Course Information
SemesterCourse Unit CodeCourse Unit TitleT+P+LCreditNumber of ECTS CreditsLast Updated Date
1RTS104Art History2+0+02318.10.2026
Course Details
Language of Instruction Turkish
Level of Course Unit Bachelor's Degree
Department / Program Radio, Television and Cinema
Type of Program Formal Education
Type of Course Unit Compulsory
Course Delivery Method Face To Face
Objectives of the Course To ensure that students have basic knowledge in the fields of art history, aesthetics and visual culture in order to be effective in the field of Radio and Television. At the same time, to increase their professional skills by teaching them to analyze symbols that are widely used in all art fields.
Course Content This course, which provides chronological information about the changes in the forms of artistic expression in the historical process, aims to develop a visual sensitivity in students about artistic and cultural production. In addition to this, it is also aimed to provide the basic skills to be able to make the artistic expansion of concepts such as design, composition, color, light, texture, space, time, representation, and to analyze the works.
Course Methods and Techniques Anlatım, görsel eser incelemesi, karşılaştırmalı çözümleme, soru-cevap ve tartışma.
Prerequisites and co-requisities None
Course Coordinator Asist Prof.Dr. Batu DURU
Name of Lecturers Asist Prof.Dr. Batu DURU
Assistants Research Assist. Barış Can ÇAMSARI
Work Placement(s) No

Recommended or Required Reading
Resources e-scope internet magazine, Istanbul Art News Monthly magazine, Milliyet Art Magazine
Course Notes Grombrich, E.H. The Story of Art, Remzi Publications. 2018.
Turani, Adnan. World Art History, Remzi Publications, 2011.
Exams 1 Ara Sınav - 1 Final Sınavı

Course Category
Social Sciences %100
Field %100

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 % 40
Final examination 1 % 60
Total
2
% 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 14 4 56
Mid-terms 1 2 2
Final examination 1 2 2
Total Work Load   Number of ECTS Credits 3 88

 
Course Learning Outcomes: Upon the successful completion of this course, students will be able to:
NoLearning Outcomes
1 Teaching the basic concepts necessary for every field of art.
2 Analysis of references to art history and art production disciplines in the field of visual arts.
3 Learning art criticism and creating the ability to create a conceptual text about its field.
4 To follow the agenda of national and international literature and works related to art and to acquire the habit of separate examination. To share the main art-related media with students on social media and online.

 
Weekly Detailed Course Contents
WeekTopicsStudy MaterialsMaterials
1 What is art? What fields does the science of aesthetics cover? What is culture? Pre-readings on the topics
2 Paleolithic and Chalcolithic period arts. Pre-readings on the topics
3 Mesopotamian civilization and art Pre-readings on the topics
4 Continuation of Mesopotamian civilization and art Pre-readings on the topics
5 Pre-Hittite Anatolian Art Pre-readings on the topics
6 Hittite Art Pre-readings on the topics
7 Midterm
8 Art of the Minoan and Mycenaean Civilizations Pre-readings on the topics
9 Greek Civilization and Art Pre-readings on the topics
10 Roman Civilization and Art Pre-readings on the topics
11 Byzantine, Medieval and Ottoman Art Pre-readings on the topics
12 Modern European Art Pre-readings on the topics
13 Modern Art Pre-readings on the topics
14 Art from the avant-garde to the present Pre-readings on the topics
15 Genel Değerlendirme Final Ödevine Hazırlık

 
Sustainable Development Goals
Contribution of Learning Outcomes to Programme Outcomes
P1 P2 P3 P4 P5 P6 P7 P8 P9 P10 P11 P12 P13 P14 P15
C1 3 1 2 1 3 3 3 3 3 3 1 2 3 1 2
C2 3 2 2 1 3 3 3 3 3 3 1 2 2 1 2
C3 3 1 2 1 3 3 3 3 3 3 1 2 3 1 2
C4 3 1 2 1 3 3 3 3 3 3 1 2 3 1 3

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