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Program of Graphic Design

GRA457

CERAMIC DESIGN

Course Code
GRA457
Semester
-
Theory+Practice
2 + 2
ECTS
5
Course TypeElective Course
Course LevelBachelor's Degree
Year of Study-
Semester-
ECTS5
Name of Lecturer(s)
Learning Outcomes

At the end of this course, the students;

  1. Think in two and three dimensions.
  2. Transform forms into two-dimensional representations and convert two-dimensional shapes into three-dimensional forms.
  3. Solve design problems and generate original ideas.
  4. Develop visual perception skills.
  5. Express their thoughts through verbal and visual means.
  6. Engage in conceptual thinking and visually express their ideas.
Mode of DeliveryFace to face
PrerequisitesNo
Recommended Optional Programme ComponentsDesign Aesthetic Art History
Course DescriptionCeramic Design; Examining the factors that influence ceramic design in today?s society and the future global ceramic industry, along with an analysis of material properties and production processes.
Course Contents
WEEK TOPICS
1st Week History of Ceramics
2nd Week Ceramic Materials
3rd Week Ceramic Raw Materials
4th Week Ceramic Raw Materials
5th Week Ceramic Production Methods
6th Week Ceramic Production Methods
7th Week Ceramic Production Methods
8th Week Evaluation
9th Week General Features of Ceramic Design
10th Week Free Ceramic Design
11th Week Surface Ceramic Design
12th Week Industrial Ceramic Design
13th Week Computer-Aided Ceramic Design
14th Week Evaluation
Recommended or Required ReadingCeramic Design -Deniz Ayda
Ceramics-Vincent A.Roy
The Best Of Pottery-Jonathan Fairbanks and Angela Fina
Working With clay-Susan Peterson and Jan Peterson
Ceramics Faults And Their Remedies-Harry Fraser
Planned Learning Activities and Teaching Methods
  • Lecture
  • Discussion
  • Questions/Answers
  • Problem Solving
  • Practice
  • Project
  • Report Preparation
  • Other
Assessment Methods and Criteria
Quantity Percentage (%)
Mid-term 1 10
Assignment 1 10
Practice 1 20
Project 1 40
Attendance 1 10
Other 1 10
Total(%) 100
Contribution of In-term Studies to Overall Grade(%) 100
Contribution of Final Examination to Overall Grade(%) 0
Total(%) 100
ECTS Allocated Based on Student Workload
Activities Quantity Duration (Hour) Total Workload (Hour)
Midterm exam 1 2 2
Preparation for Quiz
Individual or group work 14 5 70
Preparation for Final exam 1 10 10
Course hours 14 4 56
Preparation for Midterm exam 1 5 5
Laboratory (including preparation)
Final exam 1 2 2
Homework
Performance Practice 2 2 4
Total Work Load149
Total Work Load / 30 (h)4.96
ECTS Credit of the Course5
Language of InstructionTurkish
Work Placement(s)No

Programme Qualifications / Learning Outcomes

LO1 LO2 LO3 LO4 LO5 LO6
K1
K2
K3
K4
K5 X
K6 X
K7 X X X
K8
K9 X
K10 X
K11
K12
K13
K14
K15
K16
K17
K18
K19
K20
K21
K22