RES610 - TEXT STUDIES II

Course Name Code Semester Theory
(hours/week)
Application
(hours/week)
Credit ECTS
TEXT STUDIES II RES610 2nd Semester 3 0 3 5
Prequisitesnone
Course languageTurkish
Course typeElective 
Mode of DeliveryFace-to-Face 
Learning and teaching strategiesDiscussion
 
Instructor (s)Asst. Prof Zuhal Baysar Boerescu 
Course objectiveThe objective of the course is to help the students gain the ability to generate ideas on art and thought dynamics that are directly related to art such as philosophy, sociology, etc. and contemporary formations, and be able to share and discuss these ideas and opinions with a group, verbally and in written form. 
Learning outcomes
  1. On competing this course students will; . Be able to generate ideas on basic problems of art, art philosophy and art theory, based on these texts.
  2. Be able to relate art with other dynamics and discuss.
  3. Be able to prepare a presentation on any issue on art and discuss with a group
  4. Be able to transform thoughts on art practices into a publishable paper
Course ContentReading and presentation of texts on art philosophy, art sociology or art theory
. Discussions on artistic and social formations and theories, based on these texts.
. Preparing and presenting a text on art theory and practice
 
ReferencesArthur Danto, The Transfiguration of the Commonplace: A Philosophy of Art
Martin Heidegger, Der Ursprung des Kunstwerks
Ernest Fischer, The Necessity of Art
Rollo May, The Courage to Create
Jean François Lyotard, The Postmodern Condition: A Report on Knowledge
Zygmunt Baumann, Postmodern Ethics
Ali Artun, Çağdaş Sanatın Örgütlenmesi, İletişim yayınları, İstanbul, 2012
Jean Baudrillard, Ecran Total
Hal Foster, Design and Crime(And Other Diatribes)
Georg Simmel, Der Konflikt der Modernen Kultur
 

Course outline weekly

WeeksTopics
Week 1Introduction to text studies: informing the students about the books and authors
Week 2Readings from short texts and discussion
Week 3Readings from short texts and discussion
Week 4Presentations by students ? Evaluation of presentations - Readings from short texts and discussion
Week 5Work on text preperation, discussion of the subjects chosen by students
Week 6Readings from short texts and discussion ? Exercise of preparing a text on art theory and practice
Week 7Work on text preperation, discussion of the subjects chosen by students
Week 8Readings from short texts and discussion
Week 9Readings from short texts and discussion
Week 10Discussion on new texts to be presented by students - Readings from short texts and discussion
Week 11Work on text preperation, discussion of the subjects chosen by students
Week 12Presentations by students
Week 13Evaluation of the prepared texts
Week 14Presentations by students
Week 15
Week 16Final exam

Assesment methods

Course activitiesNumberPercentage
Attendance00
Laboratory00
Application00
Field activities00
Specific practical training00
Assignments00
Presentation225
Project125
Seminar00
Midterms00
Final exam150
Total100
Percentage of semester activities contributing grade succes350
Percentage of final exam contributing grade succes150
Total100

WORKLOAD AND ECTS CALCULATION

Activities Number Duration (hour) Total Work Load
Course Duration (x14) 14 3 42
Laboratory 0 0 0
Application000
Specific practical training000
Field activities000
Study Hours Out of Class (Preliminary work, reinforcement, ect)10220
Presentation / Seminar Preparation4520
Project10220
Homework assignment9218
Midterms (Study duration)000
Final Exam (Study duration) 15230
Total Workload6216150

Matrix Of The Course Learning Outcomes Versus Program Outcomes

D.9. Key Learning OutcomesContrubition level*
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1. Has advanced knowledge of art theory, aesthetics and art practices.    X
2. Works interdisciplinary, using the principles of description, analysis, interpretation and judgement to understand a work of art.    X
3. Improves and enhances technical knowledge and abilities regarding the field.  X  
4. Creates a work of art using his creativity to the fullest.X    
5. Has the ability to to academic level research related to his art practice.    X
6. Engages in artistic activities, skillfully using the computing and communication technologies of his field, through previously acquired skills.X    
7. Does interdisciplinary communication for interpretation and application, through previously acquired knowledge.  X  
8. Can conduct a national or international art event working harmoniously and productively, either independent or with a project team.X    
9. Communicates his knowledge and opinions effectively at national or international panel discussions, symposiums or debates.    X
10. Follows national and international contemporary art using knowledge of at least one foreign language, can efficiently use computing and communication technologies and necessary software.  X   
11. Has leadership qualities for initiating a creation of art.X    
12. Conveys academical level theoretical knowledge of his art practice in verbal or written form.    X
13. Is aware of his cultural and social responsibilities and actively participates in the process of raising public awareness.  X  

*1 Lowest, 2 Low, 3 Average, 4 High, 5 Highest