Course Detail
Course Description
| Course | Code | Semester | T+P (Hour) | Credit | ECTS |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ART and CRITICAL THOUGHTS | MGS3214904 | Spring Semester | 1+2 | 2 | 6 |
| Course Program | Çarşamba 09:00-09:45 Çarşamba 10:00-10:45 Çarşamba 11:00-11:45 Cumartesi 12:45-13:30 Cumartesi 13:30-14:15 Cumartesi 14:30-15:15 |
| Prerequisites Courses | |
| Recommended Elective Courses |
| Language of Course | Turkish |
| Course Level | First Cycle (Bachelor's Degree) |
| Course Type | Required |
| Course Coordinator | Assist.Prof. Doğa ÇÖL |
| Name of Lecturer(s) | Assist.Prof. Doğa ÇÖL |
| Assistant(s) | |
| Aim | This course invites students into the interdisciplinary world of art and critical thinking, drawing upon the analytical frameworks. It's designed to enhance students' appreciation of art through a critical lens, equipping them with the skills to evaluate and critique artworks with depth and understanding. Participants will engage with a variety of art forms, including visual arts, literature, and performance, learning to apply critical theory and articulate thoughtful analyses. |
| Course Content | This course contains; Introduction to Art and Critical Thinking ,Thinking about Thinking,Artwork Review,Obstacles to critical thinking,Argument basics,Reasons for belief and doubt,Fallacies,Midterm Exam,Art and Society,Art and Emotions,Art and Identity,Artwork Analysis,Reviewing All the Steps. |
| Dersin Öğrenme Kazanımları | Teaching Methods | Assessment Methods |
| Students analyze different works of art and make comparative evaluations. | 10, 13, 9 | E, F, G |
| Gains the ability to evaluate artistic works from a critical point of view and applies this skill. | 10, 13, 14, 9 | C, F, G |
| Evaluates various art theories and interprets these theories in artwork analysis. | 10, 9 | E, G |
| Examines and evaluates works of visual arts and literature with a critical eye. | 10, 14, 9 | A, C |
| Gains the ability to make art criticism and prepares and presents their own criticism. | 9 | C, E, G |
| Teaching Methods: | 10: Discussion Method, 13: Case Study Method, 14: Self Study Method, 9: Lecture Method |
| Assessment Methods: | A: Traditional Written Exam, C: Multiple-Choice Exam, E: Homework, F: Project Task, G: Quiz |
Course Outline
| Order | Subjects | Preliminary Work |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Introduction to Art and Critical Thinking | |
| 2 | Thinking about Thinking | |
| 3 | Artwork Review | |
| 4 | Obstacles to critical thinking | |
| 5 | Argument basics | |
| 6 | Reasons for belief and doubt | |
| 7 | Fallacies | |
| 8 | Midterm Exam | |
| 9 | Art and Society | |
| 10 | Art and Emotions | |
| 11 | Art and Identity | |
| 13 | Artwork Analysis | |
| 14 | Reviewing All the Steps |
| Resources |
| Carroll, N. (2009). On criticism. Routledge. Budd, M. (1995). Values of art: Pictures, poetry, and music. New York, NY: Penguin Books. Cahn, S. M., & Meskin, A. (Eds.). (2008). Aesthetics: A comprehensive anthology. Malden, MA: Blackwell. Carroll, N. (1999). Philosophy of Art: A Contemporary Introduction. New York: Routledge. Craig, E. (1996). Routledge Encyclopedia of Philosophy: Genealogy to Iqbal. New York: Routledge. Davies, S. (2006). The Philosophy of Art. Malden, MA: Wiley-Blackwell. Dickie, G. (1997). Introduction to aesthetics: An analytic approach. New York: Oxford University Press. Goodman, N. (1968). Languages of Art: An Approach to a Theory of Symbols. Indianapolis, IN: Bobbs-Merrill. Gracyk, T. (2012). The Philosophy of Art: An Introduction. Malden, MA: Polity. Graham, G. (1997). Philosophy of the Arts: An Introduction to Aesthetics. New York: Routledge. Hume, D. (1987). Of the standard of taste. In Essays Moral, Political, and Literary (pp. 226-249). Libertyclassics. Janaway, C. (Ed.). (2005). Reading Aesthetics and Philosophy of Art: Selected Texts with Interactive Commentary. Oxford: Wiley-Blackwell. Kant, I. (2007). Critique of Judgement (Ed. Nicholas Walker). New York: Oxford University Press. Lamarque, P., & Olsen, S. H. (Eds.). (2003). Aesthetics and the Philosophy of Art: The Analytic Tradition: An Anthology. Hoboken, NJ: Wiley-Blackwell. Levinson, J. (Ed.). (2003). The Oxford Handbook of Aesthetics. New York: Oxford University Press. Gaut, B., & Lopes, D. M. (Eds.). (2013). Routledge Companion to Aesthetics. Routledge. Ribeiro, A. C. (Ed.). (2012). Continuum Companion to Aesthetics. Continuum. Ridley, A., & Neill, A. (Eds.). (2007). Arguing about Art (3rd ed.). Routledge. Scruton, R. (1983). The Aesthetic Understanding: Essays in the Philosophy of Art and Culture. South Bend, IN: St. Augustine's Press. Sibley, F. (Ed.). (2001). Approach to Aesthetics: Collected Papers on Philosophical Aesthetics. New York: Oxford University Press. Stecker, R. (2005). Aesthetics and the Philosophy of Art: An Introduction. Rowman & Littlefield Publishers. Higgins, K. M., Davies, S., Stecker, R., Hopkins, R., & Cooper, D. E. (1996). In Patterson, D. M. (Ed.), A Companion to Aesthetics, Second Edition. Blackwell. Walton, K. L. (1970). Categories of Art. Philosophical Review, 79(3), 334-367. Walton, K. L. (1990). Mimesis as Make-Believe: On the Foundations of the Representational Arts. Cambridge, MA: Harvard University Press. Wollheim, R. (1968). Art and its Objects. New York, NY: Harper & Row. |
Course Contribution to Program Qualifications
| Course Contribution to Program Qualifications | |||||||
| No | Program Qualification | Contribution Level | |||||
| 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | |||
| 1 | Knows the basic concepts of Media and Visual Arts disciplines. | X | |||||
| 2 | Knows the basic theories of media and visual arts disciplines. | X | |||||
| 3 | Knows the necessary computer programs and multi-media techniques in Media and Visual Arts. | ||||||
| 4 | Knows the aesthetic rules necessary in Media and Visual Arts. | ||||||
| 5 | Acts in a way that adheres to national and international ethical codes in professional and scientific studies. | ||||||
| 6 | Understands the symbol systems of cultures. | ||||||
| 7 | Analyzes the facts related to Media and Visual Arts in their dimensions. | ||||||
| 8 | Plans the visual design process in line with the needs of institutions/individuals. | ||||||
| 9 | Carries out the visual communication process in line with the needs of institutions/individuals. | ||||||
| 10 | Uses the tools, methods and techniques required for Media and Visual Arts practices. | ||||||
| 11 | Has the ability to produce, process and evaluate real, 2D and 3D images. | ||||||
| 12 | Applies visual design techniques in new media environments. | ||||||
| 13 | Has aesthetic awareness and understanding of design. | ||||||
| 14 | Performs their profession by taking into consideration the "Occupational Health and Safety" rules. | ||||||
| 15 | Solve problems that arise by taking responsibility in projects related to Media and Visual Arts. | ||||||
| 16 | Can transform theoretical and factual problems of Media and Visual Arts disciplines and sub-disciplines into publications using scientific methods. | ||||||
| 17 | Regularly follows the developments in the field of Media and Visual Arts and uses them effectively in her work. | ||||||
| 18 | Uses Turkish fluently and accurately in scientific and professional studies. | ||||||
| 19 | Can read and understand at least one foreign language at B1 level. | ||||||
| 20 | Plans and takes part in social responsibility projects. | ||||||
| 21 | Incorporates artificial intelligence (artificial learning/machine learning) into the creation process. | ||||||
Assessment Methods
| Contribution Level | Absolute Evaluation | |
| Rate of Midterm Exam to Success | 40 | |
| Rate of Final Exam to Success | 60 | |
| Total | 100 | |
| ECTS / Workload Table | ||||||
| Activities | Number of | Duration(Hour) | Total Workload(Hour) | |||
| Course Hours | 14 | 3 | 42 | |||
| Guided Problem Solving | 5 | 15 | 75 | |||
| Resolution of Homework Problems and Submission as a Report | 4 | 2 | 8 | |||
| Term Project | 0 | 0 | 0 | |||
| Presentation of Project / Seminar | 2 | 4 | 8 | |||
| Quiz | 0 | 0 | 0 | |||
| Midterm Exam | 1 | 2 | 2 | |||
| General Exam | 1 | 3 | 3 | |||
| Performance Task, Maintenance Plan | 0 | 0 | 0 | |||
| Total Workload(Hour) | 138 | |||||
| Dersin AKTS Kredisi = Toplam İş Yükü (Saat)/30*=(138/30) | 5 | |||||
| ECTS of the course: 30 hours of work is counted as 1 ECTS credit. | ||||||
Detail Informations of the Course
Course Description
| Course | Code | Semester | T+P (Hour) | Credit | ECTS |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ART and CRITICAL THOUGHTS | MGS3214904 | Spring Semester | 1+2 | 2 | 6 |
| Course Program | Çarşamba 09:00-09:45 Çarşamba 10:00-10:45 Çarşamba 11:00-11:45 Cumartesi 12:45-13:30 Cumartesi 13:30-14:15 Cumartesi 14:30-15:15 |
| Prerequisites Courses | |
| Recommended Elective Courses |
| Language of Course | Turkish |
| Course Level | First Cycle (Bachelor's Degree) |
| Course Type | Required |
| Course Coordinator | Assist.Prof. Doğa ÇÖL |
| Name of Lecturer(s) | Assist.Prof. Doğa ÇÖL |
| Assistant(s) | |
| Aim | This course invites students into the interdisciplinary world of art and critical thinking, drawing upon the analytical frameworks. It's designed to enhance students' appreciation of art through a critical lens, equipping them with the skills to evaluate and critique artworks with depth and understanding. Participants will engage with a variety of art forms, including visual arts, literature, and performance, learning to apply critical theory and articulate thoughtful analyses. |
| Course Content | This course contains; Introduction to Art and Critical Thinking ,Thinking about Thinking,Artwork Review,Obstacles to critical thinking,Argument basics,Reasons for belief and doubt,Fallacies,Midterm Exam,Art and Society,Art and Emotions,Art and Identity,Artwork Analysis,Reviewing All the Steps. |
| Dersin Öğrenme Kazanımları | Teaching Methods | Assessment Methods |
| Students analyze different works of art and make comparative evaluations. | 10, 13, 9 | E, F, G |
| Gains the ability to evaluate artistic works from a critical point of view and applies this skill. | 10, 13, 14, 9 | C, F, G |
| Evaluates various art theories and interprets these theories in artwork analysis. | 10, 9 | E, G |
| Examines and evaluates works of visual arts and literature with a critical eye. | 10, 14, 9 | A, C |
| Gains the ability to make art criticism and prepares and presents their own criticism. | 9 | C, E, G |
| Teaching Methods: | 10: Discussion Method, 13: Case Study Method, 14: Self Study Method, 9: Lecture Method |
| Assessment Methods: | A: Traditional Written Exam, C: Multiple-Choice Exam, E: Homework, F: Project Task, G: Quiz |
Course Outline
| Order | Subjects | Preliminary Work |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Introduction to Art and Critical Thinking | |
| 2 | Thinking about Thinking | |
| 3 | Artwork Review | |
| 4 | Obstacles to critical thinking | |
| 5 | Argument basics | |
| 6 | Reasons for belief and doubt | |
| 7 | Fallacies | |
| 8 | Midterm Exam | |
| 9 | Art and Society | |
| 10 | Art and Emotions | |
| 11 | Art and Identity | |
| 13 | Artwork Analysis | |
| 14 | Reviewing All the Steps |
| Resources |
| Carroll, N. (2009). On criticism. Routledge. Budd, M. (1995). Values of art: Pictures, poetry, and music. New York, NY: Penguin Books. Cahn, S. M., & Meskin, A. (Eds.). (2008). Aesthetics: A comprehensive anthology. Malden, MA: Blackwell. Carroll, N. (1999). Philosophy of Art: A Contemporary Introduction. New York: Routledge. Craig, E. (1996). Routledge Encyclopedia of Philosophy: Genealogy to Iqbal. New York: Routledge. Davies, S. (2006). The Philosophy of Art. Malden, MA: Wiley-Blackwell. Dickie, G. (1997). Introduction to aesthetics: An analytic approach. New York: Oxford University Press. Goodman, N. (1968). Languages of Art: An Approach to a Theory of Symbols. Indianapolis, IN: Bobbs-Merrill. Gracyk, T. (2012). The Philosophy of Art: An Introduction. Malden, MA: Polity. Graham, G. (1997). Philosophy of the Arts: An Introduction to Aesthetics. New York: Routledge. Hume, D. (1987). Of the standard of taste. In Essays Moral, Political, and Literary (pp. 226-249). Libertyclassics. Janaway, C. (Ed.). (2005). Reading Aesthetics and Philosophy of Art: Selected Texts with Interactive Commentary. Oxford: Wiley-Blackwell. Kant, I. (2007). Critique of Judgement (Ed. Nicholas Walker). New York: Oxford University Press. Lamarque, P., & Olsen, S. H. (Eds.). (2003). Aesthetics and the Philosophy of Art: The Analytic Tradition: An Anthology. Hoboken, NJ: Wiley-Blackwell. Levinson, J. (Ed.). (2003). The Oxford Handbook of Aesthetics. New York: Oxford University Press. Gaut, B., & Lopes, D. M. (Eds.). (2013). Routledge Companion to Aesthetics. Routledge. Ribeiro, A. C. (Ed.). (2012). Continuum Companion to Aesthetics. Continuum. Ridley, A., & Neill, A. (Eds.). (2007). Arguing about Art (3rd ed.). Routledge. Scruton, R. (1983). The Aesthetic Understanding: Essays in the Philosophy of Art and Culture. South Bend, IN: St. Augustine's Press. Sibley, F. (Ed.). (2001). Approach to Aesthetics: Collected Papers on Philosophical Aesthetics. New York: Oxford University Press. Stecker, R. (2005). Aesthetics and the Philosophy of Art: An Introduction. Rowman & Littlefield Publishers. Higgins, K. M., Davies, S., Stecker, R., Hopkins, R., & Cooper, D. E. (1996). In Patterson, D. M. (Ed.), A Companion to Aesthetics, Second Edition. Blackwell. Walton, K. L. (1970). Categories of Art. Philosophical Review, 79(3), 334-367. Walton, K. L. (1990). Mimesis as Make-Believe: On the Foundations of the Representational Arts. Cambridge, MA: Harvard University Press. Wollheim, R. (1968). Art and its Objects. New York, NY: Harper & Row. |
Course Contribution to Program Qualifications
| Course Contribution to Program Qualifications | |||||||
| No | Program Qualification | Contribution Level | |||||
| 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | |||
| 1 | Knows the basic concepts of Media and Visual Arts disciplines. | X | |||||
| 2 | Knows the basic theories of media and visual arts disciplines. | X | |||||
| 3 | Knows the necessary computer programs and multi-media techniques in Media and Visual Arts. | ||||||
| 4 | Knows the aesthetic rules necessary in Media and Visual Arts. | ||||||
| 5 | Acts in a way that adheres to national and international ethical codes in professional and scientific studies. | ||||||
| 6 | Understands the symbol systems of cultures. | ||||||
| 7 | Analyzes the facts related to Media and Visual Arts in their dimensions. | ||||||
| 8 | Plans the visual design process in line with the needs of institutions/individuals. | ||||||
| 9 | Carries out the visual communication process in line with the needs of institutions/individuals. | ||||||
| 10 | Uses the tools, methods and techniques required for Media and Visual Arts practices. | ||||||
| 11 | Has the ability to produce, process and evaluate real, 2D and 3D images. | ||||||
| 12 | Applies visual design techniques in new media environments. | ||||||
| 13 | Has aesthetic awareness and understanding of design. | ||||||
| 14 | Performs their profession by taking into consideration the "Occupational Health and Safety" rules. | ||||||
| 15 | Solve problems that arise by taking responsibility in projects related to Media and Visual Arts. | ||||||
| 16 | Can transform theoretical and factual problems of Media and Visual Arts disciplines and sub-disciplines into publications using scientific methods. | ||||||
| 17 | Regularly follows the developments in the field of Media and Visual Arts and uses them effectively in her work. | ||||||
| 18 | Uses Turkish fluently and accurately in scientific and professional studies. | ||||||
| 19 | Can read and understand at least one foreign language at B1 level. | ||||||
| 20 | Plans and takes part in social responsibility projects. | ||||||
| 21 | Incorporates artificial intelligence (artificial learning/machine learning) into the creation process. | ||||||
Assessment Methods
| Contribution Level | Absolute Evaluation | |
| Rate of Midterm Exam to Success | 40 | |
| Rate of Final Exam to Success | 60 | |
| Total | 100 | |