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Program of Interior Architecture and Environmental Design

İÇT372

SPACE AND AESTHETICS

Course Code
İÇT372
Semester
-
Theory+Practice
3 + 0
ECTS
4
Course TypeElective Course
Course LevelBachelor's Degree
Year of Study-
Semester-
ECTS4
Name of Lecturer(s) -
Learning Outcomes

At the end of this course, the students;

  1. Recognize the main discussion questions of the aesthetic discipline in relation to its historical context.
  2. have knowledge about the basic approaches of philosophers.
  3. Develop the ability to analyze and interpret the history of architecture and design in the light of theories of aesthetic.
Mode of DeliveryFace to face
PrerequisitesNo
Recommended Optional Programme ComponentsNone.
Course DescriptionThe aim of the course is to develop original relations by reconsidering the history of architecture and the concept of space in the light of aesthetic and philosophy of art theories. In this context, while aesthetic theories are put forward in a historical line, the history of architecture, art and design will be included in the discussion simultaneously, and practical and theoretical studies will be carried out in this context.
Course Contents
WEEK TOPICS
1st Week Explanation of the Course Content and Description of the Course Method
2nd Week Research areas, basic concepts and questions of aesthetics and philosophy of art
3rd Week Ancient aesthetics and architecture
4th Week Ancient aesthetics and architecture
5th Week Ancient aesthetics and architecture
6th Week Medieval aesthetics and architecture
7th Week Medieval aesthetics and architecture
8th Week Midterm
9th Week Renaissance aesthetics and architecture
10th Week Renaissance aesthetics and architecture
11th Week Modernism aesthetics and architecture
12th Week Modernist aesthetics and architecture
13th Week Postmodernist aesthetics and architecture
14th Week Postmodernist aesthetics and architecture
Recommended or Required Reading
Planned Learning Activities and Teaching Methods
  • Lecture
  • Discussion
  • Questions/Answers
Assessment Methods and Criteria
Quantity Percentage (%)
Mid-term 1 40
Assignment 1 10
Total(%) 50
Contribution of In-term Studies to Overall Grade(%) 50
Contribution of Final Examination to Overall Grade(%) 50
Total(%) 100
ECTS Allocated Based on Student Workload
Activities Quantity Duration (Hour) Total Workload (Hour)
Midterm exam 1 2.5 2.5
Preparation for Quiz
Individual or group work 14 2 28
Preparation for Final exam 1 10 10
Course hours 14 4 56
Preparation for Midterm exam 1 10 10
Laboratory (including preparation)
Final exam 1 2.5 2.5
Homework 2 6 12
Total Work Load121
Total Work Load / 30 (h)4.03
ECTS Credit of the Course4
Language of InstructionTurkish
Work Placement(s)No

Programme Qualifications / Learning Outcomes

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