Course Information
SemesterCourse Unit CodeCourse Unit TitleT+P+LCreditNumber of ECTS CreditsLast Updated Date
2RES814ART CRITICISE II2+0+02628.11.2025

 
Course Details
Language of Instruction Turkish
Level of Course Unit Master's Degree
Department / Program Painting Art Major
Type of Program Formal Education
Type of Course Unit Elective
Course Delivery Method Face To Face
Objectives of the Course Defining the aesthetic aspect of the artwork. Investigation and examination of the conditions and formations that create the artwork. Reaching the actual reality of the artwork.
Course Content Definition and history of art criticism. The meaning and importance of criticism. Art criticism theories
Course Methods and Techniques Criticism methods, work analysis. Front and back structure categories in terms of art ontology.
Prerequisites and co-requisities None
Course Coordinator None
Name of Lecturers Prof. Ali Asker BAL
Assistants None
Work Placement(s) No

Recommended or Required Reading
Resources Ersoy, A., Art Criticism, Artes Publishing, 2010
Moran, B., Literary Criticism and Theories, İletişim Publishing, 2003
Barrett, T., Why This Art? Aesthetics and Criticism in Contemporary Art, Hayalperest Publishing, 2015
Feldman, E.B., Varietes of Visual Experience, H.N. Abrams, 1992.
Erinç, S.M., On Painting Criticism, Ütopya Publishing, 2004.
Course Notes Ersoy, A., Art Criticism, Artes Publishing, 2010, Erinç, S.M., On Painting Criticism, Ütopya Publishing, 2004., Moran, B., Literary Criticism and Theories, İletişim Publishing, 2003., Barrett, T., Why This Art? Aesthetics and Criticism in Contemporary Art, Hayalperest Publishing, 2015., Feldman, E.B., Varietes of Visual Experience, H.N. Abrams, 1992.

Course Category
Social Sciences %20
Field %80

Planned Learning Activities and Teaching Methods
Activities are given in detail in the section of "Assessment Methods and Criteria" and "Workload Calculation"

Assessment Methods and Criteria
In-Term Studies Quantity Percentage
Mid-terms 1 % 30
Assignment 1 % 10
Final examination 1 % 60
Total
3
% 100

 
ECTS Allocated Based on Student Workload
Activities Quantity Duration Total Work Load
Course Duration 15 2 30
Hours for off-the-c.r.stud 18 8 144
Assignments 1 8 8
Mid-terms 1 2 2
Final examination 1 2 2
Total Work Load   Number of ECTS Credits 6 186

 
Course Learning Outcomes: Upon the successful completion of this course, students will be able to:
NoLearning Outcomes
1 To be able to access, evaluate, interpret and apply information by conducting scientific research while expanding and deepening knowledge in the same or different fields.
2 To be able to develop knowledge with scientific methods by using limited or incomplete data in the field and to use it with scientific, social and ethical responsibility.
3 To be able to independently construct a problem in the field, develop a solution method, solve it, evaluate the results and apply it when necessary.
4 To be able to systematically convey current developments in the field and one's own work to groups in and outside the field in written, verbal and visual formats.
5 To be able to develop new strategic approaches and produce solutions by taking responsibility in unforeseen complex situations encountered by applications in the field.

 
Weekly Detailed Course Contents
WeekTopicsStudy MaterialsMaterials
1 Art criticism, its definition, purpose and importance Preparing presentations on the subject, examples from source books Ersoy, A., Sanat Eleştirisi, Artes Yayınları, 2010, Erinç, S.M., Resim eleştirisi Üzerine, Ütopya Yayınevi, 2004., Moran, B., Edebiyat Eleştirisi ve Kuramları, İletişim Yayınları, 2003., Barrett, T., Neden Bu Sanat? Çağdaş Sanatta Estetik ve Eleştiri, Hayalpereset Yayınevi, 2015., Feldman, E.B., Varietes of Visual Experience, H.N. Abrams, 1992.
2 The development process of art criticism Preparing presentations on the subject, examples from source books Ersoy, A., Art Criticism, Artes Publishing, 2010, Erinç, S.M., On Painting Criticism, Ütopya Publishing, 2004., Moran, B., Literary Criticism and Theories, İletişim Publishing, 2003., Barrett, T., Why This Art? Aesthetics and Criticism in Contemporary Art, Hayalperest Publishing, 2015., Feldman, E.B., Varietes of Visual Experience, H.N. Abrams, 1992.
3 Artwork Preparing presentations on the subject, examples from source books Ersoy, A., Art Criticism, Artes Publishing, 2010, Erinç, S.M., On Painting Criticism, Ütopya Publishing, 2004., Moran, B., Literary Criticism and Theories, İletişim Publishing, 2003., Barrett, T., Why This Art? Aesthetics and Criticism in Contemporary Art, Hayalperest Publishing, 2015., Feldman, E.B., Varietes of Visual Experience, H.N. Abrams, 1992.
4 What is criticism? Preparing presentations on the subject, examples from source books Ersoy, A., Art Criticism, Artes Publishing, 2010, Erinç, S.M., On Painting Criticism, Ütopya Publishing, 2004., Moran, B., Literary Criticism and Theories, İletişim Publishing, 2003., Barrett, T., Why This Art? Aesthetics and Criticism in Contemporary Art, Hayalperest Publishing, 2015., Feldman, E.B., Varietes of Visual Experience, H.N. Abrams, 1992.
5 Critical theories Preparing presentations on the subject, examples from source books Ersoy, A., Art Criticism, Artes Publishing, 2010, Erinç, S.M., On Painting Criticism, Ütopya Publishing, 2004., Moran, B., Literary Criticism and Theories, İletişim Publishing, 2003., Barrett, T., Why This Art? Aesthetics and Criticism in Contemporary Art, Hayalperest Publishing, 2015., Feldman, E.B., Varietes of Visual Experience, H.N. Abrams, 1992.
6 Criticism of painting Preparing presentations on the subject, examples from source books Ersoy, A., Art Criticism, Artes Publishing, 2010, Erinç, S.M., On Painting Criticism, Ütopya Publishing, 2004., Moran, B., Literary Criticism and Theories, İletişim Publishing, 2003., Barrett, T., Why This Art? Aesthetics and Criticism in Contemporary Art, Hayalperest Publishing, 2015., Feldman, E.B., Varietes of Visual Experience, H.N. Abrams, 1992.
7 Side areas of art criticism Preparing presentations on the subject, examples from source books Ersoy, A., Art Criticism, Artes Publishing, 2010, Erinç, S.M., On Painting Criticism, Ütopya Publishing, 2004., Moran, B., Literary Criticism and Theories, İletişim Publishing, 2003., Barrett, T., Why This Art? Aesthetics and Criticism in Contemporary Art, Hayalperest Publishing, 2015., Feldman, E.B., Varietes of Visual Experience, H.N. Abrams, 1992.
8 Terminology and language in art criticism Preparing presentations on the subject, examples from source books Ersoy, A., Art Criticism, Artes Publishing, 2010, Erinç, S.M., On Painting Criticism, Ütopya Publishing, 2004., Moran, B., Literary Criticism and Theories, İletişim Publishing, 2003., Barrett, T., Why This Art? Aesthetics and Criticism in Contemporary Art, Hayalperest Publishing, 2015., Feldman, E.B., Varietes of Visual Experience, H.N. Abrams, 1992.
9 Sources of criticism Preparing presentations on the subject, examples from source books Ersoy, A., Art Criticism, Artes Publishing, 2010, Erinç, S.M., On Painting Criticism, Ütopya Publishing, 2004., Moran, B., Literary Criticism and Theories, İletişim Publishing, 2003., Barrett, T., Why This Art? Aesthetics and Criticism in Contemporary Art, Hayalperest Publishing, 2015., Feldman, E.B., Varietes of Visual Experience, H.N. Abrams, 1992.
10 Who is the critic? Preparing presentations on the subject, examples from source books Ersoy, A., Art Criticism, Artes Publishing, 2010, Erinç, S.M., On Painting Criticism, Ütopya Publishing, 2004., Moran, B., Literary Criticism and Theories, İletişim Publishing, 2003., Barrett, T., Why This Art? Aesthetics and Criticism in Contemporary Art, Hayalperest Publishing, 2015., Feldman, E.B., Varietes of Visual Experience, H.N. Abrams, 1992.
11 Method in art criticism Preparing presentations on the subject, examples from source books Ersoy, A., Art Criticism, Artes Publishing, 2010, Erinç, S.M., On Painting Criticism, Ütopya Publishing, 2004., Moran, B., Literary Criticism and Theories, İletişim Publishing, 2003., Barrett, T., Why This Art? Aesthetics and Criticism in Contemporary Art, Hayalperest Publishing, 2015., Feldman, E.B., Varietes of Visual Experience, H.N. Abrams, 1992.
12 How to look at a work of art? Preparing presentations on the subject, examples from source books Ersoy, A., Art Criticism, Artes Publishing, 2010, Erinç, S.M., On Painting Criticism, Ütopya Publishing, 2004., Moran, B., Literary Criticism and Theories, İletişim Publishing, 2003., Barrett, T., Why This Art? Aesthetics and Criticism in Contemporary Art, Hayalperest Publishing, 2015., Feldman, E.B., Varietes of Visual Experience, H.N. Abrams, 1992.
13 Examples of art criticism Preparing presentations on the subject, examples from source books Ersoy, A., Art Criticism, Artes Publishing, 2010, Erinç, S.M., On Painting Criticism, Ütopya Publishing, 2004., Moran, B., Literary Criticism and Theories, İletişim Publishing, 2003., Barrett, T., Why This Art? Aesthetics and Criticism in Contemporary Art, Hayalperest Publishing, 2015., Feldman, E.B., Varietes of Visual Experience, H.N. Abrams, 1992.
14 Criticism of art criticism Preparing presentations on the subject, examples from source books Ersoy, A., Art Criticism, Artes Publishing, 2010, Erinç, S.M., On Painting Criticism, Ütopya Publishing, 2004., Moran, B., Literary Criticism and Theories, İletişim Publishing, 2003., Barrett, T., Why This Art? Aesthetics and Criticism in Contemporary Art, Hayalperest Publishing, 2015., Feldman, E.B., Varietes of Visual Experience, H.N. Abrams, 1992.

 
Contribution of Learning Outcomes to Programme Outcomes
P1 P2 P3 P4 P5 P6 P7 P8 P9 P10 P11 P12 P13 P14 P15 P16
All 4 4 4 5 5 4 5 4 4 4 4 4 4 5 4 5
C1 4 4 5 5 4 5 5 4 5 4 5 5 5 5 5 5
C2 5 5 5 4 4 4 5 5 5 5 4 5 5 5 5 5
C3 4 5 5 5 5 5 5 5 4 5 4 4 5 4 4 4
C4 5 4 4 4 5 5 5 4 5 4 5 4 4 5 4 4
C5 5 4 4 4 4 5 4 4 4 5 5 4 4 4 5 4

  Contribution: 1: Very Slight 2:Slight 3:Moderate 4:Significant 5:Very Significant

  
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