
| Specialization / Field Courses | |
| Support Courses | |
| 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 | The ability to make and apply original designs in Calligraphy, Illumination, Carpet-Rug, Pencil work arts, which are included in Art and Design Knowledge, Traditional Turkish arts. | 3 |
| P3 | Ability to realize designs in different scales within the scope of design discipline. | 4 |
| P4 | Awareness and ability to work collaboratively between disciplines. | 3 |
| P5 | Ability to think and express in two dimensions. | 4 |
| P6 | Ability to produce original designs. | 3 |
| P9 | Ability to establish and interpret the relationship between past, present and future in the field of design. | 4 |
| P10 | Ability to use technical and technological knowledge in the field of design. | 4 |
| P11 | Innovative Design, International Competition, Gaining R&D Capability. | 3 |
Weekly Detailed Course Contents
| Week | Topics |
|---|---|
| 1 | Introduction to the course, its place and importance in Turkish art. |
| 2 | Classification and drawing methods of Turkish motifs. |
| 3 | Drawing exercises using the analyzed motifs in a repeated manner. |
| 4 | Explanation and demonstration of drawing techniques for plant-based motifs. |
| 5 | Continuing the creation of plant-based motifs. |
| 6 | Explanation of the compositional characteristics of patterns consisting of plant motifs. |
| 7 | Continuing the application drawing work. |
| 8 | Midterm exam |
| 9 | Introduction of animal-derived motifs. |
| 10 | Creating drawings of animal-derived motifs. |
| 11 | Checking the drawn motifs. |
| 12 | An evaluation of motifs used in Turkish decorative arts according to their context, along with examples. |
| 13 | Free-form design project implementation (Interpreting a traditional pattern using different techniques). |
| 14 | Completion of the free design project implementation. |
Textbook or Material
| Resources | Birol, İnci A. and Derman, Çiçek, Motifs in Turkish Decorative Arts, Istanbul 2012. Birol, İnci A, Pattern Design, Drawing Techniques and Types in Turkish Decorative Arts, Istanbul, 2009 |
| Ersoy, A. (1988): Türk Tezhip Sanatı, İstanbul | |
| Azade AKAR-Cahide KESKİNER,Türk Süsleme Sanatlarında Desen ve Motif,Tercuman Sanat ve Kültür Yayınları,İstanbul,1978., |
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 | 1 | 40 (%) |
| Final Exam | 1 | 60 (%) |
| Total | 100 (%) | |
ECTS / Working Load Table
| Quantity | Duration | Total Work Load | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Course Week Number and Time | 14 | 4 | 56 |
| Out-of-Class Study Time (Pre-study, Library, Reinforcement) | 14 | 8 | 112 |
| Midterms | 1 | 4 | 4 |
| Quiz | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Homework | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Practice | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Laboratory | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Project | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Workshop | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Presentation/Seminar Preparation | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Fieldwork | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Final Exam | 1 | 4 | 4 |
| Other | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Total Work Load: | 176 | ||
| Total Work Load / 30 | 5,87 | ||
| Course ECTS Credits: | 6 | ||