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Course Description Course Name : Art and Aesthetics Course Code : SB 209 Course Type : Compulsory Level of Course : First Cycle Year of Study : 2 Course Semester : Fall (16 Weeks) ECTS : 2 Name of Lecturer(s) : Instructor KAZIM ARTUT Learning Outcomes of the Course : Defines aesthetics and theory of art. Reviews and evaluates the history of art in chronological order. Gains awareness related to the concepts of popular art and popular culture such as the purpose of art, the function, the artistic identity and gains the ability to criticize a work of art by improving his/her visual culture and visual literacy skills. Has an opinion about the concepts of originality and creativity, the ability to comment on works of art that are of value. Understands contemporary art, is flexible, and has the ability to think critically. Mode of Delivery : Face-to-Face Prerequisites and Co-Prerequisites : None Recommended Optional Programme Components : None Aim(s) of Course : The aim of this course is to teach the students about the identification and description of the concepts of art and aesthetic skills; the origin of artistic thought, chronological sense, evaluation of the history of art; contributing to the development of artistic culture; gaining awareness of visual culture and visual literacy; developing knowledge and awareness of the concepts of originality and creativity. Course Contents : Chronology of the development of art history and art Artistic culture, popular culture Artistic style and artistic identity Concepts of originality and creativity Committed projects theoretical issues Language of Instruction : Turkish Work Place : Art education classroom   Course Outline /Schedule (Weekly) Planned Learning Activities Week Subject Student's Preliminary Work Learning Activities and Teaching Methods 1 Introduction to aesthetics and theory of art. Chronology of the history of art reviews and evaluations. Searching the recommended resources. Lectures, brainstorming, discussion and representation. 2 The purpose of art, function and identity of the artist. Reading the recommended sources Lecture, discussion and representation. 3 Introduction to the concept of popular art and popular culture. Understanding of modern art and contemporary art. Reading the recommended sources Lecture, discussion and representation. 4 What is creativity? Creative Personality Traits , Creativity, and Multiple Intelligence, determination of group presentations. Recommended reading from textbooks Lecture, discussion and representation. 5 How to draw a picture? What are the elements of art? Conducting research on the proposed topic. Lecture, discussion and representation. 6 How works of art are examined and evaluated. Conducting research on the proposed topic. Lecture, discussion and representation. 7 How to prepare for class projects and presentations, explanations and information. How to prepare a presentation of the project. Lecture, discussion and representation. 8 Visa / midterm exam 9 The first group, oral, visual presentation, and its critique. Presentation preparation, visual presentation, and information and examples for the preparation of project files. Group work, oral and visual presentations. 10 The second group, oral, visual presentation, and its critique. Presentation preparation. Group work, oral and visual presentations. 11 The third group, oral, visual presentation, and its critique. Presentation preparation. Group work, oral and visual presentations. 12 The fourth group, oral, visual presentation, and its critique. Presentation preparation. Group work, oral and visual presentations. 13 The fifth group, oral, visual presentation, and its critique Presentation preparation. Group work, oral and visual presentations. 14 The sixth group, oral, visual presentation, and its critique. Presentation preparation. Group work, oral and visual presentations. 15 The seventh group, oral, visual presentation, and its critique. Presentation preparation. Group work, oral and visual presentations. 16/17 Final exam   Required Course Resources Resource Type Resource Name Recommended Course Material(s)  Tunali, Ishmael. (1989). Aesthetics, Remzi Publishing. Istanbul.  Artut, Kazim (2009). Theories and Methods in Art Education. Anı Publishing.  Kırışoğlu, Olcay (2009). Arts Culture Creativity PegemA Publishing. Ankara, Turkey.  Timuçin, Afsar. (1993). Aesthetically, the Humanitarian Publications. Istanbul. Required Course Material(s)   Assessment Methods and Assessment Criteria Semester/Year Assessments Number Contribution Percentage     Mid-term Exams (Written, Oral, etc.) 1 60     Homeworks/Projects/Others 2 40 Total 100 Rate of Semester/Year Assessments to Success 40   Final Assessments 100 Rate of Final Assessments to Success 60 Total 100   Contribution of the Course to Key Learning Outcomes # Key Learning Outcome Contribution* 1 They use the methods to enrich empathy, critical and creative thinking, effective decision making compatible with humanistic values and problem solving skills. 4 2 They plan teaching-learning process noting students´ individual differences and the characteristics of the subject focus. 4 3 They develop original materials student-oriented instruction and use information technologies. 3 4 They avoid beiong mechanical in measurement and evaluation and use creative and elaborative forms to provide multiple development of the students. 3 5 They explain information production methods of Social Sciences. 3 6 The graduates of Social Studies Education explain basic notions of the Social Sciences. 3 7 They recognize the cultural structures of their own and other societies. They also evaluate reasons and outcomes of changes throughout history. 3 8 They define the location of their place on Earth. They evaluate social, political and economical effects of geographical location and the results of them. 3 9 They become aware of the importance of using natural sciences and arts to apprehend the Earth multidimentionally. They define their scientific, cultural, artistic and social needs and develop themselves continually. 5 10 They relate the disciplines that contribute to content of Social Studies lesson, applying the required specific instruction methods for the program. 3 11 They describe the applications to create democratic learning environment and make the classroom a real piece of life. 4 12 They communicate with their students and social environment in different cultures, they defend the fact that problems can be solved peacefully. 2 13 They recognize scientific basis of education. 2 14 They evaluate themselves in terms of their own professional qualifications. 3 15 They avoid discrimination and defend that living an honorable and human-rights convenient life is required for all humanity. 3 16 They become a citizen-teacher model. They struggle for a solution to current problems of the globe and their own environment as a participant member of the society. 3 17 They value self-confidence, braveness to question and power of changing. They want to study hard and take responsibility for achieving that goal. 3 18 They reach information sources and evaluate their learnings in a critical attitude. 4 19 They value life-long learning. 3 * Contribution levels are between 0 (not) and 5 (maximum).   Student Workload - ECTS Works Number Time (Hour) Total Workload (Hour) Course Related Works     Class Time (Exam weeks are excluded) 14 2 28     Out of Class Study (Preliminary Work, Practice) 14 1 14 Assesment Related Works     Homeworks, Projects, Others 2 2 4     Mid-term Exams (Written, Oral, etc.) 1 1 1     Final Exam 1 1 1 Total Workload: 48 Total Workload / 25 (h): 1.92 ECTS Credit: 2