STA702 Textile-Based Form and Composition in Contemporary Art

6 ECTS - 3-0 Duration (T+A)- . Semester- 3 National Credit

Information

Unit INSTITUTE OF SOCIAL SCIENCES
ART AND DESIGN (MASTER) (WITH THESIS) (INTERDISCIPLINARY)
Code STA702
Name Textile-Based Form and Composition in Contemporary Art
Term 2026-2027 Academic Year
Term Fall
Duration (T+A) 3-0 (T-A) (17 Week)
ECTS 6 ECTS
National Credit 3 National Credit
Teaching Language Türkçe
Level Belirsiz
Type Normal
Mode of study Yüz Yüze Öğretim
Catalog Information Coordinator Doç. Dr. HANDE BİLVAR
Course Instructor
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Course Goal / Objective

Explore the boundaries of wearable art and integrate environmental sustainability with artistic expression. Introduce students to traditional and innovative materials, enhancing their skills in creating ethical and environmentally friendly artworks. Gain in-depth knowledge in material information, design processes, and application techniques. Develop the ability to critique art and express their own artistic visions through wearable projects. By combining art and sustainability, empower students to become aware of their social and environmental responsibilities and enable them to produce innovative solutions in this area.

Course Content

To develop an understanding of the role of textile materials in contemporary art. To enable the analysis of the relationship between form, composition, and material. To enhance students’ conceptual thinking skills. To establish a research-based artistic production process.

Course Precondition

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Resources

Book information will be entered.

Notes

Web Art Galleries Online Museums


Course Learning Outcomes

Order Course Learning Outcomes
LO01 1.Analyzes textile materials as a medium of artistic expression.
LO02 Explains the relationship between form and composition from a theoretical perspective.
LO03 Critically evaluates examples of contemporary textile-based art.
LO04 Develops a textile-based artwork.


Relation with Program Learning Outcome

Order Type Program Learning Outcomes Level
PLO01 Bilgi - Kuramsal, Olgusal To have current technical and technological knowledge about the field.
PLO02 Bilgi - Kuramsal, Olgusal To have knowledge and knowledge about contemporary art.
PLO03 Bilgi - Kuramsal, Olgusal To have high artistic and cultural knowledge. 3
PLO04 Bilgi - Kuramsal, Olgusal To be able to participate in team work of different disciplines and to benefit from field information.
PLO05 Bilgi - Kuramsal, Olgusal Comprehends the importance of experimenting with different materials, techniques and forms of expression, and interactional processes. 5
PLO06 Bilgi - Kuramsal, Olgusal Uses different experiences related to the field in creative applications
PLO07 Bilgi - Kuramsal, Olgusal Researches and applies different material techniques and forms of expression 5
PLO08 Bilgi - Kuramsal, Olgusal Artists from different disciplines produce joint projects with designers.
PLO09 Beceriler - Bilişsel, Uygulamalı Explains theoretical approaches and concepts related to scientific and application areas.
PLO10 Yetkinlikler - Öğrenme Yetkinliği Develops solution-generating thoughts and methods related to the field.
PLO11 Yetkinlikler - Bağımsız Çalışabilme ve Sorumluluk Alabilme Yetkinliği Develops interdisciplinary relations and designs multi-disciplinary studies. 5
PLO12 Bilgi - Kuramsal, Olgusal Plans, implements and exhibits original works and designs. 4
PLO13 Yetkinlikler - Bağımsız Çalışabilme ve Sorumluluk Alabilme Yetkinliği He/she shares his/her original thoughts on a problem he/she has determined by using verbal and visual data.
PLO14 Yetkinlikler - Öğrenme Yetkinliği It contributes to the processes of protection and promotion of cultural values.
PLO15 Yetkinlikler - Öğrenme Yetkinliği It reflects its sensitivity towards cultural, social and environmental problems in its practices.
PLO16 Yetkinlikler - Öğrenme Yetkinliği It contributes to sustainability, innovation and entrepreneurship. 5
PLO17 Beceriler - Bilişsel, Uygulamalı The student who takes this course knows a foreign language at a level to support their research in the fields of art and design.


Week Plan

Week Topic Preparation Methods
1 Overview of assessment criteria and research-based learning approach. Introduction to key concepts: form, composition, and materiality within contemporary art discourse. No preparation is required for the first class. Öğretim Yöntemleri:
Tartışma
2 Transformation of textile materials in art: from craft to contemporary artistic practice. Discussion on material hierarchy and the repositioning of textiles within fine arts. tudents should acquire preliminary knowledge about the Industrial Revolution. Öğretim Yöntemleri:
Soru-Cevap
3 Textile in contemporary art practices. Critical analysis of selected artists such as Sheila Hicks and Magdalena Abakanowicz. Discussion on textile as both surface and spatial construct. Example analyses should have been completed. Öğretim Yöntemleri:
Anlatım
4 The concept of form: volume, structure, and spatial relationships. Exploration of three-dimensional thinking in textile-based practices. The meanings of the terms form and composition should be researched beforehand. Öğretim Yöntemleri:
Anlatım
5 Principles of composition: balance, rhythm, repetition, contrast, and void–solid relationships. Analysis of compositional strategies in contemporary artworks. No preparation is required for the first class. Öğretim Yöntemleri:
Gösteri
6 Material-oriented artistic production. The relationship between textile materials and conceptual art practices. Research on textile materials is required. Öğretim Yöntemleri:
Tartışma
7 Submission and presentation of a research portfolio. Conceptual project proposal supported by theoretical references and artist analysis. File preparation should have been completed. Öğretim Yöntemleri:
Alıştırma ve Uygulama
8 Mid-Term Exam Ölçme Yöntemleri:
Performans Değerlendirmesi
9 Development of individual project concepts. Preparation of sketches, mood boards, and material research. Students should come prepared with the required materials. Öğretim Yöntemleri:
Alıştırma ve Uygulama
10 Initial form explorations through small-scale studies. Testing material behavior and structural possibilities. Required materials should be brought to class. Öğretim Yöntemleri:
Alıştırma ve Uygulama
11 Construction of compositional frameworks. Techniques for generating form through textile materials. Focus on the relationship between technique and conceptual intent. Material research should have been completed. Öğretim Yöntemleri:
Alıştırma ve Uygulama
12 Project development and detailing. Integration of conceptual narrative with material decisions. The sketches should have been completed. Öğretim Yöntemleri:
Beyin Fırtınası
13 Mid-process evaluation through group critique. Discussion on conceptual coherence and material use. Designs should be prepared and readily available. Öğretim Yöntemleri:
Proje Temelli Öğrenme
14 Research on the functionality and aesthetics of design. All materials required for transforming the design into a final product should be prepared and readily available. Öğretim Yöntemleri:
Proje Temelli Öğrenme
15 Final project presentation and evaluation. Submission of artwork, process documentation, and written report. Report preparation should be completed. Öğretim Yöntemleri:
Proje Temelli Öğrenme , Bireysel Çalışma
16 Term Exams Ölçme Yöntemleri:
Proje / Tasarım
17 Term Exams Ölçme Yöntemleri:
Proje / Tasarım


Student Workload - ECTS

Works Number Time (Hour) Workload (Hour)
Course Related Works
Class Time (Exam weeks are excluded) 12 3 36
Out of Class Study (Preliminary Work, Practice) 21 5 105
Assesment Related Works
Homeworks, Projects, Others 1 3 3
Mid-term Exams (Written, Oral, etc.) 1 3 3
Final Exam 1 3 3
Total Workload (Hour) 150
Total Workload / 25 (h) 6,00
ECTS 6 ECTS

Update Time: 05.05.2026 01:05