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Program of Radio and Television Programming

RDTV267

AESTHETIC

Course Code
RDTV267
Semester
-
Theory+Practice
3 + 0
ECTS
5
Course TypeElective Course
Course LevelAssociate Degree
Year of Study-
Semester-
ECTS5
Name of Lecturer(s) -
Learning Outcomes

At the end of this course, the students;

  1. Can establish a connection between aesthetics and life, and defines the place of aesthetics in our lives.
  2. Explain the relationship between art and aesthetics.
  3. Defines the difference between knowledge obtained from philosophy, science and art.
  4. Can explain the basic features of a work of art.
  5. Can explain art and the function of art in contemporary life.
  6. Explains and evaluates the relationship between media and aesthetics.
Mode of DeliveryFace to face
PrerequisitesNo
Recommended Optional Programme Components
Course DescriptionThe aim of this course is to acquire basic knowledge of visual aesthetics, to explain aesthetic elements in relation to photography and video within the framework of art-artist-audience, and to examine contemporary discussion topics.
Course Contents
WEEK TOPICS
1st Week What is aesthetics? The use of aesthetics in everyday language and aesthetics as a special concept. The rationale for aesthetic education. The link between life and aesthetics, the place of aesthetics in our lives
2nd Week The subject of aesthetics, its content, the distinction between art philosophy and aesthetics, the language of art, aesthetics and communication.
3rd Week Art and its dimensions. Art as concept, product and process
4th Week The artist, the artwork, and the receiver
5th Week Aesthetic pleasure, aesthetic experience and anxiety, taste and aesthetic judgments
6th Week Art and knowledge, quality of knowledge gained from art, acquisition of image and aesthetic knowledge
7th Week Basic qualities of artwork: Fiction, polysemy, originality, novelty, organic integrity
8th Week MIDTERM
9th Week Reception and evaluation of artwork, criticism as concept and action, types of criticism
10th Week Artist and artist's responsibility, intellectual and artist concepts, creativity
11th Week The evolution of the concept of aesthetics in the historical process, 20th century art.
12th Week Art and its function in contemporary life
13th Week Discussion on contemporary art examples
14th Week General evaluation and discussion
Recommended or Required Reading
Planned Learning Activities and Teaching Methods
  • Lecture
  • Questions/Answers
  • Discussion
  • Presentation
Assessment Methods and Criteria
Quantity Percentage (%)
Mid-term 1 30
Assignment 2 30
Total(%) 60
Contribution of In-term Studies to Overall Grade(%) 60
Contribution of Final Examination to Overall Grade(%) 40
Total(%) 100
ECTS Allocated Based on Student Workload
Activities Quantity Duration (Hour) Total Workload (Hour)
Midterm exam 1 1 1
Preparation for Quiz
Individual or group work 14 3 42
Preparation for Final exam 1 30 30
Course hours 14 3 42
Preparation for Midterm exam 1 30 30
Laboratory (including preparation)
Final exam 1 1 1
Homework 2 3 6
Total Work Load152
Total Work Load / 30 (h)5.06
ECTS Credit of the Course5
Language of InstructionTurkish
Work Placement(s)No

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