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Bachelor TR-NQF-HE: Level 6 QF-EHEA: First Cycle EQF-LLL: Level 6

Course Introduction and Application Information

Course Code: JOB149
Course Name: CapitArt-X Media Art Lab
Semester: Fall
Course Credits:
ECTS
5
Language of instruction: English
Course Condition:
Does the Course Require Work Experience?: No
Type of course: University Elective
Course Level:
Bachelor TR-NQF-HE:6. Master`s Degree QF-EHEA:First Cycle EQF-LLL:6. Master`s Degree
Mode of Delivery: Face to face
Course Coordinator: Araş. Gör. NEVZAT ALP BÜYÜKYÜKSEL
Course Lecturer(s): Prof. Dr. HATİCE ÖZ PEKTAŞ
Course Assistants:

Course Objective and Content

Course Objectives: The aim of this course is to provide students with an interdisciplinary understanding of digital art, artificial intelligence, and media aesthetics. Students will develop skills in creative production, curatorial thinking, and critical media practice, enabling them to actively engage in the contemporary digital art scene.
Course Content: This course offers an interdisciplinary exploration of digital art, artificial intelligence, and media aesthetics, combining theoretical foundations with hands-on creative practices. Students will begin by studying the historical development and key concepts of digital art, followed by an examination of how artificial intelligence influences artistic production and aesthetics. Throughout the course, students will engage with curatorial thinking, creative coding, data visualization, and interactive media practices, while also discussing the ethical and social dimensions of emerging technologies in art. The course emphasizes project-based learning through midterm and final exhibitions, where students design and present original media artworks. Additionally, attention will be given to virtual and augmented reality, exhibition strategies, and the integration of art and technology as tools for both critical expression and creative innovation.

Learning Outcomes

The students who have succeeded in this course;
1) Students will acquire theoretical and practical knowledge in digital art and artificial intelligence.
2) Students will develop curatorial thinking and exhibition design skills.
3) Students will undertake creative projects, playing an active role in the field of digital art.

Course Flow Plan

Week Subject Related Preparation
1) Introduction to Digital Art & Course Overview Read: Shanken (2009), Introduction
2) Artificial Intelligence & Creativity Try: One AI art generator (e.g., DALL·E, Artbreeder)
3) Media Aesthetics & Visual Culture Read: Excerpt from Manovich, “The Language of New Media”
4) Curatorial Thinking & Exhibition Design Choose and critique an online or local media art exhibition
5) Coding I: Basics & Tools Yaratıcı Set up software and complete a basic sketch
6) Creative Coding II: Interaction & Motion Watch: p5.js tutorials + document your experiment
7) Midterm Project Presentations Prepare a 3-minute concept presentation
8) Data Visualization & Aesthetic Interfaces Choose a dataset and sketch a visual translation
9) Virtual & Augmented Reality in Art Read: Case study on VR/AR artwork
10) Ethics and Society in Digital Art Read: Articles on ethics in AI and digital culture
11) Final Project Development Workshop Bring working prototype and questions
12) Curatorial Strategy & Exhibition Planning Submit short curatorial text for your work
13) Final Project Presentations / Exhibition Final project must be exhibition-ready
14) Reflection, Evaluation & Documentation Submit project documentation & written reflection

Sources

Course Notes / Textbooks: Shanken, E. A. (2009). Art and Electronic Media. Phaidon Press.
References: Shanken, E. A. (2009). Art and Electronic Media. Phaidon Press.

Course - Program Learning Outcome Relationship

Course Learning Outcomes

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Program Outcomes
1) Possesses the necessary knowledge and skills to fulfill nursing roles and functions.
2) Fulfills the health care needs of individuals, families, and society by utilizing professional roles through a holistic and evidence-based approach, in accordance with the nursing process, ethical principles, patient safety, and quality standards.
3) Uses care and informatics technologies in nursing practice, research, education, and management.
4) Establishes effective communication and collaboration with individuals, families, society, colleagues, other healthcare team members, and organizations for the development and delivery of healthcare services.
5) Accesses international nursing literature through the use of a foreign language.
6) Adheres to the relevant legislation in professional nursing practices.
7) Applies lifelong learning, problem-solving, and critical thinking skills in personal and professional life.
8) Determines protection and nursing care priorities in situations that impact public health on a large scale, such as natural disasters and pandemics, and demonstrates responsiveness in crisis management.
9) Contributes to the development, implementation, evaluation, and continuous improvement of health policies and organizational quality systems.
10) Takes an active role in research, projects, and activities with a sense of social responsibility.

Course - Learning Outcome Relationship

No Effect 1 Lowest 2 Average 3 Highest
       
Program Outcomes Level of Contribution
1) Possesses the necessary knowledge and skills to fulfill nursing roles and functions.
2) Fulfills the health care needs of individuals, families, and society by utilizing professional roles through a holistic and evidence-based approach, in accordance with the nursing process, ethical principles, patient safety, and quality standards.
3) Uses care and informatics technologies in nursing practice, research, education, and management.
4) Establishes effective communication and collaboration with individuals, families, society, colleagues, other healthcare team members, and organizations for the development and delivery of healthcare services.
5) Accesses international nursing literature through the use of a foreign language.
6) Adheres to the relevant legislation in professional nursing practices.
7) Applies lifelong learning, problem-solving, and critical thinking skills in personal and professional life.
8) Determines protection and nursing care priorities in situations that impact public health on a large scale, such as natural disasters and pandemics, and demonstrates responsiveness in crisis management.
9) Contributes to the development, implementation, evaluation, and continuous improvement of health policies and organizational quality systems.
10) Takes an active role in research, projects, and activities with a sense of social responsibility.

Assessment & Grading

Değerlendirme Yöntemleri ve Kriterleri Number of Activities Level of Contribution
Midterms 2 % 40
Final 2 % 60
total % 100

Workload and ECTS Credit Calculation

Activities Number of Activities Workload
Course Hours 16 48
Midterms 14 42
Final 11 33
Total Workload 123