Course Information
SemesterCourse Unit CodeCourse Unit TitleT+P+LCreditNumber of ECTS CreditsLast Updated Date
7RES405Experimental Art Studio I2+2+03411.06.2026

 
Course Details
Language of Instruction Turkish
Level of Course Unit Bachelor's Degree
Department / Program Painting
Type of Program Formal Education
Type of Course Unit Compulsory
Course Delivery Method Face To Face
Objectives of the Course Developing contemporary approaches that aim to diversify artistic production by supporting materials and processes in a way that enables the free expression of emotions and thoughts.
Course Content Contemporary art discussions will include the emergence of experimental productions in parallel with exemplary artists and artwork reviews.
Course Methods and Techniques Preparing presentations on the subject, examples from source books
Prerequisites and co-requisities None
Course Coordinator None
Name of Lecturers Prof. Ali Asker BAL
Assistants None
Work Placement(s) No

Recommended or Required Reading
Resources Barret, T. (2022), "Art Production, Form and Meaning", Dreamer Publishing House, İstanbul
Pys. P.S., (2024), "Multiple Realities: experimental Art in the Eastern Bloc 1960s-1980s", Walker Publications, Minneapolis.
Hung, W., (2002), "A Decade of Experimental Art (1990-2000)", Art Media Resources Ltd, China
Cyr., L. L., (2011), "Experimental Painting: Inspirational Approaches for Mixed Media Art", F+W Media, New York.
Course Notes Barrett, T. (2022). Sanat üretimi: Form ve anlam (E. B. Alpay, Çev.). Hayalperest Yayınevi.
Cyr, L. L. (2011). Experimental painting: Inspirational approaches for mixed-media art. North Light Books.
Erdemci, F. (Ed.). (2002). A decade of experimental art (1990–2000). Art Media Resources & Guangdong Museum of Art. (Eser genellikle Wu Hung'un editörlüğü ve katkılarıyla yayımlanan Guangzhou Trienali kataloğu olarak kaynak gösterilmektedir.)
Pys, P. (2024). Multiple realities: Experimental art in the Eastern Bloc, 1960s–1980s. Walker Art Center.

Course Category
Engineering Design %10
Social Sciences %10
Science %10
Field %70

Planned Learning Activities and Teaching Methods
Activities are given in detail in the section of "Assessment Methods and Criteria" and "Workload Calculation"

Assessment Methods and Criteria
In-Term Studies Quantity Percentage
Mid-terms 1 % 30
Assignment 1 % 10
Final examination 1 % 60
Total
3
% 100

 
ECTS Allocated Based on Student Workload
Activities Quantity Duration Total Work Load
Course Duration 14 4 56
Assignments 2 15 30
Mid-terms 1 4 4
Project 1 20 20
Final examination 1 4 4
Total Work Load   Number of ECTS Credits 4 114

 
Course Learning Outcomes: Upon the successful completion of this course, students will be able to:
NoLearning Outcomes
1 Understands conceptually and practically the importance of original shaping and invention in art production.
2 Gains original artistic production and invention skills.
3 Establishes the relationship between experimental production and contemporary art.
4 Develops creative attitudes about materials, techniques and processes in painting.
5 Acts creatively regarding the unity of concepts and materials.

 
Weekly Detailed Course Contents
WeekTopicsStudy MaterialsMaterials
1 Experimental art, definition and scope Preparing presentations on the subject, examples from source books Terry Barret, Sanat Üretimi, Form ve Anlam, Wu Hung, A Decade of Experimental Art, Pavel Pys, Multiple Realities: experimental Art in the Eastern Bloc 1960s-1980s., Lisa L. Cyr, Experimental painting: Inspirational Approaches for Mixed Media Art.
2 Diversification of artistic materials Preparing presentations on the subject, examples from source books Terry Barret, Sanat Üretimi, Form ve Anlam, Wu Hung, A Decade of Experimental Art, Pavel Pys, Multiple Realities: experimental Art in the Eastern Bloc 1960s-1980s., Lisa L. Cyr, Experimental painting: Inspirational Approaches for Mixed Media Art.
3 Diversification of artistic techniques Preparing presentations on the subject, examples from source books Terry Barret, Art Production, Form and Meaning, Wu Hung, A Decade of Experimental Art, Pavel Pys, Multiple Realities: experimental Art in the Eastern Bloc 1960s-1980s., Lisa L. Cyr, Experimental painting: Inspirational Approaches for Mixed Media Art.
4 Diversification of artistic themes Preparing presentations on the subject, examples from source books Terry Barret, Art Production, Form and Meaning, Wu Hung, A Decade of Experimental Art, Pavel Pys, Multiple Realities: experimental Art in the Eastern Bloc 1960s-1980s., Lisa L. Cyr, Experimental painting: Inspirational Approaches for Mixed Media Art.
5 Experimentation in art Preparing presentations on the subject, examples from source books Terry Barret, Art Production, Form and Meaning, Wu Hung, A Decade of Experimental Art, Pavel Pys, Multiple Realities: experimental Art in the Eastern Bloc 1960s-1980s., Lisa L. Cyr, Experimental painting: Inspirational Approaches for Mixed Media Art.
6 Relationship between art and design Preparing presentations on the subject, examples from source books Terry Barret, Art Production, Form and Meaning, Wu Hung, A Decade of Experimental Art, Pavel Pys, Multiple Realities: experimental Art in the Eastern Bloc 1960s-1980s., Lisa L. Cyr, Experimental painting: Inspirational Approaches for Mixed Media Art.
7 Projecting art Preparing presentations on the subject, examples from source books Terry Barret, Art Production, Form and Meaning, Wu Hung, A Decade of Experimental Art, Pavel Pys, Multiple Realities: experimental Art in the Eastern Bloc 1960s-1980s., Lisa L. Cyr, Experimental painting: Inspirational Approaches for Mixed Media Art.
8 Originality in art Preparing presentations on the subject, examples from source books Terry Barret, Art Production, Form and Meaning, Wu Hung, A Decade of Experimental Art, Pavel Pys, Multiple Realities: experimental Art in the Eastern Bloc 1960s-1980s., Lisa L. Cyr, Experimental painting: Inspirational Approaches for Mixed Media Art.
9 The importance of original invention in art Preparing presentations on the subject, examples from source books Terry Barret, Art Production, Form and Meaning, Wu Hung, A Decade of Experimental Art, Pavel Pys, Multiple Realities: experimental Art in the Eastern Bloc 1960s-1980s., Lisa L. Cyr, Experimental painting: Inspirational Approaches for Mixed Media Art.
10 Concept and conceptualization in art Preparing presentations on the subject, examples from source books Terry Barret, Art Production, Form and Meaning, Wu Hung, A Decade of Experimental Art, Pavel Pys, Multiple Realities: experimental Art in the Eastern Bloc 1960s-1980s., Lisa L. Cyr, Experimental painting: Inspirational Approaches for Mixed Media Art.
11 Experimental art production process Preparing presentations on the subject, examples from source books Terry Barret, Art Production, Form and Meaning, Wu Hung, A Decade of Experimental Art, Pavel Pys, Multiple Realities: experimental Art in the Eastern Bloc 1960s-1980s., Lisa L. Cyr, Experimental painting: Inspirational Approaches for Mixed Media Art.
12 Experimental art production process Preparing presentations on the subject, examples from source books Terry Barret, Art Production, Form and Meaning, Wu Hung, A Decade of Experimental Art, Pavel Pys, Multiple Realities: experimental Art in the Eastern Bloc 1960s-1980s., Lisa L. Cyr, Experimental painting: Inspirational Approaches for Mixed Media Art.
13 Experimental art production process Preparing presentations on the subject, examples from source books Terry Barret, Art Production, Form and Meaning, Wu Hung, A Decade of Experimental Art, Pavel Pys, Multiple Realities: experimental Art in the Eastern Bloc 1960s-1980s., Lisa L. Cyr, Experimental painting: Inspirational Approaches for Mixed Media Art.
14 General evaluation Preparing presentations on the subject, examples from source books Terry Barret, Art Production, Form and Meaning, Wu Hung, A Decade of Experimental Art, Pavel Pys, Multiple Realities: experimental Art in the Eastern Bloc 1960s-1980s., Lisa L. Cyr, Experimental painting: Inspirational Approaches for Mixed Media Art.

 
Sustainable Development Goals
Contribution of Learning Outcomes to Programme Outcomes
P1 P2 P3 P4 P5 P6 P7 P8 P9 P10 P11 P12 P13 P14 P15
All 4 5 5 5 5 4 5 5 5 5 4 4 5 4 4
C1 4 5 5 4 5 5 5 5 5 4 4 5 5 5 5
C2 4 5 4 5 5 4 5 4 5 4 4 5 5 4 4
C3 4 4 4 4 5 4 5 5 5 4 4 4 5 4 4
C4 4 5 5 4 5 5 4 4 4 4 5 5 5 4 4
C5 5 5 5 4 4 4 5 5 4 5 5 4 5 5 5

  Contribution: 1: Very Slight 2:Slight 3:Moderate 4:Significant 5:Very Significant