| Course Type | Elective Course |
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| Course Level | Bachelor's Degree |
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| Year of Study | - |
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| Semester | - |
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| ECTS | 4 |
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| Name of Lecturer(s) |
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| Learning Outcomes |
At the end of this course, the students;
- Students acquire knowledge of the fundamental concepts of sculpture
- Students develop the skills to use the primary materials in sculpture, including clay, hand tools, and other equipment
- Students enhance their three-dimensional perception through observation of nature
- Students gain competence in shaping and creating volume based on observational studies
- Students experience fundamental sculpting processes and express their own creative ideas
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| Mode of Delivery | Face to face |
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| Prerequisites | No |
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| Recommended Optional Programme Components | |
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| Course Description | The fundamental concepts of sculpture are examined and critically discussed. The primary materials used in sculptural production, including clay, various hand tools, and equipment, are introduced. Exercises based on the observation of nature aim to develop students? three-dimensional perception and shaping skills. |
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| Course Contents |
| WEEK |
TOPICS |
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1st Week |
Introduction to the fundamental concepts of sculpture and the scope of the course |
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2nd Week |
Examination of materials used in sculpture, hand tools, and workshop safety protocols |
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3rd Week |
Modeling of basic geometric forms using clay to develop fundamental sculpting skills |
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4th Week |
Study of organic forms through careful observation of natural objects |
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5th Week |
Modeling of simple human anatomical parts (head, hand, foot) |
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6th Week |
Exploration of abstract forms with emphasis on volume, balance, and rhythm |
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7th Week |
Practice of relief techniques and surface texture development |
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8th Week |
Midterm assessment |
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9th Week |
Application of compositional principles and analysis of form relationships in sculpture |
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10th Week |
Modeling of small figures and dynamic forms inspired by nature observation |
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11th Week |
Examination of spatial concepts, including positive and negative space |
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12th Week |
Development of original designs based on students? chosen themes |
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13th Week |
Execution and refinement of students? original sculptural works |
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14th Week |
Exhibition of student works and comprehensive end-of-semester evaluation |
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| Recommended or Required Reading | Lucie-Smith, E. (2019). Sculpture: A crash course. Thames & Hudson.
Preble, D., Preble, S., & Frank, P. (2014). Artforms: An introduction to the visual arts (11th ed.). Pearson.
Gezer, H. (1984). Cumhuriyet Dönemi Türk Heykeli. Türkiye İş Bankası Kültür Yayınları. Ankara. L.R. Rogers. (1969). Sculpture. Oxford University Press. New York. |
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| Planned Learning Activities and Teaching Methods |
- Lecture
- Discussion
- Questions/Answers
- Uygulama
- Project
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| Assessment Methods and Criteria |
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Quantity |
Percentage (%) |
| Mid-term |
1 |
40 |
| Total(%) |
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40 |
| Contribution of In-term Studies to Overall Grade(%) |
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40 |
| Contribution of Final Examination to Overall Grade(%) |
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60 |
| Total(%) |
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100 |
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| ECTS Allocated Based on Student Workload |
| Activities |
Quantity |
Duration (Hour) |
Total Workload (Hour) |
| Midterm exam |
1 |
3 |
3 |
| Preparation for Quiz |
1 |
10 |
10 |
| Individual or group work |
14 |
2 |
28 |
| Preparation for Final exam |
1 |
10 |
10 |
| Course hours |
14 |
4 |
56 |
| Preparation for Midterm exam |
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| Laboratory (including preparation) |
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|
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| Final exam |
1 |
3 |
3 |
| Homework |
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| Performance Practice |
2 |
5 |
10 |
| Total Work Load | 120 |
| Total Work Load / 30 (h) | 4 |
| ECTS Credit of the Course | 4 |
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| Language of Instruction | Turkish |
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| Work Placement(s) | No |
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