Course Information
SemesterCourse Unit CodeCourse Unit TitleT+P+LCreditNumber of ECTS CreditsLast Updated Date
7RES419Psychology of Art2+0+02216.04.2026

 
Course Details
Language of Instruction Turkish
Level of Course Unit License
Department / Program Painting
Type of Program Formal Education
Type of Course Unit Elective
Course Delivery Method Face To Face
Objectives of the Course It is aimed to examine the psychological and biological characteristics of the artist, who is the subject of the art act, as a human being and to investigate how these are reflected in the work of art.
Course Content The artist's personality, his relationship with his society, and how his spiritual structure is reflected in art are examined.
Course Methods and Techniques Preparing presentations on the subject, examples from source books
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 Sıtkı M. Erinç, Introduction to the Psychology of Art
Sigmund Freud, On Art and Artists
Stefan Zweig, The Secret of Creating in Art
Rollo May, The Courage to Create
Jean Paul Weber, Psychology of Art
Course Notes Sıtkı M. Erinç, Introduction to the Psychology of Art, Rollo May, The Courage to Create, Sigmund Freud, On Art and Artists, Jean Paul Weber, Psychology of Art, Stefan Zweig, The Secret of Creating in Art

Course Category
Social Sciences %20
Education %20
Field %60

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 14 2 28
Hours for off-the-c.r.stud 5 6 30
Assignments 2 4 8
Mid-terms 1 2 2
Final examination 1 2 2
Total Work Load   Number of ECTS Credits 2 70

 
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 that will be encountered in the applications in the field.

 
Weekly Detailed Course Contents
WeekTopicsStudy MaterialsMaterials
1 Art psychology; definition and scope Preparing presentations on the subject, examples from source books Sıtkı M. Erinç, Introduction to the Psychology of Art, Rollo May, The Courage to Create, Sigmund Freud, On Art and Artists, Jean Paul Weber, Psychology of Art, Stefan Zweig, The Secret of Creating in Art
2 Art in general Preparing presentations on the subject, examples from source books Sıtkı M. Erinç, Introduction to the Psychology of Art, Rollo May, The Courage to Create, Sigmund Freud, On Art and Artists, Jean Paul Weber, Psychology of Art, Stefan Zweig, The Secret of Creating in Art
3 Psychological issues of art Preparing presentations on the subject, examples from source books Sıtkı M. Erinç, Introduction to the Psychology of Art, Rollo May, The Courage to Create, Sigmund Freud, On Art and Artists, Jean Paul Weber, Psychology of Art, Stefan Zweig, The Secret of Creating in Art
4 Perception Preparing presentations on the subject, examples from source books Sıtkı M. Erinç, Introduction to the Psychology of Art, Rollo May, The Courage to Create, Sigmund Freud, On Art and Artists, Jean Paul Weber, Psychology of Art, Stefan Zweig, The Secret of Creating in Art
5 Interest Preparing presentations on the subject, examples from source books Sıtkı M. Erinç, Introduction to the Psychology of Art, Rollo May, The Courage to Create, Sigmund Freud, On Art and Artists, Jean Paul Weber, Psychology of Art, Stefan Zweig, The Secret of Creating in Art
6 Intuition Preparing presentations on the subject, examples from source books Sıtkı M. Erinç, Introduction to the Psychology of Art, Rollo May, The Courage to Create, Sigmund Freud, On Art and Artists, Jean Paul Weber, Psychology of Art, Stefan Zweig, The Secret of Creating in Art
7 Aesthetic appreciation Preparing presentations on the subject, examples from source books Sıtkı M. Erinç, Introduction to the Psychology of Art, Rollo May, The Courage to Create, Sigmund Freud, On Art and Artists, Jean Paul Weber, Psychology of Art, Stefan Zweig, The Secret of Creating in Art
8 Aesthetic judgment Preparing presentations on the subject, examples from source Sıtkı M. Erinç, Introduction to the Psychology of Art, Rollo May, The Courage to Create, Sigmund Freud, On Art and Artists, Jean Paul Weber, Psychology of Art, Stefan Zweig, The Secret of Creating in Art
9 The artist and the phenomenon of creation Preparing presentations on the subject, examples from source books Sıtkı M. Erinç, Introduction to the Psychology of Art, Rollo May, The Courage to Create, Sigmund Freud, On Art and Artists, Jean Paul Weber, Psychology of Art, Stefan Zweig, The Secret of Creating in Art
10 Creativity Preparing presentations on the subject, examples from source books Sıtkı M. Erinç, Introduction to the Psychology of Art, Rollo May, The Courage to Create, Sigmund Freud, On Art and Artists, Jean Paul Weber, Psychology of Art, Stefan Zweig, The Secret of Creating in Art
11 Creation process Preparing presentations on the subject, examples from source books Sıtkı M. Erinç, Introduction to the Psychology of Art, Rollo May, The Courage to Create, Sigmund Freud, On Art and Artists, Jean Paul Weber, Psychology of Art, Stefan Zweig, The Secret of Creating in Art
12 Receptive art relationship Preparing presentations on the subject, examples from source books Sıtkı M. Erinç, Introduction to the Psychology of Art, Rollo May, The Courage to Create, Sigmund Freud, On Art and Artists, Jean Paul Weber, Psychology of Art, Stefan Zweig, The Secret of Creating in Art
13 Receptive art relationship Preparing presentations on the subject, examples from source books Sıtkı M. Erinç, Introduction to the Psychology of Art, Rollo May, The Courage to Create, Sigmund Freud, On Art and Artists, Jean Paul Weber, Psychology of Art, Stefan Zweig, The Secret of Creating in Art
14 Receptor and work of art Preparing presentations on the subject, examples from source books Sıtkı M. Erinç, Introduction to the Psychology of Art, Rollo May, The Courage to Create, Sigmund Freud, On Art and Artists, Jean Paul Weber, Psychology of Art, Stefan Zweig, The Secret of Creating in Art

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

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

  
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