At the end of this course, the students; 1) Capable of bridging a connection between aesthetics and life, and capable of defining the place aesthetics holds in our lives. 2) Capable of explaining the relationship between art and aesthetics. 3) Can define the difference between various knowledge garnered from philosophy, science, and art. 4) Capable of explaining the basic qualities of a work of art. 5) Capable of explaining art in contemporary life and its function.
MODE OF DELIVERY
Face to face
PRE-REQUISITES OF THE COURSE
No
RECOMMENDED OPTIONAL PROGRAMME COMPONENT
None
COURSE DEFINITION
The purpose of this course, learn the basics of visual aesthetics, art and aesthetic elements within the framework of the artist-audience in relation to the field of photography and video to explain and examine contemporary debates.
COURSE CONTENTS
WEEK
TOPICS
1st Week
What is Aesthetics? Aesthetics of everyday use of language and aesthetics as a special concept. Aesthetic training grounds. Bond with the esthetics of life through so many, our lives where aesthetics
2nd Week
Subject of aesthetics, content, art, philosophy, aesthetic distinction, the language of art, aesthetics and communication
3rd Week
Art and dimesions of art. Art as a concept, product and process.
4th Week
Artist, Artwork and Follower
5th Week
Aesthetic pleasure, aesthetic experience and concern, appreciation and aesthetic judgments
6th Week
Art and knowledge, the nature of acquired knowledge about art, image, and aesthetic knowledge acquisition
7th Week
Basic qualities of the artwork: Fiction, much of significance, originality, innovation, organic integrity
8th Week
Midterm
9th Week
To follow up and add a value to the work of art. As a criticism of the concept and action, critique types
10th Week
The artist and the artist's responsibility, intellectual and artistic concepts, creativity
11th Week
Aesthetics in the evolution of the concept of historical process, 20 century art.
12th Week
Contemporary art and its function in life.
13th Week
Discussion on examples of contemporary art
14th Week
General evaluation and discussion
RECOMENDED OR REQUIRED READING
Estetik, İsmail Tunalı, Remzi Kitabevi. Güzelliğin Tarihi, Umberto Eco, Doğan Kitap. Çirkinliğin Tarihi, Umberto Eco, Doğan Kitap.
PLANNED LEARNING ACTIVITIES AND TEACHING METHODS
Lecture,Questions/Answers,Discussion,Presentation
ASSESSMENT METHODS AND CRITERIA
Quantity
Percentage(%)
Mid-term
1
40
Total(%)
40
Contribution of In-term Studies to Overall Grade(%)
40
Contribution of Final Examination to Overall Grade(%)
60
Total(%)
100
ECTS WORKLOAD
Activities
Number
Hours
Workload
Midterm exam
1
1
1
Preparation for Quiz
Individual or group work
14
3
42
Preparation for Final exam
1
30
30
Course hours
14
3
42
Preparation for Midterm exam
1
30
30
Laboratory (including preparation)
Final exam
1
1
1
Homework
2
5
10
Total Workload
156
Total Workload / 30
5,2
ECTS Credits of the Course
5
LANGUAGE OF INSTRUCTION
Turkish
WORK PLACEMENT(S)
No
KEY LEARNING OUTCOMES (KLO) / MATRIX OF LEARNING OUTCOMES (LO)
