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Course Introduction and Application Information

Course Code	Course Name	Semester	Theoretical	Practical	Credit	ECTS
GEP0802	Aesthetic and Philosophy	Fall	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:	English
Type of course:	GE-Elective
Course Level:	Bachelor’s Degree (First 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:

None

References:

Afşar Timuçin, Aesthetics, Bulut Publishing, 2008.
Nejat Bozkurt, Theories of Art and Aesthetics, Asa Publishing, 2000.
İoanna Kuçuradi, Looking at Art with Philosophy, Şiir-Tiyatro Publishing, Ankara, 1979.
Hegel, Aesthetics: Lectures on Fine Art.
Hegel, Science of Logic.
Hegel, Phenomenology of Spirit.
Kant, Critique of Pure Reason.
Kant, Critique of Judgment.
Aristotle, Poetics.
Aristotle, Politics.
Plato, Symposium.
Plato, The Republic.

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)	Comprehend the conceptual importance of the game in the field of communication, ability to implement the player centered application to provide design.
2)	Analyze, synthesize, and evaluate information and ideas from various perspectives.
3)	Analyze the key elements that make up specific game genres, forms of interactions, mode of narratives and understand how they are employed effectively to create a successful game.
4)	Understand game design theories and methods as well as implement them during game development; to make enjoyable, attractive, instructional and immersive according to the target audience.
5)	Understand the technology and computational principles involved in developing games and master the use of game engines.
6)	Understand the process of creation and use of 2D and 3D assets and animation for video games.
7)	Understand and master the theories and methodologies of understanding and measuring player experience and utilize them during game development process.
8)	Comprehend and master how ideas, concepts and topics are conveyed via games followed by the utilization of these aspects during the development process.
9)	Manage the game design and development process employing complete documentation; following the full game production pipeline via documentation.
10)	Understand and employ the structure and work modes of game development teams; comprehend the responsibilities of team members and collaborations between them while utilizing this knowledge in practice.
11)	Understand the process of game publishing within industry standards besides development and utilize this knowledge practice.
12)	Pitching a video game to developers, publishers, and players; mastering the art of effectively communicating and marketing the features and commercial potential of new ideas, concepts or games.