AESTHETICS
- Course
- VICD420 - AESTHETICS
- Department
- Visual Communication Design - English - Undergraduate
- Course Type
- Course
- Status
- Required
- Language
- English
- Credit
- 3
- ECTS
- 4
- T+P+L
- 3 + 0 + 0
- Course Coordinator(s)
- -
- Prerequisite
- -
- Keywords
Course Description
Aesthetics as a science and a theory. Reaching the level of ‘aesthetic’ perception. Aesthetics is a philosophical science that privileges sensual perception as suggested by Baumgarten and the consciousness of the aesthetic approach is an essential quality for a designer. It is also understood as the philosophy of art concerning the fundamental question ‘What is art?’ In this scope philosophers have written works basically related to this question since the ancient Greek civilisation. This course aims to build consciousness and create an awareness of aesthetic theories and contemporary issues in aesthetics which is necessary for developing unique projects in visual communication design.
AESTHETICS
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Course outcomes
- 01 Students will be able to Explain basic principles in aesthetics.
- 02 Students will be able classify aesthetic categories.
- 03 Students will be able analyse different aesthetic approaches in arts.
- 04 Students will be able to compare aesthetics of different fields of arts.
- 05 Students will be able to evaluate aesthetics of visual arts.
Course Syllabus
| Week | Topic |
|---|---|
| Week 1 | Introduction to Aesthetics |
| Week 2 | Philosophical Approaches in Aesthetics |
| Week 3 | Relationship between Beauty and Art |
| Week 4 | Perception of Beauty |
| Week 5 | Beauty in Architecture and Spatial Design |
| Week 6 | Aesthetic Principles in Painting and Sculpture |
| Week 7 | Aesthetic Principles in Musical Structure |
| Week 8 | Beauty in Literature |
| Week 9 | Aesthetic Principles in Film Structure |
| Week 10 | Aesthetic Principles in Visual Communication |
| Week 11 | Influence of Culture on Beauty |
| Week 12 | Aesthetic and Technology |
| Week 13 | Aesthetic and Social Transformations |
| Week 14 | Influence of Beauty on Human Psyche |
| Week 15 | Integration and Application of Aesthetic Elements |
Reference Books & Course Materials
- 01 "Aesthetics", Dietrich von Hildebrand (Author), Hildebrand Project (November 7, 2016)
- 02 "Philosophies of Art and Beauty: Selected Readings in Aesthetics from Plato to Heidegger", Albert Hofstadter & Richard Kuhns, University of Chicago Press (August 15, 1976)
- 03 "Aesthetics", Theodor W. Adorno, Polity; 1st edition (December 11, 2017)
- 04 "Introducing Aesthetics and the Philosophy of Art", Darren Hudson Hick, Bloomsbury Academic; 2nd edition (August 24, 2017)
Learning Outcomes
- L01 Students will be able to define basic principles in aesthetics.
- L02 Students will be able classify aesthetic categories.
- L03 Students will be able analyse different aesthetic approaches in arts.
- L04 Students will be able to compare aesthetics of different fields of arts.
- L05 Students will be able to evaluate aesthetics of visual arts.
Program Outcomes
- P01 Should have sufficient knowledge in mathematics, science, and subjects specific to the relevant engineering discipline.
- P02 Should have the ability to use theoretical and applied knowledge in mathematics, science, and related engineering disciplines in complex engineering problems.
- P03 Should have the ability to detect, define, formulate, and solve complex engineering problems.
- P04 Should have the ability to select and apply appropriate analysis and modeling methods to solve complex engineering problems.
- P05 Should have the ability to design a complex system, process, device, or product to meet specific requirements under realistic constraints and conditions.
- P06 Should have the ability to apply modern design methods.
- P07 Should have the ability to develop, select, and use modern techniques and tools necessary for the analysis and solution of complex problems encountered in engineering applications.
- P08 Should have the ability to use information technologies effectively.
- P09 Should have the ability to design experiments, for the study of complex problems or discipline-specific research topics.
- P10 Should have the ability to conduct experiments, collect data, analyze and interpret results for the study of complex problems or discipline-specific research topics.
- P11 Should have the ability to work in intradisciplinary teams.
- P12 Should have the ability to work in interdisciplinary teams.
- P13 Should have the skills to work individually.
- P14 Should have the ability to communicate effectively verbally and in writing.
- P15 Should have the knowledge of at least one foreign language.
- P16 Should be able to write effective reports, understand written reports, and prepare design and production reports.
- P17 Should have the ability to make effective presentations.
- P18 Should have the ability to give and have clear and understandable instructions.
- P19 Should gain consciousness (awareness) about the necessity of lifelong learning.
- P20 Should have the ability to access information.
- P21 Should have the ability to follow developments in science and technology and constantly renew himself/herself.
- P22 Should gain the awareness of professional and ethical responsibility and should act in accordance with ethical principles.
- P23 Should gain knowledge about the standards used in engineering applications.
- P24 Should gain knowledge about project management, risk management, and change management practices in business life.
- P25 Should gain awareness about entrepreneurship, and innovation.
- P26 Should gain knowledge about development in sustainability.
- P27 Should gain knowledge about the effects of engineering practices on health, environment, and security at universal and social dimensions and the problems of the age reflected in the field of engineering.
- P28 Awareness should be gained about the legal consequences of engineering solutions.
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