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Course Description Course Name : Philosophy of Art Course Code : SRS208 Course Type : Optional Level of Course : First Cycle Year of Study : 2 Course Semester : Spring (16 Weeks) ECTS : 3 Name of Lecturer(s) : Instructor NERMİN TANBUROĞLU Learning Outcomes of the Course : Learns the fact that different meanings are attached to art through the changes in the structure of ideas during the historical process Gains the ability to make interpretations on various problems related to art from different viewpoints Realizes the importance and need of the philosophy of art for explaining art from multi-dimensions Obtains information about the aesthetic awareness and develops a unique aesthetic appreciation Mode of Delivery : Face-to-Face Prerequisites and Co-Prerequisites : None Recommended Optional Programme Components : None Aim(s) of Course : To provide students with information on the definition of art by various philosophers throughout centuries, discussions on artists, artwork, functions of art, the origin of art, philosophy and arts, etc. so that he/she gains an original view. Course Contents : Ways of thinking about art in various periods of philosophers (Plato, Aristotle, Plotinus, Kant, Hegel, etc.)., Artist identity discussions, analysis of the work of art, the origin and genesis of art, art functions Language of Instruction : Turkish Work Place : Classroom   Course Outline /Schedule (Weekly) Planned Learning Activities Week Subject Student's Preliminary Work Learning Activities and Teaching Methods 1 Introduction of course content, scope and resources reading the source lecture, discussion 2 Information on the aesthetic philosophy as a branch of science of aesthetics reading the source lecture, discussion 3 Definitions of art forms; Reflection Theory (Plato, Aristotle, Plotinus) reading the source lecture, discussion 4 Reflection Theory, Marxist Aesthetics reading the source lecture, discussion 5 Artist-centered theories of art reading the source lecture, discussion 6 Work of art-centered theories of art reading the source lecture, discussion 7 Beholder-centered theories of art reading the source lecture, discussion 8 Midterm Exam preparing questions written examination 9 Discussion on the identity of artist reading the source lecture, discussion 10 Analysis of the work of art (the layers of the work of art) reading the source lecture, discussion 11 Functions of art, at various periods, and today reading the source lecture, discussion 12 About the origins of art reading the source lecture, discussion 13 Rise of art reading the source lecture, discussion 14 Relationship between philosophy and art reading the source lecture, discussion 15 General Review and Evaluation reading the source lecture, discussion 16/17 Final Exam preparing questions written examination   Required Course Resources Resource Type Resource Name Recommended Course Material(s)  Berna MORAN,Edebiyat Kuramları ve Eleştiri, Cem Yayınevi, İstanbul, 1991   H. Mehmet DOĞAN, 100 Soruda Estetik, Gerçek Yayınevi, İstanbul   S. M. KAGAN, Estetik ve Sanat Notları, Karakalem Kitabevi, İzmir, 2008  Ayla ERSOY, Sanat Kavramlarına Giriş, Beta Yayıncılık, İstanbul, 1988  Hülya YETİŞKEN, Estetiğin ABC Sİ, Simavi Yayınları, İstanbul, 1991 Required Course Material(s)   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 Perceives multi-dimensionally, objectifies sensory perception 4 2 Is competent at thinking critically and developing creative and original ideas 4 3 Is responsible and has a sense of social, scientific, artistic, professional, ethical awareness 4 4 Reaches, manages and constructs information 0 5 His dexterity and eye coordination are improved 0 6 Uses time efficiently and effectively 3 7 Is competent at art theory, aesthetics and philosophy of art 5 8 Transforms the concepts into original art works 0 9 Uses the informatics and communication technologies at least in the level required by the European Computer Driving License 0 10 Defines and reviews problems correctly, finds creative, original, aesthetic, artistic and technical solutions to problems 3 11 Uses theoretical and practical information efficiently in his profession and topic 0 12 Has the ability to work individually and in groups effectively and takes responsibility 0 13 Works harmoniously with other disciplines, which he/she needs in his/her profession and projects 0 14 Follows the social and universal changes and effects about art and design 4 15 Has the ability to follow developments and improves him/herself constantly through lifelong learning 3 16 Has the knowledge, skills and experience about how to use different materials, production methods and techniques 0 17 Has the ability and self confidence for oral, written and visual communication 4 18 Knows a foreign language at least in Level B1 of the European Common Framework in order to follow the developments about his profession 0 19 Evaluates the producibility of his/her projects technically and technologically 0 20 Constantly improves him/herself by determining his/her training needs in accordance with his/her interests and abilities in the scientific, cultural, artistic and social fields in addition to his/her professional development 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) 5 4 20 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: 70 Total Workload / 25 (h): 2.8 ECTS Credit: 3