Information Package / Course Catalogue
Handicrafts
Course Code: REKB273
Course Type: Area Elective
Couse Group: First Cycle (Bachelor's Degree)
Education Language: Turkish
Work Placement: N/A
Theory: 2
Prt.: 1
Credit: 3
Lab: 0
ECTS: 4
Objectives of the Course

The main aim of this course is to help students develop basic knowledge, skills, and aesthetic understanding related to handicrafts; to enhance their hand-eye coordination, creativity, and fine motor skills; to understand the historical and social significance of handicrafts in Turkish culture, fostering sensitivity to cultural heritage; to enable self-expression through art; and to apply handicrafts in recreational, individual, or group-based activities.

Course Content

Terms and concepts related to traditional Turkish arts; the importance of traditional Turkish arts; contributions to the economy of the individual, society and country; Historical development of traditional Turkish arts (Huns, Gokturks, Uighurs, Seljuks, Beyliks and Ottoman Period); Ahilik and Guild Organization; Institutions and organizations related to Turkish arts in the Republican period; classification of traditional arts according to raw materials and production techniques; traditional weaving (carpet-rug, fabric, etc.), printing, knitting, felt, glass (stained glass, housewares, beads, etc.) arts; metal (iron, copper, silver and gold, etc.) arts; tree (kündekari, carving and mother of pearl inlay) arts; tile-ceramic and stone crafts; education, production and marketing of traditional Turkish arts.

Name of Lecturer(s)
Ins. Gözde ERKAN
Learning Outcomes
1. Gains knowledge of terms and concepts related to traditional Turkish arts.
2. Importance of handicrafts; discuss about their contributions to individual, society and national economy.
3.Gains knowledge of the historical development of handicrafts.
4. Have knowledge about institutions and organizations related to handicrafts.
5.Makes the education, production and marketing of handicrafts
6.Develops the ability to use handicrafts in individual and group-based recreational activities to spend their leisure time in a meaningful and productive way
Recommended or Required Reading
1.Kültür ve Turizm Bakanlığı. (1993). Geleneksel Türk El Sanatları. Ankara: Kültür Bakanlığı Yayınları.
2.Barista, H., & Örcün. (1988). Türk El Sanatları. Ankara: Kültür Bakanlığı Yayınları.
3.Öztürk, İ. (1998). Geleneksel Türk El Sanatlarına Giriş. Ankara: Kültür Bakanlığı Yayınları.
4.Arioğlu, I. E., & Aydoğdu Atasoy, Ö. (2015). SOMUT OLMAYAN KÜLTÜREL MİRAS KAPSAMINDA GELENEKSEL EL SANATLARI VE KÜLTÜR VE TURİZM BAKANLIĞI. Electronic Turkish Studies, 10(16).
5.Er, B., & Hünerel, Z. S. (2012). BİR İLETİŞİM ARACI OLARAK EL SANATLARI. Batman Üniversitesi Yaşam Bilimleri Dergisi, 1(1), 169-177.
6.Hünerel, Z. S., & Er, B. (2012). Halk Kültürünün Tanitilmasinda El Sanatlarinin Yeri ve Önemi. Batman Üniversitesi Yaşam Bilimleri Dergisi, 1(1), 179-190.
7.Can, M. (2013). Geleneksel Türk El Sanatlarinin Turizme ve Ekonomiye Katkisi. Sosyal ve Beşeri Bilimler Dergisi, 5(2), 259-266.
Weekly Detailed Course Contents
Week 1 - Theoretical
İntroduction to the course, definition and history of handicrafts
Week 2 - Theoretical
Types of handicrafts (textile, wood, metal, glass, ceramic, etc
Week 3 - Theoretical
Overview of traditional Turkish handicrafts
Week 4 - Theoretical
Embroidery techniques: needlework, metal thread, applique
Week 5 - Theoretical
Introduction to weaving arts: rugs, carpets, felt
Week 6 - Theoretical & Practice
Woodwork techniques (carving, pyrography, painting)
Week 7 - Theoretical & Practice
Ceramic decoration and painting techniques
Week 8 - Theoretical & Practice
Glass art – stained glass and glass painting/evaluation
Week 9 - Theoretical
Jewelry design – beadwork and metal accessories
Week 10 - Theoretical
Composition and aesthetics in handicrafts
Week 11 - Theoretical
Individual project design and execution
Week 13 - Theoretical
Paper arts – marbling and paper cutting (kaat'ı)
Week 14 - Theoretical
Exhibition preparation
Week 15 - Final Exam
Fınal exam
Assessment Methods and Criteria
Type of AssessmentCountPercent
Midterm Examination1%40
Final Examination1%60
Workload Calculation
ActivitiesCountPreparationTimeTotal Work Load (hours)
Lecture - Theory142142
Lecture - Practice142028
Practice Examination18311
Midterm Examination1437
Final Examination1538
TOTAL WORKLOAD (hours)96
Contribution of Learning Outcomes to Programme Outcomes
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OÇ-1
5
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5
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5
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5
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5
Adnan Menderes University - Information Package / Course Catalogue
2026