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  1. Faculty of Fine Arts
  2. Department of Painting
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Last Updated: 08/10/2026

In the Department of Painting, which was opened in 1991-1992 academic year, painting education and art education are carried out on the axis of contemporary aesthetic understanding. In the Department of Painting, students mainly take applied courses such as Basic Painting Education, Painting Workshop, Drawing, Painting from Model, Mural Painting Techniques, Invention Composition, Digital Printing Techniques, etc.

They also take theoretical art courses, which are at least as important as practical studies in the development of their artistic personality and reaching a contemporary and original expression language.

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

Admission to the Painting bachelor’s programme is through the Faculty of Fine Arts special talent examination. The required examination score and other eligibility conditions, departmental quota, application procedures, assessment and registration schedule are specified in the official announcement for the relevant academic year. Applicants should consult current announcements published by Anadolu University and the Faculty of Fine Arts.

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.

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;

In practical painting and design courses, artworks, projects, portfolios, process documentation, presentations and practical performance are assessed according to the nature of the course. Theoretical courses may assess research, assignments, projects, presentations and examinations. The assessment types, number of assessments and weighting for each course are specified in its assessment section.

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.

The normal duration of the Painting bachelor’s programme is four years (eight semesters). Graduation requires completion of the compulsory and elective courses and other academic requirements in the current curriculum. Admission quotas are specified in the announcement for the relevant academic year and are separate from graduation requirements.

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

Graduates of the Department of Painting may work as independent artists or in art research, private studios, visual design, decorative painting and related creative sectors. Roles in educational institutions require fulfilment of the current qualification and application requirements. Graduates may pursue academic careers in higher education by completing graduate study and meeting the relevant academic requirements.

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.

Anadolu University’s Graduate School offers Painting master’s programmes with a thesis and Proficiency in Art programmes. Graduates may apply to graduate programmes appropriate to their degree level if they meet the academic and other admission requirements specified in the relevant programme announcement. Current requirements should be checked in the Graduate School’s official announcements.

PROF. RIDVAN COŞKUN
ASSOC. PROF. MURAT ATEŞLİ
ASSOC. PROF. GÜLÇİN KARACA

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