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Associate	TR-NQF-HE: Level 5	QF-EHEA: Short Cycle	EQF-LLL: Level 5

Course Introduction and Application Information

Course Code:

SHM018

Course Name:

NeuroAesthetics

Semester:

Fall

Course Credits:

ECTS

Language of instruction:

Turkish

Course Condition:

Does the Course Require Work Experience?:

Type of course:

Departmental Elective

Course Level:

Associate

TR-NQF-HE:5. Master`s Degree

QF-EHEA:Short Cycle

EQF-LLL:5. Master`s Degree

Mode of Delivery:

Face to face

Course Coordinator:

Öğr. Gör. BETÜL KOÇARSLAN

Course Lecturer(s):

BETÜL KOÇARSLAN

Course Assistants:

Course Objective and Content

Course Objectives:	The objective of this course is to learn neural and psychological mechanisms of neuroaesthetics and analyze current artworks neuroaesthetically.
Course Content:	Introduction to neuroaesthetics: definition and history, the brain and beauty, cognitive illusions, psychological disorders and artistic creativity, the neural mechanism of neuroaesthetic perception, 8 laws of Ramachandran, body language, the art and neuroaesthetics, the art of seeing, the culture and beauty, emotions and neuroaesthetics, current approaches in neuroaesthetics.

Learning Outcomes

The students who have succeeded in this course;
1) Defines the term neuroaesthetics,
2) Explain the relationship between the brain and beauty,
3) Have an understanding about cognitive illusions,
4) Define the relationship between psychological disorders and artistic creativity,
5) Learn the neural mechanism of aesthetics perception,
6) Learn the eight law of Ramachandran,
7) Have an understanding about body language,
8) Comprehend the role and importance of neuroaesthetics in art,
9) Analyze current artworks neuroaesthetically.

Course Flow Plan

Week	Subject	Related Preparation
1)	Introduction to neuroaesthetics: definition and history
2)	The brain and beauty
3)	Cognitive illusions
4)	Psychological disorders and artistic creativity,
5)	The neural mechanism of neuroaesthetic perception
6)	8 laws of Ramachandran-1
6)	8 laws of Ramachandran-1
7)	8 laws of Ramachandran-2
8)	Midterm Exam
9)	Body language
10)	The art and neuroaesthetics-1
11)	The art and neuroaesthetics-2
12)	The art of seeing
13)	The culture and beauty
14)	Emotions and neuroaesthetics
15)	Emotions and neuroaesthetics
16)	Final Exam

Sources

Course Notes / Textbooks:	Experiencing Art, Shimmamura, A. (2013).
References:	Experiencing Art, Shimmamura, A. (2013).

Course - Program Learning Outcome Relationship

Course Learning Outcomes	1	2	3	4	5	6	7	8	9
Program Outcomes
1) Knows the basic terms used in optics, the history of optics, its development and the profession of optician.
2) Knows the environmental, social and ethical problems related to her\his profession and assumes the responsibilities related to them.
3) Observes the health and safety measures related to her\his profession.
4) It adopts the total quality philosophy and supports the relevant corporate processes.
5) Gains the basic math and physics knowledge required in the optician profession.
6) Learns information technologies, uses basic computer programs and professional software programs.
7) Knows eye anatomy and optics, has information about eye diseases.
8) Learns the refraction errors, knows the optical equipment used to correct these defects, measures the diopters of optical glasses by means of a phonometer, and determines the type of lens.
9) Knows the properties of materials defined in optics and recognizes optical instruments.
10) She/He reads the prescriptions prepared by the ophthalmologist, supplies the optical equipment, selects the most suitable glass and frame for the patient, and performs the most appropriate glasses assembly procedures in order to eliminate or alleviate vision disorders.
11) When there is a problem with optical materials in the optician laboratory or establishment, she/he understands and fixes the problem.
12) Obtains the knowledge of history belonging to the Ottoman and Republican Periods.
13) Learns Turkish language structure and acquires a basic level of English grammer that will enable her/him to communicate.
14) He/she makes the necessary financial planning in his/her institution and has general accounting knowledge.
15) The researcher is open to changes, has creative, program-solving skills and the ability to share solution suggestions.

Course - Learning Outcome Relationship

No Effect	1 Lowest	2 Average	3 Highest

	Program Outcomes	Level of Contribution
1)	Knows the basic terms used in optics, the history of optics, its development and the profession of optician.
2)	Knows the environmental, social and ethical problems related to her\his profession and assumes the responsibilities related to them.
3)	Observes the health and safety measures related to her\his profession.
4)	It adopts the total quality philosophy and supports the relevant corporate processes.
5)	Gains the basic math and physics knowledge required in the optician profession.
6)	Learns information technologies, uses basic computer programs and professional software programs.
7)	Knows eye anatomy and optics, has information about eye diseases.
8)	Learns the refraction errors, knows the optical equipment used to correct these defects, measures the diopters of optical glasses by means of a phonometer, and determines the type of lens.
9)	Knows the properties of materials defined in optics and recognizes optical instruments.
10)	She/He reads the prescriptions prepared by the ophthalmologist, supplies the optical equipment, selects the most suitable glass and frame for the patient, and performs the most appropriate glasses assembly procedures in order to eliminate or alleviate vision disorders.
11)	When there is a problem with optical materials in the optician laboratory or establishment, she/he understands and fixes the problem.
12)	Obtains the knowledge of history belonging to the Ottoman and Republican Periods.
13)	Learns Turkish language structure and acquires a basic level of English grammer that will enable her/him to communicate.
14)	He/she makes the necessary financial planning in his/her institution and has general accounting knowledge.
15)	The researcher is open to changes, has creative, program-solving skills and the ability to share solution suggestions.

Assessment & Grading

Semester Requirements	Number of Activities	Level of Contribution
Midterms	1	% 40
Final	1	% 60
total		% 100
PERCENTAGE OF SEMESTER WORK		% 40
PERCENTAGE OF FINAL WORK		% 60
total		% 100

Workload and ECTS Credit Calculation

Activities	Number of Activities	Preparation for the Activity	Spent for the Activity Itself	Completing the Activity Requirements	Workload
Midterms	1	0		40	40
Final	1	0		60	60
Total Workload					100