Information Package / Course Catalogue
Art and Aesthetics
Course Code: BESE242
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

To teach the basic concepts of art and aesthetics.

Course Content

Basic concepts of art and aesthetics; the importance of art and art education in the mental, emotional and dynamic development of individuals; The relationship between creativity, art and aesthetic sensibilities of art education, development of art in the world and in Turkey, the relation between art and culture, the use of historical places and the importance of art education in museums.

Name of Lecturer(s)
Learning Outcomes
1. Explain the concepts related to art and aesthetics.
2. Classify the sources related to art and aesthetics.
3. Describes a work of art physically and semantically.
4.Students become aware of the concepts of art, art fields, aesthetics, art and aesthetic education.
5.Integrates the understanding of art and aesthetics with professional knowledge and skills
Recommended or Required Reading
1.Bourdieu, P., The Rules of Art
2.Kagan, M., Aesthetics and Art
3.Bozkurt, Nejat, Theories of Art and Aesthetics
4.Gombrich, The Story of Art
Weekly Detailed Course Contents
Week 1 - Theoretical
Basic concepts of art and aesthetics
Week 2 - Theoretical
Basic concepts of art and aesthetics
Week 3 - Theoretical
Reasons of the emergence of art
Week 4 - Theoretical
Areas of Art
Week 5 - Theoretical
The formation process of art work
Week 6 - Theoretical
Art and Mythology Relationship
Week 7 - Theoretical
Art and Religion Relationship
Week 8 - Theoretical
Subject-Object relationship, Aesthetic object -aesthetic subject (intermediate evaluation)
Week 9 - Theoretical
Development of art and aesthetics
Week 10 - Theoretical
Development of aesthetics and aesthetics
Week 11 - Theoretical
The development of the art of architecture and aesthetics
Week 12 - Theoretical
The concept of ideal beauty in art and golden proportions
Week 13 - Theoretical
The concept of ideal beauty in art and golden proportions
Week 14 - Theoretical
Fundamental Concepts in Art and Aesthetics. Why are Art and Aesthetics Necessary for Society and Individuals? What is Aesthetics? Aesthetic Value and Aesthetic Judgment.
Assessment Methods and Criteria
Type of AssessmentCountPercent
Assignment1%5
Quiz1%5
Midterm Examination1%30
Final Examination1%60
Workload Calculation
ActivitiesCountPreparationTimeTotal Work Load (hours)
Lecture - Theory143270
Assignment1011
Individual Work2012
Final Examination1112
TOTAL WORKLOAD (hours)75
Contribution of Learning Outcomes to Programme Outcomes
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OÇ-1
4
4
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4
3
3
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4
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3
3
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4
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3
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4
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3
3
OÇ-5
4
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3
4
Adnan Menderes University - Information Package / Course Catalogue
2026