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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 00581002 | Illumination Design VI | 2025 | Spring | 8 | 3+2+0 | 12 | 12 |
| 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
The diploma project involves selecting a theme to be designed in classical or free form, creating sketches and a composition plan. It also includes examining classical motifs and structuring the design and composition in a harmonious way. Furthermore, it involves determining the appropriate processing technique, preparing the background, and using a suitable gold and color palette. Finally, it involves preparing a text explaining the project's production process and theme, and presenting the work to the jury.
Objectives of the Course
This diploma project aims to enable students to create an original, aesthetic, and professional work by synthesizing traditional motifs, patterns, composition rules, and application techniques learned during their education.
Contribution of the Course to Field Teaching
| Basic Vocational Courses | |
| Specialization / Field Courses | X |
| 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. | 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. | 5 |
| P9 | Ability to establish and interpret the relationship between past, present and future in the field of design. | 3 |
| P10 | Ability to use technical and technological knowledge in the field of design. | 4 |
Weekly Detailed Course Contents
| Week | Topics |
|---|---|
| 1 | Illumination in the art of crochet, |
| 2 | Halkâr technique and the art of illumination, |
| 3 | Continuation of the same topic, |
| 4 | Preparing preliminary materials for the diploma project. |
| 5 | The art of illumination zer-efşan,sim-efşan ve renk-efşan, |
| 6 | Fresco section in decorative arts tradition and ehl-i hiref, |
| 7 | Beginning the design of the diploma thesis. |
| 8 | Continuing the work on the diploma design. |
| 9 | Continuing the diploma application process and ensuring controls are in place. |
| 10 | Continuation of diploma application work. |
| 11 | Continuation of diploma application work. |
| 12 | Continuing the diploma application process and making any necessary corrections. |
| 13 | Continuation of diploma projects |
| 14 | Final checks of diploma projects. |
Textbook or Material
| Resources | Birol, İnci A; "Pattern Design, Drawing Technique and Types in Turkish Decorative Arts", Istanbul, 2009, Kubbealtı Publications. |
| Mine Esiner Özen, TURKISH ILLUMINATION ART, Gözen Book and Publishing House, Istanbul 2003 |
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 | 1 | 100 (%) |
| Total | 100 (%) | |
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) | 28 | 10 | 280 |
| Midterms | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 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 | 6 | 6 |
| Other | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Total Work Load: | 356 | ||
| Total Work Load / 30 | 11,87 | ||
| Course ECTS Credits: | 12 | ||
