COURSE UNIT TITLE

: TRADITIONAL KNOTTED TEXTILES I

Description of Individual Course Units

Course Unit Code Course Unit Title Type Of Course D U L ECTS
GES 6109 TRADITIONAL KNOTTED TEXTILES I ELECTIVE 2 2 0 8

Offered By

Traditional Turkish Arts

Level of Course Unit

Third Cycle Programmes (Doctorate Degree)

Course Coordinator

ASSOCIATE PROFESSOR BAHADIR ÖZTÜRK

Offered to

Traditional Turkish Arts

Course Objective

The aim of this course is to have the students examine the traditional textiles such as carpet, tülü, filikli, gabbeh which are woven by knot technique, and have them make applications using these techniques.

Learning Outcomes of the Course Unit

1   know the knotted weaving techniques,
2   be informed of the certain locals where the knotted weaving techniques are used,
3   identify the features of locals, motifs, compositions and raw materials in accordance with the techniques,
4   learn the design preparation periods in accordance with knotted weaving techniques,
5   make designs in accordance with knotted weaving techniques,
6   use information technologies during researching and designing.

Mode of Delivery

Face -to- Face

Prerequisites and Co-requisites

None

Recomended Optional Programme Components

None

Course Contents

Week Subject Description
1 Introducing the content, the method of the course and the research subjects
2 Studying on the research subjects
3 Studying on the research subjects
4 Studying on the research subjects
5 Studying on the research subjects
6 Presentation of the research assignment
7 Presentation of the research assignment
8 Briefing about the application projects and starting the projects
9 Discussions on the project
10 Discussions on the project
11 Discussions on the project reports
12 Discussions on the project reports
13 Discussions on the project reports
14 Submitting the project reports and presenting them

Recomended or Required Reading

- Turkish Handwoven Carpets Catalogue No:1,2,3,4,5. Hazl.: Güran Erbek. Ankara Ekim 1987. Ünal Ofset, 2.Baskı, Mayıs 1992. Sevinç Matb. (s.y) "T.C.Kültür Bakanlığı Döner Sermaye Işletmeleri Merkez Müdürlüğü
- Ferit Edgü; Karapınar Tülü halıları, Mas Matbaacılık, Istanbul 1989, Ada Yayınları.
- H. Reinsch; Gabbeh, Graz 1986, Hali Publications Ltd. London.

Planned Learning Activities and Teaching Methods

The instructor assign the students to research knotted weaving techniques and the places they are used. During the research, the instructor consult the students. After the research, the study is submitted as a report and is presented in class.
As the application project, the students are asked to make original designs using knotted weaving techniques. In the meantime, in the lesson, designs are discussed in accordance with the technique, material, colour, composition, originality and content, and the instructor guide the students .

Assessment Methods

SORTING NUMBER SHORT CODE LONG CODE FORMULA
1 ASG ASSIGNMENT
2 PRJ PROJECT
3 PAR PARTICIPATION
4 FCGR FINAL COURSE GRADE (RESIT) ASG * 0.30 + PRJ * 0.50 + PAR * 0.20


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

Further Notes About Assessment Methods

None

Assessment Criteria

Evaluation is based on the content and presentation of the student s research report, his project studies and the portfolio at the end of the term, his efforts, ideas and discussions during the term.

Language of Instruction

Turkish

Course Policies and Rules

Project files are to be submitted in time. The files submitted later will not be evaluated.

Contact Details for the Lecturer(s)

bahadir.ozturk@deu.edu.tr

Office Hours

There is no specific office day. The student can contact the lecturer when needed.

Work Placement(s)

None

Workload Calculation

Activities Number Time (hours) Total Work Load (hours)
Lectures 14 2 28
Tutorials 14 2 28
Preparations before/after weekly lectures 14 4 56
Preparing presentations 4 8 32
Design Project 14 4 56
TOTAL WORKLOAD (hours) 200

Contribution of Learning Outcomes to Programme Outcomes

PO/LOPO.1PO.2PO.3PO.4PO.5PO.6PO.7PO.8PO.9PO.10PO.11PO.12PO.13PO.14PO.15PO.16
LO.14
LO.245
LO.355
LO.45
LO.555
LO.64