At the end of this course, the students; 1) Can establish a connection between aesthetics and life, and defines the place of aesthetics in our lives. 2) Explain the relationship between art and aesthetics. 3) Defines the difference between knowledge obtained from philosophy, science and art. 4) Can explain the basic features of a work of art. 5) Can explain art and the function of art in contemporary life. 6) Explains and evaluates the relationship between media and aesthetics.
MODE OF DELIVERY
Face to face
PRE-REQUISITES OF THE COURSE
No
RECOMMENDED OPTIONAL PROGRAMME COMPONENT
COURSE DEFINITION
The aim of this course is to acquire basic knowledge of visual aesthetics, to explain aesthetic elements in relation to photography and video within the framework of art-artist-audience, and to examine contemporary discussion topics.
COURSE CONTENTS
WEEK
TOPICS
1st Week
What is aesthetics? The use of aesthetics in everyday language and aesthetics as a special concept. The rationale for aesthetic education. The link between life and aesthetics, the place of aesthetics in our lives
2nd Week
The subject of aesthetics, its content, the distinction between art philosophy and aesthetics, the language of art, aesthetics and communication.
3rd Week
Art and its dimensions. Art as concept, product and process
4th Week
The artist, the artwork, and the receiver
5th Week
Aesthetic pleasure, aesthetic experience and anxiety, taste and aesthetic judgments
6th Week
Art and knowledge, quality of knowledge gained from art, acquisition of image and aesthetic knowledge
7th Week
Basic qualities of artwork: Fiction, polysemy, originality, novelty, organic integrity
8th Week
MIDTERM
9th Week
Reception and evaluation of artwork, criticism as concept and action, types of criticism
10th Week
Artist and artist's responsibility, intellectual and artist concepts, creativity
11th Week
The evolution of the concept of aesthetics in the historical process, 20th century art.
12th Week
Art and its function in contemporary life
13th Week
Discussion on contemporary art examples
14th Week
General evaluation and discussion
15th Week
FINAL EXAMINATION
RECOMENDED OR REQUIRED READING
PLANNED LEARNING ACTIVITIES AND TEACHING METHODS
Lecture,Questions/Answers,Discussion,Presentation
ASSESSMENT METHODS AND CRITERIA
Quantity
Percentage(%)
Mid-term
1
30
Assignment
2
30
Total(%)
60
Contribution of In-term Studies to Overall Grade(%)
60
Contribution of Final Examination to Overall Grade(%)
40
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)
