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| Unit | INSTITUTE OF SOCIAL SCIENCES |
| ART AND DESIGN (MASTER) (WITH THESIS) (INTERDISCIPLINARY) | |
| Code | STA1707 |
| Name | Ceramics Studio I |
| 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 | Dr. Öğr. Üyesi Aytuna CORA |
| Course Instructor |
The current term course schedule has not been prepared yet.
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Course Goal / Objective
The aim of this course is to enable students to produce original artistic works through working with clay and to provide them with the opportunity to experience the ceramic production process in its formal, aesthetic, and conceptual dimensions. Within this scope, students are expected to develop their relationship with the material, establish connections between technical knowledge and artistic expression, and develop original production processes.
Course Content
This course encompasses a practice-based studio process in ceramic art. Students produce original artistic works by employing various forming techniques using clay. Throughout the process, design development, sketching, form creation, surface treatment, drying, firing, and, when necessary, glazing are addressed. The course is structured around experiencing the production process, developing individual modes of expression, and evaluating the resulting works from aesthetic and conceptual perspectives.
Course Precondition
There are no prerequisites for this course.
Resources
Arcasoy, A., & Başkırkan, H. (2021). Ceramic Technology. Literatür Publishing. Tunalı, İ. (2011). Ontology of Art. Remzi Publishing. Turani, A. (2011). Philosophy of Contemporary Art. Remzi Publishing. Erinç, S. (2004). Dimensions of Art. Ütopya Publishing.
Notes
The resources to be used within the scope of this course include written and visual materials, as well as digital platforms that support both theoretical and practical knowledge production in ceramic art. Theses, academic articles, books, exhibition catalogs, and periodicals contribute to the development of students’ historical, technical, and conceptual knowledge in the field of ceramics. In addition, online portfolios and artist pages of contemporary ceramic artists, digital archives, video content, and documentaries provide opportunities to examine production processes and diverse modes of expression. Studies conducted through virtual museum and gallery platforms support students in following current ceramic practices and engaging with international examples. This multidimensional use of resources aims to develop not only students’ technical skills but also their research, analytical, and critical thinking abilities.
Course Learning Outcomes
| Order | Course Learning Outcomes |
|---|---|
| LO01 | Analyzes the physical and plastic properties of clay at an advanced level and consciously directs these properties within the artistic production process. |
| LO02 | Comparatively evaluates different forming techniques in ceramics and selects and applies the most appropriate techniques for the production process. |
| LO03 | Conceptualizes their own artistic production process across conceptual, technical, and aesthetic dimensions and conducts it independently. |
| LO04 | Analyzes the relationships between form, surface, texture, and composition within aesthetic and theoretical frameworks and reflects these in their productions. |
| LO05 | Develops an original and personal language of expression in ceramics and produces high-quality artistic works accordingly. |
| LO06 | Articulates and discusses the artistic production process and the resulting works within a theoretical framework, both in written and oral forms. |
| LO07 | Develops creative and research-based solutions to problems encountered during the production process. |
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. | 4 |
| 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. | 4 |
| PLO05 | Bilgi - Kuramsal, Olgusal | Comprehends the importance of experimenting with different materials, techniques and forms of expression, and interactional processes. | 3 |
| 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 | 4 |
| 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. | 3 |
| PLO11 | Yetkinlikler - Bağımsız Çalışabilme ve Sorumluluk Alabilme Yetkinliği | Develops interdisciplinary relations and designs multi-disciplinary studies. | |
| PLO12 | Bilgi - Kuramsal, Olgusal | Plans, implements and exhibits original works and designs. | |
| 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. | |
| 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 | Introduction to the course, studio procedures, safety, and production responsibility. Introduction to the material–hand–tool relationship in ceramics. | Reading and development of reflection notes | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Soru-Cevap, Anlatım, Tartışma |
| 2 | Physical properties and expressive possibilities of clay. Experimental material studies. | Literature review | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Alıştırma ve Uygulama |
| 3 | Establishing a conceptual framework in artistic production. Developing an individual project idea. | Sketches and idea notes | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Tartışma, Alıştırma ve Uygulama, Bireysel Çalışma, Beyin Fırtınası |
| 4 | Design process: sketches, models, and explorations of form | Preliminary drawings | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Tartışma, Alıştırma ve Uygulama, Bireysel Çalışma, Beyin Fırtınası |
| 5 | Use of forming techniques within the context of the project | Preparation of clay and studio materials | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Alıştırma ve Uygulama, Bireysel Çalışma |
| 6 | Form–surface relationship and methods of creating texture | Preparation of clay and studio materials | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Alıştırma ve Uygulama |
| 7 | Individual project development and production process I | Project preparation | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Alıştırma ve Uygulama, Beyin Fırtınası, Proje Temelli Öğrenme , Bireysel Çalışma |
| 8 | Mid-Term Exam Mid-term evaluation (critique): project presentation and discussion | Presentation preparation | Ölçme Yöntemleri: Proje / Tasarım |
| 9 | Production process II: development of form and technical problem-solving | Preparation of clay and studio materials | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Alıştırma ve Uygulama, Bireysel Çalışma |
| 10 | Production process III: structural problems and solution strategies | Preparation of clay and studio materials | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Alıştırma ve Uygulama, Bireysel Çalışma |
| 11 | Planning of drying and firing processes | Preparation of clay and studio materials | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Alıştırma ve Uygulama, Bireysel Çalışma |
| 12 | Evaluation of surface, color, and glazing applications within a conceptual framework | Preparation of clay and studio materials | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Alıştırma ve Uygulama, Bireysel Çalışma |
| 13 | Completion of the production process and final interventions | Preparation of clay and studio materials | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Alıştırma ve Uygulama, Bireysel Çalışma |
| 14 | Post-firing evaluation and artwork analysis | Process evaluation notes and observation of fired works | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Tartışma, Proje Temelli Öğrenme |
| 15 | Daha fazla gösterDaha az gösterWriting an artist statement: conceptual and process-based expression | Preparation of a text draft | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Bireysel Çalışma, Beyin Fırtınası |
| 16 | Term Exams Final evaluation: artwork presentation and oral defense | Presentation preparation | Ölçme Yöntemleri: Performans Değerlendirmesi |
| 17 | Term Exams Final evaluation: artwork presentation and oral defense | Presentation preparation | Ölçme Yöntemleri: Performans Değerlendirmesi |
Student Workload - ECTS
| Works | Number | Time (Hour) | Workload (Hour) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Course Related Works | |||
| Class Time (Exam weeks are excluded) | 14 | 3 | 42 |
| Out of Class Study (Preliminary Work, Practice) | 14 | 6 | 84 |
| Assesment Related Works | |||
| Homeworks, Projects, Others | 1 | 8 | 8 |
| Mid-term Exams (Written, Oral, etc.) | 1 | 3 | 3 |
| Final Exam | 1 | 3 | 3 |
| Total Workload (Hour) | 140 | ||
| Total Workload / 25 (h) | 5,60 | ||
| ECTS | 6 ECTS | ||