Information Package / Course Catalogue
Child, Art and Creativity
Course Code: CGB251
Course Type: Area Elective
Couse Group: First Cycle (Bachelor's Degree)
Education Language: Turkish
Work Placement: No
Theory: 2
Prt.: 0
Credit: 2
Lab: 0
ECTS: 5
Objectives of the Course

For bringing up student with creative thinking teach the knowledge and using of essential tecnics. Development of creativity according to children?s development. Using creative thinking when making communication and activities with children. To learn children picture?s development steps and teach students how children show their creativity and imagination by using art.

Course Content

Definition of creativity, components of the creative process (fluency, flexibility, originality, elaboration), theoretical foundations of creativity (psychoanalytic theory, humanistic theory, multiple intelligence theory, gestalt theory), mental processes in creativity (brain development, perception, emotion, image, symbol, metaphor) creativity and intelligence, processes of creativity), creativity based on science and thinking skills (convergent thinking, divergent thinking, critical thinking), secrets of creative geniuses, family and creativity, creative personality traits, factors hindering creativity, measurement tools used in measuring creativity, and its place and importance in social life, techniques and methods that develop creative thinking, the role of the educational institution and the family in the development of creativity, how to provide creative environmental conditions for children, and the selection of creative applications suitable for children's developmental skill levels, the importance of visual arts education, sensory, aesthetics, experiences , size a, paper, kneading materials, working with waste materials, artistic development stages (0-2 years old, 2-4 years old, 4-7 years old, 7-9 years old, 9-11 years old, 12 years old and above), integration, communication in visual arts education, art criticism (definition, analysis, interpretation, judgment), museums, architectural structures.

Name of Lecturer(s)
Prof. Selvinaz SAÇAN
Learning Outcomes
1.Know the elements and principles of artistic design.
2.Learn about creative methods and techniques appropriate to children's age and development, as well as ways to communicate with children.
3.She/he can choose materials suitable for the child's age and development.
4.She/he can explain art development in children
5.Through art programs, they learn how to support children's imagination and creativity.
Recommended or Required Reading
1.Kalburan,C.N (2011). Creativity and Art in Early Childhood
2.Çelebi Öncü, E. (2015) (Editör). Discovery of Creativity. Ankara: Hedef Yayıncılık
3.Ulutaş, İ. (2015). (Editör). Visual Arts Education Before School. Ankara: Hedef Yayıncılık
4..Schirmacher,R(2006).Art and Creative Dvelopment For Young Children.Thompson Delmar learning.
Weekly Detailed Course Contents
Week 1 - Theoretical
What is creativity, at human life the place of creativity, creativity and brain
Week 2 - Theoretical
Theories of creativity
Week 3 - Theoretical
The periods of creativity, the techniques and methods of which develops creative thinking.
Week 4 - Theoretical
The factors that affect creativity. The role of family and educator in arts and creativity education
Week 5 - Theoretical
Artistic design elements and artistic spaces
Week 6 - Theoretical
Art movements and their adaptation for children
Week 7 - Theoretical
Artistic development in children
Week 8 - Theoretical
Aesthetics in art education (Midterm)
Week 9 - Theoretical
The importance of museums and art galleries in child's life
Week 10 - Theoretical
The creative art works (art, music, drama, technology) and residual materials
Week 11 - Theoretical
Assessment of artistic skills and creativity
Week 12 - Theoretical
Children with special needs and art
Week 13 - Practice
Homework presentation
Week 14 - Practice
Homework presentation
Week 15 - Final Exam
Final exam
Assessment Methods and Criteria
Type of AssessmentCountPercent
Assignment2%20
Midterm Examination1%30
Final Examination1%50
Workload Calculation
ActivitiesCountPreparationTimeTotal Work Load (hours)
Lecture - Theory145298
Midterm Examination1819
Final Examination112113
TOTAL WORKLOAD (hours)120
Contribution of Learning Outcomes to Programme Outcomes
PÇ-1
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OÇ-1
5
4
4
4
4
4
4
5
OÇ-2
5
4
4
4
4
4
4
4
OÇ-3
5
4
4
4
4
4
4
4
OÇ-4
5
4
4
4
4
4
4
4
OÇ-5
5
4
4
4
4
4
4
4
Adnan Menderes University - Information Package / Course Catalogue
2026