Module #1 Introduction to Aesthetics and Ethics Overview of the course, key concepts, and importance of aesthetics and ethics in art
Module #2 Defining Aesthetics and Ethics Exploring the definitions and relationships between aesthetics, ethics, and art
Module #3 Historical Context:Ancient to Modern Survey of key aesthetic and ethical theories from ancient Greece to modern times
Module #4 Key Concepts:Beauty, Taste, and Morality In-depth examination of central concepts in aesthetics and ethics, including beauty, taste, and morality
Module #5 Philosophical Approaches:Analytic, Continental, and Pragmatic Introduction to different philosophical approaches to aesthetics and ethics, including analytic, continental, and pragmatic perspectives
Module #6 Formalism:The Beauty of Form Exploring formalist aesthetic theory, including the role of form, structure, and style
Module #7 Expressivism:Art as Expression Examining expressivist aesthetic theory, including the role of the artists emotions and intentions
Module #8 Representation and Mimesis Investigating the relationship between art and reality, including representation, mimesis, and illusion
Module #9 Theories of Taste:Subjectivism and Objectivism Comparing subjective and objective accounts of taste, including the role of personal preference and cultural norms
Module #10 The Role of Emotions in Aesthetic Experience Analyzing the role of emotions in aesthetic experience, including the relationship between emotions, cognition, and evaluation
Module #11 The Ethics of Representation:Portraying Others Examining the ethical implications of representation, including the portrayal of marginalized groups and stereotypes
Module #12 Censorship and Freedom of Expression Investigating the tension between artistic freedom and social responsibility, including the role of censorship
Module #13 The Ethics of Appropriation:Cultural Borrowing and Stealing Analyzing the ethical implications of cultural appropriation, including the role of power and cultural exchange
Module #14 The Artists Moral Responsibility Exploring the moral responsibilities of artists, including their relationship to their audience and the broader social context
Module #15 The Ethics of Artistic Collaboration:Authorship and Credit Examining the ethical implications of artistic collaboration, including issues of authorship, credit, and ownership
Module #16 The Aesthetics of Photography:Capturing Reality Case study on the aesthetic and ethical implications of photography, including the role of representation andtruth
Module #17 The Ethics of Music:Harmony, Discord, and Social Justice Case study on the ethical implications of music, including issues of social justice, diversity, and cultural appropriation
Module #18 The Aesthetics of Performance Art:Body and Identity Case study on the aesthetic and ethical implications of performance art, including issues of identity, embodiment, and spectatorship
Module #19 The Ethics of Digital Art:New Media, New Challenges Case study on the ethical implications of digital art, including issues of ownership, distribution, and digital labor
Module #20 The Aesthetics of Film:Narrative, Spectatorship, and Ethics Case study on the aesthetic and ethical implications of film, including issues of representation, narrative, and spectatorship
Module #21 Aesthetics and Ethics in Everyday Life Exploring the relevance of aesthetic and ethical theories to everyday experiences, including the role of aesthetics in design and ethics in personal relationships
Module #22 The Intersection of Aesthetics and Ethics:Case Studies Advanced case studies on the intersection of aesthetics and ethics, including topics such as environmental aesthetics, digital ethics, and social justice
Module #23 Cultural and Historical Contexts:Aesthetics and Ethics in Different Cultures Examining the cultural and historical contexts of aesthetics and ethics, including the role of cultural norms, traditions, and power dynamics
Module #24 The Future of Aesthetics and Ethics:Emerging Trends and Challenges Exploring emerging trends and challenges in aesthetics and ethics, including the impact of technology, globalization, and social change
Module #25 Course Wrap-Up & Conclusion Planning next steps in Aesthetics and Ethics: The Philosophy of Art career
