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AVANOS VOCATIONAL SCHOOL OF FINE ARTS / CERAMICS, GLASS AND TILE

History

Nevsehir University Avanos Vocational High School was established with the senatus consultum dated the 3rd of March 2009, issued 6th Nevşehir University Avanos Vocational High School Ceramics, Glass and the art of Tile Making programme of Handicraft Department started education in 2009-2010 academic year. Its educational language is Turkish.


Qualification Awarded

The students who are able to pass all their lessons (equivalent to 120 ECTS in total) and have at least 2.0 grade point avarage from 4.0 have two-year degree diploma in the field of ceramics, glass and the art of tile making.

Level of Qualification

Associate degree

Specific Admission Requirements

The students graduating from the branches of the vocational high schools which are ceramics and glass technology, ceramics and glass administration or high schools are able to apply for open admission to “the ceramics glass and tile making programme” of associate degree. The students graduating from the branches except the mentioned fields or high schools can be placed at the programmes they want according to the OSS grades with the additional placement if there is vacancy. For this, the students must take the exam which is the higher education entrance exam (YGS) and held by OSYM and they must take adequate grade from YGS-2.

Specific Arrangement For Recognition of Prior Learning

The process of recognizing previous study in the higher education institution is still front-end. Therefore recognizing previous study in all the programmes of Nevşehir University is not started completely. However, exemption exam is held at the beginning of each academic year for the lessons such as English and Computer in the educational plans of the programmes. The students who think that they have the expected learning output can attend the exams held. The students attending and being succesful in the exam are exempt from the related lesson.

Qualification Requirements and Regulations

To have a two-year degree in the field of ceramics, glass and tile making, the students must pass all the the compulsory and elective subjects which are neccesssary to be taken and have at least 2.0 grade point avarage from 4.0.

Profile of The Programme

The aim of the programme is to educate qualified staff members being able to meet the artistic and technical needs of the big and small businesses, and institutions in the ceramics, glass and the art of tile making sector having the theoretical and practical knowledge, being an entrepreneur, acquiring the ability of thinking widely. Our students are made to gain experience by being encouraged to work in big and small ceramics industries in Avanos for one or two days a week at the time of education and the connection between school-industry is established successfully. Our students are led to learn the organization chart, socialize, have the ability to communicate and recognize the reforms in their field by giving responsibilities to them in the activities of national- international various ceramic art in Avanos.

Key Learning Outcomes of the Programme

PO-1 have knowledge about reform movements and the recession of Ottoman Empire and its reasons at the last decades, Turkish war of the independence, the establishment of the state of the Republic of Turkey and Ataturk’s principles and revolutions.
PO-2 Know the features of sounds, the rules and the structure of Turkish as a mother tongue, its place among the world languages ; have knowledge about grammatical rules, punctuation, the types of written and oral expression, the ways to speak effectively and fluently.
PO-3 Follow the foreign information (at least for one foreign language) related to their branch at the level of European language portfolio and communicate with the colleagues.
PO-4 Use informatics and communication technologies in their branch with the computer software at the level of European computer driving licence.
PO-5 Have adequate and necessary knowledge about basic Mathematics.
PO-6 Investigate the elements about opening a workplace, the continuation of the quality subjects and the behaviors of the consumers; have necessary knowledge about the business ethics; have adequate conscious about occupational health, and security; are able to work individually and in a group and know the necessity of life-long learning.
PO-7 Recognize the techniques which are shaping ceramics and design; practice three-dimensioned workshops; achieve new things by following the reforms in their fields and combining the traditional and contemporary things in terms of design and practice; carry out porcelainization and firing processes; use the technological devices, electrical appliances and machines related to their branch; understand the problems and their solutions.
PO-8 Use the units and programmes which are necessary for their branch; know and practice the designing programs in terms of technical two- three dimensioned graphic design.
PO-9 Use the instruments for technical drawing in accordance with the drawing technique, draw the basic geometric charts, projection and perspective drafts properly.
PO-10 Recognize the basic materials in accordance with the experiences and the acquired knowledge in the field of glass and ceramics technology and ceramics chemistry; are able to form mud, gloss and plaster; are able to do an experimental research; collect data and present them.
PO-11 Make industrial and artistic production by recognizing the styles of plaster designing and stripping and perform what they have designed.
PO-12 Implement the methods of glass forming according to the general and contemporary values technically and scientifically.
PO-13 Know the artistic and anatomic rates, different techniques and materials, visual observation and basic terms.
PO-14 Investigate the history of glass, ceramics and tile making art from the ancient period to the present in terms of territory and aesthetic with examples.; have knowledge about the art of ceramics and tile making categorizing them with their classical, industrial and contemporary titles; have knowledge about the craftsmen who shape the art of ceramics, glass and tile making; know the new techniques and materials used today.
PO-15 Analyze the ornaments used in tile making art; are able to study on figures by learning its rules; have knowledge of the materials used in tile making art and technical infrastructure; learn and practice the motifs (designs) used in tile making; know to tile making decor techniques, and implement the processes which are glazing and kiln- drying.
PO-16 Know the basic art and designing, speculative and practical principles; recognize the problems; offer a solution by commenting the objects, artistic production around them analytically; criticize; make a claim to ethic value; transfer the things related to their branch properly; recognize the target group, get in touch.
PO-17 Design form in accordance with the principles of the potter's wheel.
PO-18 The scaling ability, gaining desired extent does the three-dimensional applications.
PO-19 Gain research competency.
PO-20 Follow the technologic and scientific developments awarding of the requirement of lifelong learning and renew themselves regularly.
PO-21 To allow glass technology, glass chemistry in the light of knowledge and experience raw materials obtained
PO-22 Comprehend the importance of renewable energy sources, analyze them in terms of global cumulative installed power capacity.
PO-23 Graphic Design defines the basic concepts related to the field, when the design uses vector-based program.
PO-24 Uses a high level of software used in an office environment, the computer knows the parts in detail.
PO-25 Life-long learning with a sense of current developments is followed by the ever-changing information and communication technologies and applies them to work.
PO-26 Opening the business and will have the necessary knowledge to manage.
PO-27 comprehend issues related to environment and biological diversity,concerning on sustainability issues, social responsibility, ethical values and legal basis to have information.
PO-28 Participate in scientific and cultural activities throughout university life
PO-29 Gain knowledge about mythology and iconography

NQF-HETR Program Outcomes Matrices

The employment fields of the graduate from this programme is wide. The graduate from this programme can employ in ceramics,glass and tile making sectors, workplaces and factories with the title of “ceramics, glass and tile making technician”. Furthermore, They can manage their own workplaces.

Access to Further Studies

The candidates who finish the two-year degree education successfully can study in undergraduate program ıf they take an acceptable grade from the external transfer exam.

Course Structure Diagram with Credits

1. Semester Course Plan

Course Code Course Title Theoretical Practice Year Semester of Study Type of Course ECTS
AİT101 ATATÜRK PRINCIPLES AND REVOLUTION HISTORY I 2 Hour(s) 0 Hour(s) 1 Fall Semester Compulsory 2
SER101 GLASS AND CERAMIC ART HISTORY 2 Hour(s) 0 Hour(s) 1 Fall Semester Compulsory 2
MAT101 MATHEMATICS 2 Hour(s) 0 Hour(s) 1 Fall Semester Compulsory 2
SER107 CERAMIC STUDIO I 2 Hour(s) 1 Hour(s) 1 Fall Semester Compulsory 3
SER105 CHEMISTRY AND TECHNOLOGY OF CERAMICS 2 Hour(s) 0 Hour(s) 1 Fall Semester Compulsory 2
ENF101 BASIC USAGE OF KNOWLEDGE TECHNOLOGY I 2 Hour(s) 2 Hour(s) 1 Fall Semester Compulsory 5
SER103 BASIC ART AND DESIGN EDUCATION I 2 Hour(s) 1 Hour(s) 1 Fall Semester Compulsory 3
TDL101 TURKISH LANGUAGE I 2 Hour(s) 0 Hour(s) 1 Fall Semester Compulsory 2
YBD101 FOREIGN LANGUAGE I 2 Hour(s) 0 Hour(s) 1 Fall Semester Compulsory 2
SCHVZ1 POOL OF THE ELECTIVE COURSE 1 - Hour(s) - Hour(s) 1 Fall Semester Optional 7
Total:
 30

2. Semester Course Plan

Course Code Course Title Theoretical Practice Year Semester of Study Type of Course ECTS
AİT102 ATATÜRK PRINCIPLES AND REVOLUTION HISTORY II 2 Hour(s) 0 Hour(s) 1 Spring Semester Compulsory 2
SER104 CLAY WHEEL FORMING 2 Hour(s) 1 Hour(s) 1 Spring Semester Compulsory 3
SER120 BASED INDUSTRIAL TRAINING (TRAINING) 0 Hour(s) 0 Hour(s) 1 Spring Semester Compulsory 4
SER110 CERAMIC STUDIO II 2 Hour(s) 1 Hour(s) 1 Spring Semester Compulsory 3
SER108 TECHNIQUES OF CERAMIC DECORATION 2 Hour(s) 1 Hour(s) 1 Spring Semester Compulsory 3
SER106 TECHNICAL ART AND PERSPECTIVE 2 Hour(s) 1 Hour(s) 1 Spring Semester Compulsory 3
SER102 BASIC ART AND DESIGN EDUCATION II 2 Hour(s) 1 Hour(s) 1 Spring Semester Compulsory 3
TDL102 TURKISH LANGUAGE I 2 Hour(s) 0 Hour(s) 1 Spring Semester Compulsory 2
YBD102 FOREIGN LANGUAGE I 2 Hour(s) 0 Hour(s) 1 Spring Semester Compulsory 2
SCHVZ2 POOL OF THE ELECTIVE COURSE 2 - Hour(s) - Hour(s) 1 Spring Semester Optional 5
Total:
 30

3. Semester Course Plan

Course Code Course Title Theoretical Practice Year Semester of Study Type of Course ECTS
SER205 PLASTER MODELING AND MOLDING TECHNIQUES I 2 Hour(s) 1 Hour(s) 2 Fall Semester Compulsory 4
SER207 COMPUTER AIDED 3D DESIGN I 1 Hour(s) 1 Hour(s) 2 Fall Semester Compulsory 3
SER211 GLASS APPLICATION TECHNIQUES 2 Hour(s) 1 Hour(s) 2 Fall Semester Compulsory 3
SER201 TILE STUDIO I 2 Hour(s) 1 Hour(s) 2 Fall Semester Compulsory 3
MYD201 VOCATIONAL FOREIGN LANGUAGE I 2 Hour(s) 0 Hour(s) 2 Fall Semester Compulsory 2
SER203 CERAMIC STUDIO III 2 Hour(s) 1 Hour(s) 2 Fall Semester Compulsory 3
SER209 GLAZE TECHNOLOGY 2 Hour(s) 1 Hour(s) 2 Fall Semester Compulsory 3
SCHVZ3 POOL OF THE ELECTIVE COURSE 3 - Hour(s) - Hour(s) 2 Fall Semester Optional 9
Total:
 30

4. Semester Course Plan

Course Code Course Title Theoretical Practice Year Semester of Study Type of Course ECTS
SER206 PLASTER MODELING AND MOLDING TECHNIQUES II 2 Hour(s) 1 Hour(s) 2 Spring Semester Compulsory 4
SER208 COMPUTER AIDED 3D DESIGN II 1 Hour(s) 1 Hour(s) 2 Spring Semester Compulsory 2
SER214 HISTORY OF CONTEMPORARY CERAMIC ART 2 Hour(s) 0 Hour(s) 2 Spring Semester Compulsory 2
SER202 TILE STUDIO II 2 Hour(s) 1 Hour(s) 2 Spring Semester Compulsory 3
MYD202 VOCATIONAL FOREIGN LANGUAGE II 2 Hour(s) 0 Hour(s) 2 Spring Semester Compulsory 2
SER204 CERAMIC STUDIO IV 2 Hour(s) 1 Hour(s) 2 Spring Semester Compulsory 3
SER210 FREE GLASS FORMING 1 Hour(s) 1 Hour(s) 2 Spring Semester Compulsory 2
SER212 GLAZE EXPERIMENTS 1 Hour(s) 1 Hour(s) 2 Spring Semester Compulsory 3
SCHVZ4 POOL OF THE ELECTIVE COURSE 4 - Hour(s) - Hour(s) 2 Spring Semester Optional 9
Total:
 30

POOL OF THE ELECTIVE COURSE 1

Course Code Course Title Theoretical Practice Year Semester of Study Type of Course ECTS
SER117 SHAPING AND APPLICATION 2 Hour(s) 0 Hour(s) 1 Fall Semester Optional 3
BKE101 SCIENTIFIC AND CULTURAL ACTIVITIES 2 Hour(s) 0 Hour(s) 1 Fall Semester Optional 3
SER115 GLASS TECHNOLOGY 2 Hour(s) 0 Hour(s) 1 Fall Semester Optional 3
SER111 TILE PATTERN DESIGN 2 Hour(s) 0 Hour(s) 1 Fall Semester Optional 4
SER113 HISTORY OF TILEMAKING 2 Hour(s) 0 Hour(s) 1 Fall Semester Optional 3
SER109 DRAWING 2 Hour(s) 0 Hour(s) 1 Fall Semester Optional 4

POOL OF THE ELECTIVE COURSE 2

Course Code Course Title Theoretical Practice Year Semester of Study Type of Course ECTS
SER116 COMPUTER AIDED DESIGN 2 Hour(s) 0 Hour(s) 1 Spring Semester Optional 2
BKE101 SCIENTIFIC AND CULTURAL ACTIVITIES 2 Hour(s) 0 Hour(s) 1 Spring Semester Optional 3
SER114 BASIC DESIGN OF PROFFESSIONAL 2 Hour(s) 0 Hour(s) 1 Spring Semester Optional 3
SER112 CERAMIC GLAZING AND FIRING TECHNOLOGY 2 Hour(s) 0 Hour(s) 1 Spring Semester Optional 3
SER118 SURFACE DESIGN AND APPLICATION 2 Hour(s) 0 Hour(s) 1 Spring Semester Optional 3

POOL OF THE ELECTIVE COURSE 3

Course Code Course Title Theoretical Practice Year Semester of Study Type of Course ECTS
BKE101 SCIENTIFIC AND CULTURAL ACTIVITIES 2 Hour(s) 0 Hour(s) 2 Fall Semester Optional 3
TDL201 EFFECTIVE AND FLUENT SPEECH, DICTION 2 Hour(s) 0 Hour(s) 2 Fall Semester Optional 3
SER213 TECHNICAL DRAWING OF PROFESSIONAL 2 Hour(s) 0 Hour(s) 2 Fall Semester Optional 3
SER215 CERAMIC CLAY TECHNOLOGY 2 Hour(s) 0 Hour(s) 2 Fall Semester Optional 3
SER217 CERAMIC-GLASS-TILE-JEWELLARY 2 Hour(s) 0 Hour(s) 2 Fall Semester Optional 3
EHT213 USE OF CLEAN ENERGY AND RECYCLING 2 Hour(s) 0 Hour(s) 2 Fall Semester Optional 3

POOL OF THE ELECTIVE COURSE 4

Course Code Course Title Theoretical Practice Year Semester of Study Type of Course ECTS
BKE101 SCIENTIFIC AND CULTURAL ACTIVITIES 2 Hour(s) 0 Hour(s) 2 Spring Semester Optional 3
SER216 TECHNIQUES OF TILE DECORATION 2 Hour(s) 0 Hour(s) 2 Spring Semester Optional 3
SER218 BUSINESS AND PRODUCTION ACCOUNTS 2 Hour(s) 0 Hour(s) 2 Spring Semester Optional 3
ORT212 PERMACULTURE 2 Hour(s) 0 Hour(s) 2 Spring Semester Optional 3
SER222 PROJECT 2 Hour(s) 0 Hour(s) 2 Spring Semester Optional 3
SER220 FREE CLAY WHEEL FORMING 2 Hour(s) 0 Hour(s) 2 Spring Semester Optional 3

Examination Regulations, Assessment and Grading

Each student must register for the lessons at the beginning of each semester and they must attend at least 70 percent of the classes and 80 percent of the practices to be able to attend the final exam. The students are subject to a mid-term exam and a final exam for each course. The contribution of the mid-term exam (the grades taken from homeworks, laboratory exams, quizzes can be added to the midterm exam ) to the final grade is 40 percent and the contribution of the final exam to the final grade is 60 percent. All the exams are evaluated from 100 points. There is a compulsory for the students to take at least 45 points from the final exam. The students who are able to take one of the letter grades which are AA, BA, BB, CB and CC are thought to be succesful in that course. DC and DD are the grades which are thought to be succesful conditionally. The average grade of the students who take DD or DC from one of the courses must be at least 2.0.

Graduation Requirements

To finish the programme succesfully, passing all the lessons available( equivalent to 120 ECTS), having at least 2.0 average grade from 4.0, finishing a compulsory training education lasting 30 days are neccessary.

Mode of Study

Full-Time

Facilities

The educational activities are held by three lecturers and the other lecturers and faculty members in this field educate the students in ceramics,glass and tile making programme. The lessons are held in ceramics and mud workplace, plaster workplace, ceramics, tile and decoration workplace, oven workplace, chemistry laboratory, computer laboratory and the classes with projection.

Programme Director or Equivalent

Address: Nevşehir University, Avanos Vocational High School, Handicraft Department,Ceramics, Glass and The Art Of Tile Making Programme Cumhuriyet Mah. Kapadokya Cad. No:49/50500 AVANOS/NEVŞEHİR WebAddress:http://avanosmyo.nevsehir.edu.tr/seramik.html Business Phone: 0-384-511 56 76 Fax: 0-384-511 56 77 The Coordinator Of Programme: Instructor Betül AYTEPE Business Phone: 0-384-511 56 76 E-Mail Address: aytepe@nevsehir.edu.tr Department of ECTS/DS Coordinator: Lecturer Betül AYTEPE Business Phone: 0-384-511 56 76 E-Mail Address: aytepe@nevsehir.edu.tr