Dokuz Eylül University Information Package / Courses Catalog

General Description

History

The Department of Sculpture, Sculpture Department continues its education and training in the postgraduate programme, which started at Dokuz Eylül University Institute of Social Sciences in 1988-1989 academic year, at Dokuz Eylül University Institute of Fine Arts, which was established in 2002.
The Department of Sculpture considers sculpture education and training as a whole consisting of Bachelor, Master and Proficiency in Art programmes. The programme covers the intertwined processes of recognition, experimentation, research and originalisation. It aims to provide creative individuals who are equipped in their field, have knowledge, can express themselves and catch the age with their works.
The education and training programme of the Department of Sculpture has been prepared by taking into consideration the undergraduate and graduate programmes of the universities in Türkiye and in the world.
Master's degree education is completed with a thesis.

Qualification Awarded

Master of Art in Sculpture (MA)

Level of Qualification

Second Cycle (Master's Degree)

Specific Admission Requirements

First Cycle Degree in the same or in related disciplines, Transcript, Acceptable score on ALES (Academic Personnel and Graduate Education Entrance Exam) or Equivalent GRE, GMAT score. Acceptable score on Language Proficiency Tests. Acceptable weighted score based on the first cycle cumulative grade point average (GPA) and ALES score. The exceptions to the requirements of ALES and Foreign Language Proficiency scores is announced by the Graduate School. However, ALES requirement is waived for the admissions to the second cycle graduate programs offered by the Conservatory and the departments of Fine Arts Faculty, where students are admitted only by the Artistic Aptitude Test as well as for the graduates of doctorate /arts proficiency/medical residency/ dental residency/ veterinary residency/ pharmaceutical residency programs. Final admission is based on the evaluation of the related academic unit committee. International student admission requirements are decided by the Graduate School Executive Committee.

Specific Arrangements for Recognition of Prior Learning (Formal, Non-Formal and Informal)

According to the Regulations of Dokuz Eylül University for Graduate Schools, students are not connected to the right for internal transfer, previously taken courses at another graduate programme by another university with a successful grade may be recognized by the related programmes after the letter of the students includes course contents and the transcript, and by the recommendation of the head of the departments and by the decision of the Board of Directors. The courses taken by the outgoing Exchange students have the recognition at the school either as compulsory or elective.

Qualification Requirements and Regulations

2 years, 2 semesters per year, 15 weeks per semester, 120 ECTS in total.

Profile of the Programme

In the fields of sculpture, our Purpose is to raise individuals who have the theoric and artistic equipments within the requirements of era, who can participate in universal and national environments, who are aware of the problems of the country and the World and who are participator, creative and productive. Alongside, within the frame of lifelong learning-education principle, we are to raise individuals who can produce knowledge in their field of expertise and who are vacant to progression. Four faculty member, three research assistant and a technican fulfill their duties in the Sculpture Department. Within the Department, there are five units of Sculpture and a unit of drawing workshops whihc are prepared according to the variety of artistic productions models. Furthermore, our department organize some events like exhibitions, technical trips, symposiums and etc. during a school year.

Key Learning Outcomes

1	To possess the artistic and cultural accumulation of knowledge in a top level that will constitute the substructure in the process of sculpture producing,
2	To be able to define the accumulation and equipment of professional knowledge on the issue of technique, material and method in his/her field,
3	To be able to describe the related literature, Professional terminology and concepts in his/her field of specialty,
4	To be able to plan and actualize the whole process of the artistic works,
5	To define the material for the sculpture practices, to make a correct selection, to give shape, to be able to use the required modern technical and equipment,
6	To be able to evaluate, position and present his/her works in a national and international level,
7	To possess the skill to be able to create and exhibit unique and innovative statues possessing aesthetic value,
8	To be able to create and manage a project in his/her field,
9	To reach and be able to evaluate the sources that will enable him/her to develop himself/herself in the issues related to area of sculpture within the framework of the principle of lifetime training and education.
10	To be able to make written and verbal communication with the specialists in his/her field on the issues related to sculpture, to be able to express himself/herself, to be able to carry out team work,
11	To solve problems on the issues related to his/her field, to analyze its results and to draw conclusions from the findings by transforming them into the form of knowledge, to be able to make a judgment by professional responsibility and ethical awareness,
12	To be able to monitor and comprehend the current discussions in the national and international culture, art and academic environment, to be open to new inclinations in the field of art,
13	To be able to contribute to the development of the artistic admiration in the national and international level with his unique ideas and works of art through the awareness of the social and cultural effects of the artistic works,
14	To be able to transfer the artistic researches, creation processes and results to different presentation methods (reports, articles, thesis, announcements, etc.).

Occupational Profiles of Graduates with Examples

This degree enables the holder to perform the tasks related to quality management, design and certification in organizations.

Access to Further Studies

May apply to third cycle programmes.

Course Structure Diagram with Credits

Semester	No	Course Unit Code	Course Unit Title	Type of Course	T	P	L	ECTS
Below is the link for the course structure and credits. English: https://debis.deu.edu.tr/ders-katalog/2021-2022/eng/bolum_1338_eng.html
T: Theoretical P: Practice L: Laboratory B: Spring Semester G: Fall Semester H: Full Year
1 .Semester:
G	1	GSE 5011	METHODS OF SCIENTIFIC RESEARCH AND PUBLICATION ETHICS	COMPULSORY	3	0	0	5
G	0	-	ELECTIVE COURSE	ELECTIVE	-	-	-	25
TOTAL:								30

1 .Semester Elective:
Semester	No	Course Unit Code	Course Unit Title	Type of Course	T	P	L	ECTS
G	1	HEY 5053	MODELING SCULPTURE I	ELECTIVE	2	2	0	8
G	2	HEY 5055	DIRECT EXPRESSION I	ELECTIVE	2	2	0	8
G	3	HEY 5057	MEDALLION AND PRIZE SCULPTURE I	ELECTIVE	2	2	0	8
G	4	HEY 5067	3D CHARACTER DESIGN	ELECTIVE	2	2	0	8
G	5	HEY 5061	FORM RESEARCHES I	ELECTIVE	2	2	0	8
G	6	HEY 5063	ANALYSIS OF SCULPTURE I	ELECTIVE	3	0	0	6
G	7	HEY 5065	FREE EXPRESSION I	ELECTIVE	2	2	0	8
G	8	HEY 5059	SCULPTURE AND COLOUR I	ELECTIVE	3	0	0	6

2 .Semester:
Semester	No	Course Unit Code	Course Unit Title	Type of Course	T	P	L	ECTS
B	1	HEY 5096	SEMINAR	COMPULSORY	0	2	0	3
B	0	-	ELECTIVE COURSE	ELECTIVE	-	-	-	27
TOTAL:								30

2 .Semester Elective:
Semester	No	Course Unit Code	Course Unit Title	Type of Course	T	P	L	ECTS
B	1	HEY 5036	MODELING SCULPTURE II	ELECTIVE	2	2	0	8
B	2	HEY 5040	MEDALLION AND PRIZE SCULPTURE II	ELECTIVE	2	2	0	8
B	3	HEY 5056	DIRECT EXPRESSION II	ELECTIVE	2	2	0	8
B	4	HEY 5068	IMPLEMENTATION OF CHARACTER DESIGN	ELECTIVE	2	2	0	8
B	5	HEY 5060	FORM RESEARCHES II	ELECTIVE	2	2	0	8
B	6	HEY 5064	ANALYSIS OF SCULPTURE II	ELECTIVE	3	0	0	6
B	7	HEY 5066	FREE EXPRESSION II	ELECTIVE	2	2	0	8
B	8	HEY 5058	SCULPTURE AND COLOUR II	ELECTIVE	3	0	0	6

3.Semester:
Semester	No	Course Unit Code	Course Unit Title	Type of Course	T	P	L	ECTS
G	1	HEY 5800	FIELD OF STUDY	COMPULSORY	2	0	0	3
G	2	HEY 5900	THESIS	COMPULSORY	0	0	0	27
TOTAL:								30

4.Semester:
Semester	No	Course Unit Code	Course Unit Title	Type of Course	T	P	L	ECTS
B	1	HEY 5800	FIELD OF STUDY	COMPULSORY	2	0	0	3
G	2	HEY 5900	THESIS	COMPULSORY	0	0	0	27
TOTAL:								30

Examination Regulations, Assessment and Grading

The regulations for examination and grading are arranged in the fourth part of DEU Graduate School of Fine Arts Educational and Examinational Regulations. The lowest grade to be successful in a credit course is 75. Detailed assessment methods and criteria for courses are explained in syllabi.

Graduation Requirements

Second Cycle (Master's Degree) Programme education plan consists of compulsory and elective courses, a total of 120 ECTS must be completed for graduation.

Mode of Study (Full-Time, Part-Time, E-Learning )

Full-time

Programme Director or Equivalent

Heykel Bölüm Başkanı
Prof. Arzu ATIL
e-posta: arzu.cakir@deu.edu.tr
Telefon: ( 232 ) 3016725
Bölüm Erasmus/DE Koordinatörü
Prof. Sevgi AVCI
e-posta: sevgi.avci@deu.edu.tr
Telefon: ( 232 ) 3016727

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