Ph.D. In Design Studies

FFD 657 | Course Introduction and Application Information

Course Name

Art, Illusion, Imagination, and Creativity

Code	Semester	Theory (hour/week)	Application/Lab (hour/week)	Local Credits	ECTS
FFD 657	Fall/Spring	3	0	3	7.5

Prerequisites	None
Course Language	English
Course Type	Elective
Course Level	Third Cycle
Mode of Delivery	-
Teaching Methods and Techniques of the Course	-
National Occupation Classification	-
Course Coordinator	-
Course Lecturer(s)	-
Assistant(s)	-

Course Objectives	The aim of the course is to analyze the political, economic, and cultural universe of modern societies with a new artistic, cultural, aesthetic and philosophical perspective.
Learning Outcomes	The students who succeeded in this course; Will be able to read art issues with a new perspective Will be able to participate in the academic discussion about modern societies Will be able to have an insight about the artistic universe of modern societies Will be able to have an insight about the cultural universe of modern societies • Will be able to produce an academic paper that synthesizes the knowledge acquired from the course Will be able to produce an academic paper that synthesizes the knowledge acquired from the course
Course Description	This course focuses on Jean Baudrillard’s simulation theory and contemporary art issues in modern societies.
Related Sustainable Development Goals

Course Category	Core Courses
	Major Area Courses
	Supportive Courses	X
	Media and Management Skills Courses
	Transferable Skill Courses

WEEKLY SUBJECTS AND RELATED PREPARATION STUDIES

Week	Subjects	Related Preparation
1	Introduction to the Course
2	Act of Creation I	Arthur Koestler (1964), Act of Creation, Part 1
3	Act of Creation I	Arthur Koestler (1964), Act of Creation, Part 2
4	Act of Creation I	Arthur Koestler (1964), Act of Creation, Part 3
5	The Joke and Its Relation to the Unconscious	Sigmund Freud (1905)
6	System of Objects	Jean Baudrillard (2006). The System of Objects. Chapter B (17-127 pp.)
7	System of Objects	Jean Baudrillard (2006). The System of Objects. Chapter C-D (129-228pp.)
8	For a Critique of the Political Economy of The Sign.	Jean Baudrillard (1981). For a Critique of the Political Economy of The Sign.(7-94pp)
9	For a Critique of the Political Economy of The Sign.	Jean Baudrillard (1981). For a Critique of the Political Economy of The Sign.(95-171pp.)
10	For a Critique of the Political Economy of The Sign.	Jean Baudrillard (1981). For a Critique of the Political Economy of The Sign.(172-256 pp)
11	Conspiracy of Art	Jean Baudrillard (2005). Conspiracy of Art. New York: Semiotext(e)Colombia University. (11-45 pp)
12	Conspiracy of Art	Jean Baudrillard (2005). Conspiracy of Art. New York: Semiotext(e)Colombia University. (46-80 pp)
13	Conspiracy of Art	Jean Baudrillard (2005). Conspiracy of Art. New York: Semiotext(e)Colombia University. (81-120 pp)
14	Presentation
15	Discussion
16	Final Report

Course Notes/Textbooks

None

Suggested Readings/Materials

Arthur Koesler (1964), Act of Creation I, Macmillan.. Sigmund Freud (1905) The Joke and Its Relation to the Unconscious. Jean Baudrillard (2001). Selected Writings. Stanford University Press. Jean Baudrillard (2005). Conspiracy of Art. New York: Semiotext(e)Colombia University. Jean Baudrillard (2006). The System of Objects. Jean Baudrillard (1981). For a Critique of the Political Economy of The Sign.

EVALUATION SYSTEM

Semester Activities	Number	Weigthing
Participation	1	10
Laboratory / Application
Field Work
Quizzes / Studio Critiques
Portfolio
Homework / Assignments	1	40
Presentation / Jury	1	20
Project
Seminar / Workshop
Oral Exams
Midterm	1	30
Final Exam
Total

Weighting of Semester Activities on the Final Grade		100
Weighting of End-of-Semester Activities on the Final Grade
Total

ECTS / WORKLOAD TABLE

Semester Activities	Number	Duration (Hours)	Workload
Theoretical Course Hours (Including exam week: 16 x total hours)	16	3	48
Laboratory / Application Hours (Including exam week: '.16.' x total hours)	16		0
Study Hours Out of Class	14	6	84
Field Work			0
Quizzes / Studio Critiques			0
Portfolio			0
Homework / Assignments	1	48	48
Presentation / Jury	1	20	20
Project			0
Seminar / Workshop			0
Oral Exam			0
Midterms	1	25	25
Final Exam			0
		Total	225

COURSE LEARNING OUTCOMES AND PROGRAM QUALIFICATIONS RELATIONSHIP

#	Program Competencies/Outcomes	* Contribution Level
#	Program Competencies/Outcomes	1	2	3	4	5
1	to be able to develop scientific expertise and capabilities in the field of design studies by using creative and critical thinking as well as research skills; innovatively contributing to the discipline through new ideas,	-	-	-	X	-
2	to be able to comprehend the interaction across various disciplines related to the field of design reaching at original conclusions via using new and complex analysis, synthesis and evaluation skills,	-	-	X	-	-
3	to be able to develop new strategic approaches to solve unforeseen complex issues in design practice through integrative and creative elaboration,	-	-	-	X	-
4	to be able to conduct independent research, analyze scientific phenomena through a broad, deep and critical perspective, arrive at new syntheses and evaluations in design discipline,	-	-	-	-	X
5	to be able to publish scientific articles in reputable refereed journals, present papers in scientific conferences in the field of design and its sub-disciplines,	-	-	-	X	-
6	to be able to develop effective communication skills to scientifically present and defend original ideas to an expert audience,	-	-	-	-	X
7	to be able to conduct affective team work in the field of design,	X	-	-	-	-
8	to be able to use the English language fluently for both comprehending scientific publications and developing proper communication with foreign colleagues,	-	-	-	-	X
9	to be able to contribute to the process of transforming into an " information society", by following the technological, social and cultural developments on both academic and professional grounds continuously,	-	-	-	-	X
10	to be able to develop skills of designing and producing unique models and products that will be certificated as registered design, trade mark and patents.	X	-	-	-	-