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Course Description Course Name : Philosophy Of Art Course Code : RS 228 Course Type : Compulsory Level of Course : First Cycle Year of Study : 2 Course Semester : Spring (16 Weeks) ECTS : 3 Name of Lecturer(s) : Instructor CELAL GÜRBÜZ Learning Outcomes of the Course : Defines the concepts of aesthetics and art Considers art product from a philosophical aspect Interprets works of art aesthetically Evaluates art objects Interprets the aesthetic qualities of the art products of different eras Mode of Delivery : Face-to-Face Prerequisites and Co-Prerequisites : None Recommended Optional Programme Components : None Aim(s) of Course : To evaluate aesthetics and art objects in a philosophical aproach; to interpret works of art theoritically Course Contents : Problems in the field of aesthetics, history of these problems, their current status and evaluation according to the philosophers. Evaluation of the relationship between people and art from arious aspects. Concepts and categories are discussed in terms of aesthetic philosophy. 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 Description of aesthetic and artistic phenomena Studying releavent sources Lecture-Discussion 2 Analysing aesthetic subject Studying releavent sources Lecture-Discussion 3 Analysis of the aesthetic object: 1 phenomenological analysis Studying releavent sources Lecture-Discussion 4 2. Ontological Analysis Studying releavent sources Lecture-Discussion 5 3 Analysis of reception aesthetics and aesthetic object Studying releavent sources Lecture-Discussion 6 Aesthetic value analysis Studying releavent sources Lecture-Discussion 7 Sense of metaphysical beauty Studying releavent sources Lecture-Discussion 8 Midterm exam Preparing for the exam Written exam 9 Sense of ontological beauty Studying releavent sources Lecture-Discussion 10 General beauty, beauty in nature and art Studying releavent sources Lecture-Discussion 11 Almighty and Beauty Studying releavent sources Lecture-Discussion 12 Analysis of aesthetic judgment Studying releavent sources Lecture-Discussion 13 The problem of content and form in art Studying releavent sources Lecture-Discussion 14 Understanding of the avantgarde art Studying releavent sources Lecture-Discussion 15 The contemporary state of the art and challenges Studying releavent sources Lecture-Discussion 16/17 Final exam Preparing for the exam Written exam   Required Course Resources Resource Type Resource Name Recommended Course Material(s)  -Tunalı, İsmail, (1995), Estetik (Aesthetic), İstanbul: Remzi Press.  -Lukacs, Georg, (1985), Estetik (Aesthetic), Istanbul: Payel Publication. Required Course Material(s)  -Kuçuradi, İ., (2000), Sanata Felsefeyle Bakmak, Ankara: Ayraç Publications.   Assessment Methods and Assessment Criteria Semester/Year Assessments Number Contribution Percentage     Mid-term Exams (Written, Oral, etc.) 1 50     Homeworks/Projects/Others 1 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 Knows and uses methods, techniques and strategies used in teaching art education. 3 2 Gains the knowledge and skills to do creative work in the main fields of Art Education. 3 3 Explains the formation process and properties of human societies and civilizations. 4 4 Gains competence in the use and development of instructional materials. 4 5 Knows and applies basic concepts and principles of Fine Arts. 3 6 Identifies the developmental features of Primary Stage 1 and Stage 2 and secondary school students. 4 7 Recognises national and international cultural elements that affect teaching and production of art 3 8 Evaluates developments in Visual Arts Teaching in a multi-faceted manner of by means of scientific, artistic methods and techniques. 4 9 Uses relevant methods and techniques to improve/develop his/her students´ critical thinking, creative thinking and problem solving skills 3 10 Uses knowledge and techniques related to classroom management efficiently. 3 11 Uses the basic concepts of art education, and art education research process and techniques in accordance with developments. 4 12 Knows and uses the materials, methods and techniques used in the main fields of Plastic Arts. 3 13 Plans and programs teaching-learning processes in an effective way. 4 14 Develops skills for self-expression, independent thinking, and sense of social responsibility. 4 15 As a dynamic art educator, gains awareness, responsibility and skills in keeping track of the developments in information technologies. 4 16 Contributes to other disciplines with the help of his/her experience and knowledge. 3 17 Knows foreign language at a sufficient level required by the program. 3 18 Establishes effective and healthy relationships with students, parents, colleagues and administration. 4 19 Accepts each student as a whole considering affective, cognitive and psychomotor aspects. 4 20 Utilises museums, which are a historical and cultural inheritance, as an effective means of education and raises his/her students´ awareness of preserving and protecting cultural and historical values. 4 * 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) 8 4 32 Assesment Related Works     Homeworks, Projects, Others 1 4 4     Mid-term Exams (Written, Oral, etc.) 1 4 4     Final Exam 1 4 4 Total Workload: 72 Total Workload / 25 (h): 2.88 ECTS Credit: 3