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| Code | STA1724 |
| Name | Art Criticism and Methods 2 |
| Term | 2024-2025 Academic Year |
| Semester | . Semester |
| Duration (T+A) | 3-0 (T-A) (17 Week) |
| ECTS | 6 ECTS |
| National Credit | 3 National Credit |
| Teaching Language | Türkçe |
| Level | Belirsiz |
| Type | Normal |
| Mode of study | Yüz Yüze Öğretim |
| Catalog Information Coordinator | Dr. Öğr. Üyesi Leman KALAY |
Course Goal / Objective
The objective of the Spring semester for the "Art Criticism and Methods" course is to educate students in contemporary art criticism approaches, theories, and methodologies, enabling them to critically assess artworks within a framework of global and cultural diversity. This course aims to enhance students' understanding and application of contemporary forms of criticism such as feminist and postcolonial critiques, and the intersection of art and technology. Additionally, it seeks to develop students' abilities to analyze the social and political impacts of art and to critically evaluate art institutions and policies. Through this course, students will internalize ethical standards and professionalism, preparing them to be effective critics in both academic and professional arenas.
Course Content
The content of the "Art Criticism and Methods" course for the Spring semester focuses on contemporary art criticism methods, theories, and practices. Students will deeply explore the interactions between art and technology, and study modern forms of criticism such as feminist and postcolonial critiques in detail. Additionally, the course will examine how artworks are interpreted within their global and cultural contexts, and the effects these contexts have on their interpretations. Throughout the course, students will enhance their skills in analyzing the social and political impacts of art and critically evaluating art institutions and policies. They will also have opportunities to practice critical thinking, effective communication, and academic writing techniques. Special emphasis will be placed on ethical standards and professionalism, with the goal of internalizing these values to prepare students to become effective critics in both academic and professional environments.
Course Precondition
None
Resources
Eroğlu Ö., Sanat Eleştirisi Nedir? Ersoy A. Sanat Eleştirisi
Notes
Articles, Journals, Thesis, etc.
Course Learning Outcomes
| Order | Course Learning Outcomes |
|---|---|
| LO01 | Understanding Contemporary Criticism Methods: • Students will gain an in-depth understanding of contemporary art criticism methods and theories. |
| LO02 | Applying Critical Approaches: • Students will be able to apply various critical approaches and theories to artworks. |
| LO03 | Critiquing from Cultural and Global Perspectives: • Students will develop the ability to critically assess artworks from cultural and global perspectives. |
| LO04 | Evaluating the Intersection of Art and Technology: • Students will analyze the intersections of art and technology and assess their impact on art. |
| LO05 | Conducting Feminist and Postcolonial Criticism: • Students will use feminist and postcolonial criticism methods to critique artworks. |
Relation with Program Learning Outcome
| Order | Type | Program Learning Outcomes | Level |
|---|---|---|---|
| PLO01 | Bilgi - Kuramsal, Olgusal | To have current technical and technological knowledge about the field. | 5 |
| PLO02 | Bilgi - Kuramsal, Olgusal | To have knowledge and knowledge about contemporary art. | |
| PLO03 | Bilgi - Kuramsal, Olgusal | To have high artistic and cultural knowledge. | |
| PLO04 | Bilgi - Kuramsal, Olgusal | To be able to participate in team work of different disciplines and to benefit from field information. | 5 |
| PLO05 | Bilgi - Kuramsal, Olgusal | Comprehends the importance of experimenting with different materials, techniques and forms of expression, and interactional processes. | |
| PLO06 | Bilgi - Kuramsal, Olgusal | Uses different experiences related to the field in creative applications | 5 |
| PLO07 | Bilgi - Kuramsal, Olgusal | Researches and applies different material techniques and forms of expression | |
| PLO08 | Bilgi - Kuramsal, Olgusal | Artists from different disciplines produce joint projects with designers. | |
| PLO09 | Beceriler - Bilişsel, Uygulamalı | Explains theoretical approaches and concepts related to scientific and application areas. | |
| PLO10 | Yetkinlikler - Öğrenme Yetkinliği | Develops solution-generating thoughts and methods related to the field. | |
| PLO11 | Yetkinlikler - Bağımsız Çalışabilme ve Sorumluluk Alabilme Yetkinliği | Develops interdisciplinary relations and designs multi-disciplinary studies. | 5 |
| PLO12 | Bilgi - Kuramsal, Olgusal | Plans, implements and exhibits original works and designs. | |
| PLO13 | Yetkinlikler - Bağımsız Çalışabilme ve Sorumluluk Alabilme Yetkinliği | He/she shares his/her original thoughts on a problem he/she has determined by using verbal and visual data. | |
| PLO14 | Yetkinlikler - Öğrenme Yetkinliği | It contributes to the processes of protection and promotion of cultural values. | |
| PLO15 | Yetkinlikler - Öğrenme Yetkinliği | It reflects its sensitivity towards cultural, social and environmental problems in its practices. | |
| PLO16 | Yetkinlikler - Öğrenme Yetkinliği | It contributes to sustainability, innovation and entrepreneurship. | |
| PLO17 | Beceriler - Bilişsel, Uygulamalı | The student who takes this course knows a foreign language at a level to support their research in the fields of art and design. |
Week Plan
| Week | Topic | Preparation | Methods |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Approaches to Art Criticism. Examination of critical approaches and theories. | Prepared from the sources given and come. | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Anlatım, Soru-Cevap, Tartışma |
| 2 | Postmodern Criticism.Studies on postmodern art criticism. | Prepared from the sources given and come. | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Soru-Cevap, Tartışma, Anlatım |
| 3 | Feminist Criticism. Feminist approaches in art criticism. | Prepared from the sources given and come. | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Anlatım, Soru-Cevap, Tartışma |
| 4 | Marxist Criticism. Marxist criticism theory and its applications on art. | Prepared from the sources given and come. | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Anlatım, Soru-Cevap, Tartışma |
| 5 | Psychoanalytic Criticism. Analyzing artworks through psychoanalytic approaches. | Prepared from the sources given and come. | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Anlatım, Tartışma, Soru-Cevap |
| 6 | Ecological Criticism. Ecological and environmental criticism in art. | Prepared from the sources given and come. | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Anlatım, Soru-Cevap, Tartışma |
| 7 | New Media Criticism. New media arts and their criticism. | Prepared from the sources given and come. | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Anlatım, Soru-Cevap, Tartışma |
| 8 | Mid-Term Exam | A draft of a critique proposal will be presented. | Ölçme Yöntemleri: Ödev |
| 9 | Performance Art Criticism. Critical examination of performance art. | Prepared from the sources given and come. | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Anlatım, Soru-Cevap, Tartışma |
| 10 | Curatorial Criticism. Curatorial analysis of exhibitions. | Prepared from the sources given and come. | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Anlatım, Soru-Cevap, Tartışma |
| 11 | Art and Politics. Political dimensions of art and critical approaches. | Prepared from the sources given and come. | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Anlatım |
| 12 | Global Art Criticism. Global art market and critical approaches. | Prepared from the sources given and come. | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Soru-Cevap, Tartışma, Alıştırma ve Uygulama |
| 13 | Criticism and Technology. The impacts of technology on art criticism. | Prepared from the sources given and come. | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Anlatım, Soru-Cevap, Tartışma |
| 14 | Ethics in Art Criticism.Ethical rules and issues in making criticisms. | Prepared from the sources given and come. | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Soru-Cevap, Anlatım, Tartışma |
| 15 | Art Criticism and Society. The societal impacts and importance of art criticism. | Prepared from the sources given and come. | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Soru-Cevap, Anlatım |
| 16 | Term Exams | Presenting a critique | Ölçme Yöntemleri: Proje / Tasarım |
| 17 | Term Exams | Presenting a critique | Ölçme Yöntemleri: Proje / Tasarım |
Student Workload - ECTS
| Works | Number | Time (Hour) | Workload (Hour) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Course Related Works | |||
| Class Time (Exam weeks are excluded) | 14 | 2 | 28 |
| Out of Class Study (Preliminary Work, Practice) | 14 | 5 | 70 |
| Assesment Related Works | |||
| Homeworks, Projects, Others | 2 | 8 | 16 |
| Mid-term Exams (Written, Oral, etc.) | 1 | 8 | 8 |
| Final Exam | 1 | 16 | 16 |
| Total Workload (Hour) | 138 | ||
| Total Workload / 25 (h) | 5,52 | ||
| ECTS | 6 ECTS | ||