Information Package / Course Catalogue
| Course Code | : DHF154 |
| Course Type | : Area Elective |
| Couse Group | : First Cycle (Bachelor's Degree) |
| Education Language | : Turkish |
| Work Placement | : N/A |
| Theory | : 1 |
| Prt. | : 0 |
| Credit | : 1 |
| Lab | : 0 |
| ECTS | : 3 |
The aim of this course is to introduce students to the concepts of art and aesthetics, provide an understanding of the historical development of aesthetic perception, familiarize them with visual arts and design principles, and raise awareness of the importance of aesthetic evaluation in healthcare services, particularly in dentistry.
This course covers the definitions of art and aesthetics, the historical development of aesthetic thought, art movements, visual perception and aesthetic evaluation, design principles, color theory, concepts of proportion and symmetry, cultural and social dimensions of art, aesthetic communication, contemporary approaches to art, and the relationship between aesthetics and health sciences. Students develop aesthetic sensitivity, enhance visual evaluation skills, and assess the reflections of aesthetic principles in dental practice.
| Prof. Tuncay SAYGIN |
| 1. | Explains the concepts of art and aesthetics. |
| 2. | Evaluates the historical development of aesthetic thought. |
| 3. | Identifies major art movements and their characteristics. |
| 4. | Explains the principles of visual perception and aesthetic evaluation. |
| 5. | Interprets design principles and the concepts of proportion and symmetry. |
| 6. | Explains the fundamental principles of color theory. |
| 7. | Evaluates the cultural and social functions of art. |
| 8. | Discusses the importance of aesthetic principles in health sciences and dental practice. |
| 1. | Gombrich, E.H. The Story of Art. |
| 2. | Eco, Umberto. History of Beauty. |
| 3. | Read, Herbert. The Meaning of Art. |
| 4. | Arnheim, Rudolf. Visual Thinking. |
| 5. | Current scientific publications on aesthetics, art history, and visual culture. |
| Type of Assessment | Count | Percent |
|---|---|---|
| Quiz | 1 | %10 |
| Midterm Examination | 1 | %30 |
| Final Examination | 1 | %60 |
| Activities | Count | Preparation | Time | Total Work Load (hours) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lecture - Theory | 14 | 2 | 1 | 42 |
| Assignment | 1 | 11 | 2 | 13 |
| Midterm Examination | 1 | 8 | 1 | 9 |
| Final Examination | 1 | 10 | 1 | 11 |
| TOTAL WORKLOAD (hours) | 75 | |||