COURSE UNIT TITLE

: CONTEMPORARY ART II

Description of Individual Course Units

Course Unit Code Course Unit Title Type Of Course D U L ECTS
HEY 6052 CONTEMPORARY ART II ELECTIVE 3 0 0 6

Offered By

Sculpture

Level of Course Unit

Third Cycle Programmes (Doctorate Degree)

Course Coordinator

ASSOCIATE PROFESSOR SEVGI AVCI

Offered to

Sculpture

Course Objective

To discuss and interpret contemporary art events
In this coursa; Course outline will be discussed in the context of new dimension of Visual arts; Artistic tendencies in the world and in Turkey; Artistic activities in contemporary art.

Learning Outcomes of the Course Unit

1   To define concepts, professional terms and literature related to comtemporary art,
2   To have the relevant knowledge about contemporary art,
3   To comprehend and assess the contemporary art arena in general sense,
4   To describe contemporary art events and various artistic approaches,
5   To place one s own work in the national and international contemporary art scene.
6   To express theoretical knowledge fluidly and with clarity in verbal and written forms.

Mode of Delivery

Face -to- Face

Prerequisites and Co-requisites

None

Recomended Optional Programme Components

None

Course Contents

Week Subject Description
1 Introduction to the contemporary and current art events in the world Verbal expression
2 Biennials Investigation-discussion through visuals derived from catalouge, mass communication medium, and all other sources
3 Biennials Investigation-discussion through visuals derived from catalouge, mass communication medium, and all other sources
4 Art fairs Investigation-discussion through visuals derived from catalouge, mass communication medium, and all other sources
5 Current exhibitions Investigation-discussion through visuals derived from catalouge, mass communication medium, and all other sources
6 Current exhibitions Investigation-discussion through visuals derived from catalouge, mass communication medium, and all other sources
7 Homework presentation - Seminar Expression through visual presentation-discussion
8 Introduction of current art events and activities in Turkey Verbal expression
9 1. , 2. , 3. and 4. Istanbul Biennials Investigation-discussion through visuals derived from catalouge, mass communication medium, and all other sources
10 5. , 6. , 7. and 8. Istanbul Biennials Investigation-discussion through visuals derived from catalouge, mass communication medium, and all other sources
11 9 , 10, 11. and 12 Istanbul Biennials Investigation-discussion through visuals derived from catalouge, mass communication medium, and all other sources
12 1. ve 2. Contemporary Istanbul Art fair Investigation-discussion through visuals derived from catalouge, mass communication medium, and all other sources
13 Current exhibitions Investigation-discussion through visuals derived from catalouge, mass communication medium, and all other sources
14 Current exhibitions Investigation-discussion through visuals derived from catalouge, mass communication medium, and all other sources
15 Homework presentation - Seminar Expression through visual presentation-discussion Written assesment
16 Final exam Written assesment

Recomended or Required Reading

1- Julian STALLABRASS, Sanat A.Ş. - Çağdaş Sanat ve Bienaller , çev.: Esin SOĞANCILAR, Iletişim Yay. Istanbul-2010
2- Oscar WILDE, Sanatçı Eleştirmen Yalancı Katil Etik ve Estetik Üzerine , çev.: Esin SOĞANCILAR, Kaya GENÇ, Fatih ÖZGÜVEN, Türker ARMANER, Iletişim Yay. Istanbul-2010
3- Janet WOLFF, Sanatın Toplusal Üretimi , çev.: Ayşegül DEMIR Özne Yay. Istanbul-2000
4-KEN BAYNES, Toplumda Sanat çev.:Yusuf ATILGAN,YKY, Istanbul -2002
5- Jacques RANCIERE, Özgürleşen Seyirci , çev. E. Burak ŞAMAN, Metis Yay. Istanbul-2010
6- Brian O DOHERTY Beyaz Küpün Içinde- Galeri Mekanının Ideolojisi , çev.: Ahu ANTMEN, Sel Yay., Istanbul -2010
7- Claude GINTZ, Başka Yerde Başka Biçimde , çev.: Muna CDDEN, Dost Yay., Ankara-2010
8- Artur C. DANTO, Sanatın Sonundan Sonra-Çağdaş Sanat ve Tarihin Sınır Çizgisi , çev. Zeynep DEMIRSÜ, Ayrıntı Yay. Istanbul-2010

Planned Learning Activities and Teaching Methods

1-Verbal expression,
2- Expression through visual presentation,
3- Homework -research, expression, presentation-
4- Discussion amongst students attending the course, on a predetermined topic-Seminar-
5- Putting into written form the knowledge, through homework and final examination

Assessment Methods

SORTING NUMBER SHORT CODE LONG CODE FORMULA
1 ASG ASSIGNMENT
2 PAR PARTICIPATION
3 FCG FINAL COURSE GRADE
4 FCGR FINAL COURSE GRADE (RESIT) ASG * 0.40 + PAR * 0.10 + FCG * 0.50
5 RST RESIT
6 RST RESIT ASG * 0.40 +PAR * 0.10 + RST * 0.50


*** Resit Exam is Not Administered in Institutions Where Resit is not Applicable.

Further Notes About Assessment Methods

Developmental sssesment methods are based on supporting the student to comprehend/understand and express this outlook of subject matters. The student is encouraged to attend classes as relevant as possible, as well as the consistent and active communication between the lecturer and the student is to be planned under the guidance of the lecturer. Initially main themes are explored in the course, and focusing on the relevant topics is the aim in the process of researching through homework-distribution. Every student presents their own work in the context of the program they are following, at the same time all students exchange their ideas and knowledge in the atmosphere of a seninar. Also, the student showcases his/her knowledge through homework and final exams which also count as mid-semester exam.

Assessment Criteria

The student must 1- continually attend the classes, 2- To activelly be involved in the course, 3- The research he/she undertakes in the context of the course; must be of high quality; its thematic heading is to be harmonious with the context; the context of used resources; the gramatical correctness of the written text, 4- The student shall be able to express himself both verbally and textually through his research and homework, 5- To be able to discuss when necessary, with the knowledge he gains, 6- In the final exams, the information he provides is expected to match the question asked.

Language of Instruction

Turkish

Course Policies and Rules

1-The student must attend at least %70 of the lecture
2- Comply with the pre-arranged homework/presentation/seminar and callender during the lessons
3- To do readings on the previously determined topics,
4- To be actively involved in the discussions taking place in the class.

Contact Details for the Lecturer(s)

Assist Prof. Sevgi AVCI
sevgi.avci@deu.edu.tr

Office Hours

Every Friday 15:30-17:00

Work Placement(s)

None

Workload Calculation

Activities Number Time (hours) Total Work Load (hours)
Theory 13 3 39
Presentation for Homework - seminar 2 3 6
Preparation before/after weekly lectures (working out on course materials, reading essays etc.) 15 4 60
Preparation for Final Exam 1 5 5
Preparation for Homework 1 20 20
Preparation for Presentations 1 10 10
Instead of Mid Term Exam give in Assigment 1 2 2
Final 1 3 3
TOTAL WORKLOAD (hours) 145

Contribution of Learning Outcomes to Programme Outcomes

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