The academic content and curriculum of the Handicrafts Bachelor's Program aims to provide students with a comprehensive set of knowledge and skills in the field of handicrafts. This program focuses on artistic skills as well as design, cultural heritage and aesthetic understanding. The curriculum usually includes core areas such as
Basic Art and Design Principles: Students learn basic art and design principles such as color theory, composition, and pattern making. These lessons form the basis of artistic expression and design skills.
Material Knowledge and Techniques: Training is given on working methods with various materials, properties and usage of materials. In this department, the processing of different materials such as wood, metal, ceramics, glass, textiles is taught.
Traditional Crafts: The program provides students with knowledge of regional and national traditional crafts. This contributes to the preservation and revitalization of local art forms.
Contemporary Crafts and Design: Modern art and design techniques, the use of contemporary materials and innovative approaches are discussed in this section.
Cultural Heritage and Art History: Art history and cultural heritage courses provide students with in-depth knowledge of past artworks and periods.
Workshop Practice and Applied Studies: Students develop their practical skills by doing workshops in different art branches. This section focuses on the development of hand skills.
Design and Creativity: Students learn about creative thinking and innovative design processes.
Critical Thinking and Art Criticism: Art criticism and critical thinking courses develop students' ability to analyze and evaluate works of art.
Project Development and Exhibition: Students have the opportunity to develop and exhibit individual or group projects. This helps them to build their professional portfolio.
Internship and Sectoral Training: In some parts of the program, internships are organized for students to observe and experience professional practices in the field.
This diversity of the curriculum offers students a broad perspective in the field of crafts and makes them competent in both traditional and modern art practices. This program provides students with the theoretical knowledge and practical skills necessary for a career in the art world.