At the end of this course, the students; 1) Understand the importance of visual documentation in the field of museology and specialize in information-document management and methodology, 2) Can make analyzes on museum studies, 3) Develop correct vision to relate to the work, 4) Gain the awareness and ability to work interdisciplinary, 5) Can make photo image analysis with contemporary museum visits.
MODE OF DELIVERY
Face to face
PRE-REQUISITES OF THE COURSE
No
RECOMMENDED OPTIONAL PROGRAMME COMPONENT
COURSE DEFINITION
The aim of the course is to develop knowledge and skills on works of art and documentation techniques.
In the course, the inventory systems used in the documentation of the works in the museum (archaeological, ethnographic, audio-visual, contemporary works of art, etc.) are explained. Documentation methods and criteria are examined.
COURSE CONTENTS
WEEK
TOPICS
1st Week
Meeting and general information about course content/operation
2nd Week
What is "Indoor Visual documentation"? General information and discussion
3rd Week
Artwork and documentation
4th Week
Visual documentation criteria in museum, art gallery
5th Week
Efficient museum visit and inventory work in the museum
6th Week
Storage and archive of imprint information in contemporary museums
7th Week
Artifact identity design in museums
8th Week
Methods of reading the tag of the work, doing the necessary research about the work
9th Week
Museum visit
10th Week
Visual documentation case study selection of research topics
11th Week
Research outputs presentation and discussion
12th Week
Research paper submission
13th Week
Project presentations
14th Week
Project presentations
RECOMENDED OR REQUIRED READING
Textbooks:
-John Berger, Görme Biçimleri, Ways of seeing ( çev. Yurdanur Salman) İstanbul: Metis Yay.(1988). -John Berger, Görme Duyusu, Sense of Sight (çev.Osman Akınhay)İstanbul: Agora Kitaplığı (2008). -M.Merleau Ponty Göz ve Tin, (çev. A.Soysal)İstanbuL. Metis Yayıncılık (1996) -M.Merleau Ponty Algının Önceliği Metis Yayıncılık -Catherine Weir, Interpreting Visual Art : A Survey of Cognitive Research About Pictures, New York:Tyler &Francis (2017).