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Course Description Course Name : Art Criticism Course Code : TTS403 Course Type : Optional Level of Course : First Cycle Year of Study : 4 Course Semester : Fall (16 Weeks) ECTS : 3 Name of Lecturer(s) : Instructor ÖZLEM USLU Learning Outcomes of the Course : Investigates the sub-fields of art critism and its history Is aware of the types and methods used in art criticism Investigates the sub-fields of art critism and its history Easily criticizes and analyses art works Establishes new, critical and creative ideas from known visual forms. Knows the meaning, aim, necessities, and needs of art. Knows quality in art programs Mode of Delivery : Face-to-Face Prerequisites and Co-Prerequisites : None Recommended Optional Programme Components : None Aim(s) of Course : To introduce the reasons and necessities of art criticism; duties of art critics, exploratory art criticism methods and criticism phases and strategies of inquiry in criticism. Course Contents : Definition and history of art criticism, the meaning and importance of theories of art criticism, the original theory development. Language of Instruction : Turkish Work Place : Güzel Sanatlar Fakültesi- Ek Bina- Seminer Salonu   Course Outline /Schedule (Weekly) Planned Learning Activities Week Subject Student's Preliminary Work Learning Activities and Teaching Methods 1 What is Art Criticism? Researching about subject, reading.(See: "Sanatın Boyutları" Page: 64.) Lecture, discussion 2 What are the methods of art criticism? Researching about subject, reading. Lecture, discussion 3 Criticism in Art : Historical Criticism, Sociological Criticism, Marxist Criticism, Researching about subject, reading. Lecture, discussion 4 Criticism. Aim of Art Criticism. Types of Criticism. Press Criticism. Pedagogic Criticism. Academic Criticism. Popular Criticism. Researching about subject, reading. Lecture, discussion 5 Art criticism Method - Identification, Analysis, Interpretation, Aesthetic judgment Researching about subject, reading. Lecture, discussion 6 Art criticism factors to be considered when preparing papers. Terminology and usage of language in art criticism Researching about subject, reading. Presentation, comparison, discussion, art criticism 7 Art Criticism Method and an Example of -Academic Criticism. Édouard Manet "Le Déjeuner sur l´herbe" Researching about subject, reading. Presentation, comparison, discussion, art criticism 8 Midterm Exam Midterm Exam Midterm Exam 9 Model art criticisms ( Student presentations) Researching about subject, reading. Presentation, comparison, discussion, art criticism 10 Model art criticisms ( Student presentations) Researching about subject, reading. Presentation, comparison, discussion, art criticism 11 Museum Visit Researching about Museums. observation, comparison, discussion, art criticism 12 Model art criticisms ( Student presentations) Researching about subject, reading. Presentation, comparison, discussion, art criticism 13 Model art criticisms ( Student presentations) Researching about subject, reading. Presentation, comparison, discussion, art criticism 14 Model art criticisms ( Student presentations) Researching about subject, reading. Presentation, comparison, discussion, art criticism 15 Final Exam Final Exam. Final Exam 16/17 Final Exam Final Exam Final Exam   Required Course Resources Resource Type Resource Name Recommended Course Material(s)  BATUR, E. 2003. Modernizmin Serüveni, İstanbul. YKY.  AKBULUT, D. 2006. Resim Neyi Anlatır. İstanbul. İstiklal Kitabevi. ISBN: 975-6115-28-9.  TANSUĞ, S. 1993. Sanatın Görsel Dili. İstanbul. Remzi Kitabevi. ISBN: 975-14-0076-7  BERGER, J. 1990. Görme Biçimleri. Çev. Salman, Y. İstanbul. Metis Yayınları.  GOMBRICH, E. H. Sanatın Öyküsü. Çev. Bedrettin Cömert.İstanbul. Remzi Kitabevi ISBN: 975-14-0291-3.  BEAZLEY, M. 2000. Understanding Paintings Themes in Art Explored and Explained. Editor: Sturgis, A. London. Octopus Publishing Group Ltd. ISBN: 1 84000207 7  BOYDAŞ, N. 2007. Sanat Eleştrisine Giriş. İstanbul. Gündüz Eğitim ve Yayıncılık. ISBN:9789756859629.  Yücel ,T (1991) Eleştirinin ABC’si Simavi Yayınları ABC Dizini  Arnheim, R.(1960) Art and Visual Perceptioni London  LYNTON,Norbert. 1993. Modern Sanatın Öyküsü Remzi Kitapevi. İstanbul  KARABULUT, Necmettin. Sanat Eğitiminde Bir Alt Disiplin Olarak Sanat Eleştrisi ve Bir Akademik Eleştri Örneği. http://e-dergi.atauni.edu.tr/index.php/GSED/article/viewFile/2242/2243 (Makale) Required Course Material(s)  POOKE,G; G. WHİTHAM. 2012. Sanatı Anlamak. Çev: T. Göbekçin. İstanbul. Optimist Yayınları. ISBN:978 605 4538 57 7  ANTMEN, A. 2008. 20. Yüzyıl Batı Sanatında Akımlar. İstanbul. Sel Yayıncılık. ISBN: 978 975 570 384 8  MÜLAYIM, S. 1994. Sanata Giriş. İstanbul. Bilim Teknik Yayınları. ISBN: 540-032-x   Assessment Methods and Assessment Criteria Semester/Year Assessments Number Contribution Percentage     Mid-term Exams (Written, Oral, etc.) 1 50     Homeworks/Projects/Others 5 50 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 To create contemporary and creative design ideas and solutions in texile design under social, cultural and economic constraints 3 2 To be able to transform abstract and concrete concepts into creative ideas, innovative and original works. 1 3 To have knowledge about research methods, artistic criticism and art history 5 4 To be able to comprehend, interpret and form surface compositions with basic design elements and principles and to create genuine designs 3 5 To be able to create original collections of weaving, printing and apparel design regarding to a theme and to be able to present them in creative ways. 3 6 To be able to research, follow, and use current materials for textile design and create new material combinations 0 7 To able to perceive, think and practice design surfaces in a multifacet way 0 8 To have the ability of gathering, sharing and practising information about textile design and fashion in the context of social, artistic and ethical values 2 9 To be able to design textiles on computer-aided design programmes, adapt to new media, and use information and comunication technologies. 0 10 To be able to use different methods and techniques and create various color combinations for his/ her designs 0 11 To be able to create two-dimensional surfaces and/or three-dimensional works using knowledge about textile art and design 0 12 To be able to take part in teamwork of different disciplines, have the ability of analitical thinking, and solve design problems 0 13 To be open-minded, confident, enthusiastic, energetic and be able to take risks in professional career. 2 14 To be able to improve him/herself in scientific, social, cultural and sporty issues by internalizing life-long learning, 5 15 To be able to evaluate and interpret knowledge and skills in textile design field from a critical perspective. 3 16 To be able to use a foreign language efficiently in order to follow up-to-date information and communicate with colleagues 0 17 To be able to share and present his/her ideas and design proposals through verbal and visual data with target group 5 18 Being aware of national and international values about art and design 5 19 To have aesthetic awareness 4 20 To be able to evaluate industrial production of his/ her prototype design 0 * 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) 13 1 13 Assesment Related Works     Homeworks, Projects, Others 5 4 20     Mid-term Exams (Written, Oral, etc.) 1 1 1     Final Exam 1 1 1 Total Workload: 63 Total Workload / 25 (h): 2.52 ECTS Credit: 3