COURSE UNIT TITLE

Offered By

Art Theories

Level of Course Unit

First Cycle Programmes (Bachelor's Degree)

Course Coordinator

PROFESSOR DOCTOR BINNUR GÜRLER

Offered to

Graphic
Theatre
Carpet - Rugs and Old Fabric Patterns
Sound Editing and Cinematography
Play Writing - Dramaturgy
Performance Arts
Accessory Design
Carpet, Rug and Traditional Fabric Designs
Cinema and Television
Carpet-Rugs and Old Fabric Patterns
Stage Design
Ceramics
Ancient Turkish Calligraphy
Animation Film Design and Directing
Ceramic and Glass Design
Music Sciences
Film Design and Directing
Musicology
Art of Illumination
Film Design and Directing
Graphic Arts
Sculpture
Photography
Fashion Apparel Design
Tile Design and Restoration
Art of Calligraphy
Painting
Cartoon Film and Animation
Textile Design
Ancient Turkish Calligraphy
Illustration and Printmaking
Restorations of Ancient Tile
Textile
Art Theories
Textile and Fashion Design Department
Film Design and Screenwriting
Restorations of Ancient Tile
Graphic Design
Film Design and Screenwriting
Ceramic and Glass
Dramatic Writing and Dramaturgy
Music Technology

Course Objective

Iconographic analysis and iconological interpretation is a method of analysis developed by Erwin Panofsky. This method, which is especially used in figurative and thematic artwork, is still valid today. This course is geared towards conveying how the method of Iconographic analysis and iconological interpretation is applied on works of art. Moreover, stories of the Old and New Testament which have initiated Bedrettin Cömert to include his method in History of turkish Art studies, are presented throughout the semester. Based on the method of Iconographic analysis and iconological interpretation, the course also aims at identifying subjects of figurative art, which cover a wide rande from daily life to holy books and to mythology. Another objective of the course is to explain Christain and Islamic iconography by taking first-hand resources as a basis and to help students gain the skills to make correct identifications, descriptions and explanations via examples of artwork.

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

Cömert Bedrettin, Mitoloji ve Ikonografi, DEKI yayınları, Istanbul 2008
Erhat Azra, Mitoloji Sözlüğü, Remzi Yayınevi, Istanbul 1996
Panofsky Erwin, Ikonografi, çev. Bedrettin Cömert
Bible
Torah
Quran
Dictionary of Symbols

Planned Learning Activities and Teaching Methods

The course is conducted theoretically. Perception of art and traditional styles of cultures are presented by the instructor through exemplifications using visual materials and comparative analysis. Discussions and debates are encouraged in class in order for students to exchange their opinions.

Assessment Methods

Further Notes About Assessment Methods

There will be two written exams throughout the term and 90% of the students' yearly total will be assessed by these exams. Each exam will cover the class material and the questions will cover the course subjects.
In Mıd-terms and final questions comprise either closed or open ended questions or both depending on the instructor's prevision.

Mid-term and final exams are less than average of 50 students must take the makeup exam.

Assessment Criteria

Exams:
Exams are geared towards assessing whether the students have gained the skills described in the programme outcomes based on the measurement techniques mentioned above.

Participation in class:
Students are assessed according to, (a) their attendance records, (b) the level of kowledge displayed in their answers to the questions adressed to them by the instructor and (c) their contribution to the creation of a positive learning environment.

Language of Instruction

Turkish

Course Policies and Rules

1- To follow the course by using the suggested materials,
2- To attend 80% of the lectures,
3- To attend the field trips planned by the instructor

Contact Details for the Lecturer(s)

Öğr. Gör. Yalçın Mergen
yalcin.mergen@deu.edu.tr

Office Hours

Course days and times.

Work Placement(s)

None

Workload Calculation

Contribution of Learning Outcomes to Programme Outcomes