OPTICIANRY (TURKISH)
Associate TR-NQF-HE: Level 5 QF-EHEA: Short Cycle EQF-LLL: Level 5

Course Introduction and Application Information

Course Code Course Name Semester Theoretical Practical Credit ECTS
GEP1802 Aesthetic and Philosophy Spring 3 0 3 5
This catalog is for information purposes. Course status is determined by the relevant department at the beginning of semester.

Basic information

Language of instruction: Turkish
Type of course: GE-Elective
Course Level: Associate (Short Cycle)
Mode of Delivery: Hybrid
Course Coordinator : Instructor SERKAN ŞİMŞEK
Recommended Optional Program Components: None
Course Objectives: The aim of this course is to conduct studies in the field of aesthetics and to provide a historical overview of general art concepts from the perspective of art criticism.

Learning Outcomes

The students who have succeeded in this course;
Students who successfully complete this course will,
1. discuss philosophical perspectives on Beauty and Art.
2. acquire mastery of terminology related to Aesthetics and Art.
3. learn fundamental philosophical concepts that clarify the phenomena of Beauty and Art.
4. study and articulate prominent aesthetic views within the history of philosophy.
5. recognize the opportunities provided by examining art through a philosophical view.
6. understand ways to address differences between various views on art.
7. comprehend contemporary debates concerning art and artworks.

Course Content

The course have topics such as the objective existence of artworks and the subjective perception of art, beauty and infinity, art and nature, issues of meaning and interpretation in art disciplines, and art as a goal to be achieved. In addition to examining the thoughts of philosophers such as Platon, Aristoteles, Kant, and Hegel on art and beauty, the paradigms of contemporary aesthetics will be discussed through the practice of critically analyzing artworks.

Weekly Detailed Course Contents

Week Subject Related Preparation
1) Introduction
2) Contemporary Art Aesthetics and Criticism Exhibition Discussions
3) Contemporary Art Aesthetics and Criticism Exhibition Discussions
4) Subjectivist and Objectivist Approaches in Art Criticism Course notes
5) Normative Epistemology in Art History Course notes
6) Speculative Epistemology in Art History Course notes
7) Heteronomy and Autonomy in Aesthetics Course notes
8) The Development of Philosophy and Art Thought in Ancient Greece: Pythagoras and Heraclitus Course notes
9) Platon's Philosophy and Art Course notes
10) Aristotle's Philosophy and Art Course notes
11) Aesthetics from Antiquity to the Modern Age: Aristoxenus and Baumgarten Course notes
12) Kant's Philosophy and Art Course notes
13) Hegel's Philosophy and Art Course notes
14) General Review

Sources

Course Notes / Textbooks:
Yok
References: Afşar Timuçin, Estetik, Bulut Yayınları, 2008.
Nejat Bozkurt, Sanat ve Estetik Kuramları, Asa Kitabevi, 2000.
İoanna Kuçuradi, Sanata Felsefeyle Bakmak, Şiir-Tiyatro Yayınları, Ankara, 1979.
Hegel, Estetik. Güzel Sanat Üzerine Dersler.
Hegel, Mantık Bilimi.
Hegel, Tinin Fenomenolojisi.
Kant, Saf Aklın Eleştirisi.
Kant, Yargı Gücünün Eleştirisi.
Aristoteles, Poetica.
Aristoteles, Politika.
Platon, Şölen.
Platon, Devlet.

Evaluation System

Semester Requirements Number of Activities Level of Contribution
Attendance 14 % 20
Quizzes 3 % 30
Final 1 % 50
Total % 100
PERCENTAGE OF SEMESTER WORK % 50
PERCENTAGE OF FINAL WORK % 50
Total % 100

ECTS / Workload Table

Activities Number of Activities Duration (Hours) Workload
Course Hours 14 3 42
Field Work 1 5 5
Study Hours Out of Class 14 4 56
Homework Assignments 2 10 20
Quizzes 3 1 3
Final 1 2 2
Total Workload 128

Contribution of Learning Outcomes to Programme Outcomes

No Effect 1 Lowest 2 Low 3 Average 4 High 5 Highest
           
Program Outcomes Level of Contribution
1) To be able to evaluate and apply the knowledge gained from theoretical and practical courses related to the field professionally
2) To be able to use terminology specific to the health field effectively
3) To know the legislation regarding his/her duties, rights and responsibilities and to act in accordance with professional ethical rules
4) To be able to use information and communication technologies on issues related to his/her field and effectively convey his/her professional knowledge through written, verbal and non-verbal communication
5) To be able to follow information in his/her field using a foreign language at a basic level
6) To be able to apply changing techniques and use new tools and devices depending on developing technology
7) To be able to update his/her knowledge, skills and competencies related to his/her field with the awareness of lifelong learning and improve himself/herself personally and professionally
8) To have knowledge of basic vision devices such as glasses, contact lenses and low vision devices (telescopic products, etc.)
9) To be able to select, sell and prepare basic vision devices according to the prescription and ensure their adaptation to the user
10) To be able to measure the diopter of prescription glasses and contact lenses and make the necessary adjustments for their fitting