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Program of Graphic Design

SGRA132

ART AND CREATIVITY

Course Code
SGRA132
Semester
-
Theory+Practice
3 + 0
ECTS
4
Course TypeElective Course
Course LevelBachelor's Degree
Year of Study-
Semester-
ECTS4
Name of Lecturer(s)
Learning Outcomes

At the end of this course, the students;

  1. Have knowledge about "What is art?" and art theories.
  2. Gain information on "What is creativity?", types of creativity, creative problem-solving programs, and the requirements and barriers to creativity.
  3. Gain knowledge about artistic creation, image and imagination, and the advertising image.
  4. Develop creative thinking skills.
Mode of DeliveryFace to face
PrerequisitesNo
Recommended Optional Programme Components
Course DescriptionThis course examines creativity as a psychological and artistic process. Topics include creative problem-solving, metaphor in art, imagination, and artist case studies. Students engage in creative exercises and concept-based design tasks.
Course Contents
WEEK TOPICS
1st Week Introduction, course description, objectives, course curriculum, and information about activities to be held at the museum. A pre-survey will be conducted.
2nd Week What is art?
3rd Week Art theories: Imitation Theory and Expressionist Theory.
4th Week Art theories: Emotional Impact Theory and Formalist Theory.
5th Week What is creativity? Creativity and personality traits. Types of creativity
6th Week Creative problem-solving programs. Brainstorming. Using an adjective list.
7th Week Barriers to creativity: individual, organizational, and social barriers.
8th Week Midterm Week.
9th Week Midterm project presentations. Requirements of creativity: individual and organizational requirements.
10th Week Midterm project presentations.
11th Week Midterm project presentations.
12th Week Theories on creative thinking. Artistic creation. How does the artist create metaphor?
13th Week Final project presentations. Image and imagination. Final survey.
Recommended or Required ReadingGörsel düşünme by Rudolf Arnheim (2007).
Görme biçimleri by John Berger (2007).
Yaratıcı ruhun evrimi by Daniel J. Boorstin (1994).
Sanat eğitimi ve öğretimi (eğitimin her kademesine yönelik yöntem ve tekniklerle) by Serap Buyurgan, Ufuk Buyurgan (2022).
1923?ten Günümüze Çağdaş Türk Sanatı (Chapter 2) by S. Buyurgan (2022).

Erzurum painting sculpture museum and gallery by S. Buyurgan & Ş.E. Taşpınar (2021).
Sanat alanları ile A?dan Z?ye sanat (Chapter 30) by Serap Buyurgan (2021).
Sanat eğitimi (Chapter 2) by Serap Buyurgan (2021).
Yaratıcı düşünme ve müzeler by Alan R. Gartenhaus (2000).
İlköğretim sanat öğretimi by O. T. Kırışoğlu & M. Stokrocki (1997).
Ortaöğretim sanat öğretimi by O. T. Kırışoğlu & M. Stokrocki (1997).
Görsel sanatlar eğitimi. Resim-iş eğitiminin tarihsel ve düşünsel temelleri
by Vedat Özsoy (2003).
Sanatın anlamı by Herbert Read (1960).
Sanat ve eğitim by İnci San (1985).
Sanatsal yaratma ve çocukta yaratıcılık by İnci San (1977).
Sanat kavram ve terimleri sözlüğü by M. Sözen & U. Tanyeli (1992).
Yaratıcı düşünce by Nuray Sungur (1997).
Planned Learning Activities and Teaching Methods
  • Lecture
  • Discussion
  • Questions/Answers
  • Project
  • Presentation
Assessment Methods and Criteria
Quantity Percentage (%)
Mid-term 1 40
Total(%) 40
Contribution of In-term Studies to Overall Grade(%) 40
Contribution of Final Examination to Overall Grade(%) 60
Total(%) 100
ECTS Allocated Based on Student Workload
Activities Quantity Duration (Hour) Total Workload (Hour)
Midterm exam 1 3 3
Preparation for Quiz
Individual or group work 14 3 42
Preparation for Final exam
Course hours 14 3 42
Preparation for Midterm exam
Laboratory (including preparation)
Final exam 1 3 3
Homework
Presentation (including preperation) 2 7 14
Project 2 8 16
Total Work Load120
Total Work Load / 30 (h)4
ECTS Credit of the Course4
Language of InstructionTurkish
Work Placement(s)No

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