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  1. Faculty of Fine Arts
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Last Updated: 21/09/2026

Established in 1985, the Department of Ceramics embraces an educational approach that emphasizes not only the use of modern ceramic technologies but also the importance of research and creativity through a comprehensive understanding of the versatility and possibilities of ceramic materials.

With its highly qualified academic staff and well-equipped studios, the Department of Ceramics enriches its educational program by regularly organizing research projects, technical visits, and cultural and artistic activities, including seminars, conferences, and exhibitions. These activities aim to enhance students' knowledge, develop their critical thinking and artistic skills, and reinforce the significance of art in both education and society.

Students have the opportunity to undertake optional internships in ceramic factories, artists' studios, and various design-related fields. These internships enable them to gain practical experience, improve their professional knowledge and skills, and develop the ability to address challenges they may encounter in their future careers. In addition, international internship opportunities are available through the department's global collaborations.

The department actively encourages and supports students' participation in national and international ceramic competitions. To strengthen communication and facilitate the exchange of knowledge and professional experience, seminars featuring the department's alumni are regularly organized.

Graduates of the Department of Ceramics may pursue careers as researchers in their field or, by obtaining a teaching certification, work as teachers. They may also find employment as designers in independent studios, ceramic manufacturing companies, or a wide range of creative industries. Furthermore, graduates can continue their academic careers through postgraduate studies and become faculty members, teaching ceramics and related subjects at higher education institutions.

Founded in 1985, the Ceramics Department has an educational approach that emphasizes the importance of research and creativity, as well as the use of modern ceramic technology, by understanding the versatility and limitations of ceramic materials. With a well-equipped teaching staff and workshops, the Ceramics Department enriches its education by regularly organizing research projects, trips, cultural and artistic activities (such as seminars, conferences, and exhibitions) to enhance students' knowledge, develop their thinking and abilities, and emphasize the necessity and importance of art.

Students have the option to undertake internships in alternative fields such as ceramics factories, art workshops, and design departments. Through these internships, students learn how to deal with the challenges they may face in their careers and improve their knowledge and skills. There are also internship opportunities abroad. Students are supported by the faculty and department to participate in ceramics competitions both domestically and internationally.

Seminars are organized to facilitate experience and information sharing, as well as communication with the graduates of our department. Graduates of this department can work as researchers in their fields, obtain a teaching certification to become teachers, or work as designers in freelance workshops, ceramic factories, or different sectors. Additionally, they can pursue academic careers and teach in Higher Education Institutions in their own fields.

Founded in 1985, the Ceramics Department has an educational approach that emphasizes the importance of research and creativity, as well as the use of modern ceramic technology, by understanding the versatility and limitations of ceramic materials. With a well-equipped teaching staff and workshops, the Ceramics Department enriches its education by regularly organizing research projects, trips, cultural and artistic activities (such as seminars, conferences, and exhibitions) to enhance students' knowledge, develop their thinking and abilities, and emphasize the necessity and importance of art.

Students have the option to undertake internships in alternative fields such as ceramics factories, art workshops, and design departments. Through these internships, students learn how to deal with the challenges they may face in their careers and improve their knowledge and skills. There are also internship opportunities abroad. Students are supported by the faculty and department to participate in ceramics competitions both domestically and internationally.

Seminars are organized to facilitate experience and information sharing, as well as communication with the graduates of our department. Graduates of this department can work as researchers in their fields, obtain a teaching certification to become teachers, or work as designers in freelance workshops, ceramic factories, or different sectors. Additionally, they can pursue academic careers and teach in Higher Education Institutions in their own fields.

Admission to the programme is based on the relevant higher education legislation, the central placement procedures, and/or the requirements of a Special Talent Examination, where applicable. When a Special Talent Examination is required, the application requirements, examination procedures, assessment criteria, and registration procedures are announced by the relevant academic unit. Candidates who are granted admission must complete their registration within the deadlines announced by the University. Admission through horizontal transfer is conducted in accordance with the relevant legislation and the principles established by the relevant academic unit. The application and admission procedures for international students are carried out in accordance with the applicable legislation.\n

Recognition of prior learning is carried out in accordance with the relevant higher education legislation, the University's regulations governing education, examinations and assessment, and the institutional principles for exemption and credit transfer. Students may apply, within the specified deadlines, for exemption and credit transfer based on courses successfully completed at another higher education institution or on equivalent prior learning. Applications are evaluated by the relevant board or commission with due consideration of course content, credit/ECTS values, grades obtained, and their compatibility with the curriculum and learning outcomes of the relevant programme.
Students are required programs, foreign language courses, the center of the University at the beginning of the academic year, and foreign language proficiency exam score of 60 out of 100 CC and notes on this exam are considered equivalent if they received 60 free forms.

All students enrolled at Anadolu University are assigned a faculty academic advisor to provide guidance and support throughout their studies. Academic advisors offer counselling from the beginning of the student's academic programme until graduation, assisting students with academic, administrative, and other matters related to university life. In particular, advisors provide guidance during course registration and course selection processes, monitor students' academic progress, and support them in making informed decisions regarding their educational pathways.
For further information, please refer to the Academic Advising Directive of Anadolu University.

The programme is delivered in face-to-face / blended mode. Students are enrolled on the programme as (full-time / part-time) students. Teaching and learning activities are conducted in accordance with the programme curriculum, including the semester structure, scheduled class hours, practical components, and, where applicable, online learning environments.

A variety of assessment methods such as mid-term(s), assignment(s), exercise(s), project(s), practice(s), and a final exam are implemented in the programme. Assessment methods may include classical test(s), multiple-choice test(s), homework(s), performance evaluation(s), and product evaluation(s). In order to graduate from the programme, cumulative GPA must be minimum 2.00. A course grade is constituted by evaluating the above stated elements and given by using letters. Letter grades and their associated coefficients are as follows;
Evaluation method (examination, application, etc.) and percentages are determined by the lecturer. For every lesson at least one midterm and a written applicated final examination must be done. The evaluations of done in the cemestr needs to be between 0 and 60. Final evaluation is done by the general success level of the students and a alphabet note is given. For further information; Anadolu Üniversitesi Lisans Öğretim ve Sınav Yönetmeliği.Furthermore;Question& Answer,Observation,Application-Exercise,CaseStudy,ProblemSolving,ProjectDesignevaluation is carried outwiththeapplications.

Grade Coefficient
AA 4,0
AB 3,7
BA 3,3
BB 3,0
BC 2,7
CB 2,3
CC 2,0
CD 1,7
DC 1,3
DD 1,0
FF 0,0

A student is required to successfully complete the designated program of courses meet a minimum of 240 ECTS credit requirement and have a minimum GPA of 2.00/4.00 and no FF, DZ or YZ grades.

To be awarded a Bachelor's Degree, students must successfully complete all compulsory and elective courses specified in the curriculum of the programme in which they are enrolled, together with any required internship, practical training, project, or other academic requirements. To qualify for graduation, students must successfully complete at least 240 ECTS credits, have no failed courses, achieve the minimum cumulative grade point average (CGPA) specified in the relevant regulations (at least 2.00 on a 4.00 scale), and fulfil all other graduation requirements prescribed by the programme.
About 40 students are admitted each year to ceramic department by talent exams. Duration of Ceramic Department Bachelor program is is 4 years. Students must take at least 240 ECTS credits to graduate. They must take and pass all necessary courses and reach minimum GPA (Grade Point Average) of 2.00, before they graduate. Students may make optional training in their field.

Students who successfully fulfil all programme requirements are awarded a Bachelor's Degree Diploma in Department of Ceramic Arts Graduates obtain a Level 6 (Bachelor's Degree) qualification within the Turkish Qualifications Framework (TQF).

Graduates of the department have the chance to become researchers of this field, to work in the ceramic factories, ceramic studios and manufacturies as designers and do academic career in the universities and become lecturers to teach at the high education institutes.

Graduates of the programme are eligible to apply for Master's Degree programmes (with or without a thesis) in accordance with the relevant legislation governing graduate education and the admission requirements of the receiving higher education institution.

PROF. DUYGU KAHRAMAN
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