Dokuz Eylül University Information Package / Courses Catalog

Description of Individual Course Units

Course Unit Code	Course Unit Title	Type Of Course	D	U	L	ECTS
TEZ 2002	DESING OF MANUSCRIPT ILLUMINATION II	COMPULSORY	2	2	0	4

Offered By

Ancient Turkish Calligraphy

Level of Course Unit

First Cycle Programmes (Bachelor's Degree)

Course Coordinator

PROFESSOR AYNUR MAKTAL

Offered to

Ancient Turkish Calligraphy
Art of Illumination
Ancient Turkish Calligraphy

Course Objective

The aim of this course is to lead students to gain knowledge and skills in applying and reporting the types of classic colors used in illumination design, preparation techniques and types of using gold, different kinds of forms, areas and colored composition and techniques.

Learning Outcomes of the Course Unit

1	To draw main motifs in illumination design regarding anatomic structure by using brush techniques
2	To define and prepare the classic colour and gold techniques such as plastering, overspreading, ornamenting with gold leaf
3	To apply classic color techniques which are used in arasuyu and kenarsuyu compositions and to gain knowledge and skill in preparing new color combinations
4	To turn their knowledge about different techniques such as tirlin(ruling pen) iğne perdahı(needle glazing) etc. in illumination design applications into competence
5	To define different kinds of compositions (halkar, classic color style, zer-ender-zer, etc.), color gold and brush tecniques and apply them in profession
6	To design unique compositions in illumination design applications and to do its colored application
7	To gain competency in presenting completed projects and report the presented application

Mode of Delivery

Face -to- Face

Prerequisites and Co-requisites

GTS 4060 - Finishing Project

Recomended Optional Programme Components

None

Course Contents

Week	Subject	Description
1	Kinds of Turkish art of illumination and examples
2	The resources releated with design in Turkish art of illumination Etudes on drawing with nuance and without nuance by using brush.
3	To design unique compositions with plant motifs in i Turkish art of illumination
4	To design unique compositions with animal motifs in i Turkish art of illumination .
5	To design unique compositions with semi- stylized plant motifs in Turkish art of illumination.
6	To design unique compositions with semi- stylized animal motifs in Turkish art of illumination.
7	To design unique compositions with full- stylized plant motifs. in Turkish art of illumination.
8	To design unique compositions with full- stylized animal motifs in Turkish art of illumination.
9	To design unique compositions with another stylized motifs. in Turkish art of illumination.
10	To design unique asymmetric compositions in Turkish art of illumination
11	To design unique symmetric ( ½; ¼ ; 1/8 ; etc ) )in i Turkish art of illumination
12	To draw designs in different forms of compositions
13	Complate designs and presentation of classical Turkish Illumination art

Recomended or Required Reading

Ilhan Özkeçeci; Türk Sanatında Kompozisyon, Istanbul 2008
Ali Rıza Özcan; Tezhip Sanatında Tasarım Kurgusu , Ankara 2009
I.Birol; Türk Tezhip Sanatında Desen, Ankara 2009
Banu Mahir; Tezhip Sanatı,Ankara 2007.
Ali Rıza Özcan; Tezhip Sanatında Tasarım Kurgusu , Ankara 2009
Türk Hat Sanatının Şaherserleri,(Hz. M. Uğur Derman), Ankara 1990s. 67s.
Hat Sanatı, (Edit: E. Ihsanoğlu ) Istanbul 1992, 244s.
A.Maktal-S. Toprak, H. Hat Koleksiyonu , Izmir 2008,s.59.
A.Maktal Ders Notları ve Desen Taslakları, basılı ve görüntülü yazma eser tezhip örnekleri.

Planned Learning Activities and Teaching Methods

In this lesson, Gilding, terminology, characteristics and history of the link between the development and related disciplines,
examples are explained, and the anatomical structures of symbolic motifs, and analysis, the drawing functions in the composition,
uygulattırılacak step by step, the pattern kind of boots, procedures and techniques, first analysis (analysis) method will be taken up.

Assessment Methods

SORTING NUMBER	SHORT CODE	LONG CODE	FORMULA
1	MTE	MIDTERM EXAM
2	ASG	ASSIGNMENT
3	ASG	ASSIGNMENT
4	ATT	ATTENDANCE
5	QUZ	QUIZ
6	FIN	FINAL EXAM
7	FCG	FINAL COURSE GRADE	MTE * 0.15 + ASG * 0.10 + ASG * 0.30 + ATT * 0.10 + QUZ * 0.15 + FIN * 0.20
8	RST	RESIT
9	FCGR	FINAL COURSE GRADE (RESIT)	MTE * 0.15 + ASG * 0.10 + ASG * 0.30 + ATT * 0.10 + QUZ * 0.15 + RST * 0.20

Further Notes About Assessment Methods

In this course, the Turkish art of Illumination terminology, historical development, features and the connection with related disciplines will be explained with examples. The functions of symbolic and anatomic structure of motifs in a composition will be applied step by step, by using drawing techniques and analysis; pattern drawing styles and techniques will be covered with analyze method. Free, fractional and raport (ulama) composition styles will be applied in symmetric, asymmetric and other free formed areas, by sketching with use of pencils. About the application of these forms in different surfaces, the students will be informed.

Assessment Criteria

The course has 2 credits for theoretical knowledge and 2 credits for applications. During the semester, the attendance will be taken and there will be a midterm for students to comprehend the subjects in lessons. . In the midterm, the degree of comprehension and understanding of the subjects in given course books and also the degree of skills in applications will be evaluated. . The 30% of arithmetic mean of midterms and attendance and the 30% of the final exam will be taken in to consideration. Homework and a presentation will be expected from students. The attendance in this applied course is important so the attendance will also be evaluated. In order to number of questions in the exams, the mark distributions out of 100 points will be announced before the exams and the total result will be evaluated. The homework, presentation and attendance will be evaluated out of 100 points.

Language of Instruction

Turkish

Course Policies and Rules

The course begins with theoretical description, drawing with the help of visuals and personal applications about related subjects. Students who are late have right to enter the course in next half hour. Students who come to class after that time are evaluated as attended half of the class . At the beginning of the next class, stages of the works are examined, mistakes are criticized and discussed; then the students begin their new application in studios.

Contact Details for the Lecturer(s)

aynur.maktal@deu.edu.tr

Office Hours

Monday09.30

Work Placement(s)