Information Package / Course Catalogue
Design and Aesthetics
Course Code: PM211
Course Type: Area Elective
Couse Group: First Cycle (Bachelor's Degree)
Education Language: Turkish
Work Placement: N/A
Theory: 2
Prt.: 0
Credit: 2
Lab: 0
ECTS: 3
Objectives of the Course

The objectives of this course are; to examine design and aesthetics concepts, to learn their relationship, historical development, elements and principles, to grasp the importance of design and aesthetics in the axis of function and form in landscape design, to understand the importance of creating the desired living spaces that are functional and aesthetic by combining the aesthetics of art and the values of science.

Course Content

The course will deal with the concepts of design and aesthetics, their relation to each other, their historical development, principles and elements, place and importance of form and function in design and aesthetics, and place of form and function in the 21st century.

Name of Lecturer(s)
Assoc. Prof. Derya GÜLÇİN
Learning Outcomes
1.Students will learn design and aesthetics concepts and their relationship.
2.Students will learn the historical development of design and aesthetics
3.Students will learn elements and principles of design and aesthetics.
4.Students will learn the importance of design and aesthetics in landscape architecture.
5.Students will learn the importance of function and form in design.
6.Students will learn the importance of design and aesthetics in 21st century
Recommended or Required Reading
1.Uzun, G. (1999) Temel Tasarım, Çukurova Üniversitesi Yayınları, ADANA, ss. 214
2. Pink, H. D. (2006) A whole new mind: Why right-brainers will rule the future, Riverhead Books, New York, pp. 275
3.Kader, Ş., Kupik, M. Peyaj Mimarisinde Tasarım ve Proje Uygulama, Bahcıvanlık El Kitabı
4. Basıç, G. (2016) Peyzaj mimarlığında estetik ve görsel kalite, SDÜ Fen Bilimleri Enstitüsü Yüksek Lisans Tezi, ISPARTA
Weekly Detailed Course Contents
Week 1 - Theoretical
Introduction to course: content, reason, importance, process method and needs.
Week 2 - Theoretical
A whole new mind: Why right-brainers will rule the future
Week 3 - Theoretical
Design and aesthetics concepts
Week 4 - Theoretical
Design and aesthetics relationship
Week 5 - Theoretical
Historical development of design
Week 6 - Theoretical
Historical development of aesthetics
Week 7 - Theoretical
The elements of principles of design
Week 8 - Intermediate Exam
The elements of principles of design
Week 9 - Theoretical
The elements and principles of aesthetics
Week 10 - Theoretical
Design and aesthetics in landscape architecture
Week 11 - Theoretical
Form and function in design
Week 12 - Theoretical
The relationship between form and function in design
Week 13 - Theoretical
The importance of design in 21st century.
Week 14 - Theoretical
Students` presentations
Assessment Methods and Criteria
Type of AssessmentCountPercent
Midterm Examination1%40
Final Examination1%60
Workload Calculation
ActivitiesCountPreparationTimeTotal Work Load (hours)
Lecture - Theory123260
Assignment2126
Midterm Examination1314
Final Examination1415
TOTAL WORKLOAD (hours)75
Contribution of Learning Outcomes to Programme Outcomes
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Adnan Menderes University - Information Package / Course Catalogue
2026