Plastic Arts

YEAR 1
FALL
No	Course Code		Course Name	Course Category	Credit				Pre-requisite
					T	P	C[1]	ECTS
1	ARHA101		History of Art I	FC	3	0	3	6
2	PLAA101		Basic Art I	DC	4	4	6	6
3	PLAA103		Drawing I	DC	2	2	3	6
4	WENG101		Academic English I	UC	3	0	3	6
5	WTUR101		Turkish I	UC	2	0	2	2
6	WATA101		Principles of Atatürk I	UC	2	0	2	2
7	AIAI101		Introduction to Artificial Intelligence	UC	0	2	1	2
Total Credits					16	8	20	30
SPRING
8	ARHA102		History of Art II	FC	3	0	3	6
9	PLAA102		Basic Art II	DC	4	4	6	6
10	PLAA104		Drawing II	DC	2	2	3	6
11	WENG102		Academic English II	UC	3	0	3	6
12	WTUR102		Turkish II	UC	2	0	2	2
13	WATA102		Principles of Atatürk II	UC	2	0	2	2
14	ACYP102		Cyprus History and Culture	UC	1	0	1	2
Total Credits					17	6	20	30
YEAR 2
FALL
15	PLAA201		Painting I	DC	2	4	4	6
16	PLAA203		Sculpture I	DC	2	4	4	6
17	PLAA205		Art and Design Theories	DC	3	0	3	6
18	PLAA207		Advanced Drawing	DC	2	4	4	6
19	WETH201		Principles of Ethics	UC	3	0	3	6
Total Credits					12	12	18	30
SPRING
20	PLAA202		Painting II	DC	2	4	4	6
21	PLAA204		Sculpture II	DC	2	4	4	6
22	ARHA204		Anthropology of Art	FC	3	0	3	6
23	PLAA208		Print Making	DC	2	2	3	6
	PLAAXXX		Departmental Elective I	DE	x	x	3	6
Total Credits					x	x	17	30
YEAR 3
FALL
25	PLAA301		Art Studio I	DC	4	4	6	6
26	PLAA303		Ceramic Workshop	DC	2	4	4	6
27	PLAA305		Digital Painting	DC	2	4	4	6
28	PLAAXXX		Departmental Elective II	DE	x	x	3	6
29	PLAAXXX		Departmental Elective III	DE	x	x	3	6
Total Credits					x	x	20	30
SPRING
30	PLAA302		Art Studio II	DC	4	4	6	6
31	PLAA304		Advanced Molding Studio	DC	2	4	4	6
32	PLAA306		Photograph and Video Art	DC	2	4	4	6
33	PLAA308		Portfolio and Exhibition Design	DC	2	4	4	6
34	PLAAXXX		Departmental Elective IV	DE	x	x	3	6
Total Credits					x	x	21	30
YEAR 4
FALL
35	PLAA401		Art Studio III	DC	4	4	6	6
36	ARHA409		Mythology	DC	3	0	3	6
37	PLAAXXX		Departmental Elective V	DE	x	x	3	6
38	XXX		Faculty Elective	FE	x	x	3	6
39	XXX		University Elective	UE	3	0	3	6
Total Credits					x	x	18	30
SPRING
40	PLAA402	Graduation Project		DC	2	8	6	6
41	ARHA402	Analysis of Art		FC	3	0	3	6
42	PLAAXXX	Departmental Elective VI		DE	x	x	3	6
43	XXX	Faculty Elective		FE	x	x	3	6
44	XXX	Free Elective		UE	3	0	3	6
Total Credits					x	x	18	30

ELECTIVE COURSES

No	Course Code	Course Name	Credit				Pre-requisite
			T	P	C	ECTS
1.	PLAA206	Interdisciplinary Art and Design Project	2	2	3	6
2.	PLAA210	Photo Lab.	1	4	3	6
3.	PLAA214	Introduction to Art	3	0	3	6
4.	PLAA216	Modeling Studio	2	2	3	6
5.	PLAA307	Assemblage	1	4	3	6
6.	PLAA310	Paper Studio	1	4	3	6
7.	ARHA301	Early Renaissance in Italy	3	0	3	6
8.	ARHA302	Cyprus Art History	3	0	3	6
9.	ARHA303	Ancient Greece	3	0	3	6
10.	PLAA309	Pottery Wheel	1	4	3	6
11.	PLAA312	Ceramic Sculpture	1	4	3	6
12.	ARHA401	Baroque to Neoclassicism	3	0	3	6
13.	ARHA404	High Renaissance and Mannerism in Italy	3	0	3	6
14.	ARHA406	Romanticism to Post-Modernism	3	0	3	6
15.	ARHA407	Context in Art	3	0	3	6
16.	PLAA405	Digital Studio	1	4	3	6
17.	PLAA404	Experimental Stop Motion	1	4	3	6

 

 

COURSE BREAKDOWN

			Total
			Number			Credit				ECTS
All Courses			44			152				240
University Compolsory Courses			9			19				30
University Elective Courses			1			3				6
Free Elective Courses			1			3				6
Faculty Compolsory Courses			4			12				24
Faculty Elective Courses			2			6				12
Departmental Compolsory Courses			21			91				126
Departmental Elective Courses			6			18				36
Semester	1	2		3	4		5	6	7		8
Number of courses	7	7		5	5		5	5	5		5
Total credits	20	20		18	17		20	21	18		18
Total ECTS	30	30		30	30		30	30	30		30

 ABBREVIATIONS

• T: Theoretical
• P: Practical
• C: Credits
• ECTS: European Credit Transfer System
• UC: University Compulsory (courses which are compulsory for all students)
• UE: University Elective (elective course opened by the university)
• FC: Faculty Compulsory (compulsory courses opened by another 6partment within the faculty)
• FE: Faculty Elective (elective course opened by another department within the faculty)
• DC: Departmental Compulsory (compulsory course opened by the department)
• DE: Departmental Elective (elective course opened by the department)

COURSE DESCRIPTIONS

Compulsory Courses

 

ARHA101 History of Art I

History of Art I is an introductory course following the tracks of artistic development from the prehistorical era to the 18th Century in chronological order. A wide-ranging introduction to the visual arts that focuses primarily on the art and architecture of Western Civilization. The course aims to compare works of art from various inter-period in terms of political construct, economic-technological developments, and religion.

PLAA101 Basic Art I

Basic Art I; aims for plastic values to be understood and experienced and to create an awareness of design based on the essential elements and principles of design. Besides these, compositions with two-dimensional shaping and the perception of using basic design elements and principles are developed. In addition, the basic elements and principles of three-dimensional design, such as space (location), size, color, light, movement, and surface, are analyzed with workshops and research.

 

WENG101 – Academic English I

WENG 101 is a first semester freshman academic English course. It is designed to help students improve the level of their English to B1+ level, as specified in the Common European Framework of Reference for Languages. The course connects critical thinking with language skills and incorporates learning technologies. The purpose of the course is to consolidate students’ knowledge and awareness of academic discourse, language structures and lexis. The main focus will be on the development of productive (writing and speaking) and receptive (reading and listening) skills in academic settings.

WTUR101 – Turkish I

This course is designed to introduce students with the basic grammar and writing skills and help students to further develop their Turkish language abilities and have a better understanding of the culture. The students will be able to participate in simple conversations, read and comprehend various authentic texts, listen to conversations and answer questions.

WATA101 – Principles of Atatürk I

The content of the course covers the history of the revolution that the Turkish nation went through under the leadership of Ataturk. The reasons for the collapse of the Ottoman Empire are examined and how the State of the Republic of Turkey was established from a de facto destroyed state is evaluated in the light of documents. The founder of the Republic of Turkey, Mustafa Kemal realized by Atatürk Turkish Revolution, the nation-state and modernity and secularism case of Turkey in the context of phrases and meanings corresponding to the Kemalist thought to teach the students.

AIAI101–Introduction to Artificial Intelligence

This course provides a foundational overview of Artificial Intelligence (AI) concepts, applications, and ethical considerations for students from all disciplines. It introduces basic AI principles, including machine learning, data-driven decision making, and everyday AI technologies, without requiring prior technical knowledge. Students will explore how AI impacts society, industry, education, and creative practices, and develop critical awareness of its opportunities and limitations.

PLAA103 Drawing I

Introduction to the theories, techniques, and practices of representational drawing with an emphasis on the application of design principles to the means of drawing as a form of personal expression. Besides these, an introduction to basic drawing principles, using a combination of black and white media to explore linear and tonal elements.

WENG102 – Academic English II

This course is designed to further help students improve their English to B2 level, as specified in the Common European Framework of References for Languages. The course aims to reconsolidate and develop students’ knowledge and awareness of academic discourse, language structures, and critical thinking. The course also incorporates use of technologies. The course will focus on reading, writing, listening, speaking and introducing documentation, and will also focus on presentation skills in academic settings.

WTUR102 – Turkish II

Basic rules of Turkish, phonetics (sounds, alphabet reading rules), vocabulary (words as structure) recognition, relations between words), sentence knowledge (sentence structures, general structure and sentence types), reading and writing (reading rules and writing techniques, spelling rules, comprehension of spoken and written language. spelling rules.), reading –comprehension (reading comprehension techniques, applications on texts), listening (listening comprehension, listening comprehension) making necessary comments by taking notes, applications on texts suitable for students’ own professions), speaking (learning speaking techniques, learning shapes such as certain emphasis, and intonation).

 

ARHA102 History of Art II

History of Art II is an introductory course following the tracks of artistic development from the 18th Century to the present era in chronological order. A wide-ranging introduction to the visual arts that focuses primarily on the art and architecture of Western Civilization. Survey of the principal movements comprising the modern tradition in art, including Impressionism, Post-Impressionism, Symbolism, Fauvism, Cubism, Expressionism, Abstract Art, Dada and, Surrealism. Emphasis on new theories redefining the concept, form and purpose of art, the persona of the artist, and, the relation of art to the social and political order.The course aims to compare works of art from various inter-period in terms of political construct, economic-technological developments, and religion.

PLAA102 Basic Art II

Basic Art II aims for plastic values to be comprehended and experienced at the application level. The syllabus, which includes theory and technical information regarding color and material use, educates the student about field experience before moving on to the production stage. Students learn all basic art concepts, color, form, and composition, through an application. Compositions with two-dimensional shaping and the perception of using basic design elements and principles are developed. In addition, the basic elements and principles of three-dimensional design, such as space (location), size, color, light, movement, and surface, are analyzed with workshops and research.

 

WATA102 – Principles of Atatürk II

This course focuses on the political, social, economic, and cultural reforms implemented during the early Republican period in line with Atatürk’s principles. It examines the core concepts of Kemalism—such as republicanism, nationalism, populism, statism, secularism, and reformism—and analyzes their role in shaping modern Turkish society. Through historical examples and key texts, students develop an understanding of the lasting impact of Atatürk’s principles on Turkey’s contemporary political and social structure.

 

ACYP102- Cyprus History and Culture

This course introduces the historical, cultural, and social development of Cyprus from ancient times to the present. It examines the island’s diverse civilizations, cultural heritage, traditions, and identity within a broader Mediterranean and regional context. Students will gain an understanding of Cyprus’s historical transformations and cultural diversity, fostering awareness of its contemporary social and cultural dynamics.

 

WETH201 – Principles of Ethics

This course discusses the ethical questions raised by the pursuit of a good life, especially in relation to the notions of academic integrity and civic duties. Cases where the boundary between private and public interests has been blurred will be examined in order to understand how ethical theory might inform academic and public life.

 

PLAA104 Drawing II

This course is a Life Drawing class. The human figure is used as the primary subject for drawing. The course is founded on studying anatomy for artists and considers the human figure as a structural entity as a drawing problem. (PLAA 102 is recommended but not required).

PLAA201 Painting I

This course introduces the essential skills, tools, materials, and techniques used in painting. Students paint by observation using the still-life, human form, and landscape as references. Emphasis is on solving the problems of representing form in space by applying composition, value, perspective, and color elements. The course syllabus includes implementing various painting techniques, preparing painting supports, and composing objects and environmental subjects for observational reference.

 

PLAA203 Sculpture I

Sculpture I provide students with a comprehensive introduction to 3D materials. Students learn and acquire knowledge and skills associated with the techniques of figure modeling, mold making, casting, carving, and wood assemblage. Materials used are plaster and clay.

PLAA205 Art and Design Theories

This course deals with different formal, aesthetic, and conceptual approaches in contemporary art. Alternative artistic strategies against the visual bombardment of contemporary artists who reflect, examine and criticize rapidly changing social systems in the globalizing world are discussed with the participants.

PLAA207 Advanced Drawing

This advanced-level drawing course allows students to develop skills using materials and techniques they may have yet to work with in previous drawing courses. Historical and contemporary issues will be investigated with an emphasis on personal growth and the development of self-exploration and creative expression. The course is structured to enable students to further their drawing abilities with the course’s specific content to be developed in consultation with the professor. Students may also furnish their own materials. (PLAA 103 and PLAA 104 is recommended but not required).

PLAA202 Painting II

Painting II is an advanced-level painting course. This course offers students opportunities to develop skills using versatile materials and techniques they may have yet to work with in previous Painting courses. Historical and contemporary issues investigate with an emphasis on personal growth and the development of self-exploration and creative expression. (PLAA 201 is recommended but not required).

PLAA204 Sculpture II

Sculpture II is an advanced-level course designed to allow students to develop skills using materials and techniques they may have yet to work with in previous Sculpture I course. Students may also furnish their own materials. Historical and contemporary subjects are investigated with a focus on personal growth and the development of self-exploration and creative expression. Besides these, Sculpture II is structured to enable scholars further their sculpture abilities with the specific content of the course to be created in consultation with the professor. (PLAA 203 is recommended but not required).

 

ARHA204 Anthropology of Art

The Art Anthropology course aims to look at Western art and art pieces with the theories developed by social anthropology, which has dealt with the art forms of anthropological communities since the first empirical field research applications.

PLAA208 Print Making

The Printmaking course introduces students to the diverse techniques, materials, and concepts used in creating prints. Students develop skills in traditional and contemporary printmaking methods through hands-on exploration and critical analysis. Emphasis is placed on technical proficiency and creative expression, fostering an understanding of printmaking’s historical context and contemporary relevance in art. Techniques diverse are Relief, Intaglio, Lithography, Screen and Monotype Printings.

PLAA301 Art Studio I

This course is designed to improve the student’s ability and understanding of art both in terms of content and formal issues, and also their ability to make. Advanced study in one or a combination of studio disciplines or art history. Students furnish their own materials.

PLAA303 Ceramic Workshop

Ceramic Workshop equips students with a comprehensive intro to various techniques and concepts related to ceramic hand-building procedures: coil, slab, pinch, and techniques. Focus is placed on the three-dimensional concepts of texture, form, color, balance, and design.

 

PLAA305 Digital Painting

In the Digital Painting course, training is given starting from a simple object drawing and extending to professional digital painting techniques. Continuously adding new applications, Digital Drawing lessons follow up-to-date programs and applications. With digital drawing courses, students learn to direct the virtual world with their imaginations by transferring their drawing skills to the digital world, thus updating their skills with technology by closely getting to know digital design software.

 

PLAA302 Art Studio II

This course is designed to improve the student’s ability and understanding of art both in terms of content and formal issues, and also their ability to make in upper level. Advanced study in one or a combination of studio disciplines or art history. Students furnish their own materials

 

PLAA304 Advanced Molding Studio

This course is an advanced level of ceramic, where the students provide knowledge regarding mold techniques. After molding techniques, students experience fundamental technical aspects of building with castling clay, working with glazes, and firing ceramic objects. Emphasis is on problem-solving and the development of ideas. The creative process, critical thinking, and development of design skills are also essential elements.

 

PLAA306 Photograph and Video Art

In the first half of the semester, the course focuses on the study with the general goal of enabling students to take, edit, and present improved photographs and videos. In the second half of the semester course level shifts to the upper level and the course covers advanced projects in photography and video using digital technology. Students should have a basic understanding of photographic composition and of basic computer skills required for digital imaging. A digital camera is required.

PLAA308 Portfolio and Exhibition Design

This course can be depicted as a continuation of an upper-level Art course. Graduation Project supplies an exhibit experience for the Plastic Arts Department. The WPU allows students to synthesize the hypotheses, ideas, and technical skills encountered in the major-based expertise, concentrating on their medium or process. The WPU exhibit is a body of creative work consistent with a thesis and is formulated during the senior exhibition sequence and is supposed to be suitable for exhibition in the in-town galleries. The exhibition demonstrates the student’s ability to conceptualize, assess, edit, and professionally display several pieces that convey a unique definitive vision.

PLAA401 Art Studio III

First, this course aims to use research and its data as a tool and method of producing art. Moreover, the second aim is to develop an understanding that genre like documentaries is related to arts languages, and it is possible to create metaphors throughout those specific artistic languages. Course supplies students to study in one or a combination of studio disciplines. Students furnish their materials

ARHA409 Mythology

The aim of this course is based on Greek mythology and culture. The goal is to convey information regarding mythologies meaning and effects on the history of Civilization. The aim is to examine the reflections of mythology on art by discussing mythology in the context of its interaction with culture. It is a course in which the gods and gods, the most important heroes of Classical Greek Mythology, are introduced, and the reflections of these personalities are examined visually.

 

PLAA402 Graduation Project

In this course, students will choose a project idea from the field of Plastic Design and then transform it into an art project by maturing it initially and conceptually with weekly discussions on concepts, sketches, paintings, sculptures, models, and prototypes. In the end, students can understand and reflect on the cultural contexts of creative practice and research and development of a creative process. Besides these, they will extend their knowledge through accurate time and resource management in their chosen field. Also, with accurate presentation and exhibition techniques, they will be able to present and apply their project in their chosen field.

ARHA402 Analysis of Art

In this course, the primary medium is writing. This course aims to provide a rigid and valuable relationship to language as it relates to, and even functions as, art. Pupils read, view, and discuss the work of several artists, including artists of today. Students experience exploring writing and language’s function in a contemporary art context.

 

 

ELECTIVE COURSES

 

PLAA216 Modeling Studio

Introduction to the human figure with the implementations of relief, busts, and torso in sculpture, including traditional and contemporary methods and issues. Observational modeling from a live model and interpretations in various permanent materials and approaches.

 

 

PLAA214 Introduction to Art

Art fundamentals are Color, Composition, Value, Form, Anatomy, Brushwork and, perspective. These principal art fundamentals constitute concrete visual components that work together as they overlap and influence each other. By providing information concerning these fundamental terms and names regarding plastic arts, classic-contemporary works of art, and plastic arts terminology, and by transferring this information through visual means, this course enables the students to identify with their plastic arts lives. Beside these this course will provide students with a broad perspective of the theories, techniques, and practices of the visual arts, design, crafts, architecture and art history

PLAA206 Interdisciplinary Art and Design Project

The Interdisciplinary Art and Design Project course explores the intersection of different artistic fields to foster innovative and collaborative approaches to creativity. Students engage in projects integrating techniques, concepts, and methodologies from diverse disciplines such as visual arts, design, digital media, performing arts, and beyond.

 

PLAA210 Photo Lab.

The Photo Lab course immerses students in photography’s techniques, methods, and creative processes. From darkroom practices to digital editing, students explore the technical and aesthetic aspects of capturing and processing photographic images. Emphasis is placed on understanding the historical context of photography, mastering technical skills, and developing a personal artistic vision. Darkroom, Digital Photography, Digital Editing Lighting and Composition, and Critical Analysis are some of the course’s core topics.

 

PLAA310 Paper Studio

The Paper Studio course offers a dynamic exploration of the versatile medium of paper, covering techniques ranging from traditional papermaking to contemporary paper art practices. Through hands-on experimentation and creative projects, students will develop foundational skills and cultivate a deeper understanding of paper as both a surface for artistic expression and a sculptural material.

 

PLAA307 Assemblage

The Assemblage course explores the techniques, concepts, and creative possibilities of assembling three-dimensional artworks from found objects and materials. Students engage in hands-on experimentation with various construction methods, emphasizing technical skill and conceptual depth. The course encourages the exploration of personal narratives, cultural commentary, and environmental concerns through assemblage.

 

PLAA312 Ceramic Sculpture

In this course, students will choose and develop a project idea, transform it into an art project out of clay, and work on it as a sculpture. All traditional ceramic concepts aside, the main focus of this course is to create sculptural works that stand on their own body with knowledge of ‘form’. Also, it presents issues that give the student experiences in developing ideas based on contemporary culture. Sculpture processes will be taught, which are additive and subtractive, plaster mold making, pinch, coil building, extrusion, and slab construction methods as applied to sculpture. Glaze lectures, including a technical introduction to raw materials, will be included. An introduction to electric kiln firing is also presented. The class format will include image presentations and demonstrations of hand-building and sculpture techniques. Class lectures will incorporate highlights from ceramic history along with many contemporary examples.         

PLAA309 Pottery Wheel

The Pottery Wheel Techniques course introduces students to the art and craft of wheel-thrown pottery. Through hands-on instruction and guided practice, students learn fundamental techniques for creating functional and sculptural ceramic forms. Emphasis is placed on mastering wheel-throwing skills, understanding clay properties, and exploring surface decoration and glazing techniques.

 

ARHA301 Early Renaissance in Italy

The Early Renaissance in Italy course provides students with a comprehensive exploration of the cultural, artistic, and intellectual achievements defining one of European history’s most transformative periods. By examining the works of prominent artists, thinkers, and patrons, participants gain insights into the Renaissance’s enduring legacy and influence on Western civilization.

 

ARHA302 Cyprus Art History

The Art History of Cyprus course provides students with a deep appreciation of the island’s artistic heritage, from ancient civilizations to contemporary artistic practices. By studying Cypriot art history, students gain insights into the intersections of culture, identity, and artistic expression in this dynamic Mediterranean region.

 

ARHA303 Ancient Greece

The Ancient Greece course comprehensively examines one of the foundational civilizations of Western history. The course explores the political, social, cultural, and intellectual achievements that shaped ancient Greek society from the Bronze Age to the Hellenistic period. Through studying art, architecture, literature, philosophy, and political systems, students gain insights into the enduring legacy of ancient Greece and its impact on subsequent civilizations.

 

ARHA401 Baroque to Neoclassicism

The Baroque to Neoclassicism course offers students a comprehensive exploration of the artistic and intellectual transformations in Europe from the late Renaissance through the Enlightenment. By studying the evolution of artistic styles, philosophical ideas, and socio-political contexts, participants gain insights into the enduring legacies of these periods and their impact on Western cultural heritage.

 

 

ARHA404 High Renaissance and Mannerism in Italy

The High Renaissance and Mannerism in Italy course provides an in-depth examination of the artistic achievements, cultural contexts, and stylistic innovations that characterized Italian art during the late 15th and 16th centuries. From the idealized perfection of High Renaissance art to the expressive and complex forms of Mannerism, students explore the works of major artists, the socio-political milieu, and the philosophical underpinnings that shaped these dynamic periods.

 

ARHA407 Context in Art

The Context in Art course provides students with a comprehensive understanding of how artworks are embedded within and influenced by diverse social, cultural, political, and historical contexts. Students gain insights into the complex relationships between art, society, and identity by studying artworks through interdisciplinary lenses and critical frameworks.

 

ARHA406 Romanticism to Post-Modernism

The Romanticism to Post-Modernism course offers students a comprehensive exploration of the artistic and intellectual transformations in Western art over two centuries. By studying the works of master artists and exploring the broader cultural and historical contexts, students gain insights into the complexities and enduring legacies of these dynamic periods in art history.

 

PLAA405 Digital Studio

The Digital Applications in Art course provides students with practical skills and theoretical insights into the integration of digital tools and technologies in contemporary artistic practices. By exploring digital art creation across various mediums and platforms, students gain the knowledge and confidence to navigate and innovate within the evolving field of digital art.

 

PLAA404 Experimental Stop Motion

The Experimental Stop-Motion course offers an in-depth exploration of unconventional and innovative techniques in stop-motion animation. Through hands-on projects and critical analysis of experimental films, students delve into the creative possibilities of stop-motion beyond traditional narratives. Emphasis is placed on exploring abstract storytelling, mixed media integration, and the use of technology to expand the boundaries

[1] To calculate total credits practical credits should be divided by two and added to theoretical credits.