MMS 170

COURSE CODE: MMS 170
COURSE TITLE: Aesthetics in Multimedia
PREREQUISITES: MMS 100
COURSE DESCRIPTION:
An overview of the concepts and theories of aesthetics and how they influence multimedia.

COURSE GOAL:

At the end of this course, you shoud be able to:

• Explain what aesthetics is and discuss related concepts;
• Be able to elaborate arguments for and against commonly debated topics in aesthetics;
• Evaluate the aesthetics of a particular multimedia product from different perspectives; and
• Demonstrate appreciation of different styles and interpretation based on their understanding of the concepts of aesthetics

COURSE OUTLINE:

• I. Introduction to Aesthetics
  • A. Definition of Aesthetics
  • B. Philosophy of Art and Philosophy of Beauty
• II. Philosophical Theories in Aesthetics
• III. Other Perspectives
  • A. Psychological Perspective
  • B. Biological/Evolutionary Perspective
• IV. Art Movements and Styles
• V. Western and Eastern Aesthetics
• VI. Modern Aesthetics
• VI. Aesthetics of Multimedia Products