COURSE UNIT TITLE

Offered By

Department of Sculpture

Level of Course Unit

First Cycle Programmes (Bachelor's Degree)

Course Coordinator

PROFESSOR SEVGI AVCI

Offered to

Graphic
Cinema and Television
Textile
Sculpture

Course Objective

The aim of this course is to investigate the figural characteristics of human body by comparing predefined information relating to muscle and bone from live-model observation-based drawings. With the etudes, it encourages to gain basic information about Anatomy which will build a base for art works; it also aims to teach and to apply the learned information into a visual language and use it in this context.

Learning Outcomes of the Course Unit

Mode of Delivery

Face -to- Face

Prerequisites and Co-requisites

None

Recomended Optional Programme Components

None

Course Contents

Recomended or Required Reading

Text Book(s)/Required Readings:
1- Gottfried BOMMES, Der Nackte Mensch, Veb Verlag Der Kunst, Dresden
2- Peter FEIERABEND, Anatomissche Zeichenschule Mensch Tier- Vergleichende Anatomie,
Könemann, Köln -1996
Additional Sources:
3- A Stephen Rogers PECK, Atlas Of Human Anatomy For The Artist, Oxford University Pres,
New York -1982
4- Pepin van ROOJEN, The Humen Figure, The Pepin Press Amsterdam-2008
5- Burne HOGARTH, Anotomisches Zeichnen Leichtgemacht , Benedikt Taschen Verlag, Berlin-1991
6- David K. RUBINS, Anatomie Für Kunstler , Ravensburger Buchverlag, München-1970
7- Esin KAHYA, Şemseddini Itaki nin Resimli Anatomi Kitabı , Atatürk Kültür dil, Tarih Yüksek
Kurumu Atatürk Kültür Merkezi Yayını, Sayı 95, Ankara -1996
Complementary Materials:
1- Live Model, Skull, Moulages
2- Various publications accesible through internet (film, video etc.)

Planned Learning Activities and Teaching Methods

1-Verbal expression,
2- The careful study of examples through visual presentation,
3- Bringing into practice the existing Anatomy information through comparing it to the works from live model,
4-The instructor's observation and guidance of works during the practices,
5- Making reproductions of Illustrators', painters' and sculptors' drawings,
6- In the assesments, encourage the students to share their experiences, thoughts and problems arising from their own work verbally,
7- Discussing the final outcomes in relation to the practices

Assessment Methods

Further Notes About Assessment Methods

Developmental asssesment 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. Works and researchs are made in practical ways. In the assesments, students are to express their knowledge, ideas and arising problems related to their experiences of their own work.

Assessment Criteria

The student must 1- continually attend the classes,
2- The work he/she undertakes in the context of the course; must be of high quality in terms of technique and artistry,
3- Performance in the classes,
4- The number of works,
.

Language of Instruction

Turkish

Course Policies and Rules

The student must 1- Attend at least %80 of the lecture,
2- Comply with the pre-arranged callender during the lessons,
3- To meet the requirements of bringing to the class the relevant materials to be used in the practices.

Contact Details for the Lecturer(s)

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

Office Hours

On Wednesday:between 13:30-17:00

Work Placement(s)

None

Workload Calculation

Contribution of Learning Outcomes to Programme Outcomes