COURSE INTRODUCTION AND APPLICATION INFORMATION

Course Name
Introduction to Arts and Drawing
Code
Semester
Theory
(hour/week)
Application/Lab
(hour/week)
Local Credits
ECTS
GEAR 301
Fall/Spring
3
0
3
6
Prerequisites
None
Course Language
English
Course Type
Service Course
Course Level
First Cycle
Mode of Delivery -
Teaching Methods and Techniques of the Course Discussion
Q&A
Critical feedback
Lecture / Presentation
Course Coordinator
Course Lecturer(s)
Assistant(s) -
Course Objectives The objective of this course is to introduce essential aspects of art history and to develop students’ basic drawing techniques.
Learning Outcomes The students who succeeded in this course;
  • will be able to classify the basic elements of art.
  • will be able to draw by free hand.
  • will be able to define important figures in art history with an aesthetic sensitivity.
  • will be able to discuss important events in art history with a critical perspective.
  • will be able to classify the essential tools and materials for basic drawing exercises.
Course Description This course introduces the basic techniques of drawing and freehand drawing skills. Moreover, it also provides information about important figures and events in art history.
Related Sustainable Development Goals

 



Course Category

 Core Courses
Major Area Courses
Supportive Courses
Media and Managment Skills Courses
Transferable Skill Courses

 

WEEKLY SUBJECTS AND RELATED PREPARATION STUDIES

Week Subjects Required Materials
1 Introduction
2 Elements of Art / Basic Drawing: Line Mendelowitz, D.M., Faber D.L., Wakeham D.A., (2007). A Guide to Drawing, Thomson Wadsworth, USA, pp. 4-12 Ching,F.D.K., “Design Drawing”, John Wiley & Sons, Inc. (1998) Chapter 1 Line & Shape Drawing Pencils (B series)
3 Elements of Art / Basic Drawing: Line Ching,F.D.K., “Design Drawing”, John Wiley & Sons, Inc. (1998) Chapter 2 Tone and Texture Drawing Pencils (B series)
4 Elements of Art / Basic Drawing: Line Ching,F.D.K., “Design Drawing”, John Wiley & Sons, Inc. (1998) Chapter 1 Line & Shape Drawing Pencils (B series)
5 Elements of Art / Basic Drawing: Volume Ching,F.D.K., “Design Drawing”, John Wiley & Sons, Inc. (1998) Chapter 3 Form and structure Drawing Pencils (B series)
6 Elements of Art / Basic Drawing: Volume and Color/ Quiz/Studio Critique Ching,F.D.K., “Design Drawing”, John Wiley & Sons, Inc. (1998) Chapter 4 Space & Depth Ching,F.D.K., “Design Drawing”, John Wiley & Sons, Inc. (1998) Chapter 11 Drawing Composition Drawing Pencils (B series)
7 Elements of Art / Basic Drawing: Volume and Color Drawing Pencils (B series)
8 Elements of Art / Basic Drawing: Volume and Color Drawing Pencils (B series)
9 Elements of Art
10 Presentations
11 Presentations
12 Presentations
13 Midterm
14 Drawing Drawing Pencils (B series)
15 Semester Review
16 Semester Review
Course Notes/Textbooks
Suggested Readings/Materials

Mendelowitz, D.M., Faber D.L., Wakeham D.A., (2007). A Guide to Drawing, Thomson Wadsworth, USA, ISBN-13: 978-0-495-00694-7

Hogarth, B., (1988). Drawing Dynamic Hands, Watson-Guptill Publications, New York, ISBN: 0-8320-1368-5

Winslow, V. L., (2009). Classic Human Anatomy,  Watson-Guptill Publications, New York, ISBN-13: 978-0-8230-2415-5

Betti, C., (1996). Drawing: a Contemporary Approach, Harcourt Brace College Publishers, USA, ISBN 0-15-501580-X

Ching,F.D.K., (1998) Design Drawing, John Wiley & Sons, Inc., Canada, ISBN: 0-471-28654-0

 

EVALUATION SYSTEM

Semester Activities Number Weigthing
Participation
Laboratory / Application
Field Work
Quizzes / Studio Critiques
1
10
Portfolio
Homework / Assignments
1
20
Presentation / Jury
1
35
Project
Seminar / Workshop
Oral Exam
Midterm
1
35
Final Exam
Total

Weighting of Semester Activities on the Final Grade
4
100
Weighting of End-of-Semester Activities on the Final Grade
Total

ECTS / WORKLOAD TABLE

Semester Activities Number Duration (Hours) Workload
Course Hours
(Including exam week: 16 x total hours)
16
3
48
Laboratory / Application Hours
(Including exam week: 16 x total hours)
16
Study Hours Out of Class
14
3
42
Field Work
Quizzes / Studio Critiques
1
10
Portfolio
Homework / Assignments
1
25
Presentation / Jury
1
30
Project
Seminar / Workshop
Oral Exam
Midterms
1
25
Final Exams
    Total
180

 

COURSE LEARNING OUTCOMES AND PROGRAM QUALIFICATIONS RELATIONSHIP

#
 Program Competencies/Outcomes
* Contribution Level
1
2
3
4
5
1

Successfully applies theoretical and practical knowledge and skills in Gastronomy and Culinary Arts
2

Carries best practices in terms of work and food security, safety and hygiene in food production
3

Appreciates, evaluates and makes decisions regarding to visual, textual and nutritional data with respect to food production and presentation
4

Recognizes and evaluates the impact of gastronomy on culture and society
5

Assumes responsibility for solving complex problems that may occur in the field of Gastronomy and Culinary Arts, both individually and as a team member
6

Evaluates the knowledge and skills acquired in the field of Gastronomy and Culinary Arts with a critical approach and effectively communicate their ideas and suggestions for solutions in written and oral form.
7

Possesses necessary knowledge and skills in relevant fields such as gastronomy, design, law and management and effectively apply them to the practice of Culinary Arts
8

Uses the technological tools related to Gastronomy and Culinary Arts effectively
9

Updates and improve the knowledge, skills and competencies related to Gastronomy and Culinary Arts with lifelong learning awareness and sustainability with an ethical approach
10

Collects data in the areas of Gastronomy and Culinary Arts and communicate with colleagues in a foreign language. (European Language Portfolio Global Scale”, Level B1)
11

Speaks a second foreign at a medium level of fluency efficiently
12

Relates the knowledge gained through the history of humanity to the field of expertise

*1 Lowest, 2 Low, 3 Average, 4 High, 5 Highest