Kocaeli University / European Credit Transfer System (ECTS)

Name of Lecturer(s)

Associate Prof. Dr. Mine CAN

Learning Outcomes of the Course Unit
Program Competencies-Learning Outcomes Relation

Learning Outcomes of the Course Unit

1) Able to do interdisciplinary studies using the data obtained from different disciplines of plastic arts.
2) Able to classify traditional folk plastic arts according to raw materials and production techniques.
3) Able to explain the local styles and practices of traditional folk plastik arts.
4) Competent to do research with the knowledge gained in the field

Program Competencies-Learning Outcomes Relation

		Program Competencies
		1	2	3	4	5
Learning Outcomes
	1	High	High	High	High	High
	2	High	High	High	High	High
	3	High	High	High	High	High
	4	High	High	High	High	High

Mode of Delivery

Face to Face

Prerequisites and Co-Requisites

None

Recommended Optional Programme Components

Course Contents

To examine the cultural and social dynamics of traditional plastic arts from the past to the present and to examine basic terms, history, raw materials, production techniques in terms of local styles and practices, to evaluate the change during the processand transformation process.

Weekly Schedule

1) Terms and concepts related to folk plastic arts
2) History of Turkish folk plastic arts by periods
3) Techniques for conducting field research
4) Production and production methods of folk plastic arts whose raw materials are stone and soil, according to regional styles and practices
5) Production and production methods of folk plastic arts whose raw materials are wood and metal, according to regional styles and practices
6) Production and production methods of folk plastic arts whose raw materials are fiber and leather (animal product) , according to regional styles and practices
7) Midterm
8) Fine arts vs. traditional folk plastic arts debate
9) Content and symbolism in folk plastic arts
10) Education in folk plastic arts in the context of tradition and doctrine
11) Folk plastic arts in the creativity-tradition-design dilemma
12) Traditional folk plastic arts against technology
13) Contemporary interpretations in plastic folk arts
14) Transference problems and corruption of folk plastic arts in globalizing and digitalizing world
15) Folk plastic arts and museology in the context of cultural memory
16) Semester exam

Planned Learning Activities and Teaching Methods

1) Lecture
2) Question-Answer
3) Discussion
4) Drill and Practice
5) Self Study
6) Project Based Learning

Assessment Methods and Criteria

Contribution of Midterm Examination to Course Grade	30%
Contribution of Final Examination to Course Grade	70%
Total	100%

Language of Instruction

Turkish

Work Placement(s)

Not Required

Course Unit Title	Course Unit Code	Type of Course Unit	Level of Course Unit	Year of Study	Semester	ECTS Credits
Traditional Folk Plastic Arts	PSR157	Elective	Doctorate degree	1	Fall	7