GASTRONOMY AND CULINARY ARTS
Bachelor	TR-NQF-HE: Level 6	QF-EHEA: First Cycle	EQF-LLL: Level 6

General Information about the Course

Course Code:

IKU-Y-226

Course Title:

Symbol and Mythology in Art

Course Semester:

1. Semester / Fall

Course Credits:

Theoretical	Practical	Credit	ECTS
1	0	1	1

Language of instruction:

Prerequisite of the course:

Type of course:

Üniversite Seçmeli

Level of course:

Bachelor

TR-NQF-HE:6. Master`s Degree

QF-EHEA:First Cycle

EQF-LLL:6. Master`s Degree

Course Lecturer(s):

melissa mey

Purpose and content of the course

Course Objectives:	To understand the historical, cultural and aesthetic context of symbols and mythology in art; to compare the use of symbols in different periods; to gain iconographic analysis skills.
Course Objective:	At the end of this course, students are expected to have general knowledge about the symbols and mythological elements used in works of art.
Mode of Delivery:	E-Learning

Learning Outcomes



Knowledge *(Described as Theoritical and/or Factual Knowledge.)*
Skills *(Describe as Cognitive and/or Practical Skills.)*
Competences *(Described as "Ability of the learner to apply knowledge and skills autonomously with responsibility", "Learning to learn"," Communication and social" and "Field specific" competences.)*

Course Topics

Week

Subject

What is a Symbol? What is Mythology? – Concepts of symbol, sign, image; function of mythology and its role in cultures; Carl Gustav Jung and archetypes; foundations of symbolic language in art.

The First Examples of Symbols in Art The Introduction of Mythology to Art

Examples of symbol and mythology usage

Nature and Animal Symbols and their place in mythology – animal symbols in world art; allegorical use of natural elements.

Gods and Symbols in Ancient Egypt – Ankh, Eye of Horus, Scarabe; Book of the Dead and Iconography; Pharaoh Portraits and Symbols of Power. Examples of Use in Art

Ancient Greek Mythology in Art – Olympian gods and their iconographic features; heroic myths; examples of sculpture and ceramics.

Mythological Narratives in Roman Art – The inheritance of the Greek legacy; mythological scenes in mosaics and frescoes; triumphal arches and the imperial cult.

Christian Symbols – and other religious symbols in the Middle Ages

Mythology and Allegory in the Renaissance – Mythological themes in Botticelli, Michelangelo, Raphael; the tradition of allegorical painting and sculpture; humanism and the classical legacy.

10)

Religious and Mythological Symbolism in Baroque Art –

11)

Symbolism in Ottoman and Islamic Art

12)

Mythological and Symbolic Language in Modern Art

13)

Mythology and Symbolism in Contemporary Art

14)

Female Archetypes and Mythological Figures in Art - Examples of the use of symbols and mythology in cinema

References:

Hamilton, E. (1942). Mythology: Timeless Tales of Gods and Heroes. Boston, MA: Little, Brown and Company.

Campbell, J. (1949). The Hero with a Thousand Faces. New Jersey: Princeton University Press.

Knight, R. P. (1892). The Symbolical Language of Ancient Art and Mythology. (Reprint ed., 2010). Charleston, SC: Kessinger Publishing.

Frazer, J. G. (1890). The Golden Bough: A Study in Magic and Religion. London:

Zimmer, H. R. (1946). Myths and Symbols in Indian Art and Civilization. (Trans.). Princeton, NJ: Princeton University Press.

Sumner, W. A. (2019). Myth, Legend & Symbolism. Oxford: Oneworld Publications.

Ders - Program Öğrenme Kazanım İlişkisi

No Effect	1 Lowest	2 Average	3 Highest

Ders Öğrenme Kazanımları
Program Outcomes
1) PO1: Explains the basic concepts, theories and principles specific to the field of Gastronomy and Culinary Arts.
2) PO2: Conducts kitchen management and operations independently.
3) POÇ 3: Performs various cooking techniques and culinary applications from Turkish and world cuisines at a professional level.
4) PO4: Explains the historical development and diversity of Turkish and world culinary cultures.
5) PO 5: Provides leadership and takes responsibility in teamwork.
6) POÇ 6: Applies food safety, hygiene and sanitation rules.
7) POÇ 7: Produces solutions with an innovative perspective to meet changing consumer expectations.
8) POÇ 8: Analyzes and produces solutions to problems encountered in the field of Gastronomy and Culinary Arts.
9) POÇ 9: Demonstrates behaviors in accordance with environmental awareness and sustainability principles and develops innovative and entrepreneurial ideas.
10) POÇ 10: Uses information and communication technologies, software and tools in the field.
11) POÇ 11: Acting in accordance with professional ethical rules and integrating these rules into business life.

Course Teaching, Learning Methods

Q & A
Case Problem Solving/ Drama- Role/ Case Management
Laboratory
Quantitative Problem Solving
Fieldwork
Group Study / Assignment
Individual Assignment
WEB-based Learning
Internship
Practice in Field
Project Preparation
Report Writing
Seminar
Supervision
Social Activity
Occupational Activity
Occupational Trip
Application (Modelling, Design, Model, Simulation, Experiment et.)
Reading
Thesis Preparation
Field Study
Student Club and Council Activities
Other
Logbook
Interview and Oral Conversation
Research
Watching a movie
Bibliography preparation
Oral, inscribed and visual knowledge production
Taking photographs
Sketching
Mapping and marking
Reading maps
Copying textures
Creating a library of materials
Presentation

Evaluation System

Semester Requirements	Number of Activities	Level of Contribution
Attendance		% 0
Laboratory		% 0
Application		% 0
Practice Exam		% 0
Quizzes		% 0
Homework Assignments		% 0
Presentation		% 0
Project		% 0
Special Course Internship (Work Placement)		% 0
Field Study		% 0
Article Critical		% 0
Article Writing		% 0
Module Group Study		% 0
Brainstorming		% 0
Role Playing + Dramatizing		% 0
Out of Class Study		% 0
Preliminary Work, Reinforcement		% 0
Application Repetition etc.		% 0
Homework (reading, writing, watching movies, etc.)		% 0
Project Preparation + Presentation		% 0
Report Preparation + Presentation		% 0
Presentation / Seminar Preparation + Presenting		% 0
Oral examination		% 0
Midterms		% 0
Final		% 0
Practical Final		% 0
Report Submission		% 0
Bütünleme		% 0
Bütünleme Pratik		% 0
Kanaat Notu		% 0
Committee		% 0
Yazma Ödev Dosyası		% 0
Portfolio		% 0
Take-Home Exam		% 0
Logbook		% 0
Participation		% 0
Discussion		% 0
total		% 0
PERCENTAGE OF SEMESTER WORK		% 0
PERCENTAGE OF FINAL WORK		% 0
total		% 0