Information Package / Course Catalogue
Visual Arts
Course Code: CUL251
Course Type: Area Elective
Couse Group: Short Cycle (Associate's Degree)
Education Language: Turkish
Work Placement: N/A
Theory: 2
Prt.: 0
Credit: 2
Lab: 0
ECTS: 4
Objectives of the Course

With this course; The aim of this course is to provide information about the visual culture and arts which are the indispensable communication elements of our age.

Course Content

The elements of visual culture and the usage of visual arts in social life and contemporary communication tools are theoretically and practically the content of this course.

Name of Lecturer(s)
Ins. Anila POLAT
Learning Outcomes
1.To understand the visual culture and arts and their importance
2. To explain the effect of visual arts on promotion and brand creation
3. To be able to prepare visual materials
4. Developing the skills of understanding and interpreting images used in social media.
5.To understand basic photography techniques
Recommended or Required Reading
1.Görsel Kültür, Anadolu Üniversitesi Açık Öğretim Fakültesi Yayınları, Eskişehir.
2.Yılmaz, M. (2011) Görsel Sanatlar Uygulamaları, Pegem Yayınları, Ankara.
3.Freeman, M. (2011) Fotoğrafçının Gözü, Remzi Kitapevi, İstanbul
Weekly Detailed Course Contents
Week 1 - Theoretical
Concept of art, general characteristics of art and types of visual arts.
Week 2 - Theoretical
Stages of motion and still image development
Week 3 - Theoretical
Stages of motion and still image development
Week 4 - Theoretical
Visual literacy
Week 5 - Theoretical
Visual literacy
Week 6 - Theoretical
Basic photography
Week 7 - Theoretical
Photographic techniques
Week 8 - Theoretical
General review / Midterm exam
Week 9 - Theoretical
Photographic techniques
Week 10 - Theoretical
Sample material reviews
Week 11 - Theoretical
Visuality and use of color
Week 12 - Theoretical
Poster design techniques
Week 13 - Theoretical
Poster design techniques
Week 14 - Theoretical
Evaluation of term paper
Week 15 - Final Exam
Final Exam
Assessment Methods and Criteria
Type of AssessmentCountPercent
Midterm Examination1%40
Final Examination1%30
Term Assignment1%30
Workload Calculation
ActivitiesCountPreparationTimeTotal Work Load (hours)
Lecture - Theory142256
Term Project120121
Midterm Examination110111
Final Examination110111
TOTAL WORKLOAD (hours)99
Contribution of Learning Outcomes to Programme Outcomes